Rome, May 17.
A Stefani Agency dispatch from Istanbul reports that many Italians have left Turkey.
Further student demonstrations against the Allied Contraband Control occurred in many Italian cities yesterday. A large number of young Fascist legionaries participated in the processions, accompanied by big crowds.
There is a wide-spread feeling today that even if the Government has Cecided upon eventual belligerency, the present state of alarm may continue for some time. The sailing of the Conte di Savoia is taken as an indication of at least a fortnight's Peace, as it is thought that Italy would rot care to risk her seizure in the Atlantic.
The press continues whole-hearted support of Germany. It is nevertheless clear that anxiety is growing daily among the masses regarding present operations, and many a prayer is being uttered that the Germans shall be speedily crushed.—Reuter.
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