Evening journal., 1891-04-17
RUDINl TALKS 1T OVER.
He Thinks the Trouble Will
Be Amicably Adjusted.
THE UNITED STATES CRITICISED.


The italian Premier Believes There Is
Something Radically Wrong About Our
Constitution That should BE Immedi-
ateiy Remedied.
ROME, April l7.-The reply Of Secretary
Blaine received attention in the chamber
Of deputies Questions in regard to it were
raised by various members Premier Iii
Rudini, in replying, said that the Italian
government had not yet received Mr..
Blaines note He was not prepared to
make definite statement to the chamber
Of the views and purposes Of the cabinet
until the note had been officially received
and carefully read and considered How
ever, he would say that Italy could not
admit that the diplomatic incident was
closed until the United States had ac-
knowledged the duty Of delivering the
guilty parties over to justice and had ac-
Snowledged the further duty Of indemni-
tying the families Of the victims who were
italian subjects.
Italy Could Not Admit II.
Italy could not admit that the United
states government had no responsibility
for the acts committed within the iuris-
diction of the individual states. This
phase Of the present complication was, in
his opinion, one which interested not only
Italy, but all the governments Of the civil
lied world. He felt confident, however
chat the matter would be settled without
creating political difficulties between Italy
and America But he could not refrain
from expressing a feeling of regret that
the government of country SO highly
civilized as the United States should not
fulfill the duties Of justice and morality.
Honorable Reconciliation Hoped For.
In conclusion Marquis di Rudini gave
expression to the hope that, notwithstand-
ing the occurrence of some incidents which
were greatly to be regretted in the contro-
versy between Italy and America. means
of Cancellation honorable to both countries
would be found. The premier's words
were listened to with close attention. and
when he resumed his seat the whole cham
Der, irrespective of parties, cheered vigor-
ously.
Failed to Keep the Promise.
The premier read the telegram which
President Harrison sent to the governor Of
Louisiana on March 16, and added that the
Italian government, like President Harri-
son, demanded that the guilty parties be
brought to justice and that indemnity be
granted to the families of the victims AS
the action of the United States had not
corresponded with its promises the Italian |
government was constrained TO demand
formal assurance that the guilty parties |
should be denounced and that the title to |
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The United States government, however. |
failed to give this assurance, replying that !
the constitution Of the United States did |
not permit the federal government to in |
terfere in state affairs.
Secretary Blaine's Note.
Premier di Rudini said that he was
OF the ultimate settlement Of the |
whole matter in manner favorable to |
the rights Of Italy and Of those Of all civil |
lied governments, all of whom were one
with Italy on the points at issue.
LII it We're proved to be impossible to OBJ |
tain favorable solution Of the problem |
grave complications would not arise, but |
he would deem it a matter of profound re- |
greet that the people Of the United States |
should show themselves far removed from |
the principles Of right and justice uni |
versally proclaimed and serupulously OBJ |
served in Europe.
Vague and Inconclusive.
At the conclusion Of the address the in
terpellators expressed their approval Of \
The conduct Of the Italian government in
The matter and as being satisfied with the |
explanation made by Premier di Rudini
In political circles some disappointment is
expressed with Mr.. Blaine's reply to the |
Marquis di Rudini. 1t is characterized as /
vague" and "inconclusiven and as in l
sisting merely on the status quo. The Trib- |
une says that Secretary Blaine aims,
above all, TO divert the attention Of Italy |
from the real question at issue. But this, |
It adds, will not easily be done
A Friendly Solution Desired.
In an interview, Marquis di Rudini said |
that the cabled summaries Of Mr.. Blaines |
reply which he had seen were too brief to |
enable him to form a definite opinion, |
much less give an opinion for publication. |
He preferred noa TO say anything while |
awaiting the receipt Of the full text Of Mr.. |
Blaine's reply, except that he was now and \
always had been sincerely desirous of a |
friendly solution of the difficulties at pres !
emit existing between the Italian govern I
ment and the government Of the United |
States.