New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-15
THE INDEMNITY FOR ITALY.
CONFIRMATION OF TIE ANNOUNCEMENT
THAT $3.50 HAS BEEN PAID.
n,ptou,T1C INTERCOURSE BETWEEN ITALY AID
THE UNITED STATES TO D. RESUMED
IMMrrI ATFI,Y.
tsr TELEasAPn TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

IMMEDIATELY.
ssr TELEGRAPH TO THE TR,BUSEI
Washington April l4.-The announcement made
in The Tribune Of March 80 that the long pend
ing controversy between the United States and
italy, growing out of the New-Crleans Hnchihg
would be settled by the voluntary payment oil an
indemnity by this country was officially con-
frmed here this afternoon by news rlcGraphed
from Rome, and later in the evening by the puo-
Ication of two letters of recent date exchanged
between Secretary Blaine and the Marquis lmpcr-
iali. Charge d'Anaires of the Italian Legation
in Washington
The sum of money paid to the Italian Govern
,cent for distribution among the relatives of the
Italian subjects killed in New-Orlcans is l25,coo
francs. or about $4,000 The indemnity, as is
exnained in the correspondence, is given as a
voluntary offering and not in discharge OF an en-
nre-s obligation recognized by this Government.
The money was taken from the contingent fund
Of the State Department, and no legislation WAS
therefore required TO enable the President TO close
the New-Orlcans incident by this graceful an"
courteous action toward friendly nation.
As WIS announced in the earlier dispatches on
this subject, diplomatic relations between the
two countries have now been fully resumed.
Minister Porter Will soon return TO Rome ana an
Italian Minister will be ordered here.
The correspondence between Mr.. Blaine ana
Marquis ImpcIiai Is as follows:
Department of state. Washington, April IT, le'a.
Sir: I congratulate you that the difficulty existing
between the United states and Italy, GROWING o"t "a
the lnmentabe massacre at New-Orlcans in MaIch oi
last year, is about TO be terminated Inc rrcs'u0''
feeling that for such an injury there Shouia I've "iiPc
indemnity. nstructs me to tender you l2o'oo' H"loS'
The Italian Government will distribute this sum among
the families Of the victims.
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United states the President nevertheless feels that II
is the solemn duty. well the great pleasure vi
the National Government, II pay satisfactory III
demnty Moreover the Presidents instructions carry
Will them the hope that the transaction ol tou'S
NAV efIace all memory OF the unhappy tragedy; that
the old and friendly relations Of the United states and
laly NAV be restored ana that nothing untoward may
ever again occur TO disturb their harmonious friendship
! avail myself of this occasion to assure You taat
your prolonged service al this Capital a. Charse
dAnaes has been marked by every quality that
renders YOU grateful ana acceptable 10 the Govern
ment Of the United States. and TO renew to you the
assurance of my high consideration.
JAMES G.. BLAINE.
To the Marquis Imperial, Charge dAGaires Ct
Italy.
Ills Excelency James G. Blaine, secretary OF State
etc. etc., Washington, d. c., April IL, 1902
Mr. Secretary OF state You pleased 10 In
form me. by your note Of to-day that the Federal
Indemnity the sum Of 900 francs u be distributed
by the Italian Government among the families of the
rOya subjects who victims OF the massacre winch
took place March IA. 1s01 In the city of New-Or-
leans Your Exceilency also expressed the hope that
the decision reached by the President would put an
end 10 the unfortunate Incident 70 which that dc
plorablc gave rise. and that the friendly
relations between the two countries would be firmly
TeestabEshed.
After having taken note with much pleasure, Of the
language used by the President in his Message OF De
cember last and after having fully appreciated the
words Of regret and censure uttered with 20 much
authority by the Chief Magistrate OF the Republic, and
likewise the recommendations to Congress that were
suggested TO his lofty wisdom by the unhappy incl
dent the Government Of His Majesty is now glad to
learn that the United States acknowledge that il Is
their solemn duty, and at the same tine great
pleasure, 10 pay an indemnity to Italy.
The Kings Government does not hesitate 10 accept
this indemnify without prejudice 10 the judicial steps
which II NAV be proper for the parties TO take, and con
sder,ng the redress obtained sufficient, 1t sees no
reason why the relations between the two Govern
meuts which relations should faithfully reflect the
sentiments Of reciprocal esteem and sympathy that
anlnatc the two nations should not again become in
mate cordial and friendly, they have uaditlonally
been in the past. 1t hoped they will ever b.
In the future
In bringing the foregoing TO your knowledge in vr-
TIRE OF the auhOrl alton gwen me by Ills Exceency the
Marquis di Rudin President Of the Council Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. in the name OF the Government OF
His Majesty the King Of Italy, my angus, sovereign,
have the honor 10 declare TO your EXcclency tm: the
diplomatic relations between Italy and the United
States are from this moment fully rc-esablished.
hasten. moreover. in obedience 10 Instructions re-
ceved. inform that pending the Minister'S re
turn TO this capital. have taken charge Of the ROyal
Legation. in the capacity Of Charee-dAhareS BE
pleased 10 accept etc, lMPERlALl.