Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
THE ITALIAN CRISIS.
Stormy Scenes At the Opening Of The
Chamber Of Deputies.
Its Announcement Received with
Prolonged and Passionate Ap-
plause on the Part Of Depaties-
Extreme Disorder.

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vicinity, and practically surrounded the
building. AS time went on the crowds
increased, and the excitement OF the
populace grew more intense. The streets
In the vicinity Of the chamber were
patrolled by troops, who experienced diff
Guilty in making their way through the
packed thoroughfares. The members
of the Ministry, in proceeding to the
chamber, evaded the crowds as nuch as
possible. When Signor Bacelli, Minister
OF Public Instruction, arrived In the
chamber. he was Kissed by the Opposi-
ton deputies and cheered by those who
adhere to the Ministry.
The sitting of the Chamber was OF the
widest character, the uproar beginning
as soon as the Chamber was called 10
order. Signor Crispi announced the
resignation of the Cabinet, which an
nouncement was received with prolonged
and passionate applause. Members OF fhe
extreme Left shouted insults at Signor
Crispi, but the Premier preserved his
temper, and when he was enabled 20 OBJ
tain a hearing, declared with great firm
ness that the Ministry, until the nomi-
nation of their successors, would retain
office and maintain public order.
The uproar continued throughout the
sitting with more or less volume, and
scenes Of extreme disorder were renewed
when the President declared the sitting
ended.
In announcing the designations OF the
Ministry, Sgnor Crispi stated that they
had been accepted by King Humbert.
The sitting OF the Chamber ended in
grea; disorder. Meanwhile the crowds
outside were cheering, cursng, Kissing,
bowling, and groaning. Ten arrests were
made by the police of men who Kissed
the members Of the Ministry as they
came out of the chamber, but the Kissing
and bowling continued just the same.
GERMANY AND THE DREIBUND.
BERLIN, March 5.-The semi-official
press agree in saying that the failure OF
one Italian general will not induce Ger
MANY TO sever herself from the Triple
Alliance. to which Italy has steadfastly
adhered. Moreover, they say, the Triple
Alliance is valid for a series of years.
during which the Powers composing 1t are
bound together.
COMMENT IN FRANCE.
PARIS. March 5.-The Figaro says that
the fate OF the Triple Alliance will be de-
clded at the first sitting Of the Italian
Parliament. Whatever the issue may be"
the paper adds. "it need not trouble
France. We need only to look on"
The Matin says: France will be glad to
see Italy turn towards her. She will be
received with open arms.
The other French newspapers express
sympathy with the Italians, and denounce
Premier Crispi at the same time express
ing the opinion that the italian monarchy
is endangered.
ITALIANS TURNING UP.
ROME. March 5.-Further advices from
the italian headquarters In Abyssinia this
afternoon say that large bodies Of troops.
who were supposed to have perished In
the rout of the Italian forces last Sun
day. are now coming into the italian
camp. The Shoans did not follow In pur-
suit Of the retreating Italians. The troops
attribute their stampede to the fact that
the Askaris native troops), under Gen.
eral Arimond turned In the face OF the
enemy and rushed back upon their sup
ports. The Abysslnians followed them In
such hot haste that they became hope
lessly mingled with the Italians so that
they all became packed into a defile.
neither being able to deploy. The conse-
auence was that there was general panic
among the Italian troops.
CRISPI STILL IN DEMAND.
LONDON, March "a dispatch from
Rome to the Pail Mall Gazette says that
IL other Italian statesmen fail In their
efforts to form a Cabinet. King Humbert
may ask Sgnor Crispi to reconstruct the
present one or form a new ministry.
The Italian Red Sea Squadron, the dis
patch says, Is now defending the Masso-
wah coast line and the Massowah garri-
son has gone TO the front.
GENERAL EXCITEMENT UNABATED.
ROME, March 5.-Reports from every
city and town OF consequence throughout
Italy show that the excitement caused
by the Italian reverse in Abyssinia dis
plays no sign OF waning; on the contra
ry. In many places 1t grows greater as
the meagre details of the defeat filter
through the press from official circles.
The popular Indignation is directed
against Slgnor Crispi and the other Min
listers, who rightly or wrongly are held
to be responsible for the disgrace that
has befallen the italian army. AS a mat
ter Of fact, however. Signor Crispi did not
at first approve OF the country's embark
ing upon the hazardous undertaking Of
conquering the Abyssinians, and 1t was
only due to the pressure exerted upon
him that caused him to support the poll
cy of expanding the italian possessions
In Africa
This fact counts for little now. and the
Prime Minister'S enemies, OF whom he
has a great number, took occasion OF the
popular feeling to incite the whole italian
people. SO far as possible. to pour out the
vials OF their wrath upon Signor Crispi
and his colleagues in the Ministry. Their
success was marked. and 1t is feared now
that the storm they have raised will as