The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-15
ITALY GIVEN INDEMNITY.
THE NEWS OF A FINAL SETTLE
MENT CONFIRMED.

MENT CONFIRMED.
The 10000 Francs to be Paid to the
Government OF King Eumbert and
It win Make the Distribution to the
suhsrers-Text of the Correspond
ence.
LONDON, April IA dispatch received
here to-day from Rome, says that a series
of notes has passed between Mr. Blaine, the
American Secretary OF State, and Marquis
Imperiah, the italian charge d. affaires at
Washington, resulting in a settlement Of
the differences between Italy and the United
States growing out of the lynching OF Ital-
iaus at New Orleans.
TIE REPORT CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, April 14.-The state de-
psrtment confirms the correctness of the
statement cabled to-day from Rome that
the United States government has agreed
to pay an inds unity TO the families of the
Italians killed in the parish prison at New
Orleans. and that the matter was now set
tied The amount agreed upon, $4,000
francs is to be paid to the Italian govern
ment for the benefit of the New Orleans
IlaIG-s.
TEXT OF THE CORRESPONDENTS
Following is the full text of the corre-
spondencs on the subject:
DEF aTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHINGToS, April u, 1892
SRI congratulate you that the difficulty eX-
is-ng between the United States and Italy
growing out OF the lamentable massacre at
New Orleans in March of last year IS about to
be terminated. The President feeling that for
al injury flAra ahpud n aDlH1la n leD,uity
iustructs me 10 tender you l25 COO francs. The
Italian government will distribute this sum
among the families of the victims. While the
injury was not inflicted directly by the United
States, the President nevertheless feels
that it is solemn duty as we'll as
great pleasure OF the national government to
ray a satisfactory indemnify. Moreover the
Presidents instructions carry with them the
hope that the transaction of to-day may efface
all memory of the unhappy tragedy; that the
old and friendly relations of the United States
and Italy may be restored, and that nothing un-
toward may ever again occur to disturb their
harmonious friendship. all myself of this
occasion to assure you thay your prolonged
service at this capital as charge d'affatres has
been marked BY every quality that renders you
grateful and acceptable to the government of
the United States, and to renew to You assur-
ance OF my high consideration.
The Marquis Imperial Caarge G'AGaTes Of
Italy.
The REPLY OF THE MARQUIS.
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1892.
HIS Ercellency james q. Blame, Secretary of
State:
MIR SECRETARY OF STATE You were pleased
10 inform me by our note Of to-day that the
federal government had decided to pay to Italy,
by way OF indemnity, the sum OF l&5,COO francs
10 be distributed by the Italian government
among the families of the royal subjects who
were victims of the massacre which took place
March -, 1881, in tha city of New Orleans,
Your excelleDcY also expressed hope that
the d. reached bV the President WDUll mt
an end to the unfortunate incident to which the
deplorable occurrence gave rse and that
friendly relations between the two countries
= would be firmly established. After having
taken note, with much pleasure Of
Jhe language used by the PreSi-
dent in his mes age of December last and after
having fully appreciated the words o. regret
and cenSure uttered with SO much authority by
the CHIEF magistrate Of the republic and like
wise the recommendations of congress that were
suggested IN his lofty wisdom by the unhappy
incident, the government of bis majesty is now
glad to learn that the United States acknowledge
mat II Is their solemn duty and at the same
TINE great pleasure to pay indemnity to
Italy The kings government does not hesitate
u accept this indemnify without prejudice to
the Judicial steps which 1t may be
VroFeT for the parties to take and considering
the redress obtained sufficient, it sees no reason
why the relations between the two governments,
which relations should faithful reflect the
sentiments of reciprocal esteem and sympathy
IAA1 animate the two nations, should not again
become intimate, cordial auG friendly. as they
have traditionally beeni in the past and as It is to
benoped they will ever be III the future In
OHnglng the foregoing TO your knowledge, in
WHue Of the authorization given me
Oy his eXceuency, the Marquis di Rudili, presi-
cent OF the council, minister of foreign affairs,
IN the name OF the government Of his majesty
we hlng OF italy. my august sovereign, nave
J.e honor 10 declare TO your eXcelencY that
Up0matlc relations between Italy and the
United States are from this moment fully re-
established hasten, moreover, in obedience
70 constructions received, to inform you, that
pending the minister's return to this capital |
nave taken charge Of the royal legation in the
cStacity OF charge dafaireS. Be pleased TO ac-
SepN ETC., lBPERIALI.
BLAINE'S ATTITUDE EXPLAINED.
1t appears that ths government Of the
United States has voluntarily taken the
INITIATIVE in closing the breach and without
committing itself to the recognition of any
clam for indemnity, but simply as an act
OF Justice. and from motives Of comfy has
paced In the hands of the
marquis 1mperiali $25. 900 for distribution
among the heirs OF the three Italians who
were killed at New Orleans and were found
70 Y. oe SUBJECTS of the italian government
IL Is understood that the money was taken
rom the annual appropriation Of $50 600 to
enable the President to provide for
Unforeseen emergencies in the diplo-
MaVlc and consular service, so that
Will be unnecessary TO call
upon congress for a specific appropria-
iIl' T.l' By this action on the part Of the
oulled States government disagreeable
implications in the relations OF the two
SYeFnments, 1t is believed, have been re-
IyVed and within short time diplomatic
.te'aIlons between them will be restored TO
S' Clg amlcable status existing before tho New
VI o'i5ans tragedy, Minister Porter returning
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