New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-17
NOTES FROM ITALY.
TIE AFRICAN QUESTION RAISED BY MUIR
DFP-REFORMS IN THE PAPAL GUARDS.

! DFR-REFORNIS IN TIE PAPAL GUARDS.
| Rome. March 81 (spccian.-Thc murder of Captain
ionell0 Hcttini commander Of the Italian troops AT
! Asmara. Africa March Is, may prove UNEXPECTEDLY
serious TO the Ministry. The members OF the opp0slon
always anxious TO ciitiCse dhe powers that be, nave
endPavOed TO hold The Government responsible Tor TIC
death Of the Young officer. of the papers de
mand the remuneration of the colonial policy oil th'
XII gdom. and declare that Italy should give up it,
interests in Africa entirely cOnne its undertakings
to lands along the coast.
Beltlni had many friends In various parts OF the
country. who considered him Of the bravest OH
GERS in the army. lie was modern hotSpur lew
years ago he was a member OF a cavalry regiment in
Brcscia Coming later 20 Rome he become Involved
in quarrel with one Of the secretaries Of foreign
embassy over trihing subject, ana challenged
him mortal combat. The secretary, II seems did not
care TO measure swords with the officer and fed fIOm
The city But Bettni determined TO have salts
faction. lie followed the young diplomat to London
Paris and Brussels, where finally h. overlook him
In the encounter which ensucd the officer wa badly
wounded and returned half dead TO his home.
At another tine he secured leave 0i absence. went
to Madrid and challenged Sgnor Pedal. a member Of
The Ministry. who alleged TO have reflected IN n
speech upon Italy. The duel prevented however,
by the intervention OF friends, who explained the
offensive remarks TO the officers satisfaction 1t IS
also said that Eettni challenged Henri Rochefort
Another challenge. however cost Bctllul his place
in the regular army lie was hardy enough 10 ask
the colonel Of Ms regiment 10 meet him the field
Of honor. As d matter Of course. the fight did not
take place. and Bettlni afcrward left Rome.
lie determined to seek his fortune In America Upon
reaching Liverpool. however. he changed his mind
and returned 10 italy Through the influence OF hs
friend General Gandolf, he assigned 10 the army
in Africa. where his talents and bravery won
him promotion. Asennc Ahirra Is the name Of Bet
tns murderer. He once, il f. said the doughty
captains most intimate friend.
Seldom has the proposed nomination OF an AmbaS
sador met such opposition A. that Of Count Rinado
Taverna the successor OF Count dc Launay at Ecr
lin. Tnverna, years ago. WAS Italian military attachc
at the German capital and popular there. The
expressions Of regard which his probable return 10
Berlin drew forth from German editors led the Count.
it seems to talk too freely TO the correspondent of
Berlin paper In the interview he is reported to have
said that early 1867 he prOphesied the victory Of
Germany France In Of a struggle, and pre-
dictcd that Germany would win in future war. even
though attacked from the east and west. The oppp
nents OF the Triple Alliance naturally offended at
these remarks and signor Imbran and his colleagues
demanded that TavcrBa's name lie no longer consid
cred In connection with the mission Berlin. lie
had offended, they said, friendly power and had
lowered the reputation Of Italy In the ewes II the
world But the Marquis di RudinI replied that r..
veina had not intended 10 OncDd any friendly nation
and that his remarks had been mislnterpIctcl and
misunderstood But the explanation did not SAT- ~
the opposition.
Those remarks cried sipnOr Imbrianl in a recent
session OF the Deputies, ''shOw that Italy has made
promises Of great military aid 70 the German Union 4"
THAT Is not true" replied the Marquis striking
| the table with his fist. IN cmphad. Of his denial
"SignOr d Rudini," continued the Deputy, became
Mniser-preldent by LOw Of the fist. II Is Ht,le
wonder that he confines the Practice
II is possible indeed. that Tlvcrna will remain In
Rome and have opportunity OF repre- entng his cou-
Try in Germany
few day after the Interpolation regarding Tavernq
Imbrianl introduced resolution withdru wing the night
OF Italians to accept foreign orders or
lions. The presence Of Italians with Austrian orders
upon their breast al reception given by the Austrian
Ambassador 20 the Natlcan led him 10 Introduce tho
resolution. II is needless 10 -ay that II t1kcl
seriously by tie House But Imbriani took advantage
Of his opportunity 10 make another piupIic against
the Triple Alliance. In the midst Of his speech, how
ever, he rdely interrupted
d" Have YOU not discovered yet cried stcnOrian
voice from the gallery, that this man /, crazy -
The interruption was 50 sudden and unc xpcctcd that
the Deputies broke in loud laughter, and Imb1uni
decided 10 postpone his speech.
The Papal Palace Guard composed Of 300
men. is To be reorganizcd. Tho rr1nccly SALARY Of
be raised 10 100 francs. The death punishment Is to
be stricken from the Hat Of penalties too and all
future crimes against discipline are - be punished by
fines. The uniform is the principal attraction 10 The
men who enlist In the Papa Guard.
Although the Pope IS now IN his cighty-thlrd year,
his health continues comparatively good II would
Ills grandparents almost century old when thcy
went % their graves, and His HOlncSss father was
nOnagenarian. illnesses therefore, 10 LeO's sue
| cessOr are perhaps premature