New-York tribune., 1901-03-03

kept away from the polls by the Pope's COM
mands), the crown has sought the suffrases OF
the more moderate element OF the Liberal party
who now form the Right in the legislature, hut
who divided TO such an extent among them
selves that they have been almost invariably
obliged to invoke the assistance Of the radi-
Gals when another of their factions sue
ceeded ia getting into power 1t is mainly owing
to this that ministerial changes have been so
frequent in Italy, and that parliamentary gov
ernment has become to such an extent by
word that az the time OF Victor Emmanuers sue
cesson TO the throne the hope widely
pressed in Italy that the monarch would
treat the country to a dose Of absolutist rule.
TRUSTED BY THE REPUBLICANS.
Zanardelli enjoys the reputation of having
won over more republicans and socialists to the
crown than any other public man in Italy. Re
publicans and socialists alike trust the great
radical leader, and are willing to accept his
guidance. For they are aware that there viii
be no danger OF concession on his part TO the
clerical element, that they may rely upon legis-
laton OF the most progressive character. There
is doubt that, while he remains Prime Min
lister they Will desist from their endeayors to
bring about the overthrow of the throne.
In Italy, as in Spain the republicans consti-
trte the chief danger 10 the dynasty. At the
last general election immense republican
and socialist vote cast. the joint radical
republican and socialist vote surprising by
nearly 10000 votes the Gil. .i25 votes obtained
by IAN the other parties put together Zanar-
delN while not actually the leader Of the social
lists and republicans. nevertheless enjoys their
sympathy and goodwill TO such extent that
he can rely, not merely on their refraining from
any attack upon the throne while he is Prime
Minister but even upon their support. In order
TO appreciate what this means TO King Victor
Emmanuel il is only necessary TO recall the fact
that the pet project Of the intransiSeant party
az the Vatican-a project publicly Endorsed by
Cardinal Parocchi while Vicar-general Of Rome
is the overthrow Of the reigning dynasty and
the division of the peninsula into number Of
republics federated under the presidency Of the
Pope
AGAINST THE CHURCH IN CIVIL AFFAIRS.
ZanardelM, who fought alongside of Crispi in
the revolutionary army under the leadership OF
Garibaldi in the early sixties. is, like most
Italian Free MasOns aVowed atheist. Com
mitted alike atheist and by his political
pledges in the past to anti-clerical legislation
of the most drastic and far reaching character.
he may be depended upon proceed against
the Vatican with vigor unprecedented in the
tempt on the part Of Victor Emmanuel TO hold
him in leash Existing laws will be enforced to
the utmost against the Papacy, while new meas
ures may be looked for TO restrict further the
activity Of the Church factor in political
life to extend the control Of the government
over all ecclesiastical enterprises and under
takings and to emphasize the fact that all
Italians no matter whether they form part Of
the Papal Court or not, are Italian citizens. as
well as subjects Of the Italian crown. and re
CURED to obey the laws and to fulfil their obl-
cations as such.
One Of the earliest clashes between the Vat
ican and the new Cabinet viii doubtless take
place in connection with the expected birth Of
an heir to the throne. At a family council as
sembled by the king the other day. il was decid-
ed that IL the child proves boy he is 10 bear
the title the Prince Of Rome. This viii prob