Evening star., 1915-05-14

Ian say that serious rioting has broken
out In that city. The adhercnts of the
opposing political factions have resort
ed to the use of firearms. and the sit
uati0n Ii described as most grave.
ROME, May I4.-Grave events
are expected in Rome in the very
near future Internal disorders
have brought the war situation to
fever heat The resignation Of the
cabinet has heightened the tense
ness of the situation. Pro-war
enthusiasts have openly clashed
with neutralists, and windows OF
a German cafe have been smashed.
King Victor Emmanuel today
received, in the order named, the
following statesmen: Signor
Manfredi, president Of the senate
Signor Marcora, president of the
chamber of deputies, and Signor
Giolitti, a former premier but
now the leader Of the party in
Italy in favor of neutrality.
These are the first evidences Of
political development of the day,
and they were observed with deep
interest because of the resigna-
ton yesterday of the cabinet on
the ground that it did not have
the unanimous support of the
constitutional parties of the coun-
try in its international policy.
The king has not yet an
nounced whether the designations
will be accepted.
Division Not Desired.
The members of the cabinet found 1t
impossible to bridge the differences
separating them from the followers of
Sianor Giolitti. They handed in their
designations for the reason that they
preferred to follow this course rather
than appear before parliament when it
meets May 20 and give to the world an
exhibition of internal division in Italy,
which proba bly, would be accompanied
BY recriminat tions and accusations To
do SO would be most undignifed for
Italy.
The action Of the cabinet leaves King
Victor Emmanuel free to choose the
men he considers best adapted to guide
italy liz the present grave situation.
Mentioned for Premier
Roth Signors Narcora and Manfred
have been mentioned as possible pre-
mi.rs
Politically the king Is above all par
ies, and he is in possession of infor-
nation enabling him TO form excellent
Judgment as TO the feeling of the coun-
try.
IL is believed in some quarters here
s"lution to the country better than
hat which might have issued from the
lash OF contending elements.
War Fever Continues.
Inc war fever continues TO spread
throughout Italy, and the manifesto
tons in the capital are particularly
Impressive. A crowd which favored
Itaiy's Intervention went last nignr to
the hotel at which Gabrielle d'Annunzio
~ stopping. and cheered until the poet
appeared on a balcony and spoke fer
IDLY in favor of war From d'Anuun-
zios hotel the crowd went to the palace
~ Dowaser Queen Margherita and ac-
claimed her wildly
Pro-wsr enthusiasts engaged in a
brief struggle with neuiralists who
.-au Sylvestro. In the clash the win
GO%s Of a German cafe and in another
establishment were broken. Mounted
police cleared the square. but the dem
oustration was continued for some
time In the central part of the city.
Difficult to Guard Embassies.
Popular demonstrations are render
Ins It difhcult for the authorities to
protect the German and Austrian en-
hassies and consulates.
Throughout yesterday the exaspera-
ton of the people increased and serious
riots occurred. Deputy Bertolini a
former minister in Giolittis cabinet.
who was observed in a street car, was
attacked by a mob The car windows
were smashed and Bertolini would
have been injured had not cavalry Of
fcers present, among whom was Lieut..
Rospigliosi. son of the commander of
the Papal Guards, gone to his rescue.
They We're Obliged to draw their
SWOTus ana TWO OF the TlOteTS were
wounded. Meanwhile police and car
abineers FASTENED TO the spot and dis
persed the mobs.
Deputy Faota. who was minister Of
finance in the Giolitti cabinet, was also
attacked while driving in his carriage
but he succeeded in escaping.
DR.. Graziadei Saved.
The socialist deputy. Or. Graziadei, o.
the University of Bologna. who ex
pressed neutral opinions and declared
that he considered that the army wal
pot sufaeisntly pEepAxsd for Hax. VA