From the Corriere d’Italia, Sept. 17, 1914:

We do not know what Italy will do tomorrow, but we are of opinion that, in face of all eventualities, it is the elementary duty of patriotism not to trouble the calm expectancy of public opinion and not to mar the task of the Government, already difficult enough.

From the Messaggero, Sept. 18, 1914:

The Italian Nation is beginning to ask itself whether it ought to remain until the conclusion of peace in an attitude of resignation.  It is necessary for us with clear vision to take our place in the fighting line.  While the destinies of a new Europe are being decided on the battlefields of Champagne, Belgium, Galicia, and Hungary the Government is assuming a grave responsibility before the country in deciding to be disinterested in the struggle.  The keen popular awakening which is manifested in demonstrations, meetings, and public discussions shows that growing preoccupation and varied uneasiness will not cease so long as the fate of the country is not decided at the right time by men who by temperament are best fitted to be interpreters of the soul and the interests of the nation.

From the Corriere della Sera, Oct. 4, 1914:

Many who now invoke a war of liberation complained at the beginning of August that Italy had not helped her allies.  The declaration of neutrality then seemed the greatest act of wisdom performed by Italy for many years.  Now, however, we must think of the future.  Let us remember that the powers will only support our wishes when they have need of us.  Gratitude and sympathy are mere phrases when the map of Europe is being redrawn.  If Italy desire to safeguard her interests in the Adriatic she cannot postpone her decision till the last moment.  Italy is isolated; the Triple Alliance treaty cannot defend her even if it be still in force.  Italy and Austria, as Count Nigra and Prince Buelow said, must be allies or enemies.  Can they remain allies after what has happened?

ITALY’S ARMED, ALERT NEUTRALITY.

From the Idea Nazionale, Dec. 3, 1914:

The day on which Italy will undertake to realize those aspirations she will find full and unconditional support.  Great Britain is favorable to Italy gaining supremacy in the Adriatic, which is so necessary to her existence.  If Great Britain needs Italy’s support in Africa it will be only a matter of one or two army corps, and such an expedition, while having a great moral and political importance, would not diminish Italian military power in Europe.

From the Avanti, Dec. 4, 1914:

Premier Salandra’s speech was Jesuitical.  It contents the Jingoes by certain dubious phrases, while discontenting the Clerical and Conservative neutrals.

From the Corriere d’Italia, Dec. 4, 1914:

This much-applauded word, “aspirations,” was not (in Signor Salandra’s speech) meant to refer to any particular belligerent, and the Cabinet consequently has no program.