7 OCTOBER 1916, Page 2

We desire to endorse Lord Cromer's views most strongly. The

Italians are naturally sensitive in regard to all that concerns the Adriatic, but there is plenty of room for a settlement which shall satisfy them and yet not injure the South Slays. The wise and far-seeing statesmen of Italy will, we feel sure, recognize that Italy will be strengthened, not injured, in her command of the Adriatic if the Southern Slays feel that Italy is their friend and benefactor, and has not pushed her own claims too hard.