I rely on
them and their leaders. I rely on my people for whose unexampled spirit
of sacrifice my most paternal thanks are due. I pray the Almighty to
bless our colors and take under His gracious protection our just cause."
ITALY'S CABINET EMPOWERED.
[By The Associated Press.]
Rome, May 20.--Amid tremendous enthusiasm the Chamber of Deputies late
today adopted, by a vote of 407 to 74, the bill conferring upon the
Government full power to make war.
The bill is composed of a single article and reads as follows:
The Government is authorized in case of war and during the
duration of war to make decisions with due authority of law,
in every respect required, for the defense of the State, the
guarantee of public order, and urgent economic national
necessities. The provisions contained in Articles 243 to 251
of the Military Code continue in force. The Government is
authorized also to have recourse until Dec. 31, 1915, to
monthly provisional appropriations for balancing the budget.
This law shall come into force the day it is passed.
All members of the Cabinet maintain absolute silence regarding what step
will follow the action of the Chamber.
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