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Eleven men were indicted for the murder. A verdict of acquittal was found for six; and a mistrial was entered for three others. The verdict, which was the result of bribery, was vehemently denounced by the citizens, who on March 14, 1891, broke into the jail and slew the eleven accused. Italy demanded satisfaction, but Secretary , but Secretary Blaine replied that he had no constitutional right to interfere with the administration of justice in a sovereign State; and Louisiana refused to give satisfaction. The Italian and American ministers left their respective posts, on an indefinite leave of absence, but the affair was finally concluded by the United States paying $25,000 indemnity to the Italian Government, for the families of the murderers . 1891-September 18, the President issued a proclamation declaring the eastern part of Oklahoma open for settlement. 1892-The Republican National Convention met at Minneapolis, Minn, June 7, and nominated Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid. 1892-The Democratic National Convention met at Chicago June 22, and nominated Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson.