Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-15
SETTLED WITH ITALY.
This Government viii Pay to Italy
100000 Francs
FOR THE NEW ORLEANS AFFAIR.
The Pleasant Relations That Existed Before ha
Trouble Have Been Once More Established and
Italy Has Again Established a Legation
al WaShingO1-Portsr 70 Return.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April lin
qulry In this city confirms the state
ment coming from Rome that a COM
plete aud amicable settlement had been
reached in the difficulties between the
United States and Italy growing out Of
the New Orleans tragedy. lt appears
that the government OF the United
States has voluntarily taken the initia-
tive in closing the breach and without
committing itself 90 the recognition or
any claim for indemnity but simply as
an act Of Justice, aud from motives Of
comfy has placed 10 the hands OF the
MARQUIS Imperai, the Italian
charge d'adaires, the sum Of $4,000
francs, or S25, 600 for distribution
among the heirs Of the three Italians
who were killed az New Orleans and
who were found to be subjects Of the
Italian government.
It is understood that the money was
taken from the annual appropriation OF
$50, 900 90 enable the President 20 pro-
vide for unforeseen emergencies in the
diplomatic and consular service, so that
20 will be unnecessary 10 call upon Con-
gresS for a special appropriation. by
this action on the part of the United
States government the diSagreeab.e
complications in the relations Of the
two governments, 10 is believed, have
been removed, and within a short time
the diplomatic relations between them
will be restored 10 the amiCable status
existing before the New Orleans TRACE
DIV. Minister Porter returning TO Rome
and a Minister from Italy taking up his
residence at Washington.
The text OF the correspondence on
the subject is given below Ia the follow
ing letters:
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WASHINGToN, April 10
SRI congratulate you that the diff
cultv existing between the United States
aud taly, growing out Of the lamentab.e
massacre at New Orleans iu March Of last
year, is about 20 be terminated. The Pres
ideut, feeling that for such an injury there
should be ample Indemnity, instruCtS me 90
tender YOU 10000 francs. The italian
Government viii distribute this sum among
the families Of the victims.
While the injury was not inflicted direct
ly by the United States the President new
ertheless feels that 10 is the solemn duty as
well as the great pleasure Of the National
nitv. Moreover, the Presidents lnStruc-
tions carry with them the hope that the
transaction of to-day may ehac0 all mem
ory II the unhappy tragedy; that the old
and friendly relations OF the United States
and Italy may be restored, and nothing uu-
toward may ever again occur 20 disturb
their harmonious friendship.
u avail myself Of this occasion 20 assure
YOU that your prolonged service at the
H.,n .e ffhnrslrln Nnna ffurna hn1n
marked by every quality that renders you
grateful and acceptable % the Government
OF the United States, and % renew 20 you
the assurance Of my high consideration.
lSignedl JAMES O.. BLAINE.
TO Marquis Impertall charge Des dgavs of
In reply to the above, Marquis I'm
periali says
The King does not hesitate 20 accept this
indemnity without prejudice 20 the judicial
steps which il may be proper for the par
lies % take and considering the redress
obtained sufficient He sees no reason why
the relations between the two governments,
which relations should faithfully reflect
the sentiments Of reciprocal esteem and
sympathy that animate the two nations,
should not again become intimate, cordial
and friendly as they have tradltOuaIy
been in the past, and as 10 is 20 be hoped
they will ever be in the future
In bringing the foregoing 20 your kuowl-
edge. in virtue Of the authorization given
me by His ENcelleuCy, the Marquis Di Ru-
diui. President Of the Council, Minister OF
ForgeiCu Affairs In the name Of the govern
ment OF His Majesty, the King Of ITALY, my
august sovereign. / have the honor 10 de-
clare 70 your excellency that the diplomatic
relations between Italy and the United
States are from this moment fully re-
established
I hasten, moreover, in obedience to iu-
structions received, 90 inform you that
pending the Minister'S return 20 this capi-
ital have taken charge Of the Royal Lega-
tion in the capacity of Charge u Afaircs.