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King Humbert opened the Session of the Italian Parlia- ment

on Wednesday with a speech of much length and some interest. He deplored the recent disturbances, attributed them to the "exploitation of distress," and expressed a hope that he should soon be able to restore to their families those who had been deceived by "the perverse and deceitful formulas under which humanitarian aspirations are propa- gated among the masses." This is understood to imply that mercy will be shown to the followers but not to the leaders. Towards the Church the Government will pursue a policy of liberty, while it will improve the Navy and enlarge public works. The speech has been well received, but the Opposi- tion nearly rejected the Government candidate for the Speakership.

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