The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-12
To BE 1NYEsTIG ArEp.
REGARDED LIGHTLY.
Italian Citizens Discredit the
Stories of the Press.

In view OF the latest sensational reports from
Rome concerning the attitude of the Italian Gov
ernment in relation to the New Orleans Incident
a CALL reporter visited a number Ot prominent
Italian citizens yesterday.
NO CAUSE FOR UNEAsINEss.
lido not tbins," said A d. Splivalo. the we'll
known attorney, that there Is any cause for un-
easiness over the present situation Of affairs
between this country and Italy. Secretary Blaine
has not yet answered Marquis ImpeIialrs last
communication. There is no reason for any un-
pIeasanIness. The only question between Italy
and the United States is simply In reference 10
the manner in which the persons who had a hand
in The killing of The prisoners at New Orleans
are to be disposed of. In diplomatic correspOn-
dence there should be no such thing as delay.
Blaine should have sent an answer within
twenty-four hours. We know that lie has de-
layed doing so, because lie IS awaiting TO hear OF
the action taken by the New Orleans authorities.
He says that States act by themselves and inde-
pendenlly OF the Government, and that IN
Louisiana the Grand jury is Investigating the
killing OF The prisoners. Italy says, however,:
8 / have nothing 10 do with Louisiana; my treaty
IS with the United States. Blaine says: Wait
until | move the wheels Of the Government in
my own sphere, and Just as soon as l tud out
what Louisiana is doing Will answer you'
a. l do not believe Italy has hleatened TO send
Minister Porter away aud 10 Withdraw her rep
rcsentatives Il ON this country. That would be
uudiplomaIc. The idea Of the King of Italy
sending away the representative Of another
course would be for Italy 10 ask the United
States Government 10 withdraw Its represen'
taliyes."
THE DISPATCHES ARE ovEEDRAwN.
" In M opinion" said j. Z. Saa. 1.-THE press
dispatches have Overdrawn the condition OF az
fairs betw en- Italy and the United States. The
rumOrs that Italy has ordered the Withdrawal OF
The representatives from this country were
started by excited individuals at Rome. 1t must
be remembered, however, that The sentiment OF
the pODulace is one thing aud that OF the Rudinl
administration another.
"The Italian people are no doubt greatly ex-
cited over the recent occurrences, ana impatient
at the delay IN an adjustment OF the grievances.
They look upon tile affair as an outrage against
their cOuutI ynen, aud OF course can not under
stand tie complications that may arise between
the State Of Louisiana ana The Federal Govern
ment in such all investigation. think the report
| OF haSty action on to part OF rhe Italian Govern
| menL Is incorrect and somewhat exaggerated
The Italian Government IS willing 10 walt FOR
| fun aud complete investigation Of the New Or
leans affair. and all the talk of International diff
| hculy is merely au EXPRESSION Of opinion from
| men who VIII hardly have 4 voice in settling lhe
| questions that have arisen"
! IT Is A CANARD.
| Ex-senator Palmier was seen at his Office on
| Montgomery avenue, and When asked for his
opinion Satd: Il do not think it possible that the
Italian Government would be so haSfy in the
| matter. SO far as there being any danger Of
| war, do not think 1t possible. Think how
! ever that American newspapers nave made
| mistake in caricataFng hiug Humbort as they
| have, for lie is very popular with the Italian peo-
| ple During The cholera epidemic, You remem-
| Der, lie went among the Infected districts, aud
| by his courageous example and generous acts
| endeared himself to the pOpulace. sim l think
| the whole thing cauard. As for the Italians in
America they VIII stand by the country OF their
| adoption In the event OF trouble"
STIRRED UP BY CARICATUREs.
| "TheIe Is no doubt" said Dr. Joseph Pesea,
| "that The DOrulace OF Italy has Oeen stirred up
| over the carcatGres published In American
/ papers. Residents OF Italy are. OF course, ex-
| cited, and their expressions OF opinion WAS the
| cause of the reports from Rome yesterday. 1 do
| not mink that Italy would take such an undipo-
| matte action as to order representatives OF the
| United States TO leave her territory. In short
| time, ! believe, the affair Will be Strengthened
| out 10 the satisfaction OF all concerned without
| any serious International complications arising"
LAUGHED AT THE IDEA.
| n. BelgrauO merely laughed at the idea OF
| serious trouble, and gave it as his opinion that
the entire trouble would be settled by diplomacy.
| "The Italian people," lie aided, have always
| regarded Americans with the most friendly feel
| luEs and do not believe that any serious Tup-
| tuIe will occur"
A. Devote replied that lie took no stock what
ever In the story. The aiIatr could be arranged,
| he believed, without resort TO arms.
| ID. Calegaris WAS incredulUus, and stated that
| lie did not thiak there was any foundation in
| fact for The reports sent out from Rome.
| THE EDITORS ARE SREPTIC.
| L. Verdi, editor of La Voce del POpOo, was in
| cliued TO Iidcule the matter, and declared that
| in his opinion The Italian Government would
| never undertake so unpopular thing. No
| trouble In his opinion, would occur.
| J.. A. MOI bio, editor Of Italia, could not be-
| leve that the Marquis dl Rudlni would allow
| himself 10 b. led into such position.