New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-17
ITALIAN DEPUTIES FIGHT.
RIOTOUS SCENES AT THE CLOSING SESSION
OF THE PARLIAMENT IN ROME.

OF THE PARLIAMENT IN ROME.
Rome. June 3O-The dlsgraceful scenes at tho clos
ing OF the Parliamentary session on Sunday have no
counterpart in the history Of the Palace Of Montecitor
Such Outbreaks in all probability were never before
witnessed the floor OF a dellberstive body. Tho
arena and the ring alone form adequate comparisons
II difficult for a visitor imagine himself In the
presence OF the representatives OF great, brave en-
ligtened people, who pride themselves on their civil
lzation. Fighting law gvers, Solons who indulge IN
bhnssgate honorable members who use their muscles
and not their reason. excite little respect and less sy
patty in the breasts Of any people.
The unhappy scenes deeply deplored today by
all men and all Journals. were halfeSpected. The ex-
element among the members regarding the political
relations of the country had risen TO such pitch
during the last few weeks OF the session that II was
difficult 70 control The compulsory close OF the sit
ting on Saturday Ominous. On Sunday, when the
hour for the assembly drew nigh, the guards about
the palace were quadrupled. a strict control
erclsed the visitors. But the ribunes and gal
leres. despite the precautions, crowded to their
fullest capacity.
The first business Of the day was the consideration
Of Signor Cavaotus inte pellaton as TO the foreign
relations Of the Kingdom, made on Saturday. But 1t
long Ii answered
The hatred of the Iredentists for the Triple Alliance
Is a wellknOwn fact In the hope OF exciting the
Italians against It's renewal they have spent large
OF money in holding meetings printing circulars
ments But they found little sympathy among the
people. 1t st their hope, however, that Cava-
Ottrs Interpolation would create trouble for the Min
lstry and end with victory for the Left shortly
after the notion however, they became convinced thai
their objects would not be gained by the interpella
ton, which babe fair to cause vote Of confidence
In the Marquis dl Rudini. This they wished TO
avoid. sgnor Cavsott therefore withdrew the
Interpolation and asked that the queries
Of sgnor Coagann OF HIS colleagues in reference
to internal affairs be answered But the Governments
had intention of losing the chance of victory which
the Interpolation had presented. Signor Brin. Con-
sentative exSecretary Of the Navy, the disgust and
fury OF the Left, renewed SlmOr Cavaotts inter
pellaton. That preciptated the debate. TIE IRE
dentists insisted that the Speaker signor Bisnchen,
had no right to answer signor Brin until Signor
Colaganni had been satisfied Such proceeding they
claimed, contrary to the preceden,s Of par
uamentary law. signOr Brn should withdraw his
Interpolation But the Speaker declared signor Brn's
question in order
Think only of the country, slgnor Cavalotti," he
said, and end this unfortunate quarrel
1--WE all think Of the country came his answer but
I demand my rights"
"Then why asked the Speaker smilingly. "did
you renounce your right TO the Interpolation ?"
For the reason that am not ass" Numbered
Cavalott
At this point the Irredentists began to yell, and to
stamp With their feet
What does the Tin-Admiral wish to know ~ cried
sgnor Imbrani rushing from his seat.
Scold you WILL calmly answered the ex-secrs.
tary, 81 will await the reply Of the Minister'S
He did not wait long. The Marquis di Rudin rose
from the bench to reply. lie tried in vain command
silence. The noise increased.
Hold your tongue. you empty head sounded q
voice. Away with him.
Cheers followed the interruption. When the noise
had subsidized the Marquis di Rudni declared that Italy
had distinguished her in the past that the Government
would rerDain steadfast the treaties with Germany
and Austria that the peace of Europe would be main
taned.
For quarter Of an hour the Conservatives cheered
the announcement. Confusion reigned The Radicals
crowded around the Ministerial bench and overwhelmed
the Marquis d Rudini and his colleagues with hooking
eplthcts. signor Prampolini eXcitedly TO the
Speakers platform. Waving his frantcay hs
demanded the attention of the House.
"Oh!" he CRIED pointing disdainfuIly with his fin
gers the welfare OF this country is entrusted 10 such
a despicable pack! You Austrian lackeys! You
hypocrites Away with the black and yellowl'
In the midst OF the excit ne aud turbulent scenes
which followed this declaration, the Speaker asked
Signor Calaganni to renew his Interpolation.
Mr. President" answered the Deputy, after the
disgIaceful actions OF the Conservative majority l
renounce my right TO the hoor.'
Tie President had hardly called him to order
remark regarding Sgnor Cavalottl. Although seventy.
seven years old the belligerent spirit OF the aged
Deputy aroused
Dog" he cried, running toward the Deputy; do
you wish to mock me?'
Being shOrtsghted, however, Signor Cavalotu mis-
took Signor di Maria for Ids intended victim
him in tie face signur di Maria retaIiated by throw
ing his opponent upon the floor. The which fol.
lowed the disgracefu exhibition is Undesirable. Dig
niGed Deputies fought like street arabs. COppino.
Pavonceli. Frath, Boyio, oyerpOwered, fell upon the
Goor For quarter Of hour the disorder continued
The President and members Of the Ministry Withdrew
to their private rooms, sorrowfu the deep dis
grace brought upon the House. II hour before
the men Overcame their passions sufficiently 10 allow
the servants 10 clean the Tile bell Of
the Speaker calling the House 20 order was
again heard TO the surprise OF all the
members, SignOrs CavOlOtti and Bovio apologzed at
once for their behavior aud guye evidence of their
by hearty kiss before the assembled
Deputies Amidst the applause which followed this
OF peace, the President adjourned the House for
The summer vacation.
According to the declarations Of Cardinal Zlghan.
the dehct In Peters Pence Will amount 26OU0.OO0
lire. Many churches and religious institutions con-
nccted with the Vatican, including the Propaganda
fidci. will suffer in consequence The Pope himself.
il SAID has met with heavy losses because OF bad in
made upon the advice Of his friends Leo
XIII Is said to be dOwnhearted and melancholy over
the financial straits Of the Vatican
We the road to complete bankruptcy he
aid rscentN to Bishop Ch!et We have never
suffered such sorrow since assembled the Papal
throne
III, Holiness has already given orders reduce the
salaries OF the cardinals and nuneios me anaIrs are
In a serious condition ana up 10 the present time seem
10 show no signs Of Improvement.