The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
ROMANS QuIETING DOWN.
Marquis III Rudini Is Expect cd 10 Form q
Cabiuet-Anxicty for an Italian Garri-
son In Aby ssinia.

son In Abyssiuia.
Rome. March 6.-The Marquis di Rud-
ini will probably undertake the forma-
ton of new cabinet. with General
Ricotti as minister of war. General
Ricotti has already held that portfolio
three times in 1870. 1873 and 1884. He is
credited with having greatly increased
the efficiency of the Italian army by
the Introduction Of new arms, etc. and
reforms of various kinds. He was born
IN 1872 In 1882 he was chosen leader
of the Right party in succession to the
late Signor Sella. In view Of the ex-
tenSive military operations undertaken
by Italy, it Is considered that the min
lister for war viii be in Il position OF
nearly as great Importance as the prime
minister.
In this city today there Is decided
change for the better in the attitude
of the masses Business Is transacted
in the usual manner. and the only evi-
dences here of the recent disturbances
are the additional guards of soldiers
about the palace and public buildings.
There WERE Il number of meetings last
night of the different branches of the
opposition but nothing definite was de-
cided upon. although a group of men,
bers of the Right party passed resolu-
ton demanding the complete abandon
ment of Erythrea, as its retention
would only involve waste of money
and men.
The students of Pisa last evening in
vaded the railroad station there, as
result of report having been circulat-
ed that the artillery of the garrison
of that place was to be transferred to
Naples for shipment to Africa. They
marched in procession to the station
shouting Down with Ciispi," Get us
back our soldiers" Death To Bar
a.ieri, etc The students were finally
dispersed by the police.
At Milan last evening Il large mob
marched through the principal streets
smashing windows shouting denllncia-
tions of Crispi and his ministers. and
calling for the trial and prompt eXech-
ton of General Barueti The rioters
made their way to the railroad station
with the intention of preventing the
departure from Milan of the amy re-
serve Of that CITY ana neighborhood
but the authorities kept the men in the
barracks of the garrison and sent
regiment Of infantry to guard the rail-
road station. An attempt was made To
break into the depot, ana Il number OF
sharp sirimmageS between the rioters
and the soldiers and police followed.
The soldiers were pclted with stones
and the points of bayonets ard swords
were used to drive back the crowds. y
number OF soldiers and policemen were
injured, and scores of rioters were
slightly wounded The disturbances con-
tinued until :. O'Clock in the morning. at
which time the troops, ut the point of
the bayonet. had cleared the railroad
station and its neighLorhood of rioters
and established u Gordon OF soldiers
about it. while guarding with strong
pickets all the approaches.
The work of sending reinforcements
to Massowah is going on vigorously.
On board the chartered transports
gangs of men ielive each other, so that
the fitting out of these vessels is contin-
ucd throughout the night The army re-
serve men OF the class of 1872. Just
called to the coiors, will, as soon as
equipped, relieve regiments now doing
garrison duty. and the soldiers thus
rendered available for active service
Will he shipped to Africa az promptly
as possible. unless the incoming minis
try makes u complete change in the
colonial policy of the country. Among
the military men there IL q strong SEN
timcnt in favor Of pushing the cam
paign in Africa to the utmost. even If
ii Is necessary TO call out all the army
reserves and send 10000 additional
troops to Abyssinia. But the represen-
tatives of the business community ad-
vocate policy of peace. Most of the
people. too, are opposed TO any further
saciifice of the lives Of Italian soldiers,
and they are In complete sympathy
with those who favor u complete
change in the colonial policy of Italy.
The financial situation Is alarming.
and this. II is hoped. may bring about
the adoption OF policy of conclliation
and economy
London. March Ca despatch from
Rome To the Central News asserts that
King Humbert has declared that he
would sooner abdicate the throne Of
Italy than Il abandon the Italian prov
ince of Erythrea in Africa.