The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-17
RUDINI SLIPS UP AGAIN.
He CHARGES THIS COUNTRY WITH
BREAKING IFS PROMISES.

SAAHo ~ LA COS a heply Oh blhluS
Last Note in Advance of Perusal of
Its Text
ROME, April l6.-In political circles some
disappointment is expressed with Secretary
Blaine's reply to Premier Rudini. 1t is
characterized as vague and "inconclu-
sive," and as insisting merely on the status
quo.
CONSIDERED BY THE DEPUTIES.
The reply of Secretary Blaine received
attention in the Chamber of Deputies to-
day. Questions in regard to it were raised
by various members. Premier di Rudini
in replying, said that the Italian govern
ment had not yet received Secretary
Blaine's note. He was not prepared to
make definite statement tt the chamber Of
the views aud purposes Of the cabinet until
the note had been officially received, and
carefully read and considered. However he
would say that Italy could not admit that
the diplomatic incident was closed until the
United States had Acknowledged the duty
Of delivering the guilty parties over to
justice, and had acknowledged the further
duty of indemnifying the families of the
victims who were Italian subjects.
Italy could not admit that the
United States government had no
responsibility for acts committed
within the jurisdiction Of individual states
This phase OF the present complication was,
in his opinion, one which interested not only
Italy, but all the governments of the civil
lied world.
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT EXPECTED.
He felt confident, however, that the mat
ter would be settled without creating polit-
ical difficulties between Italy and America.
BuG be could not refrain from expressing n
feeling Of regret that the government Of a
country so highly civilized as tho United
States should not fulfill the duties Of Justice
aud morality. In conclusion Premier
Rutpi gave expression to the hope chat
notwithstanding the occurrence of some in
cIdents which we're greatly 10 be regretted
IN the controversy between Italy and
America, means OF concilIation honorable
to both countries would be found. The
premler's words were listened to with close
attention, aud when he resumed his seat
the whole Chamber, irrespective OF parties,
cheered vigorously.
SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES
In the course Of his reply to interpela-
tions the premier said that on learning Of
the certainty that four Of the lyhched men
wore Italians the Italian government imme-
dthtely directed the attention of the United
States to the matter, and received from that
government satistaCtory assurances which
were atterward personally confirmed by Mr..
Porter, tie United States minister The
premier then read telegram whi1h Presi-
dent Harrison sent TO the governor II
Louisiana March 16, aud added that tho
Italian COVE nment, like President Harrl-
son, demnnded that the guilty parties be
broughtto jus ice. and that in1smpity be
granite to the families OF the victims
GOES WRONG AGAIN.
As the action OF the United States, con-
tinued tire premier, had not corresponded
with its promises, the Italian government
was constrained 70 domaud formal asslr-
once that the guilty parties should be do
nounced and tnat the title to indemnity
should g admitted in principle. The United
SbateS government, how w3Ver. failed u give
thIs assurance, repl wing that the constitution
Of the United States did not permit the
federal government to interfere IN state
affairs. The premier then proceeded to
give a detailed account of the neRo-
tations between the Italian and American
governments, ending with the order 20
Baron Fava to take his departure on leave
OF absence, seeing that he had proved the
futihty Of diplomatic action. The Marquis
imperial was instructed to state that the
incident would not be closed until the fed
eral government had explicitly declared
that legal proceedings against the lynohers
would be promptly begun.
BLAINE's NOTE.
Premier Rudini declined to make a state
ment regarding Secretary Blanes note
(which he said lie had not yet received) until
he had read the text of the paper. He ex-
pressed himself as being confident Of the
ultimate settlement OF the whole matter in
a manner favorable to the rights Of Italy
and those OF all civilized governments, all
Of whom iutaroqtaH with ItaIty In, he
points at issue. Ii it were proved to be i'm
possible to obtain favorable solution of
the problem grave complications would not
arise; but he would deem it a matter of
profound regret that the people OF the
United States, 50 advanced in civilization.
should snow themselves 30 far removed
from the principles Of right aud
justice, universally proclaimed and
scrupulously observed In Europe.
These sentiments of the premieS
were loudly cheered by the deputies. A.
the conclusion Of the address the interpeL
lators expressed their approval Of the con-
duct of the Italian government In TIE mat
ter, and as being satisfied with the explain
alton made by Premier di Rudini.
RUDINI RUFUsEs TO TALK.
After the adjournment Of the Chamber
an Associated Press correspondent called
upon Marquis di Rudini and asked him if
it was possible for him to give an opinion
for publication in regard to the reply of
Secretary Blaine to his Marquis di Ru-
dinis) last note. Premier Rudini 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 the city were too brief and
inadequate to enable him to form
q definite opinion, much less give an opinion
for publication, eve1 II he felt
justified in adopting the lat
ter course Of action. The marquis
added that he preferred not 10 say anything
further while awaiting the receipt Of the
full text Of Secretary Blaine's reply, except
til at he was now and had aways been sin
cerely desirous of friendly solution of the
difficulty at present existing between the
Italian government and the government OF
the United States.
POOR NEWSPAPERS.
Though the full correspondence given out
In Washington yesterday was telegraphed
10 London by the Reuter- Telegraph Com
pany and published In English papers only
a summary was telegraphed from London
TO the Italian papers, on account Of their
70 pay the tolls from London
for the full correspondence. This explains
the above remarks Of Premier di Rudini.
The TribunG says that Secretary Blaine's
aim above all is TO divert from the real
question at issue. But this, ii adds, will
not easily be done.
The Opinione applauds the declarations
Of Premier Rudini, but says the public
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