St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-07
RIOTERS QUIETING DOWN.
excitement of the Italian POpuIac.
Gradually Subsiding.

ROME, March 6.-The projected DEM
onstrat1on at the capitol proved to be
insignificant. A few speeches were
made by Radical leaders, but to only
a sparse audience. The police prevent
ed anyone from obtaining an entrance
to the capitol
The rioting caused by the anger of
the people at the conduct of the Abys-
S1n1an campaign, brought to a climax
by the defeat of the italian army under
Gen. Baratieri, was continued last night
IN nearly every large city of Italy, al
though rain storm cleared the streets
Of the capital.
through the principal streets, smashing
windows right and left, yelling execra-
tions on Crispi and his ministers, and
calling for the trial and prompt ex-
ecution Of Gen. Baratieri. The rioters
made their way to the railway station,
with the intention of preventing the
departure from Milan of the army re-
serve of that city and neighborhood
belonging to the class of 1872. But
anticipating trouble, the authorities
kept the men in the barracks and sent
a regiment Of infantry to guard the
railroad station. These precautions
only served to increase the excitement
Of the mob leaders, and an attempt
was to break into the depot A num-
DeE Ol SHCOuuleTS between the
rioters and soldiers and police followed
The soldiers and carabinieri were pelt-
ed with stones and the points Of
bayonetS and swords were used to
drive back the crowds.
There is today a marked improve
ment in the demeanOr of the populace.
A proclamation by the mayor enjoined
the inhabitants of Rome to be calm and
avoid assemblages which woald tend
n 1CfT inY1c
Business is proceeding as usual, and
the only evidence here of the disturb
ances are the strong additional guards
of soldiers on duty about the palace,
and all public buildings.
There were a number of meetings
last night of the different branches
of the opposition, but nothing definite
was decided upon, although number
of members of the Right party passed
resolutions demanding the complete
abandonment of Eryethea, as it's reten-
ton would only involve a waste of
money and men. The Marquis di Ru-
dini is now looked upon as likely to
yield to the representations of his
friends, and consent to undertake the
formation of a new cabinet, with Gen.
Ricotti as minister of war.
Anxiety is felt for the Italian garri-
son at Adigrat, and another great dis
aster is feared The troops there, it
is admitted, have only three days sup
ply of provisions, and they are known
to be surrounded by the Shoan army.
The work of dispatching reinforce
ments to Massowah is being pushed
with praiseworthy vigor. On board the
chartered transports gangs of men re-
lieve each other SO that the fitting out
of these vessels is continued day and
night. The army reserve men Of the
class of 1872, just called to
the colors, will also be added to the
regiments now doing garrison duty
and the soldiers thus relieved for ac-
tive duty be shipped to Africa as rap
idly as possible.
Dispatches from Massowah to the
Italian papers show that the Italians
fought bravely at Adowa and obeyed
orders whenever they were well led
But they were badly organized and
there was no direct control over the
distribution of the forces. The men
lost heart when they saw their officers
fall. Several desperate rallies were
made, which might have saved the
position if they had been properly sup
ported. Gen. Arimondi and Col. CALI
ano. with 800 white soldiers, are now
reported to be prisoners in the hands
of the Shoans. The Italian war vessels
at Massowah are prepared to act in
the event of the Shoans making de-
scent upon Arkike.
According to the Itaia Militaire, the