The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-25
SAYS WILSON DEALS
BLOW AT MINISTRY


reif disrespectful by asking 1t to change
II consider as unjustifed the appllca-
ton that. in his statement. President
Wilson makes OF his principles toward
the italian claims" Premier Orlando
continues. 1T 10 impossible for me in
q document Of this nature TO repeat the
detailed arguments which have been pro-
duced In Italy's behalf might simply
say that no one will receive without re-
rerye the Affirmation that the collapse
Of the Austro-Hungrain Empire should
imply the reduction Of Italian aspira-
lions
Citing the Presidents argument that
the concessions granted bring Italy 10 It's
natural defences. the Alps. Slgnor Or
ando says:
This recognition Is Of great impor-
lance, provided the eastern hank OF this
wall does not remain open and that the
right Of Italy should be interpreted to
include the line Of Mont Nevoso, which
separates the waters running toward
he Black Sea ana the Mediterranean"
He recalls that the Latins from the
earliest dawn OF italian history destg-
mated this mountain the italian limit"
An Ancient italian City.
without this protection" says the
Premier, "a dangerous breach 10 left In
this admirable barrier Of the Alpe. rup-
turing The unquest!onabIo POLITICAL.
economic and historical unity of the
1strian peninsula. I contend, further
moro, that he who is entitled to the
honor Of proeiai'ning to the world the
right OF the free Determination OF peo-
pies should recognize this right for
taIt lfN tr1s
proclaimed It's Italian nature before the
Italian ships arrived--en admirable ex-
ample OF national conscience perpetuated
throughout centuries.
ITO deny this right only because Of
the small number concerned would mean
the admission that the criterion OF jus
tice toward peoples varies according TO
their territorial extent"
Premier Orlando then points out that
Antwerp. Genoa and Rotterdam are IN.
teruational ports serving as an outlet to
divers peoples and territories without
having to pay for the privilege by sacri-
nc'ns national conscience, and continues:
1T is impossible 10 qualify as excess
sive the Italian aspirations toward tire
Dalmatian coast. Italy's boulevard
Throughout centuries, which Roman ger
ius and Venetian activity made noble
and grand and whose Italian character,
detying for centuries irnplacable perse-
cutions. still shares the same thrill %
patriotism with the italian people
Urges Principle of Poland.
Tho principle proclaimed with ref
erence to Poland that Standardization
based on violence does not creet. rishts,
the Premier contends. should DO applied
to ralmatia. Passing 20 the argument
OF cold statistical statements" the
Premier afyirms that srnons the national
reconstrvct!ons occupying the Peace Con-
fertnce none OF the reconstructed ma.
tions will count within their frontiers a
actively slighter number OF lerson of
alien race than would be attributed 10
Italy. and asks why only italians
should be suspected OF inper!a'istic cu-
pid'ty. The history OF tho negotiations,
he asserts. will show that the Italian
delegation acted not only with i,m-
moss but with grand spirit OF concill-
aticn.
lie concludes his statement as fol-
lows:
The Presidential message ends with
a warn, declaration OF Americas friend
ship for italy. I reply in the name of
the Italian people. and proudly claim
the right and honor TO DO this as one,
who in the most tragic hour OF this war,
proclaimed the cry OF resistance at all
costa This cry WAS heard and replied
TO with courage and ahneEstion. 90
which there are few more striking ex-
amrles In the worlds history.
ITALY, thanks to tire most heroic sac
riaces and purest blood OF her children.
WAS able to ascend from the abyss Of
TO the radiant crest OF most
glorious victory. In the name, there
fore, OF Italy. express with all My
power tire sentiment % admiration and
profound sympathy which the italian
people profess toward the American
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