The herald., 1896-03-07
THE TROOPS IN ADYSS|N|A
Stand in Danger of Utter Ami
hilatiOn
ITALIANS STILL RIOTING
Broken Windows Express Condemnation
Of the Ministry
Reinforcesments Are Being Forwarded "A
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ITALIANS STILL RIOTING
Reinforcesments Are Being Forwarded - A
Strong Party Favors the Abandonment
Of the Abyssinian Campaign

Associated Press Special Wire.
ROME. March 6.-The rioting caused by
the anger Of the people at the conduct of
the Abyssinian campaign was continued
last night in nearly every large city in
Italy, although a rainstorm cleared the
streets of the capital.
At Milan a mob marched through the
principal streets, smashing windows right
and left, yelling execrations on Crispi and
the ministers. calling for the trial and
prompt execution of General Baratieri.
The soldiers and carabinieri were pelted
with stones, and bayonets and swords
were used to drive back the crowds. Some
soldiers and policemen were injured and
scores of rioters slightly wounded. The
disturbances continued until a. M, when
the troops, at the point of the bayonet,
had cleared the railroad station and neigh
borhood Of rioters and established cor
don of soldiers about it, while guarding
with strong pickets all approaches.
A group OF members of the Right party
passed a resolution demanding the COM
plete abandonment of Erythera, as its re-
tention would only involve waste of
money and men.
The work of dispatching reinforcements
to Massowah IS being pushed with praise
worthy vigor. On board the chartered
transports men relieve each other, so that
the work of fitting out these vessels is con-
tinued day and night. The army reserve
men of the class of 1872, Just called to the
colors, will, as soon as equipped, relieve
regiments now doing garrison duty, and
the soldiers thus rendered available for
active service will be shipped to Africa as
soon as possible, unless the incoming min
istry makes a complete change in the colo
nial policy of the country. as advocated by
ic loft "a
to make peace at any price with the Abys-
snlans.
Among the military men there is a
strong sentiment in favor of pushing the
campaign in Africa to the utmost, even if
it is necessary to call out all the army re-
serves and send 10000 additional troops
to Abyssnia. But the sober-minded per-
sons in the community advocate policy
of peace, even il it is necessary for Italy
pride to suffer in order to obtain these
ends. The masses. as a rule. are opposed
to any further sacrifice of the lives of
Italian soldiers and they are in sympathy
with those who favor complete change in
the colonial policy of Italy.
In the meanwhile the financial situation
is alarming, to all who contemplate it. and
this. it is hoped. may have the effect of
bringing about the adoption of policy of
conciliation and economy.
The students of Pisa invaded the rail
of report having been circulated that the
artillery from the garrison of that place
was to be transferred to Naples for ship
ment to Africa. They marched to the
depot. shouting "Down with Crisp." ""Get
us back our soldiers "Death to Bara-
teri" etc. A strong force of police was
sent to the station and the students were
dispersed, a projected demonstration at the
capital tonight proved to be insie nificant.
A few speeches were made by prominent
people. The police prevented anyone from
obtaining an entrance to the capitol.
Dispatches from Massowah to the Italian
papers show that the Italians fought brave
they were we'll led. But they we're badly
organized and there was no direct control
over the distribution of the forces.
General Arimondi and Colonel Galliano,
with 800 white soldiers, are now reported
to be prisoners in the hands of the Shoans
1t ia reported that Cassala is now sur
rounded by the dervishes. According to
the Italia Militaire the italian losses
Amounted to 1900, of which 5000 belonged
to Gen. Albertone's column. tits positive
~ ascertained that Gen. Dabormida is
dead. The only thing known of Albertone
is that he fell wounded in the attack.
The Opinione states that General Bald
issera has telegraphed the government that
the situation is very serious and that he
can do nothing to relieve Adigret. He
wants means to strengthen the position of
Asmara.
The government has replied leaving him
liberty of action, but begging him not to
engage the enemy except in case of ex-
treme necessity.
CoMMuNIcATIoN CUT
LONDON. March IA dispatch to the
Times from Cairo says:
The Abyssinians OF the dervishes have
cut the wires between Cassala and Masso-
wAh, and it is feared that they have iso-
country. The latest advices. which were
of Saturday, state that 2OO0 Italians had
left Asmara to reinforce Cassala, which had
already a garrison of 2COO Italians and
natives. Il is feared the dervishes who are
within rifle shot of Cassala have inter-
cepted the Italian reinforcements.
The Times also has a dispatch from
Rome which says:
The Tribunals Massowah kilograms clear
General Baratieri of the charge of disloyal-
~ and show that the retreat to Addicale
was begun three days before the battle of
Adowa, but was delayed on account of the
reportd movement of the Shoans. The
troops were short of rations and went into
action fasting after nights march. Gen.
eral Baratieri telegraphed on Saturday
that the Shoan position was impregnable.
LOAN ANTICIPATED
LONDON. March 6.-The Pail Mall Ga.
zette this evening says it has the best rea'
son to believe that Italy, in few days,
will raise loan of many millions OF
pounds sterling.
GLAD TO ESCAPE ALIVE
LONDON, March Ca special dispatch
from Rome says: Humbert has ordered
Signor Franzoi to undertake special mis-
ei1 10 <hn hvo sn;a ;1r
Senior Eranzoi believes it is best to con
clude an honorable peace with the Abys-
sinians and abandon the country.
Break From Blackburn
FRANKFORT, KY, March 6.-The break
in Blackburn's forces commenced today
the ballot resulting: Boyle 63, Blackburn