The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1919-04-25

Paris, April 24.-Premier Orlando
OF Italy reiterated this morning that
ne would leave Paris, his departure
being set for o'clock in the after
noon. He added, however:
eve do not break with our allies,
but hand over our interests to their
hands, trusting they will loyalty fulfill
their mission"
The other members of the Italian
delegation may remain in Paris a few
days longer.
The Paris newspapers as whole de-
clares that the situation must not be
permitted to develop any irretrievable
step in the wrong direction. They do
not consider the incident in the nature
of break and express the hope that
an acceptable compromise will be
reached.
The Gaulois says it is convinced that
Premier Clemenceau's skill will evolve
the formula for such a compromise be-
fore the departure of Premier Orlan-
do.
The Figaro in it's comments sets
forth the view "that principles must
sometimes suffer some deviation" and
it pleads against the display of "stub
bornness" or of ga naughty, uncom-
promising spirit"
1t was stated in Italian quarters to-
day that should the break become def
mite Italy would take steps to ap.
proach Germany with view to max
ing a separate peace.
At Italian headquarters the an
nouncement was made that the parl-
lament of Italy would meet immed-
lately upon Premier Orlando's return,
probably in day or two. Preliminary
instruction have already been tele-
graphed to Rome.
Premier loyd-George called on Pre-
mier Orlando before the council met
this morning. The two statesmen had
long conference, the British premier
endeavoring to obtain change in the
Italian position and to induce ltaly's
representatives to remain. There was
no indication, however, of the success
of this effort.
Premier Clemenceau, Premier Lloyd
George and President Wilson met at
the usual hour this forenoon but no
outline of the topics under discussion
was made public although the Chlno-
Japanese question, reparatlons ana
possibly the Italian crisis may nave
been considered.
It was announced at Italian head
quarters that Premier Orlando and
General Armando Diaz of the Italian
delegation would leave Paris this aft
ernoon, Maron Sonnio, the foreign
minister, and the others following to-
morrow.
King Victor Emmanuel has tele-
graphed to Premier Orlando COM
mending his action and insisting that
there be no recession from the posi-
ton Italy has taken.
Vittorio Orlando, the Italian pre-
mier, issued lengthy statement to-
day replying to President Wilson IN
which the premier states in so many
words that he is compelled to with
draw from the peace conference aft
er President Wilson's action, which is
regarded as departure from diplo-
matte custom and leaves the Italians
no other course.
The French foreign office today con-
firmed the report that Premier Or
lando's letter of yesterday to Premier's
Clemenceau and Lloyd-George, instead
of announcing complete rupture, asked
whether in view of the circumstances
the two premiers considered further
Italian participation in the conference
useful.
The British and French premiers, it
is stated, will make joint answer.
After Premier Lloyd Georges visit
to Premier Orlando it was stated that
the Italian premier had postponed his
departure from Paris until 8 o'clock
this evening.