Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06
CRTSPI RESIGNS.
the italian Premier Steps Down
and Out.
UNABLE Tow1rHsrAIDTHE STORM

WhleA the Defeat q the italian Feress in
Abyssa.ia Hal Raissa II Isnly-New Cab
sinse Not Yet Observation-Disclosures ID Rsaini
Ceefinuss Ia Rems-CoaP In Cersa-
U.ited Stasss Csesslate ut valeneia
observation-disclosures Foreign Items.
ROM, March 6-The crisis arrived yes
tsrday. Premier Cfispi and cabinet ten
dered their designations and they were ac-
cepted The chamber of deputies was
crowded and the galleries were packed
with excited spectators. Tho crowds
about Monte Citorio, upon which the
chamber Of deputies stands. every now
aud again raised cries Of Down with the
government" Death to Baratieri," ETC.,
etc. and from the galleries previous to
the entry Of the ministers a number Of
persons were elected by the police for ut
tering similar cries. Almost Immediately
after the appearance Of the premier, who
was greeted with cheering by some Of his
supporters and by cries Of dcrision from
his opponents, he made his announcement.
1t was followed by loud cheers, which
were heard by the crowds outside and,
being understood, were taken up and
echoed far and wide.
The Premier Retained His Nerve.
Crispi gazed calmly upon the shouting,
cheering deputies rs IL such a demonstra-
ton was quite an ordinay occurrence, and
when he was again able to make himself
heard he added: "The ministers will re-
main at their posts until their SUCCESSORS
arc appointed" More cheers and shouts
Of disapproval followed this statement,
after which tho president of the chamber
asked that the house adjourn until the
crown decided upon the SUCCESSORS of tho
ministers who had just announced their
designations.
Lcftists Protest Against the Proposition.
The Lcftists raised a storm Of protest
against the proposition, saying the gov
crnment should be impeached; that the
public was entitled to know who was re-
sponsiblo for the disaster in Abyssinia,
and that there was no excuse for not
making public promptly all the facts in
the possession of the ministers. But when
the protests of the Lcstists had been ex-
hausted tho house adjourned pending the
appointment of a new cabinet. Signor
Crispi, after leaving the chamber Of depu-
ate, which adjourned sine die. The mo-
tion to impeach the cabinet, which the
members on the Loft gave notice Of their
intention to propose, was rs follows:
1.-THE chamber Of deputies, hoping that
the people with calmness and energy will
know how to do justice to all the guilty
parties in the African enterprise, decides
20 recall the troops now in Africa and
upon the impeachment of the ministry"
Speculation Concernlng tho New Cabinet.
King Humbert has already consulted
with several statesmen regarding the for
nation of new cabinet. Among those
who have been sent for by his majesty are
the presidents Of the chambers, the Mar
quis di Rudini, Viscount Venosta and
General Ricotti.
The Opinione mentions among those
who will possibly be irtrusted with the
formation of new cabinet the names of
the Marquis di Rudini; Signor Soracco
and General Ricotti. This journal be-
lieves. however, that the king will select
the Marquis di Rudini, who will form d
ministry in connection with Signor Brein,
an ex-minister. The Tribuna thinks that
General Ricotti will be chosen, the Mar.
quis di Rudini cooperating.
LONDON, March GA Rome dispatch to
The Times says: The Crispi ministry re.
fused to withdraw their designations in
spite Of the kings request. A dispatch to
The Standard from Rome says: A Rudini
cabinet is regarded are certain, with Gen.
eral Ricotti as minister of war.
Tho Public Still Greatly Excited.
There seems to be no cessation and nc
amelioration Of the agitation and dis
orders among the people. notwithstand
ing the less disastrous character of latel
reports Of the battle at Adowa. The agita
ton last evening was as threatening a.
ever. and during the course of the even
ing tho rioters smashed the windows In
Premier Crispi's house and in the Office.
Of the two government newspapers. The
troops occupied the center of the city until
darkness came on, when heavy rainfall
cleared the streets Of the crowds.