The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
ZANARDELLI DIES
 AT AGE OF 78
FORMER PREMIER OF ITALY AND ONE OF MOST DISTINGUISHED MEN THAT COUNTRY HAS EVER PRODUCED PASSES AWAY.

Rome, December 26--Former Premier Zarnadeli died tonight at Maderno
 Guiseppi Zarnadelli, who has previously served one term at the chamber of depu- ties, was reelected to the chamber in May, 1895, and December IA. 1s97 was ap- pointed minister of justice. In February, 1901. sgnor zarnadelli was appointed pres ident of the council of ministers and i'll 1 April, 1903, he became so seriously Ill that he tainted as he was leaving the duirlna after the weekly consultation of the pge- mier with the king He was taken to his home and the doctors said there was nothing alarming in hls condition
 Signor Zarnadelli announced the reslg- nation of the cabinet ill the chamber De- eember 13 1903. and was asked to form new cabinet; but being unable to get strength enough from the other parties. 1t was decided that the cabinet should re- main as formerly con Itltuted, with the exception of the minister of the interior Signor Goletti and the ministry of ma rne, who retired. The chamber, June 26, passed q vote of confidence in the re- constructed Zarnadelli ministry. Early in August last, Signor Zarnadelli became
  a complete rest, and October the reslg- nation, with his whole cabinet, owing to i'll health, the step being in no way con nected with the political situation, though attempts were made to connect the res ignation of the cabinet with the postpone ment of the czars visit to Rome
 King Victor Emmanuel visited Signor zarnadelli October 23. going on foot from the quirinal to the former premier's res dence Sgnor Zarnadelli. the occa- sion of that visit. which lasted an hour and a half, demonstrated that Sisnor Golettl former minister of the interior. who favored Zarnadellis policy be made his successor. and later the dying man charged Gloletti to form new cabinet. which he eventually did. the new minis try assuming office November g. A dis patch from Rsme last night announced that the condition of Signor Zarnadelli was extremely grave His doctors made public the fact that they had given up all hope of Slgnor Zarnadellis recovery. The news caused a deep impression in Rome The deceased statesman was 7S years of age.
 Slgnor Zanardeli died at his villa at Maderno on Lake Carda at 7:30 this after noon. He was nursed by two sisters and by the parish priest, who at the expressed desire of the former premier was ad- mtted to the sick room at all hours. Sig nor Zanardelli. conscious of the fact that death was inevitable. a few days ago, when Bishop Bonamelli. the leader of the Italian clergy, went to see him and offer ed words of encouragement. he merely answered
 q will not see you again. Pray God for me"
 Artificial respiration and the use of oxy- gen was commenced this morning. Ether was also used.
 The news of the former premier's death. although expected. produced a profound impression here. Rome considering him as one of her citizens. The king and queen learned of the death of Signor Za- nardelli while they were at the theatre. Premier Gioletti tonight communicated the news of the death of Signor Zanar- delli 10 the cabinet ministers. High dig nitaries say that solemn funeral will be held at the expense of the state.