Evening journal., 1891-03-17
POISON FOR PARKERSON.
The Malta Threaten the Mob
Leader with Death.
THE sTILBTTO FOR HIS BACKERs.

The New Orleans Affair Discussed by the
italian Chamber Of Deputies Governor
Nichols Reply TO Secretary blaine.
Americans Fly for Their Lives in italy.
ROME March l7.-In the chamber Of
deputies MARQUIS di Rudini. the Italian
prime minister, made a statement with
regard to the killing in New Orleans, on
Saturday last, Of Italian prisoners who
had been acquitted on the charge Of hay
ing murdered the late Chief OF Police Hen
messy Of that city The premier informed
the chamber that the Italian government
had taken prompt cognzance Of the aifaig
and had at once placed itself in communi-
cation with the American government
through the Italian minister at Washing
ton, Baron de Faya.
Premier Rudini's Statement
Premier Rudini informed the chamber
that the Italian government had received
through the American secretary OF state,
Mr. Blaine, assurances that President Har.
rison recognized the right Of Italians resi-
dent in the United States to the protection
OF the government and laws of that eoun-
Try. This assurance was accompanied by
an expression Of the profound regret felt
by the president for the unfortunate oc-
elrrence.
The Presidents Charge.
In his communication to the Italian
government Mir Blaine also informed il
that the president had charged the gov
ernor of Louisiana to take effective meas
ures 70 guard the Italian population Of
the city OF New Orleans from further vio-
lence, and to use every effort 60 bring the
assassins TO justice. The premier also in
formed the chamber that United States
Minister Porter had called upon him to
convey the assurance OF his governments
regret, and to say that he trusted that, as
a result OF explanations, the friendly re.
lations existing between Italy and Amer.
lea would be drawn even closer. When
the premier had concluded his statement
Deputy Breganze said that note would
be taken Of the minister's statement
A PROP ,sed Demand for Indemnity.
Deputy Ferrais urged that the govern
ment demand from the United States in
demnity for the families of the victims Of
the mob.
Il is said that the government will take
no Auflhef dction until word has been re-
ceived from the American government as
to its course The popular feeling on the
subject in Rome and other cities has not
abated, and the demand for action * loud
and imperative. The news had the effect
for the time, Of stemming the current Of
partisan animosity, which has been run
ming very high both in the chamber Of
deputies and outside, and all parties ap-
pear united, for the time being, in indir-
nation against America. This is consid-
cred disquieting symptom. as the Rudini
cabinet may go to any length to please the
popular sentiment
Italy Could DO Much Damage.
1t is stated that orders were given yester-
day to suspend the directions previously
given for diminishing the active force Of
the navy. The Baron di Broccheti, naval
attache at Paris says that the Italian navy
Is now one Of the finest in the world, and
could easily block entrance to the Medi-
terranean to any power except France or
England, while sending swift sailing
cruisers to every ocean 20 prey on the com
merce Of an enemy As to the Italian com
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