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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
w. J. GAYNOR FOR MAYOR.
NOMINATED AT A MASS-MEETING OF
BROOKLYN CITIZENS.
JAMES MMAuoN MAKES A SPEECH IN PRAISE
OF THE JUDGES sERviCEs-C. AUGUSTUS

JAMES MMAuoN MAKES A SPEECH IN PRAISE
OF THE JUDGES sERvicEs-C. AUGUSTUS
HAvILAND MOVES THE NOMINATION.
A mass-meeting Of the citizens Of Brooklyn, of
the plain people" as 1t was said, was last night
held in the Brooklyn Academy Of Music with an
overflow meeting in the Real Estate Exchange
and unanimously nominated Judge william j.
Gaynor for Mayor.
The Academy os Music was filled long before the
line set for the opening of the meeting. The
parades however did not amount to much. James
McMahon presided al the meeting. Among those
on the platform. In the boxes and elsewhere were
William Zegler. James Matthews. Andrew Me
Lean Editor of The Brooklyn Citizen James !.
Graham. Captain James d. Bell. W. J. Maxwell,
Charles F. Adams, John r. Lyte, E. 5. Double
day. Dr. J. Louis Fogarty. the Rev. w. w. Bow
dish and Father James Donahue, pastor OF 81
Thomas Aqunas Church
H. j. Monahan introduced Mr. Mcmahon. who
was enthusiastically received, and spoke in part
as follows:
We are met here tonight to give expression to
the wish and the will of the people OF Brooklyn. No
politician. no aspirant for public office VIII speak TO
We are here to propose TO this free convention OF
the citizens of Brooklyn the nomination of William
1t heed not be said to the people of Brooklyn that
Judge Ciaynor does seek public office. Nor does
he need any new favor at the hands OF his fellow
citizens to assure him of their confidence In MN as
a sturdy and fearless exponent and defender OF ther
rights and liberties. We are here because Judge
Gaynor has not sought the office. and Will not
seek II.
We are here to say that the office seeks him, and
IL must get him.
This CITY needs William J. Gaynor's services. and
II You will say tonight In terms that cannot be
Misunderstood | have an abiding faith that the APP
peal to his patriotism and his sense of duty VIII not
have been made in vain.
Mr. McMahon's speech was warmly applauded.
c. Augustus Haviland then rose, and. in few
words made the nomination. Andrew Mclean
then spoke, seconding the nomination. Among
the other speakers who referred to Judge Gay
nor's fitness for the office and the benefit his
election would be to citizens of all political faiths
were Charles Frederick Adams and T. McCants
Stewart
NJ f. Moore presided over the overflow meet
ing in the Real Estate Exchange Building. at
which several hundred people were present.
Judge Gaynor there nominated UNANIMOUSLY
also Among the speakers at the meeting were
J. De Cantillion. the Rev. Homer Wellman and
Thomas Stewart.
No communication from the nominee was made
public at the meetings. although one referring To
his candidacy had been expected. y committee
was appointed to inform Judge Caynor of his
nomination. 1t is composed Of James Mcmahon,
Thomas McCann. G. orc. Hennessey. {. \. HaVl-
land and W. p. Ferguson. Tney will wait upon
him to-day.
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SEVENTEEN PEOPLE INJURED.

TRAIN-wRECKERs THROW CAR OFF THE
RAILS NEAR ALTOONA. PENN.
Altoona. Penn. Sept. 3O.-Train-wrcckers threw
nassenger-car on the Altoona. C.earreld and North
.rn railroad off the track this evening. and all OF
the seventeen passengers were injured. John Sell
lers OF this city Is not likely to recover The
wreckers threw a car from the track at exactly
the same SPOT last Friday and the time the
coaches rolled over in a ditch. as did the car thrown
from the rails to-day.
As the regular passenger train was crossing
switch at Homer tation. near here this evening
the rear passenger-car upset and dragged some
distance The passengers who were nearly all
women and chllren. dumped out Of the car.
which was an open one and al were severely
bruised John Sellers a lumberman. was probably
fatally hurt by being caught under the wreck. After
the accident Il discovered that the switch had
been tampered with tho rods holding II In position
having been removed. When the accident occurred
last Friday it was not known that II was the work
of t-ain-wreckers. but the disaster this evening
shows that both were caused by the same gang.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
NY TIGNr " WEYICO.

San Antonio. Tex. Sept. 30.-It was learned here
this morning that negotiations have been quietly
in progress for several days between the florida
Athletic Cub and railroad officials in Mexico look
ing bring off the Corbett FtzsimmOns przeight in
that country across the river from Eagle Pass.
at some point below there on the line OF the Mexi-
can international road in case IT Is found mposs-
BILE to have it at Dallas or in the Indian Territory
Ii f. stated that the Governor OF Coahuiia. Mexico
guarantees protection 20 the fighters. Fitzslmmons
arrived at Corpus Christi this afternoon. He was
asked this morning If he was wiling 10 fight in
Mexico He replied that he had yet been
suited IN the matter. but that ne was ready to meet
Corbett on any spot earth. and that II the fight
does come of Dallas he Will demand his
s. 800 forfeit money.
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oRrEyAycEs or STEEL WORKERS.

Chicago, Sept 9-Kall aud steel plate workers In
the Illinois Steel anu Iron Company plants. who
are members OF the Amalgama,cl Association con-
slider II indignty to be made 10 wear while at
work a badge with number on II. They object
also to the clock system by which each man keeps
his own time by turning a key In the register
when he starts at work and quits AT night. 4
conference OF the committees from Bay View near
Milwaukee. Joliet. North Chicago. Bridgeport and
South Chicago took place SATURDAY night In the
rooms OF the local branch Of the Amalgamated
Association In South Chicago. About sixty dele
gates were present. Grievance Committee was
appointed To wait upon the steel people, and In case
OF further refusal TO abolish the rule. the Pitts
burg Conference VIII be appealed 10.
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EX-SENA TOR MAHONE STRICKEN
HE is THOUGHT TO BE DYING FROM PARALyTIc
SHOCK.

HE Is THOUGHT TO Bf ~ 1lNb fisOM fHhAbi III
SHOCK.
Washlngton Sept. 30.-Ex-Senator William Ma
hone. of Virginia. had stroke Of paralysis this
morning He has been staying at Chamber
Inns Hotel and this morning his son. Butler Ma
hone on calling his fathers room found the
General still In bed and apparently extremely
drowsy Not suspecting anything wrong. Butler
left the room but calling again later found his
father still In the condition. lie became
alarmed and n physician summoned. After ex-
animation the doctor pronounced 1t case OF
paralysis The right arm was useless and the
tongue was paralyzed that speech was impos-
sib,e.
Dr. Philip S Wales one Of the attending ply
siclans Of General Malone late this afternoon said
that the Generals condition was critical. owing TO
the severity Of the attack ana his advanced age
The paralysis had spread to the right leg. pr
Wales said that the vomiting and cnus!on IN the
head which have set in. Were bad Signs, ani II
would not be surprising If General Malone died
before morning. Still. there was chance OF I'M
provement in his condition. Mrs. Malone. who Is
at her home IN Virginia, has been teegraphel for.
If General Malone survives the night. Dr Wales
and DR. Baker VIII hold a consultation tomorrow
morning. and tonight Or. Baker will be in attend
on the patient.
General Mahone's physicians at II o'clock said
that there change to report in his condi-
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ALL SYMPArHIZED WITH CUBA.
A PIG MAss-M MEETING IN CHICAGO TO AID THE
ISLANDS INDEPENDENCE.

-
Chicago Sept. 30-Forty-six hundred persons
yelled themselves hlarse tonight In the cause OF
Cuban independence at Central Music Hal. There
could scarcely have Deen more enthusiasm had the
meeting been he'd Cuba itself. There was an
overflow meeting f. the auditorium OF the Young
Mems Christian a sociation building. At both
meetings the resolutions were adopted ana
speeches made by men prominent in civic az
fairs. ali Of whom uncompromisingy favored the
freedom Of the little Island from the thraidom Of
Spain. The resolutions express sympathy FOR the
revolu,oniss cal! on the United States TO recognize
them as bellgerents, and ask other countries TO
Join in making this demand
Messages of sympathy were read from Senator
Cuom and Governor Altgeld. of Illinois; Russell
a. Alger Mayor Pngree, Of Detroit; Senator Gail,
Of Florida; Mayor Bostwick OF Jacksonville, Fla;
Mayor Caldwell, of Cincinnati: Mayor Sa.mOnsol.
Of Tampa Fla, and others. Among the associa-
tons represented in the list of vcepresidents were
the Loyal Legion, q. A. r., Confederate Associa-
ton Sons of the Revolution, the State Federation
of Labor Irsh-American. Scandinavian, German
and Afro-American societies.
Mayor Swift presided at the meeting at Central
Music Hall. The first speaker. the Rev. Dr. Gun
sauus said he Spaniard, but he could not be
his country In the face of its action
toward the oppressed. Dr. Gunsaulus was followed
by Thomas Il. Bryan and Judge William j. Hines,
ex-Congressman w. +. Mason, Bishop Samuel Fal-
lows and others.
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ACTION AGAINST TURKEY URGED.

RESOLUTIONS WITH REGARD TO ARMENIA
ADOPTED BY THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.
Boston, Sept 3O-The following resolutions were
adopted unanimously at a special meeting OF the
Evangelical Alliance this noon:
Resolved First-That we call upon our Govern
ment 10 io,n with the Governments of Europe In
forcib.y stopping the inhuman butchery or felow-
Christians in Armenia
Second-That we ask our Government TO keep
such a naval force In Turkish waters as shall make
or on the kurdish Mountains.
Third-That we ask Government to enforce
a reasonable compensation for every article of
American property destroyed or confscated by
Turkish officials
Fourth-That we invoke the intercession of the
Christian powers of Europe to unite and abate
this nuisance OF the civilized word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
CIT HIS THROAT ~ A SALOON

Walter i. Brown. Of No. 266 West Twenty-hrst
St. committed suicide yesterday morning by cut
ting his throat with luncheon knife in a saloon at
No lsS Eghth-ave He bed to death in less than
five minutes. The of his act Is unknown.
A report gained currency that Brown was a pri-
vate detective I'm the employ OF the Pinkerton
agency which has branch Office at the place
where he lived This rumor probably arose from
his having been in conversation with Mr..
Pnkerton. the chief OF the Bureau. Mr.. Pinker-
ton when at his home No. % Eighth-ave.
Rrooklyn last night. said. Il knew Brown, but ne
vas never connected with our bureau in any capac-
iiy ! have at times given him some assistance OF
a nature II Is not necessary 10 state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
FTONARK WHERE MILES STANDISH LANDED

Boston. Sept. 3O-The spot in Squantum whore
Myles Standlsh landed September 90 1921.
marked to-day by unique monument. composed
of round stones. brought by members Of the Daugh-
ters OF the Revolution and kindred societies and
placed In position by a mason. An address
made by Charles Francis Adams Among the
societies taking part in the affair were the Society
of the Colonial Wars. whose membership includes
descendants OF Standish and other OF the Plymouth
people Of that time; the Sons Of the American
Revolution, the Quincy Historical Society and the
RostOnia Club.
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TESTIMONIAL TO PRESIDENT sTURGEs.

Saratoga. n. Y. Sept 9o-village President
Charles II. Sturges has received present OF
$50 gold watch. charm and chain. beautifully en-
graved and set with diamonds. The gift was a tes-
timonlal OF his efficient work president OF the
village. 1t was accompanied by a letter which
ferred 10 the fearless manner in which Mr.. Surges
had enforced tho laws this summer relative to
reform and he appreciation OF such labor by the
subscribers the TESTIMONIAL. who included Spen-
Ger Trask. James A. Moore and Judge Henry Hii-
ton. OF NewYork. G. Il. Harvey, Hiram Tompkins
" b. Gage. Judge j. r. Putnam and other citizens
of Saratoga. The presentation made by Mr.
Trask who spoke at length along the line OF re-
form
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
NUNS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL.
COMPLAINT MADE IN WEST TROY. AND THE
ANSWER TO 1T.

Albany Sept 30-Fayette B. Durrant. Thomas
Gross and others of West Troy, recently appealed
to Superintendent Skinner of the State Department
of Public Instruction set aside the action OF the
West Troy Board OF Education in leasing school
rooms from St Brideets Catholic Church ana IN
contracting with six teachers. who are Cathohc
Sisters. to teach In the school The complaint al
legged that the school was under sectarian control
in violation Of the provision Of the new Consttu-
ton. that these teachers taught denom'nationai
doctrines to the children under their charge.
The answer to the complaint was fled to-day by
James +. Tracy, counsel for defendants IL says
the schoOlrOoms during school hours and that the
district saves each year by this contract 800" Ii
Is admitted that Catholic Sisters are employed as
teachers, but ii is denied that any religious in
struction is impaired by them. As to their garb.
the defendants say that 1t ''is suitable for their
work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
THE UHIPPING POST FATORED.
GREAT SURPRISE CAUSED BY THE REcoMMENDA
TIoN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
GRAND JURY.

Washington. Sept 3O.-The Grand Jury OF the
District finished its labors to-day and was DIS
charged A recommendation in its final report
that the whppingp be established In the District
for tn punishment OF wife-beaters and petty theves
created much surprise II was signed by sixteen
members Of the Grand Jury.
In directing the Clerk to file the paper. Judge
Bradley remarked that he believed that the estao-
rshment OF the whpping-post here would be pro
ductive OF good results In some Instances. ne
courts however could not establish IT, hence Con-
gress should be applied to in the matter, and ne
advised the members OF the Grand Jury to move III
that direction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
A NOTED JAZZ TORN DOWN.

Canandalgua, ~ Y, Sept. 30-The old jail Is no
more. The Board Of Supervisors adopted resolu-
tlons for the preservation Of the celebrated Morgan
cell but as made Of stone and brick 1t was
impossible to preserve It, Many Masons have visited
the ruins the past week and carried away chips
from the stones composing the Old cell Saturday
the old iron door OF the Morgan cell removed
by members of Canandaigua Lodge and taken to
the Masonic Temple where It will be preserved
a memento OF the erstwhe Institution in which
was locked up the disoyal Mason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
EdRrFOr Ike AND DROUTH ~ MEXTCO

ST. Louis. Sept. S.A dispatch from Oaxaca
Mexico says that word comes from Plnotepa that
the ca r,hquakes continue there Al place they
have teen SO violeEt to destroy the beach, and
the waves have rolled up to the walls Of neighbor-
Ing ranches. Great drouth has accompanied these
alarming manifestations. and the farmers are
nearly ruined. Fishermen dare not 80 out TO sea-
as earthquakes have been continuous for many
days They say a volcano l. forming under the
ocean Priests have ordered that the church bells
be rung AMI prayers offered, imp.0rng Divine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01

A
London, Sept. SO.-A dispatch from Sofia says
that the infant Prince Boris son OF Prince Ferdi-
nand OF Bulgaria, will be baptized In the Russian
Orthodox faith on October 30 next
The celebration OF that baptism would insure
Prince Ferdinand his reconciliation. with Russia,
and consequently his recognition by the Powers
the legitimate sovereign Of Bulgaria, Of which he
has been only the de facto ruler. 1t would show
also that political ambition had got the best OF
his religious sentiments, for he IS strong Roman
Catholic. like his mother, Princess Clementlne Of
the Orleanist House and his wife, the Duchess OF
Parma. Ferdinand must have had hard fight be-
fore convincing them Of the necessity of making
Orthodox Greek out OF young Prince Boris now
two years o'd. and this Is why no absolute conf
dence yet he placed in the correctness Of
the information
If it proves be true. the principal grievance Of
Russia against the bulgarian sovereign will have
disappeared. AS the Moscow Gazette" recently
with Russia she must begin by following the ad-
sophie party, who has addressed open letter to
the chiefs OF the divers political factions and to VI.
Radoslavon the present leader OF the antRusslan
party, formerly led by stambuloT. He proposed 10
them the following programme: First. restoration
stambuof caused to be abolished by the National
Assembly. and which provided that the throne
amnesty for the officers who took part in the kid
mapping Of Alexander OF Battenbcrg Third. the
sending St Petersburg of "A deprtation 10 ask
from the Car the appointment of a diplomatic
representative at Sofia
il is likely that the Russian Government would
not require Ferdinand himself to abjure his faith
and become orthodox The baptism OF his pre-
token of his willingness to foiiow in the tread OF
Muscovite ideas and policy. The two other articles
Of the Zankon prosrhme w9la De % e4sy exc
by Russia through the sending TO Sofia Of Mus
France and the other Powers. and he would be
hereafter the de jure and formal sovereign OF Bull
gaT sn'e cons he be hc ruler Of hs
unless he is accepted by the signatory Powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
DIR. SHEFFIELD BADLY WOUNDED.
BOTH OF HIS ARMS BROKEN AND ONE OF HIS
EYES CIT pY CHINESE NOR

EYES CUT BY A CHINESE MOB
New-Haven, Conn, Sept 30-Mrs Robert Gibson,
of this city. has just received letter from her
daughter the wife Of Mr.. Noble. missionary at
Paoting- Fu China, which contains graphic de-
scription Of the riots and outrages on missionaries
recently committed By the natives.
Mrs Noble refers length TO attempt 10
murder Dr. Sheffield president Of the North China
Mission Both of the Doctors arms were broken
his head and face badly cut and 1t was feared he
might lose the sight OF eye. When the letter
was written, August S. II was Impossible TO tell
what the result of his injuries would be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
FIFTEEN HUNDRED REBELS ROUTED.

TIE SPAN1SH NAIN n I''INI VIII TO
LOSS TO THEMSELVES.
Havana Sept. 3O.-Information has been received
that Lieutenant Colonel Rubin, with force of In
fantry and cavalry has routed and dispersed a
force of l5OO rebels, under General Seraino San
chez at Las Varas. in the Sancti Splrtus district
Of Santa Clara Province. In the engagement forty
rebes killed and large number wounded.
Among the wounded General Sanchez and Ru-
Derto Pima. The Government troops took four pris-
oners. The loss the Government side Is eleven
wounded including Lieutenant Colonel Rubin, whose
wound Is slight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
GERMANY GETS SATISFACTION TOO.

London. Sept. 30-"The Times" tomorrow will
print dispatch from its Berlin correspondent say
ing that China has informed Germany that the
leaders Of the attack on the German mission at
Swatow have been arrested. and that measures
will be taken TO capture the others implicated In
the outrage.
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Az ERIE PAPER'S WISE CHANGE.

Erie Penn. Sept. oo.-"The Evening Herald the
leading afternoon paper OF Northwestern Pennsy!-
vania. began this morning receiving the run leased
~, re- s.rLIce OF the United Press having discontn-
nod that OF the Chicago Associated Press.
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THE FUNERAL OF PAsTEUR.
oRATIoNs BY MEN DISTINGUISHED IN SCIENCE
AND THE GOVERNMENT.

ORATIONs BY MEN DISTINGUISHED IN SCIENCE
AND THE GOVERNMENT.
Paris Sept 3O-The funeral ceremonies over the
body OF Professor Louis Pasteur have been fixed
for Saturday next. The religious ceremony VIII
take place in the Cathedral OF Notre Dame. and
the body will be temporarily buried In the family
vault at Montmartre VI. Poincare. Minister or
Public Instruction, will deliver euogy on behalf
Of the Government. apd Professor Bertrand the
distinguished mathematician, Will deliver an ora
tion on behalf OF the Academic Francaise The
final burial will take place in the garden OF the
Pasteur Institute on october q. when professor
Bertrand Will again deliver an oration, and NJ
Duclsux, the eminent French chemist. VII! speak
on behalf CT VI. Pasteurs colleagues. Jntl the
body is placed in the coffin 1t will be exposed TO
public view in the room in Villeneuve In when
M Pasteur died. which Is already filed win
wreaths
After the body has been Placed in the comm TO-
morrow II Will be conveyed 10 the Pasteur iisu-
,ute. the main doorway Of which, on the rue
Duiol, Is draped with black with silver DoTdefs
anu stars the vestbule being similarly drapeH- "a
idh,aiaique has been put up In the centre % OK ,ne
Foy upon dais supported by tour c0duinis. COZ, mn
rvuisseen caEde.abra and atty torches VIII sur
ANU ANU the colin. kilograms OF sympathy ana con
numbers - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01

Among the passengers who arrived here yesterday
on board the steamship Antiia. from Nassau, were
eight Cubans who had gone out on the vessel on
her last trip 10 Nassau 1t is said that the party
went to Cuba with the intention Of carrying into
the interior OF the island and ammunition
which had been buried Grassy Cay.
As ill-luck would have ii. the war munitions were
discovered by some fishermen. and later seized by
the authorities while In their possession This fact
of course. made the trip OF the party irultess ana
plished their purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
NJ DE wITTE GOING TO RESIGN

Berlin. Sept 30.-The "Klclne Journal asserts that
the immediate resignation of VI. de Nltte' RUSSIAN
Minister of Finance, is assured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01

London firms agree In expression OF opinion that
the operations OF the syndicate will not seriously
affect the British and American markets. but they
are equally unanimous in the belief that a. the
French syndicate Is strongly backed financially the
corner in France is likely to be successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-01
The STEAMSHIP MARGARET URECKED

BREAKING UP.
Cape Henry. Va. Sept So-The steamer Mar
earet Of the Plant Line. from New Haven. Conn.
for Tampa. Fla. while waiting for fair weather to
continue her voyage South, dragged anchor in the
violent northerly gale Of last night She stranded
three miles north of this place and sank The crew
OF seventeen men and young woman. the Pilots
niece were saved by the steamers boats. The FUR
niture and wreckage washing ashore The
wheeihouse is gone and the vessel Is apparently
breaking UP.
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THE FRENCH CROSS THE oMKARAKAs.

Paris, Ser. 3O.-Advices have been received from
Madagascar that General Duchesne crossed the
Omkaraka Mountains on September 90 The two
div sions commanded by General Voyron and Gen
eral Netznger will concentrate for the capture Of
Antananarivo, the Malagassy capital
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pILGRIMAGEs TO coUNTERAcT THE FETEs.

Pome Sent. CA report is current here that the
Vatican has privately issued a circular letter 10
the bishops OF the Roman Catholic Church throush-
ont the world requesting them 10 organize ihIee
number of pilgrimages TO Rome as "a .Ou''v, ., ~,
demonstration TO the recent fetes ceIeDraths the
unity OF Italy.