The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-07
TROOPS FOR AFRICA GATHERING
The Business Men. the Masses, 0p-
posed 10 Further Sacrifice.
but the Working Population be-
mand That Africa Re Abandoned
Italy Has No Money to Carry ON
War - The Rioters Have Grown
Weary.

pushed with vigor. On board the char
tered transports gangs 0f men relieve each
other. so that the lifting oilf of these YES
seas is continued night ard day. The army
reserve men of the class 81 lSG2. just called
to the eolors. will. as soon as equipped. re-
iievs regiments now dong garrison duty.
and the soldiers thus rendered available fer
active service will be shipped 10 Africa as
rapidly possible. unless the incoming
ministry makes complete change In the
colonial policy 90 the country, as advocated
by many prominent men, and It is deter
mined 20 make peace at any price with
the Abyssfnisns.
Among the military men there Is a strong
sentiment in favor CT pushing the campaign
IN Africa to the utmost. even II IL is necss-
sary to call out all the army reserves ard
send 5aea additional troops 90 Abyssinia.
But the s0ber-minded Representatives oS the
business community advocate a policy OF
peace. even IL IL is necessary Tor Italy's
pride 10 suffer in order 10 obtain these ends.
The masses. as a rule, are opposed 70 any
further sacrifice OF the lives OF Italian sol
diers. and they are in sympathy with those
who favor complete change IN the colo
niai policy OF Italy
a group Of members OF the Right passed
a resolution demanding the complete ahan-
donment OF Erythrea. as its retention
would only involve waste OF money and
men.
In the meantime the financial situation
Is alarming TO all who contemplate Il. and
this. it is hoped. may have the effect Of
bringing about the adoption of policy of
Cancellation and economy
The students OF Pisa invaded the railroad
station there last evening. as a result OF a
report having been circulated that the ar
tillery of the garrison of that place was 20
be transferred to Naples for shipment 10
Africa They marched 10 the depot. shout
soldiers" Death to Baratieri.' etc. \
strong force of police was sent 20 the sta-
ton, and the students were dispersed
A projected demonstration at the capitol
tonight proved to be insignificant. A few
speeches were made by radical leaders. bat
to only sparse audience. The police pre-
vented any one from obtaining an entrance
TO the capitol.
The riot caused by the anger Of the
people at the conduct OF the AbySslniaa
campaign was continued last night in
nearly every large city in italy. although
4 rainstorm cleared the streets of the
capital AT Milan the mob marched
through the principal streets. smashing
windows right and left and yelling exc
crations on Crispi and the ministers. The
rioters went 10 the railway station with
the intention OF preventing the departure
from Milan of the army reserve Of that
city. and neighborhood belonging 10 the
class OF 1872. but the authorities kept the
men in the barracks and sent a regiment
of infantry to guard the railroad station.
This precautlon only increased the excite
ment of the mob leaders, and an attempt
was made 10 break into the depot.
sharp encounter followed. The soldiers
and carabineri were peited with stones,
and bayonets and swords were used to
drive back the crowds. Some soldiers and
policemen were injured. Scores of rioters
were slightly wounded. The disturbances
continued until a. m. when the troops,
at the point OF the bayOnet. cleared the
railroad station and the neighborhood Of
rioters and established a Gordon OF soldiers
about il, guarding with strong pickets all
the approaches
There is today a marked Improvement in
the demeanor OF the populace. a proclsEna-
ton by the mayor enjoined the Inhabitants
10 be calm and avoid assemblages which
would tend to develop riotous demonstra-
tons. Business ts proceeding as usfat,
and the only evidences here or the recent
disturbances are strong additional guards
of soldiers about the palace and all the
public buildings.
There was serious rioting al Parma last
night. The municipal buildings were be-
sleged BY angry mobs and windows
smashed and the troops fired voiley over
the heads OF the most riofous mob. The
rioters then scattered. pursued by cara
bfneri who succeeded in capturing several
leaders of the disturbance. They VIII be
kent prisoners until the popular excite
ment subsidies.
The Popolo Romano this morning refers
to tho fact that considerable anxiety is felt
for the safety Of the Italian garrison at
Adsgrat The troops there have only
three DAYS supply Of provisions. and are
surrounded by the Shoan army. Unless
promptly relieved Adigrat must fall. and A
further massacre OF Italians follow.
DISPATCHES from Massowah TO the iial-
ian napers show that the Italians fought
hravelv at Adowa and obeyed orders whsr-
ever they were well led. But they were
hadIv organized. and there was no direct
control over the distribution OF the foTces.
Gen. Arimondi and Col. Gailtano. with 800
white soldiers. are now reported TO be
prisoners in the hands OF the Shoans. II Is
reported that Kassala is now surrounded
By the Dervishes-
According 20 the Italia Militaire the ftal-
ian losses amounted 20 45eo, OF which 400
belonged 10 Gen. Albertone's column. II is
positively ascertained that Gen. Dabor-
niaa is dead The only thing known OF
Afbertone is that he fell wounded IN the
attack.
The OpFnione states that Gen. Baldissera
has telegraphed 70 the government that
the situation Is very serious. and that he
can do nothing 10 relieve Adigrat. He
wants means 10 strengthen the position Of
Asmara. The government has replied.
leaving him liberty Of action. but begging
him not 70 engage the enemy except In
case Of extreme necessity.
REBELS SUE FOR PEACE.