The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-15
,pecto, Cable Despaich TO TIT Sun.

ROME, May 1.-THE resignation or
hero as triumph for tn policy OF
Giovann. Giolitti. the eA-Io onier and
leader Of the Neutralists party. mas
given such an impetus to the war fever
throughout the country that Italy now
faces the gravest situation since the
beginning OF the European war Open
threats OF revolution unless war Is de-
cided upon have been mado In several
o. the important cities. Troops are on
guard ut all strategic points in Rome
tonight. following pro-war demonstra-
lions all through the day.
Sensational revelations have leaked
out which explain In measure the IN
expected resignation OF the Cabinet and
confirm the reports of Signor Gtolittis
intrigues. II has been learned on the
highest authority that the Italian Gov
eminent decided ON May to break on
the negotiations with Austria, hence the
royal visit 20 Genoa on the occasion OF
the Garibaldi celebration there was
abandoned. on the following day King
Victor Emmanuel formally denounced
the military convention attached 10 the
alliances between Italy and Germany
and Italy and Austria. As an inevita-
bic result the Austrians and Germans
residing in Italy considered war iuiini-
neni and began to flee the country
GtoIitu Makes Threat.
Seeing the probability of the utter
failure of his efforts to avert war.
Prince Won Buelow, the kaiser's special
representative here, summoned Signor
Giolitti to Rome, and with the aid OF
tho ex-Premier strove 10 effect re-
sumption OF the diplomatic oonversa-
tons with Austria. Signor Giolitti was
Informed by Premier Salandra that II
was impossible for !>ustr7as Offer OF
concessions Tn be reconsidered. where
upon Giolitti. long known as tho Cabi-
net breaker" threatened TO oppose Sal
andra openly and provoke a ministerial
crisis. The Premier laughed AZ Giolittfs
threats and went on with his prepare
tons for war.
Popular indignation against Signor
q oli,ti and his friends is assuming
alarming proportions. Ex-Minsters
| Bertolini and Facta. who held portfolios
| in the last Giolitti Cabinet. which went
on. OF office In March 1914. as well as
Deputies Valenzsni and Grsziadei. were
mobbed and beaten to-day
S,gnor Bertolini dss. ed out OF crowd
and jumped aboard street car. The
\ window. Bertolini was forced to leave
| the vehicle and WAS again attacked b!
| the crowd. who spat in his face snC
| pelted him with pennie,, a hint tina,
! Rertolni and his friends were In The
pay OF tie Germans Three cavalr.
of'icers sscins that Bertclin! was In i'm
minent da niger Of beng lynched. drew
their swords and rushed to his defence
! They succeeded In getting the exMir
! t,,tA ataI Of ntl low
was placed AT the entrance.
: Only sham Charges.
! II was noticeable that at the heigh
! on the rIot!ng this afternoon, when ca
| valry charges were ordered 20 dispers,
the crowds. the troops Ide only shan
charges, jog-trotting instead OF rallop
ing. while the rnobs RAJ ! enthusiastic
cries for the army and willingly disperscC
I only TO reasonable a little later in an
other place and repeat the programme
| The crowds were headed by men hearnt
al. italian nag. They sang the nationa
hymn and shouted War! War -