The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-30
U. S. REJECTS IT
Refuses To Accede to Italy's
Fiume Proposal.
Peace Conference Is Notified
of Action.
TO Be FURTHER FARLEY, THO
French Newspapers COncur in
the Italian View.
Rome Paper Makes Bitter At
tack on Wilson and q. s.
TO Be FURTHER FARLEY, THO

Paris, Oct. 3O.-(Hayas) -Notifica-
ton has been given the peace confer
ence by representative OF Italy mere
that the proposal made by Foreign
Minister Tittoni for the settlement of
the Fiume problem had not been ac-
copied by the United States. 1t is
declared by authoritative italian
quarters. however, that altho the
reply of Secretary Lansing was un-
favorable as a whole, a considerable
portion of the Tittoni proposal was
accepted and that the exchanges with
the United States or the subject will
be continued. As soon as the extreme
concessions the United States is will
sentatives of Italy, the Italian gov
eminent will be put in possession of
all the elements of the problem as
they have been developed by the dele
cation in Paris and Italy's position
will be definitely made known.
(By the Associated Pressl
Paris, Oct 80. - Rumors revived
here that the American government
had refused to accept the latest pro-
ject put forward by Foreign Minister
Tittoni for the settlement of the
Fiune question caused a display of
deep emotion in Italian conference
circles in Paris.
Despite the fact that no official con-
firmation of the rumor has been re-
ceived. it is the general sentiment of
the Italian delegation that the in
formation is correct and the delegates
are showing great disappointment
While heads of the Italian mission
maintain their courteous, diplomatic
manner lesser members of the dele
| CATION are outspoken. saying the de-
cision would prolong indefinitely the
perplexities and anxieties now facing
| the Italian government.
! at is regrettable," said one of the
| secretaries, that the abnegations with
| which the italian government has ex-
posed itself to unpopularity in order to
find an acceptable solution of the
Adriatic problem or its avowed pur-
pose of m intaining, in spite of all,
solidarity with its allies, have not sue
| ceeded in avoiding the deception
which now comes from Washington"
| 1t appears to be the general feeling
in Italian circles that Italy has
reached the extreme limit of possible
present position. 1t is said Italy's
position on her foreign policy will be
| consolidated by the coming elections
| and that parliament has resolved to
of Foreign Minister Tittoni's proposed
settlement.
The French newspapers generally
| concur in the italian point of view,
expressing surprise at the American
| attitude.
| Italy Bitter at united states.
Rome, Oct 3O.-The Tribuna makes
another attack on President Wilson
land the American government in con-
nection with an article on Italian
claims. Complaint is made by the
| newspaper that the United States Law
ishly poured men, arms and money
into Europe, but that Italy got none
of these.
Italy" the Tribuna says, saw nc
American armies on her battle fields
| and saw no golden rivers except
| crumbs remaining from what was
given to other countries, brought by
the Red Cross. There were no other
signs of the Star Spangled Banner
After fighting alone" the newspa-
per adds, Italy conquered her addi-
tional enemy. One man then arose
to deny her the fruits of victory-a
man who had nothing to do with Italy
during the period of neutrality or war
nothing to do with the agreements
concluded with the allies; nothing to
do with the sorrows and ideals which
led Italy to-war.
rs it possible" asks the Trib1na
ito allow this man to weigh on Italy's
future, causing internal and interna-
| tional discord 2"