The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-04
Outcome of Debate In thu Chamber OF
of San-Mun hay, China.
ARMY STAFF BAD SET
EVIDENCE GROWING THAT 1T IN
JUSTLY PUNISHED DREYFUS.
Transfer of Site for American Exhib-
it's mt the Paris Centennial Exhibi-
tion-Two Massacres in Africa.
ROME. Nav s.-The Italian Ministry ha.

ROME, May 3.-The Italian Ministry has
resigned. The resignation is the sequel to a
scene In the Chamber Of Deputies yester-
day. in the course of a prolonged and ami
mated discussion regarding the govern
ment's foreign policy the minister for for
eign affairs, Admiral Canevaro, created a
lively sensation by producing, in response TO
the attacks on his policy at San-Mun bay,
an official letter signed by Comte Benin
Longare, under secretary of state for for
eign affairs in the Cabinet of Marquis Di
Rudini, and addressed to the then minister
of marine. Signor Brin, requesting him TO
initiate some action that would secure for
Italy a station in China. This letter showed
that the leaders of the present opposition
initiated the policy which they are now
criticising. Admiral Canevaro's action in
making public a secret document evoked
sharp comment from Marquis Di Rudini,
Signor Crispi and other leading members OF
the Chamber of Deputies. Signor Crispi, in
the course of his protest, said: w are CIV
ing with light hearts a sorry spectacle to
Europe. l ask the chamber TO cease this
discussion" AS he closed Signor Crispi was
greeted with an extraordinary demonstra-
ton, several members rising and exclaim-
ing, He is our only man."
Immediately on the opening Of the Cham
Der of Deputies to-day General Pellieux. the
premier and minister of the interior, arose
and addressed an attentive house. He said
that, In consequence of interpretations
touching the Chinese question, the govern
ment had been led to consider the gravity Of
the situation. The effect of yesterdays de-
bate showed a large minority in the Cham
Der of Deputies against the Ministry's- ac-
ton in China, which would be supported by
only a weak majority. Therefore, the prime
minister said, there could be no useful re-
suit from further discussion. Generel Pei
lieux said he wondered how a modest COM
mercial initiative in China could justify
fears Of military expansion in Erythrea. The
government, he said, could not consent TO
withdraw Italian warships from the yell
minister's statement was greeted by loud
murmurs from the Leftists. General Pei
iieux concluded by announcing the resigna-
Adjournment of the house having been
moved, a number of deputies protested
loudly the habit of ministers resigning on
the eve of an adverse vote. Finally. in the
midst Of considerable uproar the Chamber
adjourned amid great excitement. King
tive To the resignation of the Ministry. but
the Cabinet will remain in office for dispatch
Of current business.
Count Vinci. the Italian charge d'affaires
az Washington, had expected the retirement
of the Italian Cabinet. in view of recent
advices from Rome and was not surprised
at the Associated Press announcement of
the change. He says IL involves no grave
issue, foreign or domestic. although the
future course of Italy in China may be in
doubt until permanent ministerial condi-
tions are established. The new Italian min
lister TO China has left for his post, and
will reach Picking the latter part of this
month. by which time il is probable definite
plans will be matured.
1t is understood that the occupation of San
Nun bay, province of Chekiang. China, will
take place Immediately. thus making 1t un
fat accompli for the incoming premier.
Late this evening a report Is in circula-
ton that General Pellieux has already re-
ceived an informal mandate TO reconstruct
the Ministry.
The Ministry which resigned to-day was
constituted June %. 1895, as follows: Pres
\ ident of the council and minister of the in
terror. Gen. Luigi Pellieux; minister of for
eign affairs, Admiral Felicie Napoleone
Canevaro: minister of the treasury, Pietro
Vacchelli; minister of finance, Paolo Car
cano: minister of justice and ecclesiastical
affairs. Camille Finocchiaoro Aprile; min
lister of war, Gen. Alessandro Asinari di San
Marsino: minister of marine, Admiral
Giuseppe PalumbO: minister of commerce.,
industry and agriculture. Alesandro Forts;
minister of public instruction, Prof. Guido
Baccelli; minister of public works, Pietro
La Cave: minister of posts and telegraphs,
Nunzio Nasi.