The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-17

doni ana Marchesi, the boy. An Indictment in
sscs9n st,ii holds sunzerri, Patcro, Carlse,
NEw YokK. March l6-Le Code Italia pub.
nsned telegram from Palermo, sicily. today,
Mnicn stated that indignation was growing over
tne new Orleans tragedy. 1t Is the only subject
taxed Of, and American residents have emil
grated over to Italy and the south of France.
Ieieg.ams expressive OF the indignation of
ceceiyed by u. Barsotti at the office OF the II
fr0gyese0. A large number were received today
from all parts of the country.
In Inc ~ Italians OF this city are much excited
over tne New Orleans tragedy One OF the most
prominent among them said: "The Italians
look q the matter in this light Their country
men were tried by jury in an American court
An american jury brought in verdict OF not
guilty The American people do not stand by
the laws OF their country. but take justice in
their hands aud murder. ! know it is safe to
secret society as the Mafa, which they condemn
as much as native-born Americans do. We in
teno 20 make an earnest protest against the
wholesale butchery OF our countrymen."
General Faya, Italian consul in this city, de-
ciined TO be interviewed concerning the trouble
ut New Orleans. He, however, announced that
as representative OF the Italian government,
ne greatly regretted the unfortunate occurrence.
WAsHINGIoS CITY, March l6.-Daring the
first excitement among the Italian residents of
the United States Baron Fava Yesterday sent
10 the Italian consul-general at New York
the following telegram. 81 learn from the papers
that excitement is prevailing in the Italian col
ony on account OF the New Orleans events. I
have trusted to your influence and authority to
urge upon the Italians of New York that they
should by dignifed, calm and strictly legal be-
hayiar show themselves in these circumstances
worthy of civilized country" 1t is under
stood similar instructions were sent to all other
Italian consuts III the United States.
Secretary Blaine this afternoon received a
message from Governor Nichols, saying that all
WAS quiet at New Orleans. and that he would
reply to the sccretary's telegram by letter. No
further action will be taken by the federal au-
thoritles at Washington City until after the
receipt of Governor Nichols reply to Secretary
B.aine's telegram.
Secretary blaine has received number OF
kilograms from Italian organizations III different
termed ian outrage and demanding that all
Italians be properly protected. The matter is
almost the sole topic OF conversation in
diplomatic circles, and so far as can be ascer-
Louisiana, and not the United States, must be
held responsible. The demand for indemnity
Ment through its minister resident and trans
mcted by the secretary Of state to the governor
OF Louisiana. and If repudiated by that state
would be submitted to congress for such action
as might be deemed advisable.
CHICAGO, March 16-The excitement aroused
By the New Orleans incident seems to increase
IN the Italian quarter OF this city: The commit
tee appointed last night has decided to call a
mass, meeting to demand financial reparation
and that the ringleaders OF the mob be tried for
their crime. A local Italian paper devoted
utuCu SpdcS 10 DltlSf eQ1LDTiAt
denOuncing the lynchers and calling for retri-
button. Among other things it says: "A curse
upon the people of louisiana and may they
and their descendants suffer thousand deaths
and thousand times feel the sorrow that today
afifctS the widowed wives, sisters and
children" At the weekly meeting of Method
ist ministers today resolutions were
introduced deprecatiug the tardiness of justice
in New Orleans and other cities, yet declaring
lynch law abhorrent to the spirit of our govern
ment The resolutions caused a heated de-
bate, In which divergent views were expressed.
Rev. Frank Bristol thought it shame that
ministers should hesitate TO take bold stand
on such . question. On the other hand, Rev.
DR.. Bland strenuously opposed the resolution,
going so far as to say, ssWhen the law will not
take care of lot of murderers it is time the peo
pie did something The matter was finally re-
ferred to committee.
EAN Francisco. March l6-Intense excite
ment prevails in the Italian colony in this city
over the New Orleans lynching While all de-
nounce the action OF the New Orleans people in
the strongest terms, the general feeling is that
only dignifed and deliberate action should be
taken by the COLONY. call for a mass
meeting to be held tomorrow night has been
Issued. The local Italian paper demands repair
alton and expresses the utmost confidence in
Secretary Blaine. The police state that the
Mana once dourished in this city and its mem
bern terrofized the Italian residents by commit
ting rpbbcries and assnssinatiOns. The society
was flnally broken up by the police. and but few
OF the fprner members arc now in the city.