The Italian Chamber is not contented with Signor Giolitti. 'The
new Premier defended his programme on Thursday, and stated that he did not intend to reduce the Army, which was essential to the safety of the country, and was so regarded by the electors. He intended, however, to seek every method of retrenchment, and although he would avoid further taxation if he could, he "would not insult the country by declaring it impossible." The Right and Extreme Left were greatly -excited by this declaration ; and after some furious debating. -often rendered inaudible by interruptions, a most modest Order of the Day, merely pledging the House to wait, was only -carried by 169 to 160, with 38 abstentions. It is believed that the Government will be unable to go on, and that in all pro- bability Signor Crispi will return, with permission to dissolve. The discontented are determined to avoid a dissolution, but they seem to be seeking the impossible,—viz., a radical restoration of the finances without radical and continuous economies.
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