The herald., 1896-03-04
Results in Defeat of the Italian
Troops
INTERVENTION IS ASKED
Europe Called Upon to Show Sympathy
for Abyssinia
Popular Clamor Over the Defeat of the Italian
Forces Leads to Resignation
Of the Ministry

Italian forces in Africa, who suffered an
other severe reverse at the hands of the
Shoans, while advancing on Abbasarima,
was wounded. The Italian army was di-
vided into three columns under Generals
Alberton, Arimondi and Darborinida, with
brigade under General Elena as re-
serve. According to correspondents in
Africa of Poplo Romano, half the Italian
artillery and all ammunition and provi-
sions were lost. Other advices report 5000
italian soldiers killed and among them
Generals Albertone and Darbormida.
This evening. il is rumored, Gederal Bar
atieri, when he became aware of the full
extent of the disaster. wrote to his success
sor and then shot himself. At the ministry
of war this was discredited. As the even
ing wore on and the worst news of the ItaI-
ian defeat was confirmed, the inhabitants
gave way to rage against the government.
Bands of young men began parading the
streets shouting "Down with Crispi," but
were promptly dispersed by the police. All
troops throughout the city we're placed un-
der arms and patrols of mounted gen.
darmes were ordered to the leading thor
oughfares.
INTERVENTION ASKED
New YORK, March 3.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Rome says: A violent article
published by the Frankfuerter Zeitung call
ing on the powers to intervene for the pur-
pose of putting an end to the Italian cam
paign in Abyssdnia, has caused profound
sensation in diplomatic circles. The ar
ticle qualities the expedition as criminal
and disastrous, and declares that it is
bound to lead to the ruin of Italy. The
writer calls upon Europe to show it's SYM
pathy for the Abyssinians.
No confirmation has been received of the
reported defeat of Italian forces at Gunde.
The situation is still extremely serious,
especially in favor of the possibility that
the Negus may take the offensive and at
tack the Italians.
THE CABINET WILL RESIGN
ROME, March SIT is stated that the
ministry has decided 10 resign as result
of the popular clamor arising from the re-
cent defeat of the Italian forces in Abys.
sinnia.
1t is impossible to exaggerate the con.
sternation which the news of the Italiar
| defeat in Abyssinia has caused in all cir
clcs in this city. The newspapers do moi
even seek to minimize the disaster in the
slightest degree. Every hour marks the
appearance of fresh editions giving addi-
tional details of tho news, and more par.
ticularly of the manner in which it has
been received, and of tho opinion of edi-
torial writer's upon the disaster and the
campaign. All this serves to in
crease the public excitement which is
constantly growing. The whole OF the
garrison of the city is confined within the
barracks for fear of disorder. Even the
semi-ofIlcial newspapers dwell without dis
guise upon the serious feature of the situa-
ton. The semi-oficial journal accuses
General Baratieri of incapacity and want
of foresight and they demand the adoption
of measures worthy of the nation.
The government has decided to mobilize
the reserves of the class of 1872, number
ing 10000.
The opposition party bitterly attacks the
government as being responsible for the
military reverscs sustained by the Italians.
Among the countless rumors which are fly
ing about in the excited state of the public
mind, it was stated the government will
postpone the meetings of parliament
which has been fixed for March 9TH.
The latest news reports are to the effect
that General Armonde, who commanded
one of the Italion columns in the disastrous
engagement is also missing. and that Gen
eral Elena, who commanded the reserves,
was slightly wounded. Small disturbances.
mainly by students, arc reported to have
occurred in the provinces today. demon
stration was also attempted in Rome to-
night, but was quickly suppressed.
King Humbert had a long interview with
the president of the senate tonight.
According to the Italo, King Humbert
insists that Premier Crisp shall present
himself in the chamber and shall ask for a
vote by WHICH the government may he
guided in its future decisions. The cab-
net will meet again tomorrow and it il not
believed he will resign.
The Marquis di Rudini presided over a
meeting of the opposition leaders tonight.
The opinion prevailed that every demand
made by the government for the relief of
Abyssinia should be granted, but not to the
present government. The meeting then
adjourned until tomorrow, in order to ad-
dress a protest to King Humbert in the
event of the cabinet not resigning. 1t is re-
ported General Baratieri attacked the
Shoans because he had heard the Shoan
chiefs with a portion of the troops would
be attending the coronation of the Nogus
at Axun. He hoped thus to surprise and
dsperse them. Owing to the sad news of the
Italian reverse the pope has ordered that a
te deum be sung in St. Peters. The ceie-
bration of the anniversary OF his corona
ton has been postponed.
The Opinjone demands that General
Barateri be punished for defeat.
The Reforma denies that the meeting of
parliament has been postponed.
General Badassera assumes command of
the Italian troops in Abyssinia today.
Without doubt the primary cause of Gem
eraI Baratieri's blunder was the constant
clamor OF the Italian journals over his in
action.
A Rome dispatch to the Daily News says
the cabinet has resigned, but that King
Humbert has refused to accept the resigna.
tions.
General Baratieri will be recalled and
courtmartialed.
1t is reported this evening that the entire
reserve of the class of 1887 is to be
promptly mobiiized and that the govern
ment is taking steps to charter b number
of extra steamships to send reinforce
ments to Massowah, where, according to a
dispatch received here this evening, Gen.
eral Baldessera arrived today.
Nothing but the terrible defeat Of the
Italians is talked of In the cafes and other
public places.
The Shoans are said to have been we'll
armed with modern rifles and cannon, and
the entire force opposed to the Italians is
estimated to have been over 10000 men.
TROUBLE EXPECTED
LONDON, March "a dispatch TO the
Pail Mall Gazette from Rome says the
greatest excitement prevails there. The