Omaha daily bee., 1891-04-02
DEMANDS OF KING HUMDERT.
The New Orleans Lynchers Must Be Pun
ished and Indemnity Granted.
THAT IS WHAT ITALY INSISTS on.
Correspondence Between Minister
Fava aud Secretary BIainc Made
Public The Two Not on
Good Terms.

call.
United States Minister Porter yesterday
called TO see Marquis di Rudini, Italian pre-
mier who, however, was absent from the
city Mr.. Porter then saw the under secre-
tary of foreign affairs, Signor Darco. The
United States minister expressed regret at
the fact that the italian government had
thought fit to recall Baron Fava and, gencr-
allv speaking, thought the United States
government would not deny any request of
the Italian government If there was reason
and fairness in such demands. Porter also
promised TO place before the United States
government at Washington the substance Of
the conference which took place between him
self aud Signor Darco. Incidentally Porter
also said that the italian government should
wait before taking further action in the hope
that satisfactory answer might be received
from Washington
Before Mr. Porter left Signor Darco's
Office the latter said: 'Suppose dozen
American citizens were murdered in an
italian city and we pleaded impotence to
punish the murderers because the city in
which the murders occurred enjoyed an au-
tonomous form of government. What opin-
los would you in the United States and what
opinion would the civilized world at large
have in regard to our pleai "
Porter thereupon tried to make clear to
Darco the relations of the federal govern
ment TO the individual states as fixed by the
constitution.
Signor Dareo was not satfed and replied
with heat; 1--WE have nothing to do with
your constitution. If 1t is found wanting
you must mend it, You know IL is no consti-
tuition worthy of free, civilized country if
1t does not insure punishment from crime and
protection for the weak
The rumors circulated in the United States
TO the c fleet that n number OF Americans
have been detained in custody here as
hostages for the future treatment of Italians
now In the United States, is denied Public
opinion here awaits the issue of the negotia-
tions between the United States and Italy in
a most tranquil frame of mind.
The tenor of Baron Fava's note to Blain
is that what Italy asked and still asks is the
federal governments guarantee that regular
legal proceedings be taken against the cul-
prits in the New Orleans lynching, and that
the federal government Will admit in prin-
= ciple its obligation to pay indemnity to
the families of the victims. The note adds
that Italy cannot and is not called upon to
discuss American institutions, but she must
urge upon the federal government the obser-
walton of the principles of international law
Italy hopes that the federal government will
appreciate the obligations incumbent upon it
as the government of a civilized country to
accede to ltaly's just demands. If
this should not be tho case
the kings minister must, by
order of his government declare that he quits
the post where his legitimate action as rep
resentative has proved inefiicacious.
The Associated press CORES pondent here
has perused the dispatches exchanged from
the outset between the government of Italy
and the government of the United States in
regard TO the New Orleans lynching. The
substance of them is that Italy asked
In the main that fair, legal
process should be instituted against the cul-
prts, regarding them as common aSSassinS.
Italy likewise asked for indemnity for tn c
families of tho men killed in New Orleans by
the mob which invaded the Jail there.
The answer from Washington is regarded
f,..t Itplx tnpy, ntnI
Fava March % to press tho two original de-
mands made upon the United States govern
ment, and in the event of his failing to OBJ
tain satisfaction to leave Washington en-
congo after consigning the care of the ega
ton at Washington to the first secretary.
This action upon the part of Baron Fava
and his government is not regarded as q
diplomatic rupture. 1t is merely the frst
step towards such a rupture.
Political circles here fully endorse the
action of the Italian government. The news
papers of this city pronounce themselvei
very strongly against the action of the United
States government. Influential Italians ad
wise the ealian government to send a circular
note to friendly powers denouncing the
United States US being confessedly
unable to insure Justice in the
United States and as impotent to fulfil
the duties of civil government. Other
prominent Italians suggest that the Italian
government should break off all negotiations
with the government at Washington and that
IL SnOulu IN tue 1uturc, so Tar as the New
Orleans lynching is concerned, deal directly
with the state of Louisiana and that the lat
ter's government should be called to account
for the killing Of the Italian prisoners in the
New Orleans jail
Tho Italian cabinet will meet today anC
will resolve upon what further steps shall b,
taken in the New Orleans matter by the gov
ernmcnt In the course of an interview to
day with the Associated press reporter Mar
quis de Rudui said he was personally mos
kindly disposed toward the United State
government, and expressed the hope tnat th'
civil authorities of the United States woulC
not fall in their duties toward society
in justice, morality and law. Public
opinion, however, he added, demanded
more energetic course of action. If the
United States government, he continued
does not perceive it is in the wrong, diplo
matte rupture is inevitable. Continuing tn
premier said: "rhe report that American
have been insulted and arrested in Italy a
the outcome of the present negotiations
ridiculous and false. Americans always re
ceivc here the best and kindest hospitality
both upon the part of the Italian governmen
and the Italian people, both knowing per
fectly the duties of the civilized country"
The pressure brought to bear upon tn
Marquis di ISudinl, aud which compelled hin
TO act vigorously was fomented by the friend
OF Signor Crispi, the late premier of Italy
Especially was that pressure brought to bea
either dreadng or We're in sympath
with the Malta society. Their attitude ha
been stffened by the fact that the eadin
opponents of Signor Crspi and his cabne
have openly declared that the lynching of tn
Italians confined in Jail AT New Orleans o
the charge of having been implicated in IN
murder OF the chief of police Of THAI city wa
Just II 1t was Illegal
Evening papers comment briefly on III
Favancident Their utterances are marie
by calmness and moderation, The Opinion
and Observatore Romano simply pu blish tell
grams received from America. Fanfull
asks whether Baron Fava could return TO h
pos. il Italy limited her demand for repart
tion TO the payment of indemnity 20 the rel
tives Of tho murdered men, adding; eth
is the only satisfaction the United Stntl
government is in position TO give,n
Itnle says that italians and citizens of n
United States have the greatest interest
the maintaining Of friendly relations and
will be best for the two governments TO con
10 an understanding as quickly as possible.
The position of the court of King Humber
OF Italy during the present strained relation
existing between Italy and the United Stat
is unpleasant The court ut present is III
duly exposed TO mancvolent attacks, OWN
10 the known and much commented upon pa
tiality Of both the king and queen OF Italy Il
America and for Americans. In tact. son
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