Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07

has been hard hit by the defeat of Gen
Baratieri, financially probably. more than
in the number of men killed. Much more
treasure must be poured into the sands of
Africa if the dreams of brilliant colonial
achievements are to become realities and
in no country probably. not even in Spain,
Is there a crow,.ed head resting so un-
easily as that of King Humbert at pres
e'.t
Therefore it is not astonishing that the
best friends of Italy seem unable in the
emergency to suggest way out OF her
difficulties which is likely to reflect credit
on that country. If the war is pushed the
financial strain VIII be dangerously severe
ii the African colonies are abandoned, the
effect Will be almost as dangerous.
A middle course. the conclusion of peace
with Apyss:nia. may not be possible if 1t
IS true that France and Russia have been
arr1fns the Shoans. A great respons: :bi!ity
therefore, will rest upon the incoming
Italian ministry.
Forces in AbSsSinfn.
ROME. March THE African situation
has assumed somewhat brighter aspect
as a result CT the receipt at the war office
of dispatch from Gen. Baldissera, COM
mandar of the Italian forces, announcing
that the situation is not so desperate as
generally imagined. He says he has 1S,WU
troops at his disposal, without counting the
garrisons of the forts and the reinforce
ments, amounting to 12GO men, on their
way to Massowah. But the general urges
the Importance of immediate dispatch of
ammunition and supplies. and particularly
artillery, of which he stands greatly il
need. about seventy-five pieces are be-
lieved to have been captured by the Shoans
In the meanwhile everything possible is be-
ing done to relieve the garriSoEs of Cassala
and Adlsrat.
1t is now admitted that Gen. Dabormida
was killed, but the fate of Gen. AIbertone
has not yet been definitely ascertained.
Att; and (Nn1li o.
about 300 Italian soldiers, are reported to
be among the prisoners in the hands of the
Shoans.
The Tribuna today declares that the mat
ter is not question of simple crisis in
Africa or in Italy. 1t maintains that the
honor of Italy is involved and urges the
incoming ministry to adopt a policy of un-
compromising revenge.
Opposition to the War.
The socialist deputies have issued mani
festo to the country. Irgins the people to
join in demonstrations calculated to urge
the government to decide upon abandoning
the costly colonial policy and withdraw the
Italian troops from Africa.
Train service to and from Milan has been
suspended. as the mobs attack all trains
attempting to leave or enter that city. The
agita ton is due to the fierce opposition Of
the pOpulace to the departure of the troops
relieved by the calling out of the reserves
of the class OF 1872. Crowds are constantly
assembled in front of the different barracks
of the troops. shouting to the latter "Do
rot go to Africa
A big anti-African meeting to be held to-
morrow is being organized at Milan, and
steps ID hold similar assemblages are being
taken in other large cities.
Disturbances of description similar to
those at Milan occurred yesterday evening
at Pavia, Turin, Naples, Ficensa and Ra-
VIENNA.
The troops forming the garrisons of Mi
Ian and Florence almost broke out into
open mutiny today. But they were calm
ed by their officers.
RumOred Fall of Adigrat.
LONDON, March THE Pail Mall Ga
zette this evening publishes dispatch
from Rome saying that it is rumored there
that Adgrat has been captured.