New-York tribune., 1920-09-27
Italy Cautioned
To Safeguard
Right to w ork
Tanari Warns Government
That Those Who Opposed
War Are Now Trying. to
Bring About Rebellion
Senate i'm Long Debate
Orlando Says Power of
People Has Been Proved
i'm Putting Down Excesses

night, in long and heated debate, dis
cussed the Internal situation of the
country. Senator Tanari declared the
government must protect the right to
work, which was as legitimate as the
right to strike, and prevent the re-
newal of the excesses which had oc-
Cured recently-excesses which, he de-
elared, would dishonor any political or
economic struggle.
"Ihose who opposed the war are the
same who to-day ate trying to drag the
country into civil war,"ahe exclaimed.
"1n the province Of Bologna alone in
the last few months there have been
200 cases of incendiarism, and likewise
disorders. prosecutions and boycotts,
with the loss of $4,000 tons of fodder
and $4,000 tons Of wheat"
Government Scored
Senator Spirito expressed regret that
the government had not intervened be-
fore it did in the metallurgic dispute to
prevent escesses. lie pointed to the re-
ports showing bombs exploded, safes
robbed, illegal tribunals instituted by
workmen, and other acts which offended
the authority Of the state, all without
action by the judicial authorities, who,
indeed, had arrested the anarchist NAL
atesta, but had released him the next
day with apologies.
ut is impossible to admit neutrality
when such conditions prevail" the Sem
ator continued. when the govern
ment does not interfere between the
violator of the laws and his victim it is
not neutral, hut sides with the former.
What has the government done when
men arbitrarily aud violently have oc-
cupied plants, kidnapped persons and
formed a Red guard which threatened,
wounded, killed OR disarmed soldiers
and officers?"
Senator Spiritc expressed the hope
that the War Minister would court
martial ten officers who had been guilty
of cowardce in allowing themselves to
be disarmed by the Red Guards in
Turin. War Minister Bonomi inter-
rupted at this point, declaring that the
reports were not exact.
Signor Spirlto, continuing his ad-
dress, protested against the existe nee
of "this illegal Red army" which was
the true army that had saved
the country. He said the real govern
ment at Boloene was the Chamber Of
Labor, of which Deputy Bucco was the
car. The Chamber of Labor there, he
declared, issued DEGREES, like the de-
cree reouisitioning all grapes.
"Woe unto him who dsobeys," said
Signor Spirito. "a poor peasant who
dared to take a handful of his own
grapes was Immediately killed." he said
Premier Defends Government
Signor Ferraris, former Minister of
Industries, said a report was in circu-
lation, especially abroad, that the gov
ernment was preparing ground for the
transfer of industries from capitalism
to socialism.
"All this" he said, ais grave, espe-
cially because the government has not
the rights Of all and has
allowed crimes"
Signor Fera, Minister of Justice, de-
clared vehemently that it was not true
that, whenever crimes had been com
trials had not been started
against offenders. He said the speaker
had no right to defame the judicial au-
thorities of the government.
There was great excitement through
you say that the government allowed
crimes" said Premier Giolitti, your
language is unseemly."
Signor Ferraris, continuing, said the
masters had been imposed upon by all,
by the government and by the men.
The situation was aggravated by the
fact that the government orders justi-
fed the governments neutrality, and
confessed it's impotence.
Signor Dorigio also complained OF
alleged violations of the law and gave
instances of invasion, including the in
vasion of the premises of the shoe
manufacturer, Rossi, at Verona. Men
had invaded this establishment, revol-
vers in hand, and threatened the own
err, while the police remained impassive
under orders by the political authori'
ties.
Signor Cont recapitulated the his.
tory of the metallurgic dispute, ir
which the men had asked for increased
wages- am ounting to 1,500,0oo,000 lire
The increase, he said, would more thar
absorb the profits. "The men nigh
have increased their wages Is per cen
by working the full number Of work
ing days throughout the year." he de
clared whereas, during the first 81,
months of 1920 out Of 1,248 hours the!
worked only 9l0 hours.
Prices Going Up
GAS q consequence Of the recent dis
turbances there will be a lack Of raw
materials, as their purchase has beer
suspended. and there also has been al
augmentation in price. and likewise il
the price Of exchange. 1t is probable
! that there will be unemployment ant
increased cost in living"
General Giardino asked for an ex
planation concerning accusations O
cowardice against officers of the army
and also regarding report that off
GERS had been advised not to wear thei
uniforms. Signor Bonomi answere,
that no person in authority had advise,
officers not to wear their uniforms.