The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-05

IN Africa were made mt Como. Bergamo,
Cremona, Palermo Lodi, Forii, Monza,
Modena. Parma, Verona and Cunoo.
1t Is stated that the resignation OF the
ministry will DO formally announced to
parliament today After this has boon
done, both houses will adjourn and await
the decision Of King Humbert upon what
action he will take. The king has in
formed Sig Crispi that he must have time
% consider whether he will accept the re-
signations OF the ministers, and he con.
ferred with the presidents OF the senate
and the chamber OF deputies on tho sub
ject.
Two hundred deputies have arrived In
Rome since yesterday, and the greatest
animation Is manifested in the iobbies OF
parliament, where tho disastrous defeat to
the Italian armies and the resulting acute
phase In the political situation are food
for unending discussion.
Later details of the fighting In Abys-
sinia indicate that General Dabortida's
column OF the italian forces sustained
hot attack from the enemy and fought
desperately for 40 minutes, when they were
compelled to retreat. The Italians did
their best to cover their retreat by rifle
and artillery fire, but they were hampered
In this course by the fear Of hitting their
own men. Their infantry made repeated
bayonet charges to- check the pursuing
Shoans, but they were finally compelled
to abandon their guns.
Toward evening, while still retreating,
the column divided into two parts. One
OF these arrived in fair condition, under
Colonel Ragnia, at Addicage. No news
has been received of the second section.
One Column Missing.
General Baratieri has also sent dis
patches TO the government regarding the
battle, but it Is impossible yet to get "a
connected account of the event. II Is re-
ported that OF ESQ officers engaged, 200 are
missing. but the government will publish
no list until exact details are received.
General Baratieri, in q letter to friend
written before the final disaster, said: II
am aware of the intrigues against me;
my conscience Is easy, and II get through
the campaign with whole skin shall
remember that I am deputy. and then
many people will be restored to their
proper places"
Reports unfavorable to General Bara-
teri arc assuming darker color His
rapid escape TO position 100 kilometres
from the army, which was left 10 ITS own
guidance. is bitterly commented on.
General Baratieri's own report shows
that he quilted the battlefield while his
troops were still fighting and without
knowing the fate of the columns under
Generals Dabormida and Arimondi. He
will be tried for abandoning his post. the
penalty of which is degradation and death.
In addition to the towns which have al
ready been mentioned rs the seatsof disor.
ders. there were disorderly demonstrations
ut Naples, Brescia, Palermo, Catania, Flor
enoe, Venice, Hassani, and numerous
other towns.
Troops have been consigned TO the bar
racks Of the Quirinal. Collisions have oc.
CURED between Democrats and Monarch
lists, and fighting in the streets has re-
suited. The university has been closed
on account OF the disorderly propsnslties
OF the students, and many arrests have
been made.
Queen Victoria and Emperor William
have telegraphed their sympathy TO King
Humbert, with the expression OF the hope
that the army Of Italy may ultimately DO
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