The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-23
ITALY TAKES UP THE CASE.
LYNCHING MAY dc A REPETITION
OF THE MAFIA TROUBLE.

Italian Charge d'AHhsrs at Washing
ton Called ON the Secretary of
State Yesterday-FormaIR Represen-
tatiOns Were Made-ItaIy VIII
Seek Further InformatiOn-secrc-
tnry Hay TeleeraPhed the Govern-
or of Louisiana.
Washington, July 22.-The synchlng of
hve Italians in Louisiana yesterday prom
ises 10 assume an international aspect
through the action of the Italian govern
ment Count Vinchi, the Italian charge
d'affaires, called at the state department
at an early hour this morning. and made
representations to the officials concerning
the atrocity in Louisiana.
In order TO get fun information as the
basis for action by this government, Secre-
tary Hay thercupon telegraphed the Gov
ernor Of Louisiana, requesting all the facts
in the case. Count Vinchrs action was pre-
dicatod On reports from the Italian consul
lar officials in Louisiana and by the press
reports. There is reason 70 believe also
that the Italian foreign Office is already
fully informed on the occurrence.
1t Is probable, however, that the repre-
sontations Of to-day are only preliminary,
with the view 10 calling attentIon to the
facts reported and to pave the way for any
protest or demand OF reparation which
may follow.
The affair is considered IN official Italian
quarters as much like that In the Maha
cases at New Orleans, while Mr.. Blame
was Secretary of State, at which time
Ia al tFnie TI.lI
for his passports and left the country.
Baron Fava is now in Rome on vacation,
and during his absence. Count Ninchi has
charge of Italian affairs in this country
Count Ninchfs representations 10 the
state department were based upon a brief
dispatch from the acting counsel at New
Orleans. Mr.. Pabin
Count VinchI at once directed that all
the particulars in the case be secured and
that special inquiry he made as to whether
the victims OF the lynching were Italian
citizens, who had not yet become natural
lied In submitting the matter to the
state department, Count Vnchi wrote a
note, reciting the telegram and reinforcing
il with an expression of the hope that
steps win be taken to ascertain the facts
and extend protection to Italians in tho
neighborhoOd.
He saw Secretary Hay and also Assist
ant Secretary Hin. Mr.. Hay was about
| representations made by the Italian
| charge d'affaires were submitted to the
| President. Throughout the conference the
| most agreeable spirit was shown, and
| there was no intimation from Count Vim
| chi that his government was disposed to
| make a serious issue of the affair Meth
| er personally nor In the note which he sub
mitted, was there any protest or demand
| for indemnity Any steps in this line are
| likely to come when the facts are fully
! established.
Recalls Former Affairs.
| When Count Vlnchi was seen this after
noon by a representative of the Associated
! Press he said that he had no doubt what
| ever that a satisfactory adjustment would
| be secured.
| Count Vinchi recalled that during his
| service here two affairs very similar TO
| this, one in Colorado and the other in
| Louisiana had been satisfactorily adjust
| ed, and this had been brought about large
| fy through the sympathetic and friendly
| feeling which prevails between the two
| governments. He felt sure, he said, that
this same sentiment would accomplish a
| just settlement In the pr, sent case
| While greatly deporng the affair he
| feels thai there are circumstances which
make il difficult for the federal authorities
! TO deal with It. Therefore he is cooper
| ating with the ofcials here in determin-
| ing the nationality OF the murdered men.
| II has been impossible thus FAR TO com
| municate with the consular agent who has
| gene to The scene. The dispatches sent him
| at Nicksburg have been returned by the
! telegraph company, and the department is
unable TO get track Of him. His report and
that Of the Governor of Louisiana are ex-
| pected TO give fun light on the subject and
afford data upon which the two govern
ments can act
Count Vinchi paid a third visit to the
staie department at 3 o'clock this after
neon. He saw Assistant Secretary EfpI,
and inquired as to the departments ac-
! ton in the matter, and expressed satis-
faction when Informed OF the telegraphic
request made upon the Governor OF Louis
lana for report on The case, In addl-
ton, Mr. Hill expressed the sincere regret
entertained by the government at the un-
| fortunate occurrence. No message has
yet come from the foreign office at Rome.