Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-17
APOINTER FOR ITALY
What They Say Of Blaine's
Note in Rome.
Di Rudini is Reticent on the
Subject.
He Still Hopes for an Amicable Set.
tlement.
Minister Porter Granted Three Months,
Leave Of Absence-Jing0 Said to
Have His Back Up.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches
ROME, April 16.-After the adjourn
ment of the chamber of deputies, today,
an Associated Press correspondent called
upon Marquis Di Rudini and asked him
If it was possible for him to give an
opinion for publication in regard to the
reply of the United States secretary of
state, Mr.. Blaine, to his last note on the
subject of the New Orleans lynching.
In reply Marquis Di Rudini said in sub
stance that the cabled summaries of
Blaine's reply, which had been cent to
Rome, and which he had seen pub
lished in this city, were too brief and
otherwise inadequate to enable him to
form definite opinion, much less give
an opinion, for publication, even if he
felt justified in adopting the latter action.
The marquis added that he preferred
not to say anything further while wait
ing the receipt of the full text of Blaine's
reply, except that he was now.
and had always been, sincerely
desirous OF friendly solution OF
the difficulties at present exist
ing between the Italian government and
the government of the United States.
Though the full correspondence given
out in Washington, yesterday, was tele-
graphed to London by Reuters Tele-
graph company, and published in the
English papers, only summary was
telegraphed from London to Rome.
This explains the above remarks of
Marquis Di Rudini.
DI RUDINI INTERPELLATED.
Marquis Di Rudini, in the chamber of
deputies, was today questioned in regard
to the tenor of the last communication
from the United States. The marquis,
in the course of his reply, said Italy
could not admit the irresponsibility Of
the United States as regards the acts of
single state OF the union. This was
question, he added, which interests
every civilized government as we'll as
Italy, ......,,s,l
Premier Di Rudini declined to make d
note until he had the full text. If it
were proved impossible to obtain fa-
vorable solution of the problem, grave
complications would not arise, but he
would deem it matter OF profound re-
gret that the people of the United States,
so advanced in civilization, should show
themselves SO far removed from the
principles of right and justice univer-
sally proclaimed and scrupulously OBJ
served in Europe. These sentiments of
the premier were loudly cheered by all
the deputies. At the conclusion OF his
address his interpellators expressed their
approval Of the conduct of the Italian
government in the matter, and as being
satisfied with the explanation made by
the premier.
POLITICAL CIRCLES DISAPPOINTED.
In political circles some disappoint-
ment is expressed with Blaine's reply
to Marquis Di Rudini. 1t is character
lied as vague and ''inconclusive, +" and
as insisting merely on the statu quo.
AN ABLE STATE PAPER.
LONDON, April 16.-The Globe and st.
James Gazette publish comments on
Blaine's reply. Both papers agree in
the opinion that the secretary's note is
an able state paper.
JINGo HIGHLY NCENsED.
New YORK, April 16.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Blaine is
known to be thoroughly incensed at
what he has not hesitated privately to
characterize as the contemplate and
indecent behavior of the Italian govern
ment, and his note indicates that his
pen has felt the influence of numer
GUS communications received by himself
and other members of the cabinet since
the diplomatic controversy begun. These
communications are from leading men
of all parties and profession, and uni
formly urge upon the administration
the frmest 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 authoritive circles here
that the publication of Blaine's note
yesterday will lend to the downfall of
the Di Rudini ministry.
ITALIAN COMMENTS.
Italian papers which reached New
York yesterday contain many interest
ing comments of the press upon the de-
parture of Baron Fava from Washington,
and the official version of the interview
which took place at the Italian foreign
Office between United States Minister
Porter and Count d'Arco, who, during
the absence of Di Rudini, was in charge
of the foreign office. The interview
lasted two hours. Minister Porter de-
Tended at length the conduct OF the
United States federal government and
sought to secure delay. Finally Count
d'Arco turned and put to the American
minister the following question in press
ing terms: Suppose, said he, "a
dozen Americans were accused of trea-
son and assassinated in some Italian
city. Suppose our government should
claim it was unable to proceed against
the guilty parties, not having the power
to interfere with local judicial authori-
ties in discharge of the duties which are
incumbent upon them. What would
your government do? What would the
federal government OF the United
States do z"
Minister Porter was evidently greatly
embarrassed, and sought to show that
the United States differed essentially
from the Italian confederation. and that
it was simply impossible for the federal
government to interfere in the local
affairs OF Louisiana, but Count d'Arco
replied quickly: I'VE have nothing to
do with your constitutions shortcom-