Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-24
DETAILS OF D'ANNuNzlo's
 EXPLOIT ON DALMATlAN COAST

EXPLOIT ON DALMATlAN COAST Rome Saturday, Nov. 29-(By The A PN-Now that details of Gabrielle d'Annunzio's recent exploit on the Dalmatian coast are being permitted publication in tho Italian pressa after the lapse of nearly a week. some graphic accounts arc coming to light. one narrative by an eyewitness on Inc expedition 10 Zara records some characteristic utterances by the lead- CT Of the band of 1000 men who set put from Plume at midnight Of No vcrnber 1s, d'Annunzio's topedo boat degtroyer Nullo leading the vessels of the little fleet.
 By dawn of Friday morning, the narrator relates. everyone was on the deck of the Nullo, dAnnunzio him seif on the bridge surrounded by his stsff. with all eyes strained to catch C. glimpse of the Dalmatian main lind. At ss0 o'clock dense cloud of fmoke was seen. indicating the loca- ton of the port of Zara. Some on board thought the smoke was caused by two destrovers known to be there while others feared that larger Italian warship possibly being sent out to oppose them. Everyone was anxious and the sailors received or ders to take their fighting posts.
 The port finally became clearly dis tinguisnable and one of two destroy CTS cbservahlc approacned the Nullo. Tho craft WIS identified as the 1ndo- mito. The sailors on the NulIo want cd ta greet 1t with welcoming cries. Nut d'Annunzio ordered that no one Oaak unless he gave permission. Inen came hail from the approach ch- 9ng destroyer Her commander, cpeaking through megaphcne said: His Excellency Admiral Milo asks where you are going
 A pause was finally broken by the voice Of Commander Rizzo, in charge of the squadron. who cried back from the Nulio:
 q, Gabrielle d'Annunzio command CT fthe city of Plume, an going to Zara."
 Al right" quickly and distinctly camo the response. At the same time the sailors on the destroyer Indomito waved their arms and caps, shouting at the top of their voices: Viva Italy! Viva d'Annunzio,"
 From the Nullo came answering voices shouting 'Viya Italian Zarai' ' Banners were frantically waved from both vessels and the voice from the destroyer standing by continued: Admiral Milo sent us to tell you he will meet d'Annunzio."
 Church Bells Were Runa.
 The news soon spread in Zara that a convoy flying the flag of Plume was approaching the port. All the church bells started ringing and the popu- laiion iocked into the streets.
 Although nobody knew what Ad- mirsl Millo's course would be mo- body seemed to have the least fear oi the possibility of Q conflict" the mar rator continues. "nnd the landing of d'Annunzio and his officers gave rise Co a noisy demonstration. At the sight Of d'Annunzio the crowd seeth- cd with excitement. Nothing was heard but cries of joy. nothing Wa: seen but waving hands. hats and tri- coiored handkerchiefs.
 ~D'Annunzio appeared absolutely transiigured. Ills followers were obliged 10 struggle to protect him from the population, who otherwis, would have suffocated him. Finally ar automobile succeeded in carrying hin 70 the seat of the government. where Admiral Milo awaited him. He re. mained for half an hour with tn, admiral. after which the latter 1T dAnnunzio's presence ordered Majol Bucci, his chief of stan, to send Z telegram to the government at Rom. announcing the arrival Of the Fium, volunteers and adding that Admira Nillo had sworn not to allow singl, llelian soldier 10 leave Dalmatia.
 Ovation For d'Annunzio.
 When d'Annunzio, accompanied b, Admiral Milo and Mayor Zilliotti ant other notables. appeared on the ter race overhowing the sea, where body Of 800 Zara volunteers ha, gathered. he received a notable ova tionA Then in a loud voice d'Annun gio gave his first greeting to hol Zara saying that every DalmatiaI some was worthy 10 form part of al altar 10 the mother country. H concluded by solernnly presenting Ad rniral Milo as the first governor O Italian Dslnnatia-
 -D'Annunzio returned on foot to hi snip, struggling through the crowds one young woman among the demon strators burst into tears of joy as sh approached the poet. who eulbrace her and explained:
 thought to carry the flame n Hume to the sister city of Zara. bu ind ] have carried flame to flame
 People in State of DeIiriun1.
 After a review oS the troops d,An aunzio called all his officers to nir ana placed them under orders of Ad fairal Milo. Admiral Milo announce that he had sent telegram to Rom accepting the government of Dalma tia in the name of the king of ItaI, Tn the afternoon d'Annunzio agai spoke to the people. who were In state of delirium. the poet bein obliged to protect his face from tn flowers showered upon him"
 The accounts show that when d'An sunzio appeared on the balcony of th pslsce he was franticslly appisude for several minutes before be coul