The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-01

that sense that Italy appealed to the
allied peoples and governments.
The question of Fiurne was not first
brought forward by Italy, but by q
thrilling act Of spontaneous will, which
began with the declaration of Fumes
representative In the Hungarian Parlia-
ment. and which was subsequently con-
frmed when Fiume proclaimed herself
an Italian town. Can our great nation
remain inert and unmoved by tho vehe-
ment and despairing appeal OF this peo-
pie whose blood is OF our blood7 Mo-
Italy does not need to put forward n
formal thesis In supprt Of her demands,
feeling sure that violence will not be
done to the will Of this italian town"
Premier Orlando reiterated that the
Treaty of London did not prevent the
Allies from considering the Fiume ques-
ton from the Italian view, and that.
moreover. the Allies had admitted they
wer. In no wise bound regarding Fiume.
slnct they considered themselvs capable
OF agreeing to the freedom of the city
"It Is our desire and Arm resolve" he
said. that the alliance shall not be
broken up. We wish to remain loyal to
1t for the sake Of the solemn pledge
which binds our word Of honor. but still
common cause"
After paying tribute TO all the Allied
scldiers, the Premier continued:
The allies of yesterday must be the
allies Of to-day. and all their peoples.
above all the American people. who sac
rifced themselves for the victory Of an
Ideal, must remain at the helm together
In the tie of loyal friendship.
"Obeyfng the supreme command OF the
Italian Government and realizing the
solemnity Of the hour. affirm before
this Parliament that Italy Ia animated
by all that spirit Of conoiliation which
| Is compatible with the unavoidable ex-
igencies Of national conscience and dig
nifty. With the same sincerity l say
that 7 cannot determine In this difficult
moment in what forms or by what means
we can reach that object, because In the
last solemn conversation that occurred
on April ~ there arose a difference not
only regarding our point of view out
also between that of our allies and our
associated Power. Therefore. in the
present state Of, affairs Italy Is not
facing a solution in which the allied
and associated governments agree with
an insurmountable measure of agree
ment. Nor is there a proposal Of COM
promise upon which all are agreed. but
instead she is facing a difference Of
| opinion which virtually denies the actual
possibility that special territorial condi-
tions reserved to Italy can be contained
In the peace treaty accepted by all the
allied and associated Powers
Verdict Awaited serenely.
THE members Of tho Government and
! of the italian delegation, therefore. await
your verdict with serene hearts. With
serene hearts the people also await
I 10. at falN
shakable, their nerves Arm and sound,
their soul arm and their spirits high,
even when the appalling misfortune OF
war fell upon them--why should they
fsel or act differently now when facing
difficulties which. while certainly hard.
are bringing about peace Without
weakness without overboldness. not
overcome with doubts whicl would be
| Injurious, nor carried away by an ex-
altation unworthy OF great people,
Italy in this new trial must sho" CO..
scious and austere calm.
THE principal necessity now Is that
all. IN common fervor and devotion to
mother country, should determine with
sincerity and harmony to face the out
| come OF this great battle which faith
might have spared US Once again I
plead that in this hour Of immense re-
sponsibility for all the truce may con-
tinue between mems differences and the
| conflicts OF parties. Let Us wait until
tomorrow to renew our struggles. They
will be illuminated by the glory of a
| greater Italy"
Rome newspapers declare that, now
| that the Italian people and Parliament
| have voiced their solidarity with the
Government, It remains only for the
Entente to revise its decision regard
| ing the Adriatic adjustment. The view
taken Is that President Wilson appealed
to the Italian people, and now they
have given their answer and that Is
! bound to have its effect upon President
Wilson's attitude.