Evening star., 1920-02-17
Rome Newspapers Comment
on Presidents Note CQuSn
London Press Fears Craze Results From White
House Message-Wh0le Question Put in
Suspense, Is View in Paris

SuSpe1Se, 10
BY the Associated Press.
ROME, Monday, February 1S.-Com-
menting on President wilson's note
to the supreme allied council the
Giornale D'Italia says
His Intervention was couched in
such an ungenial form as to arouse
by his invincible aversion toward
Italy. He must have convinced even
his compatriots that he Is guided only
by animosity. Therefore the allies
have reacted energetically against his
attitude, which is offensive also to
their dignity. as the compromise pro-
posals sent to Belgrade were framed
chiefly by Premier Lloyd George MT.
Wilson. who purposely was not repre-
sented at the discussion Of the COM
promise, has no right to veto its ap-
plication."
The Corriere d'Italia contends Presi
dent Wilson should have expressed his
opinion Of the solution of the Adriatic
question when it was discussed instead
Of when 1t was about to be executed,
while the Idea Nazionale says: "Secre-
tary Lansing's resignation proves Mr..
Wilson'S opinion is not the opinion of
tho United States.
Dictatiag Laws Of Europe.
"Italy's calvary is to be prolonged by
laws Of Europe" says Italie. news
paper printed in the French language.
The Epoca says: IF the powers
maintain their support of Italy. Bel
grade may eventually accept the COM
promise. thereby relieving the tension be-
tween Europe and the United States
"Mr. Wilson's action" remarks the
Tribuna, places an insurmountable OBJ
stacle In the way Of settlemen Of the
Adriatic question. FREQ Europe cannot
tolerate the imposition of the will Of one
man. who in nowise represents the view
Of his country nor even his own party"
America Has Handle Of Knife.
a dispatch to the Messagero from
London says that. IN discussing the
| Adriatic question on Saturday at the
London conference, Signor Nitti. the
Italian premier. remarked that the
economic situation of Europe was
unfortunately such as to preclude ne
best solution of the issue.
Hence" says the Messagero, 'in
the discussion of questions which
still can be settled We always must
keep present the American factor.
We must not forget that America has
rary absence Of American representa-
ton on the council does not mean
that America takes no interest in
the work of the conference. She
watches the proceedings and can in
tervene at the psychological moment
and annul every decision"
london Press Comment.
! possible to emphasize the Importance
| and gravity Of the results which
may follow the supreme allied coun-
ellis reply to President Wilson's note
relative to the Adriatic settlement,
says the Mail. "Anglo-American re-
depend upon the terms of the reply"
the newspaper continues. This coun-
try is anxious that justice be done
between Italy and Jugoslavia. and
is equally anxious to cultivate closest
friendship with the United states.
foreign relations. We trust. there
fore. that moderation and clear
sightedness may characterize the re-
ply. SO that the very real crisis with
which this country is confronted
may be averted."
Rsite..tes Attack - Treaty.
|. .Reiterating its past condemnation
organ, interpsets decisions concerning
the surrender of former Emperor
william. extradition Of Germans ac-
cused Of war crimes and the future
status Of Constantinople as a realisa-
ton of the folly" Of the authors Of
''The histrionic. talents of Premier
Lloyd George" the newspaper goes
on. have wrought more harm than
the vindictiveness Of Premier Gle
msnceau or the boundless egotism of
the American President. The dra-
matte reappearance Of President will
son may be a mere gesture. but it
may be much more, for America can
enforce its will and can. even at tLis
late hour. insist that justice be done
Does the President mean business?
II he does there is still a chance for
him to retrieve some of his rsputa-
ton and give Europe q tolerable peace"
Deep anxiety lest the allies send
President Wilson reply containing
further cause for dissension is ex-
the actual mood they are now in, the
American people might believe a very
little thing sufficient to make them
withdraw their countenance from the
peace settlement and turn their backs
for season upon the affairs of the
old world"
Raises Serious 0sestis..
The newspaper declares President
Wilson's note on the Adriatic question
raises a question which allied de-
mocracies will not ALLOW the supreme
council to settle unreBtrained."
They are not prepared" it contin-
ueS, TO commit to the uncontrolled
discretion of their premiers their re-
lattons with the American people and
will not tolerate for a moment any
conduct which might reasonably es-
TRANCE Americans or injure an issue
80 vast and 50 fraught with good and
evil as the friendship Of America for
Europe. The future Of the league of
nations and all the moral harvest of
war hang on this friendship"
Anxious as Great Britain, France
and Italy are to pay loyal regard to
the wishes Of their American asso-
ciate," says the Chronicle, lit is diff
ficult to>see how they can comply with
Mr.. Wilson's demand relative to the
Adriatic problem. Settlement of this
question, which is comparatively
academic for America, but cardinal
for the European powers, Is overdue.
Mr.. Wilson when here did nothing
making for a settlement. and some
things he did made an adjustment
much more difficult. His action has
strained the relations of Italy here.
and the allies are gravely embar-
rassed. After long labor and INFINITE
pains the allies reached a decision,
and Mr.. Wilson invites them to tear
/ it up and begin again. request
which strikes us as an impossible
one."
Warmly Supports President.
The Daily News. warmly support
ing Mr.. Wilson's attitude, says:
There il no reason whatever why he
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