The Indianapolis journal., 1891-04-03
Confidence Expressed that the Administration
Will Uphold the Dignity of the United
States in the Dispute with Italy.
Note from the Marquis Di Rudini in
Which He Modifies One of His Claims.
Clause Of Our Treaty on Which His Demands
Are Based Deemed of Little Force-Press and
Other Comment-Would d-Bs Warriors.
MAINTAINING OUR DIGNITY.
Course Of the Administration Approved b,
All True Americans.

Course Of the Administration Approved by
All True Americans.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Without a single
exception, all the comments heard to-day
upon Mr.. Blaine's letter to Marquis In
perIali have been highly complimentary tc
the Secretary of State. On all hands the
attitude of Mr.. Blaine is praised to the
highest degree, and the Democratic men,
bers of Congress who are hero at the pres
ent time are loudest in their protestations
of commendation for his course. One Of
these. who has been bitter and rank parti-
san, said this afternoon every American
has reason TO feel the greatest pride in the
dignity and force shown by the administra-
tion in this matter. Mr.. Blaine is entitled
to and Will receive the cordial approval Of
every man who has the right to call him
self an American. He has preserved the
dignity of his country. He has shown ev-
cry disposition TO be fair and Just to the
people who have been wronged, and he has
at the same time most emphatically re-
fused to sanction any course which hints
at the usurpation of the sovereign powers
of the States"
There is general air of expectancy in
official circles to-day, and every one con-
neeted with the government is eagerly
awaiting to hear what the Italian charge
d'affaires will will reply to Mr.. Blaine's let
ter. 1t Is not expected that that reply will
be forthcoming for day or two. as I'm
from Rudini before taking any steps in the
matter at all. By addressing his communi-
cation to Imperiali as charge d'affaires NE.
Blaine will force Italy to show her hand.
If Imperiali replies to the letter IL will
show that Italy intends 20 be still repre-
sented in Washington. On the other hand,
a reply through Minister Porter will mean
that the legation of Italy in Washington Is
closed to all business.
That the supposition is correct which
said that the action of Italy was merely q
cool bluff is evident from the fact that DR..
Verdi, an Italian physician of this city,
came directly from Fava's house and an
nounced that the minister expects TO be
sent back to Washington unless he is given
a more important mission. Verdi is gener-
ally looked upon as sort of deputy minis
ter, and, although he has resided IN this
country more than thirty years and has
been naturalIzed, be speaks like an Italian.
and seems to hold stronger allegiance to
of this country.
Notwithstanding the withdrawal of Baron
Fava and the severance of diplomatic rela-
tions between the United States and Italy
Secretary Blaine will not allow his interest
in regard to the New Orleans affair to rest,
and he will inform the Italian government
of the result OF the grand jury's lnvestlga-
tion of the killing of the Italians. Mr.
Blaine's answer will be necessarily delayed
by the operation of the departmental rou-
time and il will prohablv be some time be-
fore it is sent to Italy. When the report
of the grand jury is made il will have TO be
placed. by the district attorney at New
Orleans. in proper form for transmission to
Attorney general Miller who will send il.
through the usual channels. to Secretary
Blaine. Attorneys general Miller to-day
had conference with the President about
the action the Department of Justice
had taken. and was taking. in its investi-
CATION. The action so far taken by the
district attorney at New Orleans was laid
before the President, and the case was con-
sidered in all It's legal phases.