The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-12
IT'S A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.
American Monkey Cartoons is What is
Worrying Italy EOE.


city Of hostility toward the United States is
food from America. Matters havc been placed
in the worst light before King Ilumocrt and
bis advisors and trivial incidents beneath the
notice of % dignifed sovereign have been ox-
aggsratcd into subjects OF consequence. The
monkey and organ cartoons in American
periodicals are treated as Of national i'm
portAncc
II must be confessed that in such matters
the beitor class Of Italians are very sensitive,
and they take very seriously what most people
would look upon az Ia Joke Ii is oven SD, fer
the last few days Queen Mar-urite has shown
decided GOODNESS 10 the American ladies OF
the royal circle The monkey cartoons are
believed 20 hnye caused II all.
EVERYBODY oN TIE QUf yyE.
Another Rome dispatch says everybody is
90 the qui vive for the next act IN the Italian
American drama Crispi has openly stated
that the Rudiui Cabinet dare not make a Sc
nous demand for redress upon the United
States. and that the Italian people have been
held up 10 rdicule 10y the vacillation of
their Minister The statement that
American utterances have Lad influence
in provoking hostile feeling is confirmed.
In addition 10 the press dispatches the Con
sul-Gcneral at New York has kept his Govern
ment fully informed of the editorial express
sion Of the press Of that city. These are con-
sidered as extremely obnoxious IN their tone
If contempt for ltaly's strength. both naval
and military. A cancatUe which Is said 10
have given personal Olenso 70 King
the monkey figures. with q crown on It's head
and features bearing resemblance TO those
of The King. The Cierclls. Of the Naucan
faction. are alleged % have circulated widely
wood cuts If these corlcatures rs showing
American hatred and contempt for the Italian
Government. Altogether, whatever is the
outcome Of the difficulty, the feeling toward
America in high Italian circles is very bitter
TRIAL OF TIE MATA VITA SOCIETY.
The trial Of the IIata Vita Society at Bari
l'ites great interest in Italy. The society
lass fDr long time been the Scourgo Of that
vicinity. Several secret sessions have been
traced To- its members. one IN particular Of q
beautiful Young woman whose murder, three
years ago in % vineyard near Ban. for "a long
time puzzled the authorities. 1t is now
pretty well established that she was suspected
II having accidentally overheard some facts
II great Importance to the Society 10 keep
concealed
The Mata Vitas. however. confined them
selves chiefly o. petty robbery aud eXtortion.
The evil became so great that the central gov
eminent was appealed u. Tho government
acted promptly aud vigorously Arrests by
tie wholesale followed, and the greater num-
ber Of Mata Vitas were gathered into prison.
Fl
and have left Italy for various parts Of the
world.
DoIs ENGLAND NEFD An ARMY.
Discussion is going on among the military
and naval men IN the newspapers as 10
whether England needs an army for home de-
tense. The weight Of naval opinion IL That
the army Is q perfectly useless incumbrence.
That the navy can do al that IL required and
should the navy prove inadequate TO protect
highlands food supply defense would then
Become a question not Of fighting. but of
holding mt against starvation.
II ibis end the army officers are. OF course,
unwilling 70 agree. and they contend mat the
army Is as necessary on land a. the navy IS On
the water. Meantime, the recruiting Ian
gWshes IN consequence Of the better oppor-
tuulties and income Of civil employment, and
the army Is with difficulty maintained at "A
fair standard of efficiency.
England finds most q her troops to-day in
India. where the soldiers wages offer rs q SUI
ficicnt temptation 70 the bold and hardy
among the natives, and whore men are more
obedient % drill In Africa. too. II IS said
that Soudanese and British command make
splendid soldiers. Military authorities admit
that for the maintenance OF her foreign pos
sessions. England Will have % depend more
and more upon the people that live IN them,
r-sorylng native British troops for home de-
Tense and aggressive warfare abroad.
THY EAIsEH's AFFECTION ToE HIS MOTHER.
The Empress Frederick has been received
with distinguished regard by the KMser upon
h.r return from England. II was Their first
meeting since tho Paris excitement. and tho
Aa-ers evidence OF deep Affection for ms
mother was mauifcstlv intended as another
significant hint u the French. who M ms
opinion insulted her. The Empress Frederick
40, called IN consultation with the KAISER and
Chancellor CapriW soon after her arrival, ana
it IS understood that she gave her son verbal
statement Of her French experience, with her
views as 10 their political meaning.
IL J., not considered az all certain that
Prince Bismarck will bo elected from Gee,te-
mundie 10 tho Reischtag The Social Demo
crats have begun o. organize q powerful op-
position 10 his candidacy. and they hope with
tle aid OF other elements 70 accomplish de-
feat This opposition was unexpected as u
vas thought that all parties would be graft
ted by the honor OF having such representa-
tveIIT Social Democracy L., however, dis
playing great activity throughout Germany
IL response 10 the revival Of police persecu-
ton.
THE ROYAL LABOR COMMISSION.
The constitution Of tho Royal labor Com
mission Is not generally satisfactory 20 the Ia
boring people. Tho worhngmen consider
that they are at least entitled 10 equal repre-
srntation Outside If advanced rich circles
the exclusion II Dayitt Is generally approved.
IT IS asserted that Mann and burland and
other British wOrkingmen representatives
would have declined TO sit with Dayitt
The Maybrick poisoning case Is about
= enter upon a new phase. Within the
next few days treatise by Mr.. McDougal
will be issued dealing with the whole case.
The evidence which Mr.. McDougall has been
able % collect will tend - promote an aglta-
ton for "a reconsideration Of sentence of Mrs.
Aaybrick.
Tho intense depression in the iron trade
IS likely 10 lead 10 claims for reduction
Tor ROYALTY in many instances. and II VIII give
renewed interest 10 the report that Is expected
o. DO made by the royal commission on min
ing royalties before the close OF the session.
PARLIAMENTARY GOLF HANDICAP.
Tho arrangements for the Parliamentary
Golf handicap are now complete. There are
tlrty-two entries, including twenty-five
purses by members OF Parliament, SIX press
representatives, and four Parliamentary ON
c.as The match is o. take place on footing
Bee Common. The first tic is 10 be played on
on tho 18th instant and the subsequent ties
~ intervals Of one week, the final tie 70 be
played Of on OF before the 18th OF May:
Among those who have entered are Cmef
Secretary BalfouY Lord Baltonr Of Burieigh;
Mr.. Findlay. Sir W. Houldsworth, Lord
Llcho, Lord CRANKY and Mr.. Broadhurst
RUSSIAN MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
There is a disposition In British ministerial
quarters e. attach rather more importance