Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-04

WASHINGTON, April Late this
afternoon certain erroneous reports
were in circulation respecting alleged
outrages on American citizens in Italy.
Careful inquiry at the department OF
state fails TO disclose more than two
complaints OF this character during the
past six months. Moreover, they ap-
pear to be devoid OF features calculated
to give rise to international complica-
tions and had no connection with the
New Orleans affair.
1t is is expected that the charge DAT
fairs will be really in charge of the Ital-
ian legation, and that when Mr.. Blaine
wishes TO address himself to the Italian
government his communications will
be direct to the marquis imperial who,
according to notice, is in charge Of TIA
ly's interests in the United States. 1t
can be stated positively that unless
events take an unforeseen and improb-
able turn, there will be no call issued
for an extra session OF congress. and one
OF the most serious i'll effects OF the in
cident will be the probable postpone
ment for an indefinite time Of the pres
ident's proposed southern and western
trip.
The view taken by the administration
as ii is understood, is that the govern
lnent has done all that could be done in
the matter. Even had it complete le-
gal jurisdiction in the case it could
only assure the Italian government that
it would prosecute the persons guilty OF
the attack on the Italians at New Or
lnane II nntfl1 nnf tho italian
government that it would punish them
as Italy desires; that would be for grand
and petit juries u determine. The
Italian government has been told that
the president deplores the occurrence
and that this government has taken
steps to investigate the matter. Part
OF this investigation was the ascertain
ment of the nationality OF the Italians
who were killed, and this has not yet
been learned.
There is no proof whatever before the
president or the secretary of state that
single Italian citizen was among the
victims and such proof is an absolute
necessity preliminary to fair demand
for PREPARATION. The officers Of the de-
partment of justice are still inquiring
into this and other branches OF the case.
1t is suspected in administration circles
that the recent changes in the Italian
cabinet may have much to do with the
present state OF affairs. The Marquis
Rudini. who has assumed the premier
ship, is supposed to be open to the in
fluence of popular clamor and to desire
to achieve reputation with the masses
by catering to the demand OF hot
headed element in Italy. At any rate
it is felt that the present state OF az
fairs is only temporary, and there is no
disposition or intention to take any
hasty action on the part OF this govern
ment.
Certainly Mr.. Porter, the United
States minister to Italy will not be re-
called, and this government will re-
main in pacific attitude and abide by
the developments OF the future. In
other words, as put by a very distin-
guished statesman speaking OF the sub
ject tonight: I'VE will keep our shirts
on"
NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-The news
OF the reported recall Of the Italian min
lister was received in this city this after
noon. There was some excitement and
much talk touching the probable or pos
sible international complications and
the likelihood OF hostilities. The pre-
vailing sentiment here, however, is I'M
changed respecting the act OF the citi-
zens in lynching the assassins.