The record-union., 1892-04-15
Special to the RrcoRD-USroS.


Rome says: a series of notes passed be-
tween Blaine and the Marquis Imperiali,
Italian Charge d. Aff;aires at Washington,
resulting III a settlement Of the differ
ences between Italy and the United States
growing out of the lynching of Italians at
New Orleans.
According to this dispatch, the Mar
quis 1mperiali advised the Italian Gov
eminent that he had received from the
United States So, 900 for the families of
the victims. This money, the Marquis
adds, was accompanied by note from
Blaine, in which he declared that, al
though the wrong had not been commit
ted directly by the United States, the lat
ter nevertheless feels solemn duty in
the premises. The note adds that Blaine
declares that he feels great pleasure that
the Government should pay Italy salts
factory indemnity in consequence of the
instructions given Blaine by Harrison.
The latter hopes that the arrangement
Will end the unfortunate incident; that
the former good relations between the
TWO countries will be firmly re-estab-
llshed; that nothing in the future will
occur to disturb such relations. 1t fur
Their says that in the note replying to
Blaine's communication, Imperiali says
Italy has already with pleasure noted the
terms IN which harrison referred to the
matter IN his message at the opening of
Congress-.
The Marquis further says that Italy
considers the indemnity sufficient with
out prejudice to any action at law that
may be brought by aggrieved parties.
lie also expresses the hope that the pay
ment OF indemnity will result in the
happy establishment of relations be-
tween the Governments.
NEWS CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, April 14-Inquiry in
this city confirms the statement from
Rome that complete, amicable settle
ment has been reached in the interna-
tional difficulties between the United
States and Italy. growing out of the New
Orleans tragedy.
1t appears that the Government of the
United States, voluntarily taking the
initiative in closing the breach and with
out committing itself to the recognition
OF any claim for indemnity, but simply
as an act OF justice, and from motives of
comfy, placed in the hands of the Mar
quiS Imperiali, Italian Charge d. Affaires
here, $4,000 for distribution among the
heirs of the three Italians killed at New
Orleans, who were found to be subjects
of the Italian Government.
1t is understood that the money was
taken from the annual appropriation of
$50, 900 to enable the President to provide
Tor unforeseen emergencies in the diplo-
matte Consular service, so it will be UNI
necessary to call upon Congress for a
specific appropriation. By this action on
the part of the United States Govern
ment the disagreeable complications in
relation to the two Governments, it is be-
Ieved. have been removed. Within a
short time diplomatic relations between
them will no rnSfora6 RI bo n
status existing before the New Orleans
tragedy.
Minister Porter will return to Rome
and Minister from Italy will take up
his post at Washington.
The full text of the correspondence was
made public tonight. The first letter of
Secretary Blaine on April 18th to the Mar
quls imperial, Italian Charge d'Affaires,
congratulates him that the difficulty
growing out of the lamentable massacre
at New Orleans was about to be termi-
mated, and saying the President feels
there should be ample indemnity for such
injury, and instructs him to tender $50 600
francs to be distributed by the Italian
Government among the families of the
victims. Blaine says that while the injury
was not directly inflicted by the United
States, the President feels it his solemn
duty, as we'll as a great pleasure of the
National Government, to pay satisfactory
iiiNtVAiI my anu iiptSS Li0 I0SIu0uI IN
structions may efface all memory of the
unhappy tragedy and the old and friendly
relations of the United States and italy
be restored. In closing, Blaine assures
Imperial that his service is grateful and
acceptable to the United States
Imperial, acknowledging Mr.. Blaine's
note, expresses the pleasure of his ma
jesty's Government TO learn that the
United States acknowledges the solemn
duty, and at the same time great pleasure
to pay indemnity to Italy, and accepts the
same without prejudice to judicial steps
which it may be proper for the parties to
take, and sees no reason why the rela-
tons between the two Governments
should not again become intimate, cordial
and friendly.
Under instructions of Premier Rudini.
and in the name Of the Italian Gov
ernment, Imperiaii declares to Blaine
that the diplomatic relations between
Italy and the United States are fully re-
established from this moment, and, pend
ing the Minister'S return to the capital.
advises him to take charge of the royal
legation in the capacity of Charge DAT