The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-17
New Orleans Approves Killing
Of Malta Assassins.
PEOPLE GREATER THAN LAW.
A Cry for Revenge Rises From Sicil.
ians Wherever Found.
Loud Howling In Rome-The italian
Government Takes sensible View
OF the cre-Englishmen Praise
the Work Of the Mob.

NEW YORK, March 16.-The Tribune has from
New Orleans interesting special interviews with
William s. Parkinson, the leader of the re- u
lators, and others. Parkinson said, in substance,
that he did not take the i-.itiative; that meet
ing was called after the verdict was rendered,
In the room of a certain citizen, aud that he
(Parkinsol) was made chairman. Again he was
called on Saturday morning to act as spokesman
at the meeting He felt it was the most
terrible duty he had ever undertaken, but
1t was the opinion of himself aud others
that the law miscarried. When they addressed
the crowd at the square they were prepared to
do whatever the people desired. The populace
shouted, "Come on" As they walked along the
people came from the side streets and fell into
the procession. Women were crying and men
cheering. 1t was the most terrible thing he
ever saw-the quiet deter animation OF the crowd.
They obeyed him (Parkinson1 implicitly just as
II he were military commander .sOf course
said Parkinson. sit IL not a courageous thing to
attack man who is not armed. We looked on
these men as so many reptiles Why, on Friday.
after the verdict, the Italian oyster and
fruit schooners along the wharyes hoist
ed the Sicilian flag above the stars and stripes,
and the prisoners themselves had champagne
supper" Mr.. Parkinson said he did not regret
the matter bit. This was greater emergency
than had ever happened in New York, Cincin-
uati or Chicago awhile the Malta confined
itself to killing its own members we did not
resort TO violence, but Hennessy's Killing struck
at the root of American institutions. The in
timidation of the Malta and the corruption Of
our juries was to be met only with strong
measures. Moreover, recognize no power
above the people
!, The Italian consul, Signor Corte, says the
trouble was originally between two factions OF
the Malta. He did not wish to fasten the blame
OF Saturdays killing upon anybody, but thought
grave responsibility rests with the governor,
mayor and sheriff. There are 5000 Italians in
New Orleans, and $1,000 or 5000 on the planta-
tions around 1t, where they have supplanted the
negroes. 1t is not true that they are all
scoundrels.
Mayor Shakespeare makes no bones about his
feeling In the matter. He declared bluntly to
the Tribune correspondent that Parkinson and
his associates did just right. He saw the citi-
zens' call in the morning and knew something
was going to happen.
'Where were you during the riots?''
Attending to my private business"
"Did you take any measures to prevent the
tragedy?''
mo"
"Dont you regret it?''
'No, sir" he answered belligerently. II am
an American citizen, and am not afraid OF the
devil. These men deserved hanging. We ex-
pected disagreement and had made arrange
ments for retriaL When heard Of the YER
dict was frozen in my seat These
men were punished by lawful means. The
men who did 1t were all peaceable and law
abiding. The Italians had taken the law into
their own hands, and we had to do the same 1t
was what they did in Italy The Malta got too
strong for them, and what happened? The
sovereign took hold of it, The king here, the
al tool ho1 Of he.
stand up for law-abidiIg Italians fast enough,
ad led this outspoken executive, "but those
men out here! Why, they hoist the Sicilian flag
above the stars and stripes. and one fellow
stamped the American flag under his foot This
is the last time l will fll political office. /
want to lead quiet life. I am a good Ameri-
can," added Mr.. Shakespeare with emphasis,
and the interview ended.
New ORLEANS, March 16.-It is reported that
Palitzs confession to States Attorney White,
while largely q disconnected one, gave many
important features regarding the Mafia's doings
He told about the meeting at which it was de-
cided that Hennessy must die. In order to settle
who should kill him, ten slips of papers, num-
bered, were placed in hat with lot of blanks
Whoever drew a numbered slip was assigned to
the murder. italian Consul Corte, being asked
today II 1t was true that he had expressed ap-
proyal Of the doings of the citizens SATURDAY.,
SAID he had stated that be hoped Justice would
be meted out to the murderers of Hennessy He
was positive that most of the slain were inno-
cent. As to the others, he would not express
himself Last evening Mr.. Corte received a let
ter signed by the Malta, threatening him with
dire consequences if he did not work in their
interests and for their cause.
Governor Nichols has been earnestly consid-
ering the matter, but will not make public his
reply to Secretary Blaine.
In Father Manorita's statement yesterday he
safd he was sure the letter he received was from
Provenznno. as the agent OF the Maia. This
statement Provenzano this morning most en-
phatically denies. He said his first impulse was
TO have Father Manorita arrested ard he con-
was advised TO make public statement CONCERN
ing the matter. as he thought it would do
more good. rrovenzane says he is
On the contrary, he has been the object of their
enmity. "About five years ago. says Proven
zano, the Malta sent me several letters threat
ening to Kill myself and brothers unless we gave
them 1900. We did not respond and Caruse
shortly afterward came to me aud said he be-
longed to the society and that we had better
by going to the old lake and handag.
ing my head in red handkerchief
and leaving the money on stump in a swamp
and they to get the money. then went to some
OF my friends, Jung Davis, Pat MacIly and
kaiDh Morgan being among the number and
they said 10 not pay it. They would go with me
In wagon and see who was there 10 get IL
Caruse. who was along, said this would not do
Ii went with crowd no one would appear
have nothing to do with the society aud give nm
his fruit stand in the French market and come
on the !evee and we would make him free man
He said he would do so, as be was tired of the
Mana. having recently been selected on a COM
mittee 10 kill some one"
Provenzano added that Caruse went TO the
Italian church and took an oath to Quit the
Malta
He said Charlie Matranga was chief of tho
Malta gang. and that its object was TO xiii those
who against ii. When victim was So
leeted lie was invited TO dinner, after which he
was done up Proyenzano thinks one DicaiaIo
gave rather Aanorita the idea that he was con-
nected with the gang. Caruse finally went
back to Matranga because Of intimida-
ton by the gang II is believed here
that the better element OF the Italians
administered tn the MHfia as thew have for wears
been in dread OF ii. 1t is stated that when rhe
verdict was returned Friday. two men belong
ing 10 the Mafa Went TO the levee fiag,soe where
and hoisted the Italian flag. The American flag
was then hoisted under it. A number OF Itai-
ians standing aboat, when asked later why fhav
permitted this, said they were afraid to inter
iere.
Things have quieted down here Tho ,eIe-
gram from secretary Blaine was sent direct IA
Governor Nichols, and referred by hirr, 70 Ar
torney General Rogers. The attorney general is
making an investigation OF Saturday. z prrceef.
inss The prison officials say they rceoenized
some OF the persons on the inside OF the prison
snd their names are understood TO have
been forwarded 20 the attorney general
some indictments may follow as a formality.
although 50 great number of people were con-
eerncd in the killing that il would be inpossib BE
10 arraign them all or TO secure ronyiction in
case they should be arrested. The Italian con.
sui says full report OF the proceedings will he
transmitted ~ the legation AT Washington city
and silurther action taken through the Ieea.
ton -
The dissriss attorney has entered nolle pro-
as ff. al a>Ay.