From ‘The Future of Italy‘, The Spectator, 22 May 1915:
WHEN the King of Italy found himself unable to accept the resignation of Signor Salandra at the end of last week the intervention of Italy on the side of the Allies became almost certain. The cause of the neutralist party had flared up for a moment, but had succeeded only in illuminating the strong reserves of the interventionists which were waiting in the background. The dramatic attempt of Signor Giolitti to keep Italy neutral—and, if possible, in an attitude of benevolence towards Germany—was but the affair of a few hours. Public opinion would have nothing to do with it. As we write we do not know when war will be declared, but we can say with confidence that the course of Italy is irrevocably marked out.
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