Austria and Italy.

Northland Age, Volume V, Issue 16, 7 December 1908, Page 4

Austria and Italy.

Criticism' of Austria’s Actions in the Italian Chamber. Breach of the Treaty of Berlin. Italy in Danger of War. ROME, December 4, Regarding Professor Fusinato’s of confidence in the Government’s foreign policy—especially in relation to Austria —in the Italian Chamber Signor Fordo described Austria’s action (in annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina) as effective violation of the Treaty of Berlin. The abandonment of the province of Novi Bazar was insufficient compensation and Austria ought to evacuate Spizza. Austria’s position on the Adriatio would be greatly strengthened, facilitating future designs on Salonika besides preventing the formation of a great Italy, continued Signor Fordo, would be unable to oppose the annexation of the occupied provinces or obtain compensation but could join in the Conference with full liberty of judgment. Although Italy wished to remain loyal to the Tnple Alliance loyalty was daily becoming more difficult owing to Austria’s extraordinarily excessive armaments. Italy was within danger of war and the Government ought to complete the defences of the country. The speech was received with loud applause. ROME, December 5. Professor Fusinato’s motion was adopted by 297 votes to 140. Signor Titoni stated that the rapprochement between Italy and Russia was un fait accompli and bound to have important consequsnces in the future.