The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-17

Monday.
RoNE, April 16.-The Captain Frocdssa
in an article to be published tomorrow
win say: ''Hlaine's note to Di Rudini
is justifably proud and caustic, corr
minister Of great people, but its
substance is less severe. While affecting
to concede nothing, Blaine really indi-
Gates to Italy the path she should follow
in order to obtain justice.
: LoyDcx, April 16.-The Chronicles Rome
correspondent says: Porter. American
minister, is about to depart from Rome
on three months leave of absence.
The Globe and st. james Gazette publish
comments on Blaine's reply. Both papers
agree in the opinion that the secretary has
written an able state paper.
RoNE, April 16.-The reply Of Secretary
Blaine received attention in the chamber
of deputies today. Questions in regard
to it were raised by members. Rudini, re-
plying, said the Italian government had
not yet received Blalne'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 consid-
cred. However, he would say that Italy
could not admit that the diplomatic incl
dent was closed until the United States
acknowledged its further duty Of in
Identifying the families of vic
tins who were Italian sub
jects. Italy could not admit that, the
United States government had no response
biiity for acts committed within the
jurisdiction of individual states This
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 and America,
but could not refrain from expressing a
feeling of regret that the government of a
country so highly civilized as the United
States sh0uld not fulfil its duties. In con-
clusion u Rndini gave expression to a
hope that notwithstanding the occurrence
Of some incidents which were greatly to be
regretted in the controversy between Italy
and the United States, means Of concilia-
ton honorable to both countries would be
found.
Premier hi Rudini declined to make q
statement regarding Secretary Blaine's
note until he had the full text If it were
proved impossible to obtain favorable So
luton of the problem grave complications
might arise, but he would deem il . mat
ter OF profound regret that the people of
the United States. 50 far advanced in civil
ization, should show themselves so far re-
moved from the principles of right and
justice universally proclaimed and scrupul-
ously observed in Europe. These senti-
ments of the premier we're loudly cheered
by all the deputies. At the conclusion of
the address the interpellators expressed
their approval of the conduct of the Ital-
ian government in the matter and as be-
ing satisfied with the explanation made
by Premier Di Rudini.
Alter the adjournment of the chamber
of deputies an Associated Press CORE
spondent called upon the 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
marquis di Rudini's) last note on the sub
ject of the New Orleans lynching. In
reply the Marquis di Rudini said in sub
stance that the cabled summaries of
Blaine's reply, which had been sent to
Rome, and which he had seen in the public
press of this city. were too brief and other
wise inadequate to enable him to
form a definite opinion, much less
give an opinion for publication, even if he
felt justified in adopting the latter course
of action. The marquis added that he pre-
ferred not to say anything further while
waiting receipt of the full text of Blaine's
reply. except that he was now and had
always been sincerely desirous of a
friendly solution Of the difficulties at pres
ent existing between the Italian govern
ment and the government Of the United
States Though the full correspondence
given out in Washington City yesterday
was telegraphed to London by Reuter- S
Telegraph Company, and was published
in English papers, only summary was
telegraphed from London to Italy. This
explains the above remarks of the MARQUIS
di Rndini.
In political circles some disappointment
was expressed with Blaine's reply to the
Marquis di Rudini's letter. It is charac-
terized as vague and inconclusive.n - and
as insisting merely on the status quo.
WAsHINsroS CRY, April l6.-ISpecial to
the New York Herald. Blaine is known
TO be thoroughly incensed at what ne has
not hesitated privately TO characterize as
the contemplate and indecent behavior
Of the Italian government, and his note
indicates that his pen has felt the numer-
Gus communications received about himself
and other members of the cabinet since
the diplomatic controversy. The commu-
nications are from leading men of all par
ties and professions, and uniformly urge
upon the administration the firmest treat
ment of the offensive conduct of
the Italian government consistent
with our national dignity and selfrespect.
1t is confidently asserted and predicted in
authoritative circles here that the pubiica-
tion of Biaine's note yesterday Will lead TO
the downfall of the Rudini ministry.
NEw YoRK, April l6.-Italian pspers
which reached New York yesterday con-
tain many interesting comments of the
press upon the departure of Baron Faya
from Washington City and the official
version OF the interview which took place
al the Italian foreign office between United
States Minister Porter and Count d'Arco.
who, during the absence OF Di Rudini,
had charge of the foreign Office. The in
terview lasted two hours, SO runs the Off
cial Italian version, and was most inter
essing. Minister Porter defended at
length the conduct of the United States
government Finally d 'Arco turned and
put 20 the American minister the follow
ing question in pressing terms: /:
Suppose" said he, "a dozen
Americans were accused of treason