Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-07
MOBS CONTINUE TO GATHER
Troops and Police Have Difficulty in Dis
persing Them.
ANGER OF THE PEOPLE ON THE INCREASE
Riofors Determined to Prevent the
Departure of Fresh Troops to
the Seat of wnr I'm
Abyssinin. iIJ

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Abyssinian campaign, brought to climax by
the defeat Of the Italian army under General
Baratieri, was continued last night in nearly
every large city of Italy, although rain
storm cleared the streets OF the capital
At Milan large mob marched through the
principal streets, smashing windows right and
left yelling execrations on Crispi and his
ministers, and calling for the trial and prompt
execution Of General Baratieri The rioters
made their way to the railroad station with
the intention Of preventing the departure
from Milan OF the army reserve OF that city
and neighborhood, belonging to the class OF
1872 but, anticipating trouble, the authorities
kept the men In the barracks and sent troops
10 guard the station. These precautions
served to increase the excitement OF the MOB
leaders and an attempt was made to break
into the depot number of sharp encoun-
ters between the rioters and the soldiers ana
police followed. The soldiers and carbneers
were pelted with stones and the points OF the
bayonets and the swords were used to drive
hack the crowds. a number OF soldiers and
policemen were injured. and scores OF rioters
were slightly wounded. The disturbances
continued until 2 o'clock In the morning, at
which time the troops. at the point OF the
bayonet had cleared the railway station ana
its neighborhood OF rioters and established
Gordon OF soldiers about 1t, while guarding
with strong pickets all the approaches. The
troops remained on duty all night.
MORE QUIET IN ROME.
There Is today a marked Improvement In
the demeanor Of the populace. prociama-
tion nv the mayor enjoined the inhabitants
of Rome to be calm and avoid assemblages
which would tend to develop riotous demon
strations Business is proceeding as usuai
and the only evidences here of the recent dls-
turbances are the strong additional guards
luty al
public buildings
There was serious riotng at Parma last
night The municipal buildings were pesieged
by angry mobs, windows were smashed, there
was number of lively fights between the
police and the populace, and the troops were
compelled to fire i yolley over the heads OF
the most riotous of the mobs. This dampened
the anger Of the rioters, who scattered In all
directions, pursued by the carbineri, who sue.
ceeded in arresting several OF the leaders OF
the disturbances They will be kept prisoners
until the popular excitement subsidies.
There were a number Of meetings OF the
different branches Of the opposition, but noth-
ing definite was decided upon, although
group OF members of the right party passed
a resolution demanding the complete abandon
ment of Erythea, as its retention would only
involve waste of money and men.
The marquis di Rudni is now looked upon
as likely to yield to the representations OF his
friends and connent to undertake the forma-
tion of a new cabinet with General Rlcotti
minister Of war. The later has already held
the portfolio three times, the first In 1870,
again I'm 1878 and lastly in 1884. General
Ricotti is credited with having greatly in
creased the efficiency OF the Ital an army b. the
introduction Of new armaments and reforms
of various natures. He was born in 1872 and
resigned his command In 1882 in order to
have more freedom of action after being
chosen leader of the right party in succession
to the late Signor Sela. Naturally in view of
the extensive military operations undertaken
by Italy, the minister of war, at least for
SONG time to come, will be hardly second in
Importance among the Italian ministers.
WORSE DISASTER STILL EXPECTED.
The POpUlo Romano this morning refers to
the fact that considerable anxiety Is felt for
the safety OF the Italian garrison of Adigrat,
and another great disaster is feared. The
troops there. 1t is admitted. have only three
days supply of provisions, and they are
known to be surrounded by the Shoan army.
Unless promptly relieved Adgrat must fall,
and further massacre Of Italians will fol-
low. General Baldissera, who has relieved
General Baratieri of the command of the
Italian army in Africa, is well aware of the
desperate situation of the garrison of Adj
graf and is looked upon certain to spare
no effort to relieve that place. But the ques-
tion which is in everybody's mind here is,
will the italian commander be able to col
lect sufficient force to accomplish has pur-
pose, taking into consideration the de-
moralized condition of the African troops?
The work Of dspatching renforcements to
Massowah is being pushed with praseworthy
vigor. On board the chartered transports
gangs OF men relieve each other 30 that the
fitting out of these vessels Is continued day
and night. The army reserve men Of the
class Of 1872, just called to the colors, will
as soon as equipped, 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 a complete
change in the colonial policy of the country
as advocated by many prominent men, and
1t Is determined to make peace at any price
with the Abyssinians.
The students Of Pisa invaded the railroad
station here last evening as result Of a
report having been circulated that the ar
tillery OF the garrison OF that place was to
be transferred to Naples for shipment to
Africa They marched to the depot shouting
"Down with Crispi" Get us back our SOL
diers." death to Barat.eri," etc. The local
authorities, however, proved equal to the oc-
casion. A strong force of police was sent
10 the station and the students were dis
persed after burning all the copies obtain
able OF the government newspaper organ and
smashing few windows.
Among the military men there IL strong
sentiment in favor Of pushing the campaign
in Africa to the utmost. and even II necee-
sary TO call out the army reserves and serd
10000 additional troops to Abysslnia. But
the sober-mindcd representatives OF the
peace. even II 1t is necessary for Italy's
pride to suffer in order to obtain these ends. |
The masses. as a rule, are opposed to any
further sacrifice OF the lives OF Italian
soldiers and they are in sympathy with those
who favor complete change in the colonial
policy OF Italy.
In the meanwhile the financial situation is |
alarming all those who contemplate II, and |
this. 1t is hoped. may have the effect OF
bringing about the adoption OF policy OF con-
ciliation and economy.
The projected demonstration at the capitol |
proved to be Insignificant. few speeches |
were made by radical leaders, but to only |
sparse audience. The police prevented any |
one from obtaining an entrance 10 the cap |
itoi.
ITALIANS FOUGHT DRAVEIY.
Dispatches from Massowah to the Italian |
papers show that the Italians fought bravely |
at Adowa. and obeyed orders wherever they |
were we'll led But they were badly or |!
ganized, and there was no direct control |
over the distribution Of the forces. The men |
lost heart when they saw their officers fall. |
Several desperate rallies were made. which |
might have saved the position II they had |
been properly supported. The Italian forces |
Redeemed with shame and anger when the !
shoans demanded their surrender, and fought |