The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-18
RUDINI FOR PEACE
But 1t Must BE Upon Terms Fa-
vOrable to the Italian
Cause.
Not Desirable, the Premier Says,
to Extend the Colonial
Possessions.
War Will Be Continued For the
Present. Credit of 14O,OOO,0OO
Lire Voted.

ROME, March lS.-The entry of the
new ministers into the chamber of dep
uties was greeted with loud applause
from their supporters. The premier,
Marquis di Rudini, made a statement
in regard to the battle of Adowa He
said that after the defeat the cabinet
had adopted resolutions leaving Cen
eral Baldissera free to take proper
measures to meet the situation, includ-
ing abandoning Adigrat and Kassala,
if such measures should be deemed ex-
pedient. On March 8. the premier
continued, General Baldissera was in
structed to treat for peace
On the Best Terms Obtaiuabie,
and, the premier assured the house, the
present cabinet would continue the
peace negotiations with prudence and
dignity. This statement was received
with applause from those in favor Of q
peace policy, and with cries of disgust
and derision from the deputies favoring
vigorous colonial policy and strong
effort to retrieve the Adowa disaster
The premier waited smilingly at the
disturbance until the uproar had sub
sided, and then he remarked signiti-
cantly: But the government is
convinced that in lieu of treaty of
peace hurriedly made, it would be far
preferable to first establish condition
of things agreeing with Italy's interests.
Meanwhile, Hostiiities Must Continue
The announcement that the African
campaign would be pushed was greeted
with loud and continued cheering from
the so-called military party, and with
cries of dissent from the peace party.
Once more the premier waited until he
could be able to make himself heard,
and then he added that Italy would
never. pursue a policy of expansion.
She did not wish to conquer the Tigre
district, and did not desire to include
an Italian protectorate of Abyssinia
among the conditions of peace. But
the dignity and honor of the country
must be upheld.
Asked For lao, OOO, 900 Lire.
The premier then asked the chamber
for credit Of 14O, 900, 900 lire for the
expenses of the army in Africa, and to
such step be necessary.
In conclusion, the premier made a
strongly sympathetic appeal to the
chamber for concord and concluded
with the words:
"Let US follow the same prudent
course in our foreign policy as that
which has heretofore secured US
friends and alliances CHEERS and
cries of dissent.)
The reception of the prenier's state
ment was. on the whole, favorable.
Even the strongest advocates of a pol.
icy of peace joined in tremendous
burst Of enthusiasm when the premier
paid a glowing tribute to the heroism
displayed by the Italian army. The
marquis seemed astonished at the ex-
element which his words had caused.
He received perfect ovation from all
parts of the house, the deputies rising
and cheering wildly for Italy, the Ital-
ian army and the premier.
The Credit Speedily Voted.
Later the credit of I4O, 600, 600 lire
asked for by the Marquis di Rudini was
voted unanimously, and this called
forth another prolonged scene of en-
thuslasm.
AL the new cabinet ministers shared
in the cordial welcome given to the
Marquis di Rudini.
When the public outside of the cham.
ber Of deputies heard the news that the
war was to be pushed, and that the
credit asked for by the government had
been voted unanimously, they joined in
the cheering for the premier, and for
Italy and the soldiers until the whole
neighborhood was greatly excited and
highly enthusiastic