New-York tribune., 1919-04-27
Ciemenceau and Lloyd
George Say He Issued
Statement on Fiurne
Over Their Protest
Both Are Likely
To Support Hin,
U. 5. ENJOYS Declare
Document Bears Ini-
tials of Both Premiers

PARIS, April 26.-The report that
Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George
approved of President Wilson's state
nent on the Adriatic problem was de-
clared to be inaccurate in a statement
ssued to-day. The statement follows:
"The report that Premier Clemen-
ceau and Premier Lloyd George ap-
proved of President Wilson's state
ment IS inaccurate. The statement
was read to NJ, Clemenceau and Mr..
Lloyd George and President Wilson
informed them that he intended to
issue it. NJ. Clemeneeau and Mr.
Lloyd George were anxious that
MIR Wilson should postpone puhlica-
ton in the hope that an arrangement
might he arrived at,
"rhe President thought. however.
that the time had arrived. and HIS
statement waa iesued on hia own re.
Spohsihility Before Signor Orlando
left, NJ. Clemenceau and Mr.. llovd
George handed him a abatement act.
ting forth the French aud Br,tinh
points of view, Just as President viii
sons statement had set forth tho
point of view Of America. Whether
Premier Orlando will publish the
French and British statements is
question for his decision"
Joint Statement Planned
Despite this statement, the question
being considered in high quarters OF
ssuing joint statement bringing out
he fact that Premier Lloyd George and
Premier Clemenceau are in agreement
With President Wilson on Fiume and
other phases of the Italian problem.
This has been one of the most anx-
ous days of the peace conference, with
all eyes turned toward Rome.
While work proceeded on the final
details Of the treaty before the meet.
ing with the German delegates at
Versailles, yet the absorbing topic
everywhere was the Italian issue and
the effect it had in store for the con-
ference. Brief information reaching
official quarters during the day
showed the situation at Rome to be
very tense, with anti-American senti-
ment running high.
The departure of Baron Sonnino and
Signor Salandra at o'clock this after
noon for Rome took the last of ItaIy's
olenipotentiaries from the scene of the
regulations, leaving only subordinates,
without power of action.
President Wilson joined the Amer
can delegation at the Hotel de Crillon
at o'clock for a conference and then
to the white House" for q
renewal of the council with Premiers
Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
Treaty Details Discussed
1t was stated after the American
meeting that the discussion was on
5he details of the treaty and that the
italian matter only came up incident
ally, as no detailed reports had been
received from the American Embassy
It Rome and there was no change in the
general attitude on the Italian issue.
Experts who attended the meeting Of
he council yesterday said that the
members looked completely worn out"
out the President to-day showed no
evidence of this strain, as he
wore his usual buoyant smile.
All indications point to the belief
hat Premier Lloyd George and Pre-
nier Clemenceau are standing square
Y with the President on the Italian
ssue, thus presenting a united front
# the principal great powers.
Has Premiers' Approval
Further written statements have thus
ar been withheld in order not to in
lame Italian sentiment further. But
riends of the President took steps
o-day to relieve him from being the
ole person to bear the burden and
his may lead to some public declara-
ion of the British and French atti-
udc.
In the meantime it can be stated
hat President Wilson's copy of his
Italian declaration bears the initials
i Clemenceau and Lloyd George. The
'rench Premier affixed his signature
asst Monday and gave his approval for
IS publication Tuesday, but the Pres
dent delayed its issuance until We'd
asday.
Beside this initialed approval of the
British and French premiers, enother
'rittcn document exists which was
repaired Immediately after the issu-
nee Of the Presidents statement. with
view to expressing approval and
upport from the highest British Off
ial quarters. This is not from Lloyd
'eorge, but from one able to speak
nth authority on foreign affairs. 1t
devoted chiefly to FiusAe, examining