New-York tribune., 1919-06-20

egation at the peace conference, the
Premier added, had followed this
policy:
"Fwst--Maintsin with firmness all
the essential points of the Italian
claims, without which Italy is con-
vinced peace will be neither just nor
adequate to the immense sacrifices suf-
fered.
Faithful to Allies
"Secomd-Remain. faithful in your
duties toward the Allies.
"Third-Avoid any blind form of OBJ
stinate intransigeance, but instead to
facilitate conciliatory suggestions
capable of producing accord in the
conference over the problems concern
ing Italian frontiers"
Signor Orlando urged Parliament to
separate the discussion Of foreign af-
fairs from the internal policy of the
country, the latter being virtually
absorbed in the grave question of the
high cost of living. Past history
showed, he said, that internal pertur-
bations were transitory and that equi-
libriu:l soon would be regained.
Acts to Check Speculation
The government, the Premier con-
tinued, was determined to strengthen
the defence of consumers against the
cupidity of speculation, which had as
sumed almost the form of folly. The
government intended to suppress to
the utmost possible the Vaccinations
of the middleman and aid in bringing
about cooperation among consumers.
Having complete control of bread,
rice, cereals, sugar and petroleum, he
added, the government would sell them
at low fixed prices. Meat would be
imported, he said, and distributed at
the cost price, without profit and
without tax
"The dearness of living has caused
deep trouble and is threatening agita-
ton throughout the civilized world, ;"
said the Premier. while in Italy
there have been such conflicts we car.
affirm that although they have been
grave they have not been as grave as
elsewhere"
Benefit for Social Classes
Signor Orlando in enumerating the
the betterment of the social classes
indicated that insurance against in
capacity and old age benefitting TO-
100000 workmen, was supported by
the government, involving $4,000 900
yearly
The Premier proposed the establish
ment of commissions to arbitrate be-
tween employers and workmen for the
adjustment of wages and to study labor
conditions, aiming with them to solve
the question of capital and labor
through friendly discussion. He ended
with a patriotic peroration in which
he recalled the victories of Italy dur
ing the last year and expressed sincere
faith in a better future.
The statement of the Premier was
delivered before packed house The
diplomatic tribune was crowded.
Among those present were Thomas
Nelson Page, the American Ambassa-
dor, and Senior Bustamente, Cuban
delegate to the peace conference. who
was accompanied by the Cuban Min
lister to Italy, Don Antonio Martin
Rivero.
More Serious Than War
In summing up the situation, Signo,
Orlando said:
The deep unrest throughout the
world leads to pessmism such as was
never experienced during the war. I'M
mediately after the armistice was
signed the peoples in general, Italy in
particular, never went through such
dark days as now. This is the most
acute phase of the immense crisis aris
ing from the war. Nevertheless l an
not discouraged, believing as / do tha
the situation gradually will amelior
ate.'