The Indianapolis journal., 1891-04-13
But 1t Will Leave No Doubt in the Minds the
People that President Harrison Is Imbued
with the Proper American Spirit
Democratic Scheme to Secure Control of
the Northern Farmers Alliance.
Sir John Macdonald's Reciprocity Negotiations
Merely Political Bluff for Effect in C.n-
ada-The New Federal Judgeship;.
BLAINE's ANSWER TO ITALY.
it May BE Made Public ON Tuesday and Win
BE Strongly American in Tone

it May BE Made Public ON Tuesday and VIII
BE Strongly American in Tone.
Special toths Indianapolis Journal
WAsnNGToN. April 12-The answer of
this government to the demands of Italy
-or statement of the manner in which we
propose to treat the killing of the Italian
murderers In New Orleans is expected to
appear just before the President leaves for
the South and West on Tuesday. The
Italian government has evInced an irritable
spirit of haste. but the representatives of
our government have taken time to secure
sufficient facts to enable them to proceed
with intelligence and upon basis of
Justice. No fear has been entertained that
Italy would precipitate war. and yet the
feeling of security on the part of our repre-
sentatives has not dictated undue procras-
tination. 1t is safe to predict that the an
swer of Secretary Blaine, which is being
prepared under the personal direction of
the President, will evidence no disposition
to improperly inculpate Americans or the
State government. while at the same time
it will firmly adhere to the lines of fairness
which is due to every nationality.
1t is anticipated that some evidence will
be given of President Hsrrison's American
ism in the letter, which IS about ready for
promul lgation. in respect to the demands of
Italy. If any evidence of the unity of
action and coincident impulse existing be-
tween the President and his Secretary of
State was needed, it has been demonstrated
In the manner in which they have worked
together in the New Orleans incident, I'D
they will give more evidence yet of their
determination to protect American inter-
ests the same in one section of our country
as another
There are very few persons who believe
that anything startling will occur between
now and Wednesday, and high officials
are certainly incredulous as respects Italy's
reported purpose to take such q hostile
step, as would be that of ordering Minister
Porter from Rome. Even should such an
unusual and extraordinary movement be
made. contrary to all expectations, it Is
actual war, but only in an almost complete
severance of all relations between the two
countries 1t is regarded, however as al
most certain that it would result In feel
ing of Indignation In this country which
would seriously prejudice the prospects of
on the Italian suggestions for rep
aration and indemnity. The di-
Dlcmatlsts.. though. wouli receive
the news OF the severance OF diplomatic re-
latiops with profound regret, for the reason
that it would for long time be a cause of
vexation and annoyance, and would call
for the exercise of extreme discretion and
tact in q great many matters of compare
lively trifling Importance. Were the inter-
course between the two countries made very
difficult and only to be secured by the
cumbersome good offices of some inter-
mediary, it might result. as q similar
breach several years ago between Great
Britain and Venezuela resulted, in the
official ignoring by each country of the
fact that the other existed. through O re-
1uctance on the part of either to make ad-
vances after the animosity engepdered had
vanished. But it is thought certain that
these complications will not occur, and
that the two countries will be again on
harmonious terms without anything alarm
Ing having taken place.