The sun., 1919-04-27

lando 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 a course
before the Italian Parliament which
would lead 10 an amicable adjustment
Premier Lloyd George was particularly
hopeful that this result would be brought
about.
Tho reports of the popular agitat ton
at Rome and many other italian CEN
tres however, have led to fears that the
italian Prime Minister'S conciliatory at
titude may be swept away in an outburst
Of feeling by the populace, which will in
sis' upon demands far beyond those the
council OF the Powers or President
Wilson will feel themselves able to ac-
ccpt.
Admirable Plan Rejected.
1t has just developed that the British.
American and French Admirals in COM
mand in Adristic waters had formulated
a plan for giving Italy certain OF the
Dalmatian islands which would have
assured italy Of control OF the Adriatlc,
such as she desires. This Joint plan
was presented to the Italian represen-
tatives and was rejected as not suffl-
Client
French reports represent the final
meeting between President Wilson and
Premier Orlando before the latter's de-
psrture as highly dramatic in character.
One version is that the italian Prime
Minister in addressing the American
President said:
You have contrasted the authority
Of the Italian Government before It's
people, and 1t Is my duty to go before
the representatives Of the Italian people
Wilson and me-"
To this President Wilson is repre-
scented TO have replied:
That is certainly your right"
In American quarters II IL said that
the foregoing version of the incident is
probably a reflex OF Premier Orlando Is
public statement. in which he referred to
the President appealing directly to the
people.
Orlando Choked Accord.
reaching an accord at the final meeting
were good IL Premier Orlando had re.
| manned a half hour longer But the
approach OF the time for the departure
OF his train and his feeling that he
should consult the Italian people finally
| caused him to withdraw while the plan
that might have brought about ar agree.
| ment was still under discussion. The
basis of this presumptive accord Is said
| TO have been the partial internationali-
] nation Of Fiume. like DanIig. with the
Jugo-Slavs occupying the Dalniatiar
| mainland and the Italians the outlying
! islands.
The territorial issue Is now felt tc
! be less important than the personal IL
sue which the Italian Premier has
| raised by his plan for going befor,
| Parliament and asking a vote OF con
| fdence. Should this be given It IL
thought probable in svme quarters thai
1T would renew the Italian issue before
the council In more pronounced form
than either President Wilson or the
council as whole has thus far beer
| willing to admit. Should it not be giver
! the probable result would be Cabinet
| changes. bringing new delegation with
new policy. to the conference.
Orders have been sent to Rear Ad.
miral Phillip Andrews commanding the
American naval forces in the Adriatic
directing him to take exceptional pre-
| cautions to avoid possible disorders In
view OF the tension in Italy.
The Dalmatian port OF Spalato. which
| IL the headquarters OF the American
| naval forces in the Adriatic, is one o:
the centres OF agitation between the
| Italians and the Jugo-Slavs.
II 10 explained that the orders to Ad-
miral Andrews were wholly precaution-
| AIRY, and that no reports OF disorders
| in that district had been received.