Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1915 — WAR POWERS VOTED BY ITALY'S GHAMBER; HOSTILITIES TODAY [ARTICLE]

WAR POWERS VOTED BY ITALY'S GHAMBER; HOSTILITIES TODAY

Premier Presents Bill to Meet Cost of Conflict. KING WILL LEAD THE ARMY ——— . . —— Socialists Fail to Join in Cheering for Government Leader—Austrian Fleet Sails to Bombard Venice. Rome, May 21.—Former ministers and other men prominent in public affairs declare tho action of parliament a declaration of war. Rome, May 21.—“ The government is resolved to make good Italy’s rights by force of arms.” This declaration by Premier Salandra to the chamber of deputies following closely upon the passage by parliament of a measure giving the government full power to act, was accepted as a promise that war between Italy and Austria will bo declared within less than twenty-four hours. All the official acts undertaken by the chamber after it convened showed that the government expects to go to war very soon. The war measure was introduced by the premier and was almost immediately passed by a vote 417 to 73, one member not voting.

Long Work for Peace. Premier Salandra, In addressing parliament, said: “For years Italy was in Europe an element of peace. For the sake of peace Italy suffered her border to bo unsafe and failed to oppose Austria’s attempts to destroy Italian character. She made no effort to redeem her provinces. Austria’s ultimatum to Serbia destroyed this equilibrium and necessarily brought to the front tho problem for the completion of tho Italian navy.’’ The premier asserted that peaceful negotiations with Austria were a failure, consequently he presented a bill empowering tho government to issuo an act providing for defense and tho maintenance of order and providing that all expenses necessary be placed at its disposal. After stating that Italy had endeavored to avoid a conflict for months, tho premier said these efforts were bound to have a limit in time and dignity. “This Is why the government felt Itself forced to present its denunciation of the triple alliance on May 4,” ho said. “Italy must be united at this moment, when her destinies are being decided.” D’Annunzio Is Cheered. Only one incident marked the opening of the session, that was when Gabriele d’Annpnzio entered the gallery. All the deputies stood up and shouted: "Viva d’Annunzio! Viva Italia!” Two or three Socialist deputies protested against this ovation to d’Annunzio, but their votes were lost in the cheering. When quiet was restored Premier Salandra exclaimed: “We have confidence in our august chief, who is preparing to lead the army to a glorious future. Let us gather round this well beloved sovereign.” Socialists Do Not Applaud, It was observed that the Socialists took no part in the applause. Premier Salandra then proposed that a committee of eighteen deputies should examine his bill.

The bill reads: “The government is authorized in case of war and during the duration of war to make decisions with due authority of law in every respect required for the defense of the state, the guaranty of public order and urgent economic national necessities. The provisions contained in articles 243 and 251 of the military in force. The government is authorized also to have recourse until December 31, 1915, to monthly provisional appropriations for balancing the budget. This law shall come into force the day it is passed.” The Austrian fleet is reported from Milan to have sailed from Pola to bombard Venice as soon as war is declared. Trains are waiting to convey the German and Austrian ambassadors from the country, but it is said they will not be allowed to cross the frontier until the Italian envoys at Berlin and Vienna have return safely to Italy. King Victor Emmanuel received both the ministers of war and marine in audience. The conferences were regarded as extremely Ijppojr-

tant. It is reported King Victor is preparing to issue immediately a manifesto declaring that war against Austria is necessary for the national nnity. The greatest anxiety is felt, for Venice, where large platforms have been hastily constructed for new batteries to protect the town. To Intrust Interests With Spain. , ' It is asserted that Prince von Buelow, the German ambassador, has insisted that Austria, in the case of war, shall not intrust her interests in Italy to the United States, but to Spain,