Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-19
AN ITALIAN PROTEST

hBhluot thO AnuooiuSA "" W."
Yesterday evening at the Quirino Theatre
in Rome. The stsge was decorated
with the banners of the Italian cities
that are still subject to Austria. Among
the notable people on the stage were
Biornstierne Bjornson and his wife.
VIII ose appearance was greeted with tre-
mendous applause.
The theatre would accommodate only
a small part OF the crowd that sought ad-
mittance, and the police were unable to
keen in order the thousands that besieged
the entrance. The troops were called
into service, and after considerable dii'
ficulty succeeded in clearing the streets
in the vicinity OF the theatre, after which
cordons we're established at the streets
leading to the theatre.
The meeting was opened by Profes-
sor Sighele, president Of club of former
residents of Trent and Trieste, now liy-
ing in Rome. He was followed by Dep
uty Barzalia, native of Trieste, and
who represents one of the Rome con-
stituencies; Deputy Vecchini, conserva-
tive, and Deputy Socci, republican, a
veteran who fought under Garibaldi
against Austria.
All the speakers called upon the
people of Rome to make solemn and
5divnited protest, worthy ofa civilized
people Jealous of their right, against the
killing and maltreatment Of fellow
Italians, whose only ofense was that
they stood for their race in history,
nationality and culture. The speeches
we're frequently interrupted with storms
of applause. mingled with invectives
against Austria.
An order of the day embodying the
opinions expressed by the speakers was
voted by acclamation and amid cries OF
LONG live Italy," and "Garibaldi
forever %
After the meeting the crowd, as If in
obedience 10 a command, made a rush
for the Austrian Embassy and Consul
late. situated in the Plizza Colonna, in
the center of Rome, to make a demon
stration there. The incident had been
anticipated by the authorities and pre-
cautions had been taken accordingly.
At all the streets opening into the Plaza,
police, carb;neers, Bersagieri and cav
airy had been stationed, aud these
halted aud turned back the mob from
the vicinity of the embassy.
In anticipation of yesterday evening s
meeting the flags throughout the city
we're hoisted at half-mast.
Practically the whole popul alton OF
Rome. except the socialists and anarch.
lists, participated in the demonstration.
The anarchists published an "Order Of the
Day." saying that according to their prin
cipiies, which do not admit OF differences
between races or countries, they disap
prove of the meeting especially owing t.
the fact that ''among those protesting
against the sacrifice ofhuman life at Inns
bruck are some who approved ofthe mur
ders accomplished not by foreigners, bu
by Italians against Italians" referring t
the conflict between the police and peas
ants, which was the pretext fol. the gen
eral strike OF September.
In several cities, especially Milan
Turin, Bologna, Como and Spezis
reseryists called to arms after the genera
strike recently instigated by the social
lists, have tried to arrange a demonstra
ton, with the object Of procuring .thei
discharged from duty. .
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Only few men answered the appea!
and the demonstration was easily pu
down by the authorities. Some arrest
were made.
The police in several towns have ar
rested socialist agitators who have bee
trying to distribute among the soldier
leaflets, entitled "To Conscripts," incit
ing them to rebellion. The most ener
getic action has been taken by the Wa
Office to check even an attempt /
create disorders. The officials sr
supported by public opinion. \