meanwhile, cavour stated that in southern italy would not accept anything but the unconditional annexation to the kingdom of sardinia by plebiscite. crispi, who still had the hope to continue the revolution to rescue rome and venice, strongly opposed this solution, proposing to elect a parliamentary assembly. this proposal was also supported by the federalist carlo cattaneo. garibaldi announced that the decision would have been taken by the two pro-dictators of sicily and naples, antonio mordini and giorgio pallavicino, who both opted for the plebiscite. on 13 october crispi resigned from the government of garibaldi.