The record-union., 1891-04-17
Special to the REcoRp-UNIoN.

New York, April 16.-The HerGlPS
Washington special says: 'Blaine is
known to be thoroughly incensed at
what he has not hesitated privately to
| characterize as the contemplate and in
decent behavior of the Italian Govern
ment, and his note indicates that his pen
has felt numerous communications re-
ceived by himself and other members
of the Cabinet since the diplomatic con-
troversy began.
''These communications are from lead
ing men of all parties and professions,
and uniformly urge upon the Administra-
ton the firmest treatment of the offensive
conduct Of the Italian Government con-
sistent with our national dignity and self
respect. 1t is confidently asserted and
predicted in authoritative circles here
! that the publication of Blaine's note yes
| terday will lead to the downfall of the
Rudini Ministry"
PREMIER RUDINI HEARD FROM.
ROME, April 16.-The reply Of Secretary
Blaine has received attention in the
Chamber Of Deputies to-day. Questions
in regard to it were raised by various
members.
Premier Rudini, replying, said that the
Italian Government had not yet received
Blaine's note.
He was not prepared to make definite
statement to the Chamber Of the views
and purposes of the Cabinet until the
note was officially received and carefully
read and considered.
However, he would say that Italy could
not admit that the diplomatic incident
was closed until the United States ac-
knowledged the duty of delivering the
guilty parties over to justice, and had ac-
knowledged the further duty of indemni-
flying the families of the victims who
were Italian subjects.
Italy could not admit that the. United
States Government had no responsibility
for the acts committed within the juris-
diciiOn of the several States.
This phase of the present complication
was. in his opinion, one which interested
not only Italy but all the Governments
of the civilized world.
He felt confident, however, that the
matter would be settled without creating
political difficulties between Italy Snd
America, but he could not refrain from
expressing feeling of regret that the
Government OF country SO highly civ
lliZed as the United States should not
fulfill the duties of justice and morality.
In conclusion Di Rudini gave express
sion to the hope that, notwithstanding
the occurrence of some incidents which
were greatly to be regretted in the con-
troversy between Italy and America, a
means of conciliation honorable to both
countries would be found.
Premier Di Rudini declined to make a
statement regarding Secretary Blaine's
note until he had the full text. If it were
proved impossible to obtain favorable
solution OF the problem, grave complica-
tions would not arise, but he would deem
it matter of profound regret that the
people of the United States, so far ad-
vanced in civilization, should show them
selves so far removed from the principles
of right and justice universally pro
claimed and scrupulously observed in
Europe.
These sentiments of the Premier were
loudly cheered by all the Deputies Al
1he conclusion of his address interpela-
ters expressed their approval of the con-
duct Of the Italian Government, and as
being satisfied with the explanation made
by Premier Rudini.
After the adjournment of the Chamber
OF Deputies an Associated Press reporter
called on Marquis Di Rudini and asked
him if it was possible for him to give al
opinion for publication in regard to the
reply of thes United States Secretary Of
State Mr.. Blaine to his marquis Di Ru.
dini's) last note on the subject of the New
Orleans lynching.
In reply, Marquis Di Rudini said ir
substance that the cabled summaries O.
Blaine's reply which had been sent tC
Rome, and which he had seen in the pub
lie press Of this city, were too brief anC
otherwise inadequate to enable him UC
) form definite opinion, much less give
} an opinion for publication, even if ht
felt justified in adopting the latter course
of action.
The Marquis added that he preferred
not to say anything further while waiting
, the receipt of the full text OF Blaine's re-
ply, except that he was now, and always
had been, sincerely desirous of a friendly
solution of the difficulties at present ex.
listing between the Italian Government
f and the Government OF the United States
Though the full correspondence giveI
out in Washington yesterday was tele
graphed to London by Reuters Tele
, graph Company, and was published in
the English papers, only summary was
telegraphed from London for the full cor.
respondence. This explains the above
; remarks of the Marquis Di Rudini.
THE PoRTER-D'ARco INTERVIEW.
NEW YORK, April 16.-The italian pa
pers which reached New York yesterday
contain, among many interesting com
ments of the press upon the departure O.
Baron Fava from Washington, an officia
version of the interview which took place
at the Italian Foreign Office between
United States Minister Porter and Coun
d'Arco, who, during the absence of d
Rudini, was in charge of the Foreign Of
flee. The interview lasted two hours
runs the official Italian version, and was
: most interesting. Minister Porter de
Tended at length the conduct of the Unit
ed States Federal Government and sought
to secure delay. Finally Count d'ArcC
turned and put to the American Minister
f the following question in pressing terms
1 Suppose" said he, "a dozen American.
were accused of treason and assassinateC
g in some Italian city; suppose that oul
f Government should claim that it was un
able to proceed against the guilty parties
not having the power TO interfere will
the local judicial authorities in the dis
charge of the duties which were incum
bent upon them, what would you do
What would the Federal Government o
the United States do?
AT this demand. Minister Porter let i
be clearly seen, IN such case he would
be prepared Ito overthrow half th'
world"
: "What would the civilized world; wha
! would the United States of Americi
think of such action, or rather of sucl
j inaction?"
Minister Porter was evidently greatly
embarrassed, and sought to explain how
the Constitution of the United States diff
: fered essentially from the Italian Confed
4 Grafton, and how it was simply impossi
bic for the Federal Government to inter
fere in local affairs in Louisiana. Blu
Count d'Arco replied quickly: I'VE hav,
: nothing to do with your Constitution
# shortcomings or merits. We do no
know q Constitution worthy of q civil