ITALY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16608, 4 December 1919, Page 3

ITALY.

ALARMIST REPORTS. * ABOUT OPENING OF CHAMBER. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received Dec. 4, 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 39 (delayed). Although the alarmist reports aro discounted in Home, there is ample evidence that the situation is critical. The keenest interest centres in Monday’s opening of Parliament. No acts of violence are anticipated, but the newspapers declare that the Socialists intend to mark the occasion by pronounced anti-dynastic demonstrations. It is significant that, in view of the' menacing outlook, the King - has decided to -abandon the 'customary ponip and discard the uniform of a full general in favour of a field uniform for work at the front. The diplomatic corps will wear morning dress. The Socialists, who hold 156 out of 550 seats, have formally endorsed Bolshevism and demand recognition of the Soviet in Russia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PROSPECTS OF TROUBLE. IN THE BALKAN STATES.^ LONDON, Nov. 29. Commenting on the Italian situation possibilities, the Vienna correspondent of the Manchester Guardian says that the tranquility at Budapest and Vienna is merely the quiet before the storm. If D’Annunzio attacks .Spalato the Serbs will undoubtedly declare war on Italy, and the Croatian® will join the Italians. Owing to dissatisfaction_ at the Serbian opposition, it is likely that Romuania and Bulgaria will join in attacking the Serbs. A general confliction will enable the Slovaks to demonstrate their disapproval of Czech rule, and Transylvania will throw-off Roumanian oppression, and both will join Hungary in the latter’s effort to regain its lost territory. The Allies muse be swift in order to avert a catastrophe. A. strong blockade is essential. The Allied Military Missions have failed to secure co-op-eration in the new States, and should immediately bo replaced by civilian diplomats with full authority to secure a peaceful settlement. Commenting on the political situation, the Rome newspapers say that D’Annunzio’s activities increase the difficulties of the Monarchists and in, flame the passions of the Socialists, who fear the result of a now war.

The Supreme Council is fully alive to the Italian situation, and is making an effort to ease the _ but messages from Central Europe hidicnto the grave danger than D'Annunzio may prove a spark that would set a huge powder magazine aflame.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FILIBUSTERING EXPEDITION. SAILS FROM FIUME. (Received Dec. 4, 1.25 p.m.) BELGRADE, Dec. 1. It is reported that a destroyer, accompanied by a transport, loft Fiume on November 29. D’Annunzio, Admiral Rizzo and a thousand Ardici were on board. It was intended to occupy Chibenik.