New-York tribune., 1919-04-27

Grodno Gin Lithuania, bordering or
Poland) was taken up by the counci
of foreign ministers this afternoon
Two articles for inclusion in the peace
treaty also were discussed, one ar
amendment OF the aerial terms and
the other concerning the status of
enemy property in the former German
colonies.
The ministers, in addition, consid-
cred the advsability of sending sup
plies to Bavaria, and also the report of
the commission on German prisoners.
While not on the programme, it is
understood an effort was made to reach
decision as to whether the council
Will hear the ambassadors Of the vari-
Gus Russian governments now in Paris
in connection with the Russian Poland
boundary. If they are hard it Will
be merely as Russian experts for the
purpose of giving information, and
there will be nothing in the nature Of
recognition.
Reports received here from the
American Embassy in Rome arc some
what omnous as to the general state
of public feeling there, as crowds
have been parading the streets crying,
Down with the Amcricans! and
"Down with the English!" and "Viva
Sonnino!" the Foreign Minister, who
outdid Premier Orlando in pressing the
extreme demands made by Italy under
the secret Treaty of London.
These reports are particularly dis
turbing, as the American and British
delegations to the peace conference
are said to have had reason to believe
that Premier Orlando might adopt
course before the Italian Parliament
which would lead to an amicablc ad
justment. Premier Lloyd George was
particularly hopeful that this result
would be brought about.
May Force Orlandos Hand
The reports of the popular agitation
at Rome and many other Italian CEN
tres, however. have led to fears that
the Italian Prime Minister'S concili
atory attitude may be swept away in
an outburst of feeling by the populace,
which will insist upon demands far
beyond those the Council of the Powers
or President Wilson will feel them
selves able to accept.
1t has just developed that the British,
American and French Admirals in
command in Adriatic waters had for
mulated plan for giving Italy certain
of the Dalmatian Islands, which would
have assured Italy control Of the Adria-
tic such as she desires. This joint
plan was presented to the Italian rep
resentatives and was rejected by them
as not sufficient.
Meanwhile the plans for receiving
the German delegates to the peace con-
gress are proceeding. The German
delegation, it is announced semi-of-
ficially, will not arrive at Versailles
before May /.
Council Settling Details
The chief task of the council Of
three to-day and tomorrow is to set
tie large number of small details
still remaining open, together with
some larger questions, including the
disposition of the first line German
The plenary session Of the cor.
ference to be held on Monday may con
tinue through Tuesday, I'm order that
the work of the body may be com
pleted before the delegates proceed to
Versailles for the first session with
the Germans. This session is predi-
Gated on the completion of the treaty,
which is now fully expected by
W Wednesday.
Premier Lloyd George will visit the
devastated regions tomorrow. This.
with Rear Admiral Grayson's deter
to secure for President Will
son full days rest, will make Sun
lay without official activity for him.
The President plans d long motor
ride and complete cessation of work
preparatory to an arduous week, the
end Of which is expected to bring the
first meeting with the German dele.
gates.