Evening star., 1920-12-01
b'AnNU|NzIO|'S men. :.
FEVER|SH[Y ACTIVE
Orders to italian Regulars In
dicate Action at Any
Moment.

F1UME, December l, tby the Asso-
ciated Press).-Military action by Ital-
ian regulars against the legionaries
of Capt Gabrielle d'Annunzio in this
city is apparently foreshadowed in an
order of the day issued by Gen. Ca
viglia, commander of the regulars out
side of FiIme. yesterday.
We are faced with sad task at
the present moment" the order said,
but rely upon your complete CO.
operation"
In conversation with newspaper
men Gen. Caviglia indicated that he
would retire from the scene if such a
step would cause any change in the
attitude of d'Annunzio, adding he
would happily sacrifice himself for
the good of the country.
Cannot Oppose Nations viii.
No Italian" he continued. how
ever distinguished, can expect to op-
pose his will to that of the nation
While Gen. Cavigfia's regulars have
thrown d Gordon around Fiume, only
small incidents have thus far been
reported. says Milan dispatch to the
Times. Every effort will be made by
the regulars. 1t is said, to induce the
followers of Annunzio to desert.
The dispatch quoted a telegram
from Triest to the effect that the reg
ular Aipini and some of d'Annunzio's S
men exchanged shots and hand
srenades when the latter crossed into
Italian territory proper. A few regu-
lars were made prisoners by dan
nunzio's soldiers at an advanced post
on the road to Cantriva. The garri-
son on the Island of Veglia. held by
men loyal to the poet-soldier, has
been reinforced.
D'Annunzio'S Men Active.
In the expectation that an ultima
tum from Gen. Caviglia may be de-
Ivered at any time, the d'Annunzio
forces are in state of feveriSh ac-
tivity His troops are making incur
sions into the outposts of the regulars
and capturing on occasion small
groups of soldiers. Intermittent rife
firing is in progress but no serious
consequences have so far resulted.
DAnnunzio's headquarters in the
palace are likewise the scene of
marked activity. with the hurrying to
and fro of the young officers who.
since the desertion of many of the
older heads now are in control of the
defense of the city" D'Annunzio
himself is constantly busy in confer
cnces with his lieutenants.
One of the young officers when ask
ed Il question by newspaper man re-
marked as he excused himself: I'VE
are extremely busy: We are at war"
. Italian Premier silent on Plans.
LONDON. December Premier
Giolitti of Italy, speaking in the
chamber of deputies in Rome yester-
day. refused to answer a question ask
ing whether the government intended
10 take military mea Sures against
Capt Gabrielle d Annunzio in Fiume.
says Rome dispatch to the London
Times.
The government he declared. '.is
anxious to hasten final ratification of
the Rapano treaty with Jugoslavia
which already has been approved by
the chamber. and will be submitted to
the senate on December ."
Fiume Is surrounded by three bat
taiions of carabineers and shots have
been exchanged between regulars and
Gabrielle dAnnunzio's legionaires. saws
a dispatch to the London Times from
Milan. Gen. Caviglia. commanding the
government troops. says he will do
MS best to avoid unnecessary blood
shed. the dispatch adds
D'Annunzio Captures steamer,
TRIESTE. November 3O.-The
steamer Narenta. loaded with flour
and fodder. has been captured by
Pola.