The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-17
The Premier Refuses 10 Make Definite
Statement in The Halter.
hopeful That Friendly Relations Between the
Two Countries Will Soon Be Restored.
Porter and D'AreO.
Special to TIE MORNING CALI

Rudini. replying, said the Italian Govern
ment had not received Blaine's note. He
was not yet prepared to make a definite
statement to the Chamber of his views and
the purposes Of the Cabnet until the note
was officially received aud carefully read
and considered. However, he would say
that Italy could not admit that the diplo-
matte incident was closed until the United
States acknowledged the duty OF delivering
the guilty parties over to justice, and had
acknowledged further the duty of indemni-
flying the families of the victims who were
Italian subjects. Italy could not admit that
the United States Government had no re-
sponsibllity for the acts committed within
the jurisdiction of Individual States.
AN HONORABLE SETTLEMENT PREDICTED.
This phase Of the present complication
was, in his opinion, one which interested
not only Italy. but all the Governments of
the civilized world. He felt confident, how
ever, that the matter would be settled with
out creating political difficulties between
Italy and America, but he could not refrain
from expressing a feeling OF regret that
Government 50 highly civilized as the United
States should not fulfill the duties of justice
aad morality. In conclusion Di Rudini
gave expression to the hope that notwith-
standing the occurrence Of some incidents
which were greatly to be regretted in the
controversy between Italy and America,
means of eonciliation honorable to both
countries would be found.
SATISFIED WITH THE PREMIER.
Premier di Rudini declined to make a
statement regarding the note until he ha1
f,n I Il
TO obtain a favorable solution Of the prob
lem grave complications would not arise,
but he would deem it matter OF profound
regret that the people Of the United States,
so advanced in civilization, Should show
themselves so far removed from the princi-
pies of right and justice which were unver-
sally proclaimed and serupulously observed
in Europe. These sentiments of the Pre-
mier were loudly cheered by all the Depu-
ties. At the conclusion of the address the
interpellators expressed their approval of
the conduct of the Italian Government in
the matter and as being satisfied with the
explanation made by Premier di Rudini.
WOULD EXPRESS No OPINION.
After the adjournment of the Chamber of
Deputies an Associated Press correspondent
called upon Marquis di Rudiai and asked
opinion for publication in regard to the re-
ply OF Mr. Blaine to his (Marquis di Ru-
dinfs) last note on the subject OF the New
Orleans lynching. In reply the Marquis di
RHdini said in substance that the cabled
summaries OF Blaine's reply, which had been
sent TO Rome and which he had seen in the
public press Of this city, were too brief and
otherwise inadequate 70 enable him to form
definite opinion much less give an opinion
for publication. even if he felt justified in
adopting the latter course of action.
RUDINI's POSITION.
The Marquis aided that he pre- ferred not
to say anything further while waiting the
receipt of the full text OF Blaine's reply, ex-
cept that he WAS now and had always been
sincerely desir0uS Of a friendly solution of
the difficulties at present Ing between
tie Italian Government and the Govern
ment OF the United States.
Though the full correspondence was given
out in Washington yesterday, and telp-
gTaphPd to London by Reuters Telegraph
Company. and was published in the Eng iiSh
papers, only a summary was telegraphed
from London for the full correspondence.
This explains the above remarks of the
Marquis di Rudini.
In political cir les some Disappointment is
expressed with Blaine's reply to the Mar
quis di Rudini II is characterized as vague
status quo.
The Fracassa, in an article to be pub
hshed Tomorrow, will say: Blaine's note to
the Marquis di Rudini is iustifably proud
and cauStic. coming, as it does, from the
lips OF tie Minister OF great people; but
its substance is less severe. While affect
ing to concrde nothing, Blaine really indi-
Gates to Italy the path she should follow in
order to obtain justice
PORTER AND D'ARCo.
NEW YORK, April 16-The Italian pa
pers which reached New York yesterday
contain, among many interesting comments
of the press upon the departure of Baron
FaVa from Washington, an official version
of the interview which took place at the
Italian Foreign Office between United States
Minister Porter and Count t, dAIcO, who,
during the absence OF Dl Rudlni, was in
charge of the Foreign Office. The inter
view lasted two hours, runs the official Ital-
ian version, and was most interesting.
Minister Porter defended, at length, the
conduct Of the United States Federal Gov
ernment, and sought TO secure delay. FL
nally, Count d'Arco turned and put to the
American Minister the following question,
in pressing terms:
A sUPPosITITIoUs CASE.
suppose" said he, "a dozen Americans
were accused of treason and assassinated
in some Italian city; suppose our Govern
ment should claim that IL vas unable to pro-
ceed against the guilty parties, not having
the power to interfere with the local judicial
authorities in the discharge of the duties
which were incumbent upon them, what
would you do? What would the Federal
Government of the United States do?"
At this demand Minister Porter let it be
clearly seen, in such a case, he would be
prepared ito overthrow half the world"
What would the civilized world, what
would the United States of America think
Of such action, or rather, of such inaction?"
AN EXCITED Diplomatic.
Minister Porter was evidently greatly en-
barrassed. and sought 10 explain how the
Constitution of the United States differed
essentially from the Italian Confederation,
and how 1t was simply impossible for the
Federal Government to interfere in local
affairs in Louisiana. But Count d'Arco re-
piled quickly: 1--WE have nothing to do with
your Constitutions shortcomings or merits.
We do not know of a constitution worthy Of
a civilized people which does not secure the
the full and just application of the Penal
Code, which is the first basis of civilized
society.
Minister Porter demanded that Italy
should delay any further steps in the mat
ter until definite reply to her representa-
tions and to her demands was made by the
Federal Government.
RUDINI's DOWNFALL PREDICTED.
The Herald's Washington special says:
Blaine IS Known to be thoroughly incensed
al what he has not heSitated privately to
characterize as tile contemplate and iDde-
cent behavior Of the Italian Government
Numerous communications have been re-
ceived by himself and other members of the
Cabinet since the diplomatic controversy
began. These communications are from
leading men of all parties and professions
and they uniformly urge upon the adminis-
tration the frmestt treatment of the Offensive
conduct of the Italian Government consist
ent with our national dignity and self-re-
spect. Ii is confidently asserted and pre-
dieted In authoritative circles here that the
publication OF Blaine's note yesterday will
lead to the downfall Of the Rudini Ministry.
AN ABLE STATE PAPER.
LONDON. April 16.-The Globe and st.