He was named a senator in March 1905, but there were rumours that this was due to a mix-up and that the nomination was intended for his brother Francesco, the noted philologist, who was in fact named a senator a few months later.
Siya ay pinangalanan ng isang senador sa Marso 1905, ngunit may mga alingawngaw na ito ay dahil sa isang halo-up at na ang pangalan ay inilaan para sa ang kanyang kapatid Francesco, ang mga litaw-aaral ng mga kasulatan, na sa katunayan ay pinangalanan ng isang senador ng ilang buwan mamaya.