New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
THE WAR TO BE CONTINUED.
ABYSSINfAN POLICY OF THE NEW ITAL-
Ian MINISTRY.

THE PREMIER AND WAR MINISTER GIVE Up
THEIR OWN yIEWs-KAssALA EVACUATED
A CONFERENCE IN BERLIN REGARD
ING THE FUTURE OF THE
TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
London. March s.--A dispatch from Rome TO the
Central News says that the Marquis di Rudni, on
accepting the Premiership. renowned his own views
favoring The withdrawal OF the Italian troops in
Africa within limited sphere. General Ricotti' the
Minister Of War the dispatch says. has also abah-
doned his proposed reduction of the army corps.
1t is probable that Signor Nenosta VIII become
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Rome Marcr 9-The official reports of the battle
fought at Adowa on March between the Italians
and Abyssnians confirm the previous reports OIL
heavy losses on both sides thoss OF the @ -
having been enormous. General Ari!lohui was
wounded and prisoner in the hands OF Inc
Abyssnians. ,,,-
Kassala has been evacuated by the Italians.
King Humbert has ordered the abandonment, OF
the fees which ii proposed TO hold on the Hi!
second anniversary of his birth. which occurs on
March L.
Vienna. March 9--'The Neue Free Presse' states,
under reserve, that Emperor Francis Joseph EN-
peror William and King HumDert VIII meet d.
Genoa on March 10.
Berlin. March Count GoluchowskL Austrian
Minister of Foreign Affairs. arrived here from
Vienna at . o'clock this evening On Wednesday
he Will take luncheon win a
the Schoss The object of the Austrian IRENE i,
vsi; 10 Berlin the present time Is TO confer win
Prince Won Hohenlohe the German Imperial chan-
celIor in regard to the situation in Italy affect
ing the alliance between Germany Austria ana
The "Neueste Nachrch.cn' says that Emperor
William who will shortly 20 on cruise l IN Ine
Mediterranean. will meet King HumDert al >ap'es'
not "a Genoa. previously stated
While the new Italian Cabinet seems disposed to
continue the with the Abyssinians General
Baldissera has adopted wise measure In ordering
the evacuation of Kassala. The occupation Of that
place compelled the Italians to extend their opera
tons over too large extent of territory thus weak
ening their means of action in Abyssnia proper
This was blunder which would not have been
committed by Baldissera. the new Gcneral-in-Chiei
who was in command of the Italian troops In Abys-
sinia al the beginning of the campaign. some years
ago lie was aware that his efforts should be con
centrated In view of progressive invasion south
ward Of the Abyssinian country. But his success
sors melted by the English who wanted 10 bar to
the Dervishcs the route leading to the Anglo EGyp
tian Red Sea port Of Suakim undertook TO drive
the Mahdists from the desert lying between tho
Nile and the Red Sea The Italians therefore.
marched about two years Kassala. and
captured that place after a severe fight with the
They afterward repulsed two attacks led by Osman
Digma, the famous lieut. Of the Mahd and re-
manned In quiet possession Of kassda. That place
is about 800 miles due west from Massowah. the
headQuarters and the base Of operations OF the
southwark. facing the advance of Meneleks army.
and could rely any assistance from the forces
stationed at Kassala. General Baldissera saw at
glance that he could not protect that city against the
Impending attacks Of the Dervishes, ana he has
called the garrison of kassala to reinforce immc
diately the batal!ons with which he is opposing at
Asmara the advance of the Abyssinans. This is not
only sensible strategy. but Is also good political
move The Mahdists will be satisfied with the re-
capture of their city. the capital Of the Soud&n
Desert and will not be tempted TO attack the right
flank Of the Italians. while Meneek is threatening
them their centre and left. Moreover. the Der
wishes. who about eight years ago had to defend
themselves against Negus Johannes. whom they de-
eated and killed. may find II 10 their advantage to
leave the Italians free TO fight the Abyssinians In
the hope that the prolongatiOn Of the struggle will
weaken the two parties and leave the Mahdists In
quiet possession of their territory between the Nile
and the coast of the Red Sea.