The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-26
ITALY AS A CATSPAW
10 Pull the Chestnuts Out Of
the Fire for England.
kAssAlA BELONGS TO EGYPT.
Itaiy NUS Return It When EnG1and
ASKS - The Duke Of ssemouets
Dlsparages the AIllaneo.

Rome. March 5-The senate, by a vote
OF i1s to 8. has adopted the credit asked
1of oy the government for contemplat ted
operations in Africa consequent upon the
amount OF the credit is l4o, 90, 90 lire. The
speakers during the debate pointed out
that the attitude Of Great Britain showed
that the Anglo-Italian alliance was an ac-
compiished fact and rested upon a more
solid basis than mere treaties and pro-
tocols
Baron Blanc. minister of foreign affairs
IN tne Cr1spi cabinet, in the course OF the
DEBATE on the Africa credit in the senate
declared that when the documents were
published the policy of the former minis
try would be justified In the meantime
the alliance with Great Britain was known
TO be an accomplished fact. and Itaiy's
security as maritime power was assured
Moreover, he continued, 1t was well
known that Italy had now become the
euectiye bond between Great Britain and
the dreibund. On this double basis Italy's
safety externally was finally effected She
was able, with her perfect freedom and in
dependence, to occupy herself with the
interests OF the country at home and in
Africa.
The Duke of Sermoneta, the minister Of
foreign affairs. replied on behalf of the
government. He said the position Of Kas-
sala was regulated By protocol OF April.
1881. The rights of the Egyptian govern
ment, the duke continued. ARE suspended
and not renounced. II the Dongola expe-
dition reconquers the Soudan, and Great
Britain desires it, We must restore Kassa-
la (Sensation.) The Duke of Sermoneta
continued that the alliance of Italy with
Great Britain was founded on real SYM
pathy, but it was an alliance of senti-
ment The previous cabinet, he said, was
wholly responsible for the African disas-
ters. tCheers)
Signor Saracco, who was minister Of pub
lie works in the Cr:spi cabinet. challenged
the government to produce documents. No
orders were given. he said, by the previ-
Gus government 10 prosecute a war 10 the
knife. This statement produced an up
roar in the senate. but Signor Saraeco pro-
ceeded to say: Let the senate judge be-
tween the Duke of SeGmoneta and The
Crspi cabinet. II victory had smiled upon
Italy the present ministry would not have
been in power"
This statement evoked a storm of groans
and Kisses from the government support
ers, mingled with cheers from the oppose
. ton. The president exhorted the senate
to be calm.
The Marquis di Rudini, the premier, In
his reply accepted the responsibility for
the Duke of Sermonetas remarks. which
he said were provoked by Baron Blanc.
lie piotSeutu then 10 COnueipn the previous
government. whose policy of sending a
handful of men against a strong military
power he had never approved. Regarding
the relations with England the premier
said they We're those of traditional and
affectionate friendship. 1t was therefore
strange that Baron Blanc, the former min
lister of foreign affairs. claimed the honor
OF having effected the alliance. The posi-
ton Of italy with regard to Kassala lie
continued. brought her into intimate re-
lations with England The government
wishes to maintain Erythrea in a strong
military position but ii would renounce all
desire of conquest in Tigre and would not
include a clause for protectorate in the
peace treaty. That. he said. was not
surrender, because the protectorate over
Abyssinia was never established and was
mere ambition of the previous ministry.
Such. said the premier. were the conditions
under which the government would con-
cluds a worthy peace.
Rome, March "a statement published
by the Fanfulla 10 the effect that The
Duke Of Sermoneta intends to hand in his
resignation because the cabinet has re-
fused to accept his programme for the
complete evacuation OF the Erytherean
colony. is without foundation.
Pro- Theodor Mommsen is to be given
the freedom of the city of Rome. The pro-
fessor has been recommended for this
honor by the minister of public instruction.
Emperor William is DESTROYS OF visiting
the island of Elba, where Napoleon was
imprisoned.