Evening journal., 1896-03-06
THE CRISIS IN ITALY.
Crispi Succumbs to the Wave Of
Popular Indignation.
'RUDINI ASKED TO FORM A CABINET.

stormy Scenes In tho italian Chamber Of
Deputies-The Ministers Hooted on tho
Streets Of me-DIsturbances Continue
ut the Capital and In the Provinces.
ROME, March 6.-Long before tho hour
Of opening tho chamber Of deputies cnor-
nous crowds Of people throngcd the vicin-
ity and practically surrounded tho build
ing. As time went on tho crowds increas-
cd and tho excitement OF tho populaco
grew moro Intense. Tho streets In the
vicinity OF the chamber were patrolled by
troops who experienced difficulty In max
ing their way through tho packed thor
ouRhfares. The mombors Of the ministry
in proceeding TO tho chamber evnded the
crowd as much as possible Whom Signor
Bnocelli, minister Of public instruction,
arrived In tho chamber, he was hissed by
the opposition deputies and cheerod by
those who adhere TO the ministry.
The sitting Of tho chamber was OF tho
Widest character, tho aproar beginning
as soon as the chamber was called TO or
der. Signor Crispi announced the resig-
nation Of the cabinet, which announce
mont was received with prolonged and
passionate applause.
Tho members Of tho Extreme Left
shouted insults at Signor Crispi, but tho
promier preserved his temper, and whom
no was enabled 20 obtain a hearing do
clared with great frmness that the min
istry, until the nomination Of their suo-
cessors, would retain Office and maintain
public order.
Tho uproar continued throughout tho
sitting with moro or less volume, and tho
scenes of extreme disorder wero renewed
when tho president declared tho sitting
ended.
Resignation Accepted by King Humbert.
In announcing tho resignation of tho
ministry In tho chamber Of deputies ST.
gnor Crispi stated that tho resignations
had been accepted by King Humbert.
The members Of tho Extrome Left gave
notice Of their intontion to Introduce
motion demanding tho impeachment OF
Promier Crispi and tho members Of the
ministry
Tho sitting Of tho chamber ended In
great disorder Meanwhile the crowds
outside were shouting cheering, cursing,
Kissing, bowling and groaning Ten ar
rests wero made by the police Of mon who
Missed members Of the ministry as thoy
oamo out Of tho chamber, but the kissing
and bowling continued just tho Same.
n
ties were prepared TO make inilRmmatory
speeches, and there Is much complaint
among them, growing out OF their disap-
pointment on this score at the abrupt and
summary mannor IN which an adjourn
mont was had.
The government seems 10 have taken
the chamber by surprise with this move
ment. Even tho Marquis di Rudini, tho
ex-promler tho Lender OF the opposition
and who, it IS generally believed, has been
asked by King Humbort to form now
cabinet and assume the heavy responsible
L ity Of the present disorganzod state Of
affairs, desired 20 ho heard by the chamber
and was uncoromoniously cut of.
Tho party Of the Left had ovon given
notice Of a motion to impeach the cabinet
and arc IN q high state Of Indignation at
leaving tho present ministry In undis-
puted control pending tho formation Of
the now government
Deputies Hold Conference.
After tho sitting had beon adjourned
and tho wrangling which subsequently,
broke out among the deputies In the lob
bies had come 10 an an end 100 OF the dop-
uties hold meeting nt which Signor'
( Villa, presidbnt Of thorchambor f1depuS
I tics, 'oxplained that thoy were actuated ini
thus adiourning and cutting of dohate by,
desire 20 avert untoward Incidents which
might further imperll the welfare Of the
country. AS IL was, thodeputios had OK
pressed Che Indignation Of tho country
with tho policy of tho government, and as
nssuranoos were given Of change OF min
istry this was thought sufficient
Signor Bovio declared that tho situa-
tion in the northern part Of Italy, as a re-
suit of the indignation over the African
campaign and the resulting dasco, was
monacing IN She extreme. and that a ris-,
ing of the people was threatened at Naples.
Signor Vnla promised to convey to King
Humbort the desire expressed by tho meet
I ing, that the crisis should bo settled as
speedily aa possible by the formation Of
new ministry.
A largo number of senators also held
meeting and adopted o resolution express
ing their confidence IN the crown and its
ability shortly to find a solution Of the
crisis.
The Opinione mentions among those
who will possibly be intrusted with tho
! formation Of now cabinet the names OF
/ MARQUIS a Rudini, Signor Saracco and
General Ricotti This journal believes.
however. that the king will select tho
MARQUIS di Rudlni, who will form min-
istry in conjunction with Signor Brin, an
ex-minister