The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-15
RUDINI COOLING DOWN.
EE MAKES a STATEMENT IN THE
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.

national Consideration.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-It is said at the
state depe rtment that there has been no
suggestIA of arbitration of the difficulties
betwee,lth Italian government and the
UniteJ States, growing out of the New
Orlesjhs tragedy, as was reported in spe-
cIal dispatch from Rome. Arbitration is
the last resort after diplomacy has failed,
and as Secretary Blaine has promised to
consider the claims for indemnity.
the diplomatic stage has been
passed. The rather indiscreet utterances of
the Italian consul at New Orleans relative
to the conspiracy to kill the mayor and
other prominent persons causes some amuse-
ment at the department, but as they have
not taken an official shape no notice will be
taken of them by our government.
At the department Of justice to-day there
was no inclination to discuss the assertions
of the Italian consul at New Orleans that
there was an intention on the part of the
Italians there to kill the mayor and other
prominent citizens, which he prevented.
DISCUSSED IN THE CHAMBER.
ROME, May 14.-In the Chamber of Dep
uties to-day Signor Quintiere, after &C.
knowledging what he termed the strict
legality of Premier Rudini's action In the
dispute with the United States and the
moderate character of his demands, sked
whether, In view Of tho verdict of the New
Orleans grand jury, it would not be more
dignifed TO renounce the matter and leave
the responsibility for the lynchings on those
tolerating them. Signor Oayaletto ex-
pressed his regret at the rupture in the
relations between the United States
and Italy. He thought that little
should be said about the affair,
a dal{
He begged Premier Rudini to use every
endeavor to bring about settlement of the
dispute, which, he said, ought not to be
allowed to linger.
Premier Ru6ini explained that the for
eigu policy generally of the dreibund aimed
to maintain the European equilibrium. 1t
was undesirable, he said, that the foreign
policy OF great country should be dis
cussed often. [Cries of Hear, hearrl AL
liances were not made or renewed on the
caprice of the moment. On the contrary,
1t was essential that great nation should
pursue a constant line of action in order to
be able to gather the fruits of its own
policy.
EXAGGERATED IN IMPORTANCE.
Exaggerated Importance ought not to be
given to the New Orleans affair, nor a
question essentially judicial converted into
one OF national dignity. The recall of Baron
Fsva was protest against the conduct of
the United States government In declaring
itself irresponsible in the matter The Ques-
ton seemed to be entering a new phase.
Judicial proceedings had been COM
mIIenossd menosd against the ilynchers." con.
say to what extent the proceedings are Sc
rlous Nevertheless, l am certain that
Europe approves of our action. Our consul
at New Orlesns has been recalled, partly be-
cause the government wishes to obtain tie
fullest information in regard to the matter,
and partly because we fear that some of
the communications which the consul pub
hshed or permitted to be published were
inopportune."
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS.
Referring to Italy's commercial relations
Premier Rudini declared that ne adhered to
the policy of treaties, and would try to
conclude such treaties with neighborinR
states as would be to the best interests OF
the national economy.
Replying to a question relating to the
New Orleans grand jury and Sigaor Corte,
the Italian consul at New Orleans, Premier
Rudini added that he had learned through
the newspapers of an incident regarding
the consul II the news were true, the
matter would of itself suffice to prove the
necessity Of the recall of Consul Corte. The
discussion was then adjourned
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF FIFTY.
New ORLEANS, May 14.-The citizens
committee of fifty, appointed by the mayor
on Oct. IS last to investigate the assassina-
ton societies and to suggest remedies for
Z the introduction here of criminal and
pauper immigrants, to-day submitted it's
final report, of which the following
Is synopis; The first work of the
committee was to obtain from the chief of
police a report of ninety-four assassinations
oy Italians and Sicilians, where the ac-
cused escaped for want of evidence. Then
4 followed the assassination of the chief of
police. The result of the trial which fol-
n lowed demonstrated to the people that no
one was safe from the mysterious band that
was operating outside of and regardless of
the law. It was only when this fear grew
INTO an absolute conviction that the people
n themselves rose in their might, took the
q law into their hands, and then followed the
events OF March IA. With the occurrences
Oh tnat day in the parish prison the com-
mlttee had no connection, and OF the con-
tetnpiated vengeance Of an outraged people
Iney had no knowledge. The acts Of that
oay were the inevitable outcome Of the ex-
isEng conditions detailed above, and fol-
8 lowed as night follows the day. and have
Deeh approved by this community and the
entlre country.
OPERATIONS OF THE malta.
Inc report then, at considerable length,
foeS Oh 10 snow the existence here of the
4 mana, which for years had terrorizsd the
tIahan population of this city, levying
Tloute under penalty of death if refused
ne committee called on the Italian consul
snd informed him that the purpose of the
oody was to legally rid the
coLn immunity Of criminals and give greater
security to life and property to all its citi-
aens OF whatsoever nationality. The consul
eCated that he was satisfied with this aud
was ready TO Cooperate with us to this end,
ana he would Immediately prepare and send
US report containing all the information
q ~ MS possession. He stated that he was con-
& Vlhced of the existence of the Malta in this
Guy, and brought out the registration papers
on BagnettO and pulled out the imprint of
sea- which he Informed us was the seal Of
me dafia. He said he had a srong sus-
8 picion, which amounted to a conviction in
4 ms mind, as 20 who were the leaders of the
society in this city, and he furnished the
committee with the names. He stated
nat prior TO the Hennessey assassination
ne had in some way unconsciously
incurred the displeasure of a coteris
composed principally Of the men who met
helr death at the parish prison on March
- that they had invited him to supper,
$hhd although he parto0k sparingly OF oyster
#tonp only. when he returned home he was
.aken desperately III and suffered intensely
ei night. His symptoms bore all the evil
lehce of poisoning, and be was satisfied that