The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
RUDINI RECEIVES CHEERS.
The Premier Explains the Diplomatic Epi-
SOde in lhe Chamber Of Deputies.
HE FEARS NO DIPLOMATIC DIFFICULTY.
Mr.. Blaine's Reply Characterized as Vague
and "Inconclusiye"- The Notc NOt
Yet Oficially Received.

Ro,R. April l6.-Thc reply Of Secretary
Blaine received attention in the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day. Questions IN regard 70 IL
were raised 10y yariou, members. Premier
Rudini IN replying. said that the Italian
Government had not yet received NIr. Blaine $
note. He was not prepared To make definite
statement to the Chamber on the views and
purposes Of the cabinet until the note had
been officially received and carefully read
and considered.
However. he would say tlat Italy could not
admi, that the diplomatic Incident was closed
until the United States had ackno wlsdged the
duty Of delivering the guilty parties over 10
justice and had aCkuOwledcd the further duty
of indemnfying the families of the victims
who were Italian subjects Italy could notad-
init that the United States Government had
no responsibility for acts committed within
the jurisdiction Of the individual States.
so nuUcurY ANrIcwTED.
This phase of the present complication was
in his opinion one which interested not only
Italy. but all the government S ot the civilized
world. lie felt confident however. that the
matter would bee settled without creating
political difficulty between ITALY and America
But hc could not refrain from expressing "a
feeling ol regret that the Government of .
country 80 highly civilized a. the United
States should not fulfill the duties of Justice
aud morality.
In conclusion Marquis Iii Rudini gave eX-
precision 20 the hope that. Notwithstanding
the occurrence of some incidents which We're
greatly t1 bee regretted i'm the controversy be-
tween Italy and America, means ot conclla-
uon honorable % both countries would be
found.
The prcmicr'- words We're listened 20 with
close attention. and when he resumed his seat
the whole chamber irrespective OF parties,
cheered vigorously.
VAGUE ASD IVcoNcLUsIyr.'
In political circles some disappointment is
expressed with Mr.. BIalnc's reply tO the Mar
quls dI kudiui. IL Is characterized rs vague
and inconclusiye.' and as insisting merely
on the status quo.
LONDON. April 6.-The Globe and St.
James Gazette this evening publish COM
ment- upon Alr. Blaine's reply. Both papers
agree IN the opinion that Mr. Blaine's note Is
al able state paper.
The Times this morning commenting upon
the Malta Society. says We sympathize with
the people OF the United States IN their deter
mInation not 10 allow vile social diseases like
the Maia % take root II ls only Just % re-
mind our klustolk. however. that they dis
PLAYED very little Indignation where practices
akin to the Malta We're employed here by
lrish-American extremists
CHANGING HIS TUNE.
RoWE. April lC. Premier Rudini stated to-
day that the cahied summary of ilr. Blaine s.
statement were Inadequate for him u form an
opinion. that De was waiting for the text. and
was sincerely desrous ot a friendly solution
of the existing difficulties.
LONDON April lG 4 dispatch from Rome
70 the Chronicle says that Mr.. Porter, the
American Minister, is going on a three
months leave of absence.