The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
PREMIER CRISPTS FALL.
THE ITALIAS CABINET CRISIS UN-
AVOIDABLE.
King Humbert. However, Comedies to his
Policy of Curtaiiment-Th Object Of Prince
Yerdinaud's visit 20 the Czar-Current
Fxents From Abroad.
Downright BY the United press.l


anxiety. Native opinion in very influential quar-
ters ia already pronouncing against II, and 1t Is
evident that the Indian Government VIII have
grave difficulties TO contend with. as is gener-
.llv the case when matters closely touching ma
tive social life are taken IN hand by the Legis-
Isture.
The Liberal leaders evidently mean business
Mr. stanfeld's motion on the subject OF par
Gamentary franchise and ITS connexions Is
down for nexs Tuesday. IL has On excellent p0-
sition on thai day standing second on the no.
tice paper. Lhe only motion winch mas pfece--
dence over Is is that standing IN lne ha,he "a
MIR Bryce on the subject of access 20 mountains.
fine discussion on Sir. Bryce's need not TAKE
much time aud If il should be thought adVlsa-
Sic Mr.. Bryce would, no doubt be willing 70
give way in favor of his colleague, the member
from Halifax The terms Of Mr.. stanfelds mo-
ton includes the principle of "one man one
vote" and likewise aifirms the necessity OF
amending the registration laws.
AusTRIAs PBiscg AND THE czAa.
Arebduke Franz Ferdinand D'est heir 10 the
thrones of Austria and Hungary, is, visiting the
Russian court The Gar received M Eisi,or
yesterday with more than cordially, ana curing
The week of his presence IN NJ. Petersburg,
nothing will be spared OF that magnincence
which the semi.oriental court OF busiia Knows Tvs
portance is attached 10 the visit. Distinctly
from any politics the situation OF the Emperor
Of has ever SINCE me suieiae 0l sgn
fion Of other European soyereigns, ana the tlar
has shown himsefto be IN dQmespce ma tters
aman OF tender sypathies me fis s can MAS Sss
projected long before that utterly Unforeseen
event The real explanation OF The lncidcht u,
simple enough. The young Prince had areauy
been presented 10 the German Emperor. lhls
was on the occasion o. the Emperor iIahcls
Joseph's last visit 10 Berlin. Archauke iiaix
had also, several months ago, been the guest OF
Swedish courts and he now wished to pay his
respects TO the Gar and the RUSSIAN Imperial
family. 1t was at first ntendeo thal ne sn9viU
K 81 60 l..l ttagf
hisfather Archduke Charles Louls, VINO wat AZ
ways welcome gaest at 81 Petersburg Du. tnV
duties devolving upon the r Arch1hko am I'm
he stands nearest the throne, have preteDlea
him accepting an lnvliauon,to the NORTH a. u
is the wish of the Emperor Francis JosepI, a.
ways 10 have his brother IN the country. me
question was accordingly addressed to the ins-
sian Court whether the young Arch Dnke
Franz could go alone an inquiry when wa ~,
lowed of course, by most hearty INVITATION 10
him from the Gar. The journey, therefore is
rather an act of courtly etquette than OF aHy
political import. Much preparations go on WIFI
out Interruption on both sides
MATRIMoNy THE OBJECT.
new strategic railway has just been com
menced in the Austrian province OF ualcla az
counter measure 70 the new suateElslle run .
WAYS in Russia. These things continue without
change while the visits of the Car ana Afch-
duke are merely temporary incidents. III INC
case of the present, the Austrian heir presuilip
tive Will in addition TO his st. Petersburg trip.
visit several other courts, probably WIN we"
10 matrimony. The Prince is twenty-seNen
years of age, and 1t is understood that me In
peror would like TO see him married. ii Is re-
ported that the Archduke has, IN iact' aica3y
made his eholce and that Il rs amy om ono ifa at
stands in the way OF the conclusion OF the mat
Ex-rREMIER cRIsPI's FALL.
The crisis in Italy is rather intensified over
the surrender OF King mtert TO the only
conditions on which the Marquis ia hudihe
would consent 10 form a cabinet ne hing sri rs
personally in favor of the alliance with Austla
and Germany. and of maintaining me afhH-
ment which that alliance necessitates Althousn
q constitutional monarch, HumDert Is h9V
a dummy in affairs OF his Kingdom: ne mas az
WAYS been good deal his own premier. between
him and Crispi there never VAS cordlal sehl-
ment, but he learned TO have me highest Ieslc.e
rer Crisu's ability, and never Ina any reason 20
doubt his loyalty. But between the proud de-
scendant of the House of Savoy ana the once
chief of the Italian Radicals, the union never never
was natural. and the recent rupture came almost
as n relief Crisp never was quite at home anu
the surroundings of the court ana the Dtmo--
cratic habits which he conld not quite ilIow Oh
Frequently gave unintonded offense. Although
the crisis was apparently brought about Dy
remark probably unpremeditated, reHecilhs On
some of his associates, yet the financial sltua
ton of Italy, as developed IN the budget; MOuIu
probably have caused crisis any way Inc dc.
mand for the reduction Of expenditure ,calhoI
longer be ignored, and King Humbert has re-
uctantly consented to permit his new Premier
10 enter upon policy of curtailment. 49,.
A dispatch from Vienna says that the news
hae created no little gloom in Austrian political
circles. and from Berlin comes word that the
Kaiser aud his chancellor are far from satisfied
with a change in Italy. The russian press on
the other hand is out spoken in expressing
hope that France and Italy Will now come
closer together. The Car is enacting me lole
OF a constitutional sovereign IN the only pro
vince OF the Russian Empire that has consul
Tue fINSs AND THE RUSSIANS.
In Finland the Finnish Diet is IN session, and
IL considering the measures submitted for It's
consideration by the Emperor Grand Duke The
measures are Unexpectedly moderate, ana WINE
aiming at bringing Finland into harmony WIZ ~
the empire, the liberties OF The people are lsl'
virtually in the act This exhibition OF mode
ration. when the plans seemed an 10 haNv , uyS
nationality, is attributed TO an impression on
the part of the Gar that it Is better, nnul the
hI cyal Subjects I'll than to create another
Poland in such close proximity 10 GERMANY,
and Sweden. Personally the Cars have always
placed deep confidence in the finns, VINO nave
always been preferred for guards Qf The Inn
perors person, and have never BETRAYED the
trust rcposed IN them. IL is singular TACT mat
The Russians never trust q Russian and as
Prince Bismarck related IN his recent interview;
when the physician OF the Emperor Nicolas tvld
him TO have his hack rubbed WIN hhmsn!, nc
work, but called IN some foreign oincefs IN ne
Imperial service. The Finnish guard has been 70
the House OF Romanoh what the Swiss guard
was 10 the Bourbons.
ITALIAN GRAND OPERA.
Joan and Edouard de Resske will make their
first appearance at the Royal Italian Opera on
= MAY q The contemplated revi,als include not
only "rannhauser, but also the "fhegende
Hoilander" which has not been given az coyan
0arden for many years NJ. Maurel and prob
ably Madame Alban will appear IN both operas.
Madame Nordca vail be principal soffanns AT
the Reid festival 10 be held az Ednburg ON the
18th and lAth instant. This popular frima
Donna sings at Royal Albert Hall on the nth
The tour of the Carlo Rosa Carmen" will opon
at Leicester on Monday In addition to Madame
Marie Rose, the troupe includes among others a
new American tenor, Mr. Moniegritio.
TO INSPECT ANCIENT RUINS.
NJ. Theodore Bent, having already formed
some sort OF notion concerning the ancient runs
IN Mashonaland aud lie, in SsnbeI. u shortly
20 inspect them on the spot. The photographs
him, and he Is OF the opinion that the RUNS date
rs far back as the nth century, ana that they
ere almost identical with similar remains IN
Persia, where he has made extensive archae-
logical studies. This is the same period 40
which the Perslans possessed settlements at
kansibsr and other parts OF the east coast OF
&trics, and the probability y that they worked
1nland in search for gold This thing Is further
supported by the fact that IN proximity TO the
ruins extensive old workings are visible.
TIE KxoiyH or EoyrT
The Kedive Of Egypt and his talented wife,
Emineh Hanea are looming mp IN the political
world The kedlye has awakened from
apathy and is going about the Kingdom with ac-
tivity surprising IN Mohimmedan Monarch
akAk a. 4.