ADRIATIC SITUATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17336, 6 December 1919, Page 11

ADRIATIC SITUATION.

AGREEMENT REPORTED. ITALIAN ASSURANCES. RAIDS TO BE PREVENTED. 8.7 Telaffrauh—Press Association—Conyrisht. (Received 9.30 p.m.) A. and N.Z. LONDON. Dec. 2. According to a telegram from Belgrade. Italy has informed the Jugoslav Government that in accordance with instructions from the Peace Conference, the Italian Government will prevent D'Annunzio's forces from advancing on Spalato. King Victor Emmanuel, in his speech at the opening of the Italian Parliament on December 1, af firmed the Italian aspirations in the Adriatic did not conceal any military design. The defence of the Italian populations on the Adriatic constituted an indisputable duty and right, but Italy had no imperialistic ambitions, and did not intend that the peace of Europe should be disturbed. It is reported that an agreement has been arrived at between the Allies and Italy under which Gabriele D'Annunzio will withdraw from Fiume, Italian regulars occupying the city. DESIGNS ON MONTENEGRO. TO RESTORE DEPOSED KING. United Service. LONDON, Dec. i. According to French Press advices ex-King Nicholas of Montenegro, who is living in luxurious retirement at Neuilly, when informed of D'Annunzio's threat to go to Montenegro, exclaimed, "Thank God there are still poets in the world." D'Annunzio, when informed of Nicholas' comment, replied: "I mil put that eagle back in his nest."