| Description | Letter from Amelia Nyasa Laws, 7 Via Venti Settembre, Rome, to her relatives, with summary of exciting week with Giolitti almost appointed Prime Minister in the face of public fury; von Bülow almost ruined the country with his machinations; barricades round Giolitti's house; attack on the Parliament House; the King has reappointed Salandra; the nation refuses to put up with indecision any longer; visit from Paul Rossi, now lieutenant; he has left with his regiment for Macerata; Dr. Brock has been asked to recommend medical staff for Alexandria and has asked Amelia if she will go; thanks for postcards; apologies for short letter. |