NEWS OF THE WEEK.
sIGNOR CRISPI has formed his Cabinet, and has made a passionate appeal to the Italian Chamber to support him in forming a " unified party " from all groups, who shall devote themselves to rescuing Italy from her present situation, as they once devoted themselves to winning her independence. He calls for " a truce of God," and declares that to oppose the Ministry would be a crime. There must, however, he warns the country, be no delay ; and though all possible economies will be effected, it is useless to try ineffectual remedies, and the country must submit to heavy sacrifices. It is understood that Signor Crispi has the King's strong support, on condition that he will not reduce the number of corps &armee ; but it is by no means certain that Italians are ready for more taxation. The dread of reducing establishments at the same time weighs upon all the groups ; and it may, be necessary, before anything effective can be accomplished, to appeal directly to the people. Fortunately, Signor Crispi, though an unscrupulous man, is also a most determined one, and he possesses the advantage that his countrymen, while differing as to his policy, entertain no doubt as to his capacity, if supported, to put things straight. The one difficulty is to do it without pressing too heavily upon the springs of industry.
