The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-04-21
ITALIAN EXHIBITS AT THE FAIR
Charges Against the italian Conn
mission Causes Row.
By Gable to the United Press

By Gable to the United Press.
ROME, April 21, 1S94.-An exciting dis
cussion occurred in the Chamber of Deputies,
growing out of the demand of Deputy Engel
for Government inquiry into serious
charges regarding treatment of Italian ex-
hibitors at the Chicago Fair.
Deputy Engel said the Italian exhibitors
are not alone in making complaint.
Signor Boselli, Minister of Agriculture
replied that the Government is unable to
hold an inquiry, as the Exposition was held
while the previous Ministry was in office.
The Government has received 5000 francs
balance out of the $4,000 francs allotted
to the italian section. 1t is still watching
over the interests of Italian exhibitors.
Deputy Engel retorted that the sum of
$3.50, 900 francs was expended upon the
italian section with most unsatisfactory re-
suits. The report of the Milan Chamber of
Commerce contains such serious charges
against the Italian Commission that an en-
quiry is absolutely necessary. The charges
are official.
Signor Ungaro, the Royal Commissioner,
declared that he had expended less than the
assignee grant, and expressed willingness to
give all necessary explanations at the proper
time.
Signor Lacava, ex-Minister of Commerce,
denied that the commission was official
Signor Engel insisted that it was and re-
newed his censures of the Governments
course, regretting that the commission was
protected in the highest quarters.
This brought Signor Bosselh to his feet
and he heatedly asked, SIN what quartersg' g'
Signor Engel said he was astonished that
the compromised commission had been re-
ceived at the Quirinal
Loud Interruptions followed, and the
President had great difficulty in maintain
ing order. Finally he severely censured
Signor Engel and called him to order. The
President, supported by the Deputies, re-
fused to allow Signor Engel to proceed.
The report of the Milan Chamber of Com
merce complains that the official commission
included agents of some exhibitors, thereby
prejudicing the interests of others;
declares that the Central Com
mittee continually raised difficulties;
regrets the Governments delay in forward
ing exhibits; claims that the ] ury of Awards
was not formed of suitable judges, and con-
firms the charges of Dr. Condiani that the
Official and General Commissioners did not
cooperate with the general body, thus de-
privlng their work of public usefulness.
There was another exciting scene when
Signor Imbriani, criticizing the increase of
the staff of the arsenals, accused some
Deputies of gaining votes by promising
posts. An uproar followed, during which
IIe1uloI CIlop1 ouOuocu, AOuly
SIT is a falsehood"
Signor Imbriani thereupon cried:-'T dc
not refer to you, Signor Crispi"
"But I reply on behalf of my colleagues, .
shouted the Premier s'Give me the names
of the Deputies you refer to-"
Signor Imbriani refused to give the names
and Premier Crispi retorted, excitedly:-
ssYou have made accusations publicly,
therefore give me the names publicly"
Sig. Imbriani replied:-s'I will not give
names, as the question is extremely deli
cate"
The President of the Chamber sternly de-
clared that Sig. Imbriani's conduct wa:
most reprehensible in making such charges
without producing proofs.