New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-02
uii noon yesterday before presenting the note
announcing the resolution Of his Government

An Associated Press correspondent here has
seen the dispatches exchanged from the outset be-
tween the Government Of Italy and the Govern
ment OF the United States in regard to the New
Orleans lynchings. The substance of the dis
patches is that Italy asked, in the main. that
lair legal process should be instituted against the
culprits. regarding them as common assassins.
Italy likewise asked for an indemnity for the
families Of the men killed in New.Orleans by the
mob which invaded the Jail there.
To these requests the United States authorities
ct Washington answered that the Constitution of
the United. States gave only limited powers to the
Federal Government in regard to interference with
the various States Of the Union; but the United
States Government affirmed its good intentions in
the matter
At this stage of the proceedings Baron Fava, in
one of his letters to the Italian Government ne
marked that the above reply showed an evident
desire TO gain time, and that it was no practica,
solution Of the question.
The answer from Washington being regarded as
unsatisfactory, Italy instructed Baron Fava, on
March 81, TO press the two original demands made
upon the United States Government and in the
event Of his failing to obtain satisfaction, TO
leave Washington en- congo, after consigning the
care Of the Legation at Washington to the First
Baron Fava next reported to his Government
that its instructions had been carried out and
be declared that as the United States had not
fulfilled its duties as Civil Government his
presence was unnecessary at Washington
This action upon the part Of Baron Fava and
his Government is not regarded as diplomatic
rupture. 1t is merely the first step toward such
rupture ,ss IS
the Italian Government fhe newspapers of this
city pronounce themselves strongly against the
action of the United States Government.
In an interview to-day, a prominent official OF
the Foreign Office said that, in view of the calm,
reticent confidence in the Government which the
Italian press displayed, it was difficult to under
fl.n ~
such as that Of the detention Of Americans as
hostages. He continued:
Baron Fava's departure is the logical conse-
quence Of his failure to obtain satisfaction for his
just demands in regard to the lynchng of Italian
subjects, whose nationality had been regularly es-
tablished. Since Mr.. Porters request for delay, 1t
is TO be hoped that the American press, having re-
ceived precise information as to the situation, VIII
endeavor to contribute 10 the solution OF the
problem the same equanimity shown by the
Italian journals. Italy is a sincere friend OF
Amecca. and am bound to hope for settlement
In accordance with Justice and equity, ana WIN
the friendly cordially land moderation behtting
both nations King Ilumbert's representative
could not. however. be allowed quietly to look on
while the guilty persons were allowed 10 go uil-
punished, simply because the United STATES Uov-
eminent declined to insure their being brought 10
trial !" =.
Influential Italians advise the Italian Govern
ment TO send a circular note to the friendly Pow
ers, denouncing the United States as being con-
fessedly unable TO ensure justice IN the united
States and as iPotent to fulfil the duties OF
.gest that the Italian Government Should break
of all negotiations with the Government at Wash
pgoS and that it should in future SO lar al
directly with the State of Louisiana; and That
the latter's government should be called TO ac-
count for the killing OF the Italian prisoners III
The pressure brought to bear upon the Marquis
di Rudni, which impelled him to act vigorously
was fomented by the friends of Signor Crispi,
the late Premier of Italy. Especially was this
pressure brought TO bear by the Scilians who more
or less. were either drcading. or were in sympathy
with. the Malta Society Their attitude has been
strengthened by the fact that the leading oppoIl-
eEts of Signor Crspi and his Cabinet openly
declared that the lynching of the Italians con,
fined in the Jail at New-Orleans on the charge of
having beer implicated In the murder of the
Chief Of Police Of that city, was just even ~, IL
Crispi Cabinet is charged with the authorship OF
a strong editorial published in the taniulla
to-day, which argues that The ltaIan GoEere ono
Modelling with the punishment Of murders In New
Orleans. This editorial adds that it is notorious
fact that not day passes without murder taking
place in Italy, the majority of which crimes go
UNPUBLISHED. These critics. however, feel that the
weak point of the United States case is the
bribed jurys acquttaS~of the assassins. .
If we believe the American contention SAID
an Italian Senator to press correspondent,
which, as personally believe IS wen Ioun ,Uers
acquitted we are put in this unpleasant position,
that Italy cannot condone the lynchlng wltnout
assuming the guilt and venality OF the New
Orleans court international comfy forbids us
to assume that Hennessr's inurderers were trcd
by venal, corrupt tribunal Such an assump-
fion would be an insult TO the United states.
although Americans are quite at hDerty 10 Insult
their OWN tribunal. w., CO.. 4.
the effect that number of Americans are detained
i'm custody here as hostages for the future treat
ment of Italians now in the United States, are
classed as "poissons dAyrii (" April Fools DAY
iokes") of bad taste. Public opinion here awaits
TRANQUILITY the issue of the negotiations between
the United States and Italy.
The position of the Court of King Humpert OF
Italy during the present strained relations De
tween Italy and the United States is unpleasant
The Court at present is unduly exposed TO maleNo-
lent attacks, owing TO the known and much com,
mented upon partlality of both the King and
Queen of Italy for America and for Americans
IN fact some of Queen Margarets special favor
ties among the ladies Of the Court are Amerl-
cans For instance, the wife of Count Glanetti,
the Project of the Royal Palace, was formerly
Miss Constance Kenny, of New York the Princess
liancaccio, one OF the Queens lades-in-watlng
York; the wife of Cavalier Peruzzi, one of King
Humbert's personal equerries, was MISS STORY,
of Boston and the Princess Cenci-Bolighetta was
Miss Spencer, of Ncw-York.
Berlin. April lit is reported here that
mysterious warnings. sent by the Malta Society
have been conveyed 70 King Humbert In these
warnings the Maia Society is said to have de-
nanded protection from King Humbert and the
Italian Government for Italians resident In for
eign countries. 1t is further believed, accord
ing 10 this story, that the recall of Baron fava
Ministers, aroused by the Malta threats.
London, Aptil lit is reported here that q
nrominent Italian has warned Americans against
the danger of making tonrs in Italy this year, in
view of the excitement and feeling caused in that
country by the New-Oreans affair and Baron
faya's recall.
American securities were weak this afternoon
in consequence of the recall of Baron Fava, the
Italian Minister at Washington.
A SKETCH OF THE ITALIAN MINISTER.