Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-05-01
sense that Italy appealed to the ALI
peoples and governments.
Fumes VIII is Annexation.

peoples and governments.
Fumes VIII is Annexation.
.sThe question of Fiume was not first
brot forward by Italy, but by thrilling
act Of spontaneous will which began
with the declaration of Fumes repre-
sentative in the Hungarian parliament.
and which was subsequently confirmed
when Fiume proclaimed herself an
Italian town.
"Can our nation remain inert and un-
moved by the vehement and despairing
appeal of this people whose blood is OF
cur blood? No!' Al. VI
Premier Orlando reiterated that IN
treaty of London did not prevent the
allies from considering the Fiume a1ee-
ton from the Italian viewpoint and Ihats
moreover, the allies had cGmitted they
were in nowise bound regarding Ffumes
since they considered themselves capable
Of agreeing to the freedom of the city,
sIt is our desire to remain loyal to
the alliance" he said, "for the sake Of
the solemn pledge which binds our
word Of honor and for the holiness OF
blood shed in common cause"
Deserted by Old Allies.
He paid tribute to the allied soldiers,
continuing:
.The allies Of yesterday must be the
allies of today, and all their peoples,
above all the American Teople, who
sacrificed themselves for the victory of
an ideal. must remain at the helm to-
gether in the tie Of loyal friendship.
.Obeying the supreme command OF
the Italian government and realizing the
solemnity of the hour, affirm before
this parliament that Italy is animated
by ali that spirit OF conciliation which
ia compatible with the unavoidable
exigeucies OF national congress and
dignity, =. - ..a..r;tv sov .h.+
7 cannot determine in this difficult
moment in what forms or by what
means we can reach that object, be-
cause in the last solemn conversation
that occurred Aoril "a, there arose.
difference, not only regarding our point
Of view but also between that OF our
allies and our associated power.
No chanoe of Compromise.
ssTherefore, in the present state OF af-
fairs. Italy is not facing solution IN
which the allied and associated govern
ments agreed with an insurmo untabie
measure nf agreement. Nor IS there
a proposal Of compromise upon which all
are agreed, but instead, she is facing
difference or opinion WHlcH FlFtaaliy
denies the actual possibility that special
territorial conditions reserved to Italy
can be contained in the peace treaty ac-
cepted by all the allied and associated
powers
ssThe members of the government and
OF the italian delegation await your yer
dict with serene heart. With serene
hearts the people also await events.
1.-The principal necessity now IS that
all should determine with sincerity and
harmony to face the outcome Of this
great battle which faith might have
spared us. Let us wait until tomorrow
TO renew our struggles. They will be
illuminated by the glory Of greater
Italy,"
Many Towns Demand Annexation.
The chamber of deputies was crowd
ed when the premier delivered his adj
dress. Cheers greeted his arrival, and
these were repeated as kilograms were
read from Fiume. Iara, sebenico, Spal-
ato and the island of Benaz5a, demand
ing their annexation by Italy.
The text of the resolution adopted bT
the chamber follows:
"The chamber. the guardian of the dig
nifty and the interpreter OF the will OF
the Italian people, declares itself in
unison with the government and con
firms its full confidence IN it for the de-
Tense of the supreme rights of the ma
tons and for securing just and durable
peace,