The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-04-02
Our Minister Has an Unsatisfactory In
terview with Rudini's Secretary.
His Request for Moderation in Dealing with
the New Orleans Incident Ignored by the
HOt-Headed Representative Of Italy.
CrispiSaid to Have Played an Important
Part in the Recall of Baron Fava.
Comment of the Italian, British and Southern
Press--Talk with the Italian Consul ct
New DEMONSTRATIONS Views.
MARQUIS DI RuDrNrs DEMANDS.

MARQUIS DI RUDINps DEMANDS.
Points from the Correspondence on File ut
Rome-Minister Porter Rebuffed-
ROME, April LIN official circles here il
is stated that Baron Faya. the Italian min
lister at Washington, has not cabled any
thing decisive to his government in regard
TO his recall. The American minister here.
Mr.. A. G.. Porter, yesterday requested the
Italian government TO be patient for few
days explaining in detail the obstacles ex-
listing in the United States which are IN
the way of speedy settlement of the ques-
tions involved by the New Orleans lynch
ing. The rumors circulated in the United
States to the effect that O number of Amer
leans are detained in custody here as host
ages for the future treatment of Italians
now in the United States are classed as
poissons d'avril April fool jolxes) of very
bad taste. Public opinion here awaits the
issue of the negotiations between the
United States and Italy in most tranquil
frame of mind.
The tenor of Baron Fava's note to Mr..
Blaine is that what Italy asked. and still
asks, is the federal governments guarantee
that regular legal proceedings will be
taken against the culprits in the New Or
leans lynching. and that the federal gov
eminent will admit in principle its obliga-
ton to pay an indemnity to the families of
the victims. The note adds that Italy can
not and is not called upon to discuss Amer
lean institutions, but must urge upon the
federal government the observation of the
principles of international law. Italy hopes
that the federal government will appreci-
ate the obligation incumbent upon it. as a
government of q civilized country. TO &C
cede TO Italy's just demands. If this should
not be the case the Kings min lister must.
by order of his government declare that
he quits post where his legitimate action
as the Kings representative has proved in
efficacious. 1t is believed that unless Baron
Fava receives a favorable reply within
week he will leave Washington for this
city.
The Associated Press correspondent here
has pursued the dispatches exchanged from
the outset between the governments OF ltly
and the government of the United states
in regard TO the New Orleans lynching.
The substance of them is that Italy asked
in the main that fair legal process should
be instituted against the culprits. regard
ing them as common assassins. Italy like
wise asked for an indemnity for the fami-
lies of the men killed in New Orleans by
the mob which invaded the Jail there. To
these requests the United States author
tiles at Washington answered that the Con-
stitution of the United States gave but
limited powers to the federal government
in regard to interference with the various
States of the Union, but the United States
government affirmed it's good intentions in
the matter. At this stage. of the proceed
ings Baron Fava in one of his letters TO the
Italian government, remarks that the
above reply shows an evident desire 20
gain time and that it was no practical So
luton of the question: The answer
as unsatisfactory, Italy instructed
Baron Fava, on March q. to
press the two original demands made upon
the United States government, and In the
event of his failing 20 obtain satisfaction
to leave Washington en- congo after con-
signing the duties of the legation at Wash
ington to the care of the first secretary.
Baron Fava next reported TO his govern
ment that it's instructions had been carried
out, and be declared that as Washington
had not fulfilled its duties as civil govern
ment his presence was unnecessary at
Washington. This action upon the part OF
Baron Fava and his government Is not re-
garded as a diplomatic rupture. tits mere
ly the first steps towards such rupture.
MINISTER PORTER REBUFFED.
The United States minister, Mr.. Albert
G. Porter. yesterday called to see the
Marquis DI Rudini. the Italian Premier.
who, however, was absent from the city.
Mr. Porter. in the absence of the Marquis,
saw the Under Secretary of Foreign At
fairs, Signor D'Arco. Mr.. Porter's inter
view with Signor DArco lasted about two
| hours, and during the course of the
conversation. which was conducted In
English, the United States minister ex-
pressed regret at the fact that the Italian
| government had thought fit 10 recall Baron
| Fava, and. generally speaking. thought
| that the United States government would
| not deny any request OF the Italian gov
eminent if there was reason and fairness IN
| such demand. Mr.. Porter also promised 20
| place before the United States government
| at Washington the substance of the con-
versation which took place between him
self and Signor DArco. incidentally Mr..
| Porter also suggested that the Italian gov
! eminent should wait until tomorrow be-
fore taking further action, in the hope that
| q satisfactory answer might be received
| from Washington.
| fee the latter said: Suppose dozen
| American citizens were murdered IN an
Italian city and we pleaded impotence &c
punish the murderers because the city IN
which the murders occurred enjoyed an
autonomous form of government. What
opinion would you In the United states and
what opinion would the civilized world at
large have in regard TO our pleap
| Mr.. Porter thereupon tried TO make clear
| to Signor D'Arco the relations of the gov
| eminent TO the individual States as fixed
by the Constitution but Signor DArco was
not satisfied and replied with some heat;
1--WE have nothing 10 do with your CoDstl-
tuition IL it is found wanting you must
mend It, You know that IL is no Constitu-
ton worthy of a free civilized country II Il
| does not insure punishment for crime and
protection for the weak"
In conclusion. Mr.. Porter again proposed
to place before the United States govern
ment the substance Of the conversation
which had taken place between himself
and Signor UArco.
Later in the day Baron Fava cabled TO
to his government that the latter'e note 10
the United States government had been
| presented, and he was ready 20 leave
| Washington il, In a reasonable time, no
satisfaction was received from the United
States government
THE UNITED STATES DENOUNCED.
This is the end. so far Is is known here.
of the dispatches on the New Orleans mat
ter exchanged between the governments OF
Italy and the United StateA Political
circles here fully indorse the action of the
Italian government The newspapers OF
this city pronounce themselves very
strongly against the action of the United
States government influential Italians
advise the Italian government to send q
circular-note TO the friendly powers de-