Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-03-09

tone, Arimondi and Darbormida, with
brigade under Gen. Elena as a reserve.
The Italians captured the passes leading
to Adowa, the capital of Tigre, and Gen.
Albertone's column then advanced on Alb
bacarlma. 1t was soon afterwards at
tackled by the Shoan army and compelled
70 retreat. The other columns were
unable to render any assistance, as they
were shortly afterwards engaged in de-
Tending themselves against large NUM-
bers of the enemy and eventually retired
behind Beliesa. Half the Italian artil-
lery and all the ammunition and provi-
sions were lost. Other advices report
that 5000 of the Italian soldiers engaged
in the battle were killed and that among
them are Gems. Albertone and Darbormi-
da. The number Of wounded is not yet
stated.
Entire Army Reserve to be Modified.
1t is reported that the entire army re-
serve of the class of 1872 is to be prompt
ly modified and that the government is
taking steps to charter number of ex-
ira steamships to send reinforcements
to Massowah, where, according to dis
patch received here this evening, Gen.
Baldssera arrived today.
Nothing but the terrible defeat of the
Italians is talked of in the cafes and 9TH
er public places. The Shoans are said
to have been well armed with modern
rifles and cannon, and the entire force
opposed to the Italians is estimated co
have been over 10000 men.
The probability seems to be that Gen.
Baldissera will have to suspend opera
tons for some time while awaiting rein
forcements from Italy, although includ-
at the disposal of Italy in that part of
Africa is now about thirty battalions Of
infantry, five battalions of the famous
Bersaglieri rifiemen probably the best
infantry in the Italian army, about 1000
Alpine rihemen, about 1000 ordinary IL
femen, ten batteries of artillery max
ing about sixty pieces and some 1000
men, two quick firing batteries, twelve
guns and 400 men; six mortars, with 200
men; three companies of engineers, three
baggage trains with about 1900 men,
or about 10000 men in all in addition to
the native troops, numbering about 5000
men, which raised the entire force to
some $4,000 men. Besides this force
the Italians had in their employ about
1000 Arab scouts. During the evening
a rumor spread through the city that
Gen. Baratieri became aware of the
full extent of the disaster, wrote a let
ter to his successor, Gen. Baldissera,
and then committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the heart with a
revolver. At the ministry Of war, how
ever, the rumor was discredited.
Mobs in the Streets of Rome.
AS the evening wore on and the very
worst news of the Italian defeat was
confirmed, the feeling of despair which
first seized upon the inhabitants gave
way to one Of the greatest excitement
and rage against the government. Bands
of young men began parading the streets
shouting ''Down with Crispiv but they
were promptly dispersed by the police.
These demonstrations, however, at
fro otnd ctiI1 Ia rOnr crowds of DpOnln to
the streets and for time serious trouble
was anticipated. All the troops at the
different barracks throughout the city
were placed under arms and patrols of
mounted gendarmes were ordered to the
leading thoroughfares.