The morning call., 1891-03-25
BRIBERY BUSINESS.
Witnesses Examined by the New
Orleans Grand Jury.
Sensational Developments Expected in the
HenneSSy Murder Investigation.
Governor Nichols Reply 10 the Telegram Of
Secretary Blaine Substance Of the
Letter Cabled 10 Italy.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

NEW ORLEANS March 24.-The Grand
Jury held another long session to-day, and
from witnesses examined it is evident that
body is getting into the bribery business,
and sensational developments are expected.
The sensation will doubtless be the indct-
ment Of prominent party not heretofore
mentioned in connection with an unSavory
part of the case. Many of the witnesses
the last few days have been surprised to
find themselves called, and protested that
they knew nothing until they got into the
jury-room. O'Malley has not yet been
brought back. although a capias has been
issued and it is likely he will be sought for
until the Grand Jury is through with the
investigation.
Mayor Shakespeare's wife is said to have
been stopped on the street by several
Italians and threatened with the destruc-
tion of her home and family.
A REPLY TO BLAINE.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Secretary of
State Blaine received letter from Cover
nor Nichols of Louisiana this morning,
dated March 2lst, of which the following is
copy:
Su-At ldle DOur ON Tue lOtH lnSt L re-
ceived dispatch from you having reference TO
the forcDe breaking, on the 14Ih OF this month";
OF the jail In this city, and the killing OF eleven
persons confined therein, under indictments
found in the Criminal District Court for the Par
lsh of Orleans
You stated to me that it has been represented
10 the President by the Minister OF Italy accred-
tied to tne Government OF the United States,
that among The killed on that occasion were
three or four subjects OF the King OF Italy. The
telegram disclosed apprehension OIL the part OF
the Minister, which was evidently shared IN BY
the President, that the disturbance was cOntln-
uous and was one which might involve the Ital-
ian subjects IN New Orleans. / have reason to
believe The hope expressed BY the President that
| would cooperate with him in maintaining the
obligations Of the United States toward Italian
subjects who might be imperiled In the excite
ment, and that further violence and b!oodShed
be prevented was based upon that belief. The
President further EXPRESSED nope tnat all Oh
tenders might be promptly brought TO justice.
On the 10th inst. L elegrapned 10 you that
there was no excitement IN the city at that time
and that | saw no reason TO anticipate further
trouble. also stated Ihe action taken was dt-
rected against particular individuals, and that
the race or nationality OF the parties did not en-
ter as factor lutU the disturbance.
A week has passed since the date of my dis
patch, and The opinion tn entertained as 10 tile
termination of the trouble has proved TO have
been well founded.
The m killed, as / have stated, were con-
fined In prison under indictments found In the
Criminal District Cont for tile Parish Of Orleans.
The Sheriff has made his return OF the facts TO
that court. lie Judge thereof has charged the
Grand Jury, in session, in regard to The
matter, and the whole subject is, L assume, now
under investigation by that body.
l am satisfied that most of tie persons killrd d
were American citizens but il is probable that
two or three were Italian subjects.
l have the honor 10 be, very respectfully,
FRANCIS =. NICHOLS, Governor.
Secretary Blaine has sent copyO the
letter to Baron Fava, the Italian Minister.
CABLED TO ITALY.
The Department Of State will not take
further action in the matter of the New
Orleans tragedy until the Italian Minister
makes some further communication upon
the subject. He has cabled the substance Of
Governor Nichols letter to his Govern
ment, and the impression at the State De-
partment is that he will await the action of
the New Orleans courts before making
further representations to the State Depart
meDt.
ITALY S DEMANDS.
LONDON, March 24.-The News Paris
CORES pondent says he learns that the
Italian Government, without discussing the
status of the New Orleans prisoners main
tains that lis prisoners they were entitled
to be defended. The Italian Government
formally demands the punishment of the
mob's leaders and indemnity for the families
of the men slain.
ROME, March 24.-The Italian Govern
ment contemplates taking steps to check
emigration tU America.