The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-22
xonE SCANDALS coMISa.
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ROME Dec 2i.-The Chamber OF Deputies
to-day debated the question whether the docu-
ments Of the mmlttee OF Seven, which eN-
amined into the bank scandals, should be
published. The adherents OF ex-Prime Minis
lister Glolitti. in the hore Of compromising
some Of his opponents. demanded that all the
documents DO published.
Baron Nlcotern. former Minister OF the In
terror. protested against the spirit Of reprisal
the friends OF siRnor Giolitti Infused into
moral question. The documents OF the COM
mittee. he said. II destined to publication.
would inllct heavier blows upon Signor Gio-
littI than he had hitherto received.
A motion made by ex-Prime Minister the
MARQUIS di Rudinl to exclude from publication
all documents Of u strictly private character
was carried by q small majority. The other
documents we're ordered published.
The papers that will be made public include
depositions and letters affecting men promi-
nent In political life. and their publication lie
certain to rouse the kesnest polemIcs No
member OF the Chamber implicated In the
scandal has yet resigned. They continue to
appear in the House. despite the fact that
several members have expressed surprise at
During the temporary absence Of SIenor
Giolitti from the Chamber. Signor Cavallotti
the kadical leader Iade an attack on HIM
Telegraphs sprang from his seat, and turn
ing on signor Cayallotti exclaimed. - You arc u
deiRmer"
sicnor Cnvallotti shouted in reply TO the
Minister. waving his arm to include the whole
ladical party for your m cradle posts"
The exchange OF words became very bitter
and insults were freely inaulRed In. u Is
probable that the affair will result in duel
between Minister Fcrrari and Sigror CnvallottL
Gen. Ricotti tel ls why lie declined TO be Min:
lister OF War in the present cabinet. lie had
tried to convince Crispi that TO balance the bud:
get n saving Of 2U.OOOOUu re In the army and
navy would be .neceeeAry, besides II REDUCTION
OF 40. 1000 900 lire In the DEPARTMENTS. lie in
formed Crispi that lO.OOu,OOU or lo.OuO.UOO
lire in the present estimates might be saved
without altering the actual strength OF the
army. provided the military organization was
changed SO as to he in harmony with new
programme OF expenditures. II han been i'm
possible to reach an understanding with Crisp
as the Premier apparently regarded every pro-
posal ms calculated to reduce the country's
military strength. Ricotti therefore declined
the war portfolio.
The Senate decided to-day to appoint a com.
mittee ofseven. corresponding with the Depu-
ties committee OF seven, to inquire into the
part played by Senators In the bank frauds.
LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Rome correspondent
OF tho Central News says: The Government
will issue loan Of l25. 900 600 lire to provide
for the manufacture OF arms for the army
The contracts will cover u period OF three
years. They will be placed partly with private
firms abroad The hnanci al projects OF the
Government are sure to include alcohol and
petroleum mOnopolies"
VIENNA Dec. 2l.-BCth here and in Berlin
Crisprs declaration In the Chamber yesterday
has caused disappointment His statements
IL much regret that he did not defend the
Triple Alliance with greater warmth. as his
lukrwarmness Is likely to encourage enemies
Of Austria and Germany TO toment in the ltal-
ian public opposition to the country's present
foreign policy.