The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

test for leadership. These oounsels were re-
ceived in the most friendly spirit, and the
latest information is that constitutional gov
ernment has been re-establshed without
bloodshed.
THE NEW ORLEANS LYNcHING.
The lynching at New Orleans in March
last of eleven men of Italian nativity by amoo
of citizens was most depiorabie and dls-
credtable incident. II did not however,
have its origin in any general animoslty to tho
Italian people nor in any disrespect 10
the Government OF Italy with which our re-
lstions we're o. the most friendly character.
The fury of tao mob was directed against
these men as the supposed participants or
accessories in the murder of q city official. L
do not sllude to this as mitigating IN anv de-
gree this offense against law and humanity
but onl & AZ affecting the international ques-
tons which grew out OK IT. IL was at once
represented by the Italisn Minister that sew
ersl of those whose lives had been taken ny
the mob were Italian subjects. demand
WAS made for punishment OF the participants
and for an indemnity TO the families OF those
wn0 were killed. IL Is regretted mat
the manner IA VIII oh these claims were pre-
tented was not sucb as TO promote n calm dls-
cussiOn Of the question invo we'd but tins may
be attributed o. the excitement Gnd indiEDa-
ton which the crime naturally evoked. Inc
views of tlis Cover r.ment "a to its ooNgaiOhs
20 foreigners dOmiclled here. were iuiiy siatei
| in to correspond once aS we'll a. It's purpose
TO make an inveltigatiOn OF the asar witt
view % determne whether there were present
any circumstances that could. under such
rules OF duty AZ we hal indicated create an
OBJ CATION IN the nited states.
The temporary absence OF MINISTER
pleniposentiary OF italy at tbs capital has
retarded tie .urther cores JOndence, Dut 1t Is
not doubted that friendly conclusion -
attainaOie.
Some suggestions growing out OF this I'M
nsppy incident are worthy the attention OF
/, Congress. IL would. ] Delieve, be entirely
competent for Congress 70 make ohenses
against the treaty rights of foreigners domi-
ced in the nited states cognizabie IN tic
Federal courts. This has not however been
done and the ederal officer aud cOu t. have
no power in such cases 10 intervene either for
the protection Of X foreign citizen or ior the
punishment OF his slayer. seems 20 ne 70
follow in this state of the law that the onicers
of the state charged with police and uai-
cial power in such case must IN the
consideration Of international que .tons
growing out Of such incident be regarded IN
such sense as Federal agents AZ to marc tDis
Government answerable tor tnelr acts ln
cases where il would be answerable II the
United States had used its constitutional
power 20 define and punish crimes against
treaty rights.
THE GILLIAN WAR.
The civil war in Chill, which began in
January last, was continued. but fortunately
with infrequent and not important armed
collisions until August, 18th. when the Con,
gressional forces landed near Valparaiso and
after bloody engagement captured
that city PRESIDENT Balmaceda at once
recognized that his cause was lost, and
provisional Government was speedily estao-
lished by the victorious party. Our minister
was promptly directed to recognize and put
himself in communication with this Govern
ment so soon US it should establish It's do
facto character which was done. During the
tendency OF this contest re4uentappeals we're
made to this Government 70 extend bellgerent
rights 10 the insurgents anu 20 give audience
10 their representatives,. his was declined
and that policy was pursued throughout
which this Government. when wrenched
by civil war 50 strenuousy INSISTED on
on the part of European nations.
The Itata. on armed vessel commanded
by naval officer of the insurgent feet.
manned by its sailors and with soldiers on
board WAS seized under process of the United
States Court at San Diego California for
violation of our neutrality laws. While III the
custody of an officer of the court the vessel
WAS torcibly wrested from bis control and put
to sea- It would have been inconsistent with
the dignity and self-respect of this Govern
ment not to have insisted that the ltata
should be returned to San Diego 10 abide the
Judgment of the Court. This was so clear 70
the junta of the Congressional party estaD-
lished at Iquique that before the arrival
of the Itata at that port the Sec
rotary of Foreign Relations Of the
Provisional Government addressed to
Rear Admiral Brown. commanding tho
United States naval forces. a communication
from which the following s an extract: The
Provisional Government has learned by the
cabegrams of the Associated Press that the
transport itata. detained in San Diego by
order of the United States for taking on board
munitions of war. and IN possession OF the
marshal. left port carrying on board this
official who was landed at @ point near the
coast and then continued her voyage; II this
news be correct this Government would de-
piore the conduct of the ltata. and as IN evi-
dence that II IS not disposed 10 support or
agree TO the iniraetion OF the laws OF the United
states. the undersigned takes advantage OF the
personal relations you have been good enough
10 maintain with him since your arrival IN
this port to declare 10 you that as soon as
she IL within reRch OF our orders his Govern
ment will put the Itata with the arms and
munitions she took on board at San Diego at
the disposition of the United States" trial
in the District Court of the United States tor
the Southern district of California has re-
Gently resulted IN a decsiOn holding. among
other things, that inasmuch as the Congress
siOnal party had not been recognized as
belIgerent the acts done in its interest could
not be q violation OF our neutrality laws.
From this judgment the United States has
appealed. not that the condemnation of
the vessel is o matter of Importance, but
that We may know what the present state OF
our law 10. for if this construction of the stat
ute is correct, there Is obvious necessity for
revision and amendment
During the progress OF the war in Chill
this Government rendered its good Offices 10
bring about peaceful adjustment and 1t WAS
at one time hoped that good result might be
reached but in this we were disappointed
The instructions to our naval officers and TO
our minister at Santiago. from first to last OF
thisstruggle, enjoined on them the N ost impair
tial treatment and absolute nOn-intsYferonce.
1 am satisfied that these instruct sons were
observed and that our representatives were
always watchful TO use their influence i'm
partially in the interest OF humanity, and on
more than one occasion did so effectively
We could not forget. however. that this Gov
eminent was in diplomatic relations with the
then established Government of Onii rs il is
now in such relations with the Successor OF
that Government. | am quite sure that Presi-
dent MOntt. who has under circumstances of
promise for the peace of Chilli been installed
as President of that Republic will not desire
that in the unfortunate event OF, any revolt
against his authority. the policy of this Gov
eminent should be other than that which we
have recently observed
No official complaint of our minister or Of
our naval officers during the strug lie has
been presented 10 this Government, and il 3
matter Of regret that so MANY OF our own
people should have given ear to unofficial
CHARGES and cOmpaiuts that mani fesf lv had