Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25

obtains Fiume and the
Dalmatian islands.
ORLANDO TO RESIGN.
London, April 25.-Premier Orlando
of Italy plans to hand his resigna-
ton to King Victor Emmanuel and
then converse with the chamber OF
deputies on the Fiume situation, said
Paris dispatch today.
Crowds Deride Wilson.
Rome, April Thousands of per
sons took part in fresh demonstra-
tions today in Turin, Bologna, Milan
and Genoa.
Resolutions condemning the attitude
of President Wilson were adopted, but
in many places crowds marched
through the streets shouting:
Long live America" and "Hurrah
for the Americans
They varied this cry with shouts of
"Down with Wilson,
The authorities at Milan are urging
the government to annex Fiume and
Dalmatia Immediately.
Orlando Leaves for Rome.
Paris April 25.-An attack was
made upon the escort of Premier Or
lando of Italy just before he left for
Rome last night.
Six persons were wounded in the
fighting
The trouble was precipitated by a
soldier while Premier Orlando and fif-
teen attacnes of the Italian delegation
were on their way to the station to
take the O'Clock train for Rome.
Later an investigation was made
and it was officially announced that
the attack was begun by Serbian
soldier.
The actual facts are said to be that
a French poilu precipitated the trouble
when he demanded of the Italian
guard why the Italians We're leaving
Paris. The whole affair may have
started in jest, but for time it
threatened serious consequences,
Cooler heads intervended and re-
stored order.
Feeling here is tense.
I'VE are going to uphold the honor
and dignity of Italy, but so far no
actual break has taken place in the
peace discussions said Premier Or
lando Just before his train left.
It is significant that Baron Sonnino.
the Italian foreign minister, and the
strong man of the Italian delegation,
remained behind Italy. therefore, Is
jim a position to resume the confer
ences even with Premier Orlando alb
sent.
The American delegates are coun-
selling extreme moderation in hand
ling the latest phase Of the Itilaan
ling the latest phase of the Italian
Jugo-SIay dispute, realizing the grave
dangers that would result from any
false move.
Orlando Assails Wilson.
Paris, April 25.-Premier Orlando
late yesterday issued a reply to Presi-
dent Wilson's statement on Fiume 1t
covers five pages and contains a pro
test against the methods employed by
Italy's associates, especially by Presi-
dent wilson
Premier Orlando asserts Mr.. Will
son, if he means 10 adress his state
ment directly to the Italian people, is
using the same methods he applied to
the common enemy Germany, prior to
he almistice agreement. when he told
The German people there could be no
negotiation with their government.
Bitter at Wilson.
Premier Orlandos statement con
tains some bitter remarks against
President Wilson
1t denounces the application Of
open diplomacy toward Italy while
secret diplomacy is being applied to
all the others"
orlando characterizes the Presi-
dents attitude as an innovation in in-
ternational affairs"
The burden OF his counter argument
regarding Fiume is that Italy claims
that port on the basis of Mr. Wilson's
own fourteen points.
Friendly to United States.
The reply expresses Italy's friend
ship for the American people.
President Wilson must admit, says
the Italian premier that in our dis
cussions | have never relied on
treaty by which / realized ne was not
bound.
Saxony in State OF Siege.
Copenhagen. April 25.--The govern
ment has declared state of siege
thruout Saxony.