The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-26
ALLIES MAkENEW
EFFORT TOAvERT
WAR IN BALKANS
Compromise With JugO-Slavs
Is Reached in Paris.
Agreement May Even Suit
D'Annunzio.
ALL HINGES ON SPALATO
Only Few of Italian Troops VIII
Follow Fiume Chief.
Socialists Plan Fight on War
riOr-Poet'S Plans in Parliament.

London. Nov. 26.-Considerabl i'm
provement in the Adriatic situation is
reported here as a result of conversa-
tions in Paris between British. French.
italian and, Jugo-slay representatives.
The latest indications are there is
possibility of a compromise settlement
satisfactory to all parties, including
Capt. Gabrielle d'Annunzio.
War in the Balkans is inevitable If
Gabrielle rAnnunzio attempts to oc-
cupy Spalato. according to unofficial
opinion in British government circles
today.
Advices received here, it was semi
officially stated. indicate the Italian
government is doing its utmost to re-
strain the poet-aviator from further
aggression, but that it is faced with
serious situation at home. The su-
preme council in Paris also is ready
to reach. decision over the Fiume
controversy before its adjournment
early in December. according to semi
official statements.
There was a decided tendency in
official circles to blame the United
States for much of the present Italian
Dalmatian muddle. Failure of the
American senate to accept the treaty.
it was pointed out. has delayed func-
tioning of the league, which now
should be preparing to settle the situa-
ton.
"Poct Plain Crazy
"D'Annunzio is plain crazy" some
British officials biontly stated. They
are confident. however, the Italian
government eventually will weather
the storm which apparently is brew
ing
Official reports from Italy, 1t was
stated, indicate increasing opposition
to d'Annunzio's actions turnout that
country. The Italian government. ac-
cording to these adVices. has issued a
manifesto declaring public agitation
and unrest at present is .scrfmfnaf"
and will be punished severely. APP
pointment of Viterio Scialoia to sue
ceed Masso Tittoni as foreign minister
also has strengthened the govern
ment's position in the opinion of Brit
ish observers Tittoni's fight for
Fiume made him constant source of
dissension in the cabinet they believed.
Tittoni is scheduled to become pres
ident of the Italian senate. however.
according to reliable reports from
Italy.
British officials believed the ItaI-
ian army, with the possible. exception
of the corps arditi, will remain loyal
to the government thru any crisis.
Washington Is Worried.
Washington, Nov. 26.-Threat Of
Gabrielle d d'Annunzio, Italian poet-sol-
dier, to invade Dalmatian territory
held by the Jugo-Slavs today caused
serious concern to the state depart
ment.
Action by d'Annunzio in attempting
invasion from the sea Will throw re-
sponsibility directly on the United
States. which was assigned by the
peace conference to patrol Dalmatian
waters below Sebenico and guard the
coast occupied by the Jugo-Slavs.
What action American naval forces
there in command of Rear Admiral
Andrews would take. the navy depart
Inent refused to predict. but 1t is un-
derstood the state department has al
ready communicated with Undersecre-
tary of State Polk. now in Paris.
Growing opposition to the adven-
lures of the mad poet was indicated
here today. Newly elected Socialist
members of the chamber of deputies
and representatives of the confedera-
ton of labor at Milan, have decided
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