Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1891 — ITALY IN UPROAR. [ARTICLE]

ITALY IN UPROAR.

Parliamentary Scenes a Matter • of Frequent Occurrence. Signor Imbriani Breaks Ont in a New Spot and Rides a High-Horse Grave Charges Against the Army. Signor Imbriani. in the Chamber oi Deputies on the 29th, speaking on the African question, charged the Italian government with permitting the slave trade to be carried on Openly. Signor Imbriani also made the assertion that thirty-five young girls who had been taken from their former owners under the pretext of rescuing them from slavery, had been distributed among a number of Italian officers serving with the Italian army in Africa. The Marquis Di Rudini, replying for the Italian government, protested against such accusations being made without absolute proof of their truth having been first obtained. Amidst cries of “It’s a lie!” “Withdraw!” the Minister of War declared that he would not remain in the House unless the charge was withdrawn. A prolonged uproar, during wtjich several violent scenes were witnessed, followed the announcementof the determination of the Minister of War. The President of the .Chamber was utterly unable to_ control the excited Deputies, and consequently he xvas compelled to suspend the sitting. . &gnorj&lmiaau.is.tluLsauie Deputy on March 3, in the House, while tlie electoral mandates were being verified, said that he regretted that some members had accepted money to defend certain candidates before the committee intrusted with the work of verification. A most exciting -scene and* uproar but Signor Imbriani refused to retract his remarks On March 12, following,' Signor Imbrian caused another and more serious disturbance. .