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Show NEUTRALIZATION OF AUSTRIA NOW BEING . DISCUSSED PARKS, March 10. (By the Associated cross.) Whllo the possible neutraliza-lon neutraliza-lon of Austria has not as yet come before be-fore tho "bis five" In a formal manner, il is beintf .discussed here. Certain Socialistic So-cialistic elements in Austria are striving bard to prevent neutralization, but there are other influences which are anxioua to see it effected, as it would give Austria Aus-tria protection similar to that enjoyed by Switzerland. The proposed union of Austria with Germany is presented in many difficulties difficul-ties and German interests are endeavoring endeavor-ing to effect a division of Austria so that the German section may be annexed. an-nexed. Many of the members of the entente en-tente are unfavorably disposed toward the neutralization of any part of Austria, Aus-tria, as it is regarded as undesirable and embarrassing to a country seeking man. bership In the league of nations. Switzerland's neutrality prosents many problems to the supreme council, as her status would be uncertain should she be admitted to the league and still retain her neutrality, as she desires. There is a possibility, however, that the peace conference will consider the neutralization nf the Austrian Tyrol, which would afford protection to the northern Italian frontier. |