865.01/2: Telegram
The Ambassador in Italy ( Page ) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 14—8:40 p.m.]
2342. Doctor Antoni, calling himself plenipotentiary delegate of the city of Fiume, after interview with Prime Minister, has addressed [himself] through Prime Minister to Allied Governments stating immediately after freeing itself from Austrian-Hungarian yoke, city of Fiume with territory constituted from ancient times upon statutory basis corpus separatum of crown of Saint Stephen, proclaimed its autonomy and independence through its legal representatives, mayoralty and national council; that pursuing Wilsonian principles of rights of people to self-decision, city has resolved annex itself to Italy, and asks Italian Government to extend necessary protection during transition period.