The Italians were defeated at Amba Alagi. The fortress of Makallé fell on Jan. 20, 1896. Crispi insisted that Gen. Oreste Baratieri secure a victory to save Italian honor.
Battle of Adua (Adowa). The Italians were completely defeated by the Ethiopians. The Italians sued for peace and signed the Treaty of Addis Ababa (Oct. 26) recognizing Ethiopian independence.
THE “FATTI DI MAGGIO.” Serious bread riots throughout Italy culminated in Milan where the government declared a state of siege and suppressed the press and political organizations. Heavy sentences by court-martial, especially against socialists, ensued. Rudini resigned.
Ministry of Gen. Luigi Pelloux. He presented to Parliament the Public Safety Law, which restricted the right of assembly and association, and freedom of the press. The Radicals opposed the law. Pelloux tried to enact it by decree and then to appeal to the country. The vote, however, returned more Radicals, and Pelloux resigned.
