The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-12
HE WILL PROBABLY CONSENT
TO FORM THE NEW ITALIAN
CABINET.
ARE FASTENING TROOPS TO AFRICA
Further Disasters in Abyssinia May Oc-
cur Any Time-General Ricotti Will
Be Minister of War-Turbulent
Students of Piza.


by the anger of the people at the con-
duct of affairs in Abyssinia was con-
tinued last night in nearly every large
city of Italy, although a rain storm
cleared the streets of the capital.
There was serious rioting at Parma
last night. The municipal buildings
were besieged by angry mobs, windows
were smashed, there were a number of
lively fights between the police and the
populace and the troops were compelled
to fire Il volley over the heads of the
most riotous of the mob. This damp
ened the anger of the rioters. who scat
tered in all directions, pursued by the
carabineri, who succeeded in arrestng
several of the leaders of the disturb
ances. They will be kept prisoners I'M
til the popular excitement subsidies.
There were Il number of meetings last
night of the different branches of the
opposition, but nothing definite was de-
cided upon, although group of mem
bers of the right party passed a resolu-
ton demanding the complete abandon
ment of Erythea, as its retention would
only involve q waste of money and
men.
The Marquis Di Rudini is now looked
upon as likely to yield to the representa-
tons of his friends and consent to I'M
dertake the formation of a new cabinet
with General Ricotti as minister of war
General Ricotti is credited with hay
ing greatly increased the efficacy of the
Italian army by the introduction of new
armaments and reforms of various ma
lures. He was born in 1922 and re-
| signed his command in 1882 in order
to have more freedom of action after
| having been chosen leader of the Right
party in succession to the late Sgnor
Zella.
Naturally, in view of the extensive
military operations undertaken by Italy.
| the ministry of war, at least for some
time to come, will be hardly second in
Importance among the Italian ministers.
The PopOlO Romano this morning re-
fers to the fact that considerable anx-
iety is felt for the safety of the Italian
garrison at Adigrat and that another
| great disaster is feared
| The troops there, it is admitted, have
only three days supply of provisions
and they are known to be surrounded
by the Shoan army. Unless promptly
relieved, Adigrat, it is said, must fall
and further massacre of italian SOL
diers will follow
| General Baldssara, who has relieved
General Baratieri of the command in
Africa, is well aware of the desperate
situation of the garrison of Adigrat and
IFS looked upon as certain to spare no eff
fort to relieve that place. But the
question which is in e7erybody's mind
here is, will the Italian commander be
able to collect a sufficient force of troops
to accomplish his purpose. taking into
consideration the demoralized condition
| of the African troops
The work of dispatching reinforce
IN, n 10 A,
praiseworthy vigOr.
On board the chartered transports
gangs of men relieve each other, so that
| the fitting of these vessels is continued
day and night. The army reserve of
1872, just called to the colors, will soon
be. equipped to relieve regiments now
doing garrison duty and the soldiers thus
rendered available for active service
will be shipped to Africa as rapidly as
possible
The incoming ministry makes COM
plete change in the colonial policy of
the country, as advocated by many prom
| inent men, and it is determined to make
peace at any price with the Abyssinians.
The students of Piza invaded the rail
road station here last evening as a result
| OF report being circulated that the ar
to be transferred to Naples for ship
ment to Africa. They marched in pro-
cession to the depot shouting Down
with CrispiH' Get us back our soldiersv'
Death to Baratieri!' etc.
The local authorities however, proved
equal to the occasion. A strong force
| OF police were sent to the station and
the students were dispersed, after burn
ing all the copies Obtanable of the gov
smashing n few windows.
| In the meanwhile, the financial situ
| alton is alarming
The excitement in this city broke out
afresh this afternoon when it became
known that the workmen and other socie-
ties had been quietly ct w0rl; organizing a
demonstration for tonight Unless the
authorities succeed in preventing them
they will proceed to the capitol this even
ing and appeal for prompt recall of the
Italian troops from Africa
The projected demonstration at the
capitol proved to be insignificant. A few
| speeches were made by radical leaders.
but the audience was sparse. The police
prevented any one from obtaining en-
| trance to the capitol
Dispatches from Massowah to the Ital-
| IAN papers show that the Italians fought
bravely at Adowa and obeyed orders
wherever they were led. But they were
| badly organized and there was no direct
control over the distribution of the forces
The men lost heart when they saw the
officers fall Several desperate rallies
were made, which might have saved the
position if they had been properly sup
| ported.
| General Arimonda and Colonel CALI
ano, with 300 white soldiers, are reported
to be prisoners in the hands of the
| Shoans
1t is reported that Casaloi is now sur
| rounded by the dervishes.
The Italian war vessels at Massowah
are prepared to act in the event of the
Shoans making an attack upon Akik.
The only thing known of General AL
bertin is that he fell wounded in an at
tack.
The Opinione states that General Bal
dissara has telegraphed that the situa-
ton is very serious and that he can do
nothing to relieve Adigrat. He wants
means to strengthen the position of As
| saia
The government has replied. giving him
liberty of action. but begging him not to
engage the enemy except in case of eX-
IRENE necessity.
OFFICIAL EXAMINATION.
New London. Conn. March 4.-Thc of
fetal examination of the torpedo boat
Ericsson was begun here today. The
work of testing the mechanic steam pres
| sure. etc. took up two and half hours
and it is expected the examining board
| will no hnra until FTuacIov haforn +bo