New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-15
RIOTING IN SICILY.
ANARCHISTS CAUSE A FATAL CONFLICT
BETWEEN TROOPS AND WORKINGMEN.
ANARCHIST OUTRAGEs IN THE CARRARA MAR
BILE DIsTRICT-sOCIAL1sTs IN LEGHoRN URGE
GENERAL sTRIKE-THE VATICAN AND
THE oJ1RINAL PARTLY RECONCllED.

Rome Jan. 14-Socialists met in Leghorn last
evening 10 debate recent occurrences in Sicily
They protested against the sending Of troops to
the island. called the dead Sicilian rioters mar
tyrs. and appealed TO Italian workingmen to de-
clare on Monday a general strike as a demon
stration Of their brotherhood with the Sican
workingmen.
4 riot was caused i'm Massa Iii Carrara near
the Gulf of Genoa, yesterday afternoon by the
attempt of Ani rchists to cut the cables. Two
companies Of soldiers were called out, and mob
Of worklngmen gathered to resist them. In the
fight carabineer was killed and many men on
each side were wounded. band OF Anarchists,
while passing tonight from Massa d! Cairara to
Carrara both hotbeds Of Anarchisn. fired on
patrol who fred back Other anarchists fired
on the barracks late in the evening and disarmed
the octrol guard The prevalence of Anarchsm
in the marble district near the towns excites
much apprehension. \ violent outbreak may
come at any time
Rome newspapers comment at length on the
announcement made yesterday that a conference
between Cardinal Rampolla, Papal Secretary Of
State, and Premier Crspi, is impending 1t Is
believed that the relaxation of the tension be-
tween the Vatican and the Quirnal is due largely
to the influence of Monsignor Carin!. who. while
enjoying the confidence of the Pope, approves of
many features Of Crispi's policy. Monsignor
Carini has visited Crispi recently and conferred
with him at great length. l. is significant that
IN the last few days the tone of the Cathohc
journals in speaking of the Government has
changed completely. They now declare their
confidence that Crispi Will restore order in Sicily
and pacify the island permanently by introduc-
ing needed reforms. There are many indications
that q partial understanding between the Quir-
tnal and the Vatican Is not far distant.
The United Press correspondent here received
Information yesterday from the Home once
concerning the American Consul in Palermo and
his attitude toward the Italian authorities since
trouble threatened in Sicily.
The Italian newspapers and the foreign cor
respondents in Rome said the American Con-
sui in Palermo advised the Prefect of the city
that much French money was coming INTO
the city for the use of men Of no property or
social standing He himself had handled the
drafts they said. in his banking business, ana
had become convinced that some plot was form
ing At the Home Office however. 1t was stated
Yesterday that these reports We're false. as far
as the American Consul was concerned. The
Austrian Consul In Palermo. however. had
Consul, and this fact had been misstated and
,nada The basis of the original report. The
Austrian Consul said he suspected some
criminal plot or. at least, theft or forgery.
London, Jan. 15.-The Rome correspondent or
'The Daily Chronicle" says that Premier Crispi
is preparing Land Reform bill for Italy and
Sicily on the lines Of Mr.. Gladstone's Irish land
reforms.