The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-15
ITALY SATISFIED.
Friendly acknowledgment Of the Indemnity
Paid by the United States.

LONDON, April IA dispatch from
Rome says that a series of notes have
passed between Blaine and Marquis Impe-
riali, the Italian Charge d'Affaires at WASH
ingtOn. resulting in settlement OF the
differences between Italy and the United
States growing out of the lynchlng Of the
Italians at New Orleans. According 10 this
dispatch, the Marquis Imperiali advised the
Italian Government that he had received
from the United States S25. 600 for the faml-
lies of the victims. This money, the Marquis
adds, was accompanied by note from
Blaine, in which he declared that although
the wrong was not committed directly by
the United States, the latter nevertheless
feels solemn duty in the premises.
The note adds that Blaine declares he feels
great pleasure in announcing tnat the Gov
ernment should pay. Italy n satisfactory ii-
demnlty, and in consequence OF these IN
structions given TO Mr.. Blaine by President
Harrison, the latter hopes that the arrange
ment will end the unfortunate incident,
that the former good relations between the
two countries be firmly re- established. and
that nothing iD future will occur 10 disturb
such relations.
In his note replying to Mr.. Blaines COM
munication lmperiali says Italy has already
with pleasure noted the terms in which
Mr.. Harrison referred to the matter in his
message at the opening of Congress. The
Marquis further says Italy considers the
indemnity sufficient without prejudice 10
any action at law that may be brought by
the aggrieyed parties. He also expresses
the hope that the payment of indemnity
will result in the happy re-establshment Of
relations between the Governments.
The AmIcable Settlement.
WASHINGTON, April 14-Inquirv in this
city confirms the statement from Rome of
the complete and amicabe settlement
reached in the International difficulties be-
tween the United States and Italy growing
out of the New Orleans tragedy. IL appears
the Government OF the United States has
voluntarily taken the initiative in closing
The breach, and without committing itself
10 the recognition OF any claim for ideT-
nifty, but simply as an act of justice and
from motives OF comfy, has placed in the
hands OF the Marquis lmperiali, the Italian
Charge d'Afaires here, SIS, 900 for dstrlbu-
ton among the heirs of the three Italians
killed at New Orleans found 10 be subjects
OF the Italian Government. 1t is understood
the money is taken from the annual appr0-
priation of $4,000 TO enable the President
10 provide ior unfoTe cen emergencies in the
Diplomatic Consular Service, so IL will be
unnecessary TO call III on Congress for a
specific appropriation. BY this action on
the part Of the United States Government.
the disagreeable complications in the re-
lGtiOus OF Tie two Governments. il is be-
lleved have been removed and IN a short
time the diplomatic relations betv veen
them will be restored to the ami
cable status existing before the New
Orleans lynching and Minister Porter will
return to Romc and the Minister from Italy
take up his post at Washington.
The Ofeial Correspondence.
The full text of the correspondence was
made public tonight. The first letter of
Secretary Blaine. April II. To Marquis InI-
periali, Italian Charge d 'Afaires, cOagratuat-
ing him that the difficulty growing out of
the lamentable massacre at New Orleans
was about 10 be terminated. and saying that
the President feels there should be ample
indemnity for such injury and instrucis
him TO tender 12j,C00 francs. equal to So
Geo. to be distributed by the Italian Cavern
ment among tile families of the victims
Blaine says that while the injury was not
directly Inflicted by the United Stat tes, the
President feels it a solemn duty, as well
as a great pleasure for the National
Government TO pay satisfactory indemnify
and hopes that the Presidents instructions
may efface all memory of the unhappy trng-
edy and that the old and friendly relations
between the United States and Italy Will be
restored. In closing, Blaine assures In
periali that his service is grateful and
acceptable 10 the Unlted:Siates.
lmperiali, In acknowledging Blaine's
note, expreSses6the pleasure OF his MaJes-
tvs Government TO learn that tie United
States acknowledges ii as Il solemn duty
and at the same time great pleasure 10
pay an indemnity TO Italy, and accepts the
same without prejudice TO judicial steps
which IL may be proper for the parties to
take, aud sees no reason why the relations
between the two Governments should not
again become Intimate, cordial and friendly.
Under instructions OF Premier Rudini and
in the name of the Italian Government Im.
periali declares 10 Blaine that the diplo-
matte relations between Italy and the
United States are fully re-established, and
pending The Minister ssreturn TO the capital
advises him 10 take charge OF the royal lega-
ton in the capacity OF Charge d Affaires.