[From the Messaggero of Rome, Dec. 28, 1914.]
AVLONA, Dec. 26.
_The following proclamation addressed to the population was posted
here:_
The grave disorders that become apparent from time to time in this
country have paralyzed commerce, work, and initiative, and are
endangering the life and property of the inhabitants.
The Italian Government, a watchful guardian of Albanian fortunes,
desires that your tranquillity, so cruelly tried, shall be assured.
Invoked by your wishes the marines of Italy are disembarking from the
ships to establish order and defend you.
(Signed) ADMIRAL PATRIS.