New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-03
ITALY'S DEMAND MODIFIED.
RUDINI NOW INSISTS ON ONLY THE PROMPT
PROSECUTION OF THE LYNCHERS.
THE ITALIAN PREMIERs REPLY TO NH.
BLAINE IN NOTE TO THE SECRETARY
OF LEGATION AT WASHINGTON
MINISTER PoRTER's EFFICIENT
EFFoRTs-RoME NOT Ex-


PEcTING WAR.
Rome, April 1.-The Marquis di Rudini, the
Italian Premier to-day sent another cable message
to the United States the subject Of the New
Orleans troubles. This message is addressed to
the Marquis Imperiali di Francavilla, the Secrs-
tary of the Italian Legation at Washington, into
whose hands the current business OF the Italian
Legation was placed when Baron Fava. the ltal-
ian Minister, presented his letters Of recall The
Premier instructs the Marquis Imperiali di Fran
cavilla to hand TO Mr.. Blaine the message referred
TO- The message is a reply to Mr.. Baines last
note, and in it the Marquis di Rudini says that
Italy has asked nothing but prompt institution
of the regular judicial proceedings against the
guilty parties at New-Orleans. lie adds that it
would have been absurd to claim punishment for
the offenders without the guarantees afforded by
regular trial
The diplomatic incident, the Marquis di Rudini,
continuing, says, can be considered closed only
when the Federal Government has declared in pre-
else terms that the prosecutions will be begun In
the meantime the Italian Government takes cog
nizance of the Federal Governments declaration
acknowledging the fact that compensation is due
to the families of the victims by virtue of the
treaty existing between the two countries
All endeavors to obtain the opinion Of Mr.
Porter the United States Minister here. upon the
present crisis between the United States and Italy
have proved futile. Mr.. Porter declares that the
rules Of international comfy preclude ex-
preston of opinion by a Minister placed in the
position in which Mr. Porter is now placed.
1t is learned, however, from trustworthy sources,
that the United States Minister has done much to
pacify the Italian Government. and that he has
won over to his way of thinking the other Min
isters several of whom have been trying to induce
the Italian Premier. the Marquis di Rudini, to bo
less hasty.
The idea of war Is secuted here in diplomatic
and Government circles. Even Baron Favas final
withdrawal is not definitely decided upon. 1t is
said that even if Baron Fava is withdrawn. that
step will be taken only as the most forcible pro-
test known in diplomacy, and not as forerunncr
of conflict between the United States and Italy.
The Italian Cabinet Ministers are in receipt Of
large number of cable dispatches and letters from
prominent Italians in New-York City, urging mod
Grafton upon the Italian Government in its treat
ment of the New-Orleans trouble.
The newspapers to-day gave more importance
to the Fava affair. but on the whole they
treat the matter with the greatest moderation.
They commend the Italian Governments action,
as does also the public. 1t is felt that Mr..
Blaincs action has been directed toward the avoid
ance of dangerous complications for the FederM
Administration, and therefore that the withdrawal
of Baron Fava was inevitable. Minister Porter
continues to display the greatest activity. holding
constant interviews with the Marquis di RudinL
London, April 2.-In interview to-day the
Italian Vice-Consul in this city said that Baron
Favas action was iustifiablc as protest against
unconstitutional punishment of crime. The Vice.
Consul also said that he doubted if there were
any members of the Malta Society in London.
The members of the Italian Embassy here are
reticent upon the subject of the recall OF Baron
Signor Bonacina. president Of the Italian Cham
ber of Commerce IN ths city, sald tnaS ne 10 10
cipitate 1t was a mere fash in the pan. which
would end in nothing" Signor Bonacina added:
There is not much sympathy among the itslans a i
In London with the men who were lynched IN
New-Oreans. The Italians here are OF the OPINION
that there is no doubt that the men charged with
the murder of Chief Hennessy were guilty. Still.
they say if the lynchers go unpunlshed respectaDa
Italians in the United States are not safe.
Paris, April 2-Count Menabrea, the Italian
Ambassador here, in an interview to-day, reier-
ring to the Fava imbroglio, said; =" From as
pute arose quarrel, such as is possible In any
country subject 10 immigration. The quarrel has
degenerated into conflict which Will become
more and more accumulated Inc circumstances
appear to US on this side very serious, because
the political perspective magntes things the
further distant they are. The Italian and Ameri-
can Governments do not desire to quarrel or open
fire on each otter on account of the lyncNng'
The Councillor of the Italian Embassy here.
Sirnor c. Ressmann, in an interview to-
day with an Associated Press correspondent
Mr.. Blaine has hedged himself in with the plea Of
non possumus. and has refused to satisfy Italys
demands Baron Fava will receive unlimited
leave of absence. and nothing further will occur.
That is the extreme limit of action TO which
Furopean Government can have recourse when 10
desires TO that it is dissatisfied with tho
United States. Italy will not make war;