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THE EVERY MORNING DISPATCH IS
THE BEST WANT DIRECTORY
FORTY-SIXTH YEAR.
Mliiii omIUIIi).
Java's Official Tote Leaves
No Doubt of Italy's
Intentions.
TWO DEMANDS MADE.
Blaine's Answer Fully Ex
plains tlic Position of
tlie Administration.
SO GUARANTEE POSSIBLE.
The Government Cannot Influence
the Future Action of the
Courts and Juries.
READY TO CONSIDER I5DEHHITT.
Ko Undue Haste to Be Allowed to Interfere
With the Course of the Offi
cial Investigation.
IDEAS OF 01IIEE FOREIGN Hl.MSTEES.
Ticy Co Kct Agree YTiti the EeereUry ef Btttt, 1st
Etbeve Drjilcmtie Editions Eire Betn
Eaurtly Etvtrtd,
OS1T ONE OF THREE THIKGS KOW TO BE DONE
1FBCM A ETXFT COErXSrOSDEKT.1
"Washington, April 1. The corre
spondence concerning the recall of the
Italian Minister, which has been made
public to-night, fully warrants the most
serious view that has been taken of the
character of the recall, and at the same time
Mr. Blaine's reply to Baron Fava, which is
addressed to Marquis linperiali, as "Charge
de Affaires," maintains the dignity of the
United States, and places both the Italian
Government and Baron Fava himself in a
very unenviable position, showing that the
demands made on behalf of Italy were un
reasonable, and intimating that the position
of the Secretary of State was misrepresented.
Mr. Blaine's letter is characteristic in its
sharpness and force, and reading between
the lines he wisely refuses to look upon the
retirement of Barou FavaTas a matter of as
much consequence to the United States
as it was intended to be.
Blaine Makes a Little BlufE
Mr. Blaine, in addressing Marquis Im
perial! as "Charge de'Aflaires," assumes
that diplomatic relations have cot been
completely broken of. It is probably a
matter of good policy for him to do this so
as to give the Italian Government a loop
hole through which to crawl back upon the
plain of peace if they have got over their
sudden anger by the time they get his letter.
The letter from Baron Fava, however,
hardly leaves it open ior Mr. Blaine to as
sume that Marquis Imperial! has any diplo
matic functions, and that the Italian Gov
ernment still resides here in the person of
the Marquis, though the Minister is gone.
In his letter announcing his departure,
Baron Fava says that he departs, "leaving
Marquis Imperiali, His Majesty's Secretary
of Legation, in charge of current business of
the royal legation." In diplomatic phrase
ology this does not mean that the Marquis is
Charge d' Affaires or that he has any diplo
matic function.
How Other Diplomats Regard It.
The representatives of the various foreign
legations here do not understand it as Mr.
Blaine interprets it. They understand
and there was a diplomatic dinner given the
night before the formal presentation of the
recall to the President, the night the letter
was written, at which the matter was fully
discussed they understand the situation to
lie that diplomatic relations are broken
If and that Marquis Imperiali is Charge
des Affaires.uot "Charge d'Affaires," which
means that he is in charge of the ordinary
business aflairs of the legation not pertain
ing to diplomatic relations with the Gov
ernment of the United States; that his
duties arc to receive the mail of the legation,
to instruct consuls, etc, but not to hold
diplomatic relations with the State Depart
ment. Most, if not all.of theforeign ministers have
communicated with their home governments,
announcing that diplumaticrelationsbetween
Italy and the United States are broken off.
If all have not douo this, certainly all those
v ho are on intimate terms with Baron Fava
1 avc done so.
Only Three A Hematites Offered.
The fact that the Italian Government has
gone to such extremes, only makes more
tenons the blunder of Prime Minister di
Kudmi and places him in a more delicate situa
tion Ihe opinion among the best-informed
persons here is that the Italian Minister has to
io one of three things. Ue has doubtless been
led to this hasty action by the peculiar political
situation in Italy at this time.
If be is to maintain his position at home by
"jingoism" he will probably be forced to go
farther and endanger actual war. If be is not
prepared to do this, the whole thing may be
saddled on Kara, who was representative of
tbe 'Jnspl .Ministry, by declaring, as Mr.
Blaine declares that he misrepresented the at
titude of the United States as to the matter of
recognizing the principle of indemnity to the
families of tbe murdered men.
The third alternative apprehends the down
fall of tbe Di Kndini Ministry. The opinion is
lerg generally expressed that Di Kndini ;ill
find himself otanding betwee war and retire
ment from power.
Expects the Applause of the Country.
It is believed that Sir. Blaine's letter, particu
larly his citation of the constitutional right of
American citizens to a fair trial, according to
the proper legal forms, and tbe declaration that
the Government cannot promise a conviction
nd punishment of any accused, but must
i-avb that to an unbiased jury, will be loudly
a, plaudcd throughout the country, and wrat
ier may be the outcome of the controversy
now that it bas taken this form, be will be sus
tained enthusiastically by the whole people of
America.
It is believed, too, that the controversy has
been put into such a shape by the recall of
Fava that the sentiment of the civilized world
will be in favor of the attitude of the United
States. Probably the best assurance that thero
will be no war at present will be found in tbe
general disapproval of the unreasonable de
mands of Italy, and in the fact that while she
has ships of war enough that are very
powerful, she has an almost bank
rupt treasury and no means of replenish
ing it to carry on a war. She could
perhaps make ono bold move and then fall ex
hausted. It has been urged that three or four
heavy war vessels, such as are to be found in
the Italian navy, could destroy some of our
principal cities beforo we could help ourselves,
Dut naval authorities say that the mere main
taining of the coal supply for such vessels for
so long a voyage, and at such a distance from
any Italian coaling station, would present a
problem to puzzle tbe ingenuity of tho Italian
Ministry. LIOIITNER.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.
TEXT OF BAE0K FAVA'S CUHT NOTE
AND BLAINE'S ANSWER
Two Formal Demands Made by the Italian
Government The Position ot tho Ad
ministration Stated A Guarantee Can
not be Given.
"Washington, April 1. The following
correspondence between Secretary Blaine
and Baron Fava is made public by the De
partment of State to-night:
ROYAL, LEGATION OF ITALY, J
Washington, March 3L (
Mr. Secretary of State:
lly my two notes of the 15th and lSthinst.1
had the honor to call yonr Excellency's serious
attention to the occurrences of exceptional
gravity which took place at New Orleans on
the Ilth, whereby four subjects of tbe King of
Italy who were confined in the prison of that
city were massacred by tho crowd, under the
leadership of two American citizens.
After having formally protested acainst tbe
unjustifiable conduct of local authorities
which k ere evidently recreant to all their duties
on all occasions, I reserved to the Government
or His Majesty the right to demand such satis
faction as it might think proper, since tho
question constituted an infraction of tho stipu
lation of the treaty in force between our two
countries, which secures to Italian subjects re
siding in the United States the same protection
that is enjoyed by American citizens,and which
has always been extended to the latter in
Italian territory.
The Two Formal Demands Blade.
Tho reparation demanded by the Govern
ment of the King, as I bare had the honor to
inform you in our interviews held during tbe
last few days, was to consist of the following
points:
First Tho offlciU. assurance by the Federal
Government that fie guilty parties should be
brought to justice.
Second The recognition in principlo that an
amnesty is due to tbe relatives of the victims.
Your Excellency was pleased to declare to
me that as the Government did not think it did
tako this view of this case, It declined to take
the two aforesaid demands into consideration.
Under the circumstances the Government of
His Majesty, considering tnat the legitimate
action nt the King's Minister at Washington
becomes inefficacious, has ordered me to take
my leave. In obedience to tbe circumstances
which I bare recited, I hare the honor to an
nounce to Your Excellency that I am going to
leave Washington as speedily as possible, tear
ing the Marquis Imperial!. His Majesty's Sec
retary ot Legation, in charge of the current
business of the Royal Legation.
Be pleased to accept, Mr. Secretary of State,
the renewed assurance of my highest consider
ation. Fava
His Excellency, James G. Blaino, Secretary
of State, Washington.
The Answer of tho Secretary,
Department op State, i
Washington. April L,
The -Marquis Imperiali, Charge d'Affalres. etc.:
Slit 1 have tho honor to acknowledge the
receipt ofanoteof yesterday's date from Baron
Fava, who has left the Italian Lecatlon In your
charce. I beg to express tbe regret with whkli
the Government of the United States receives
tbe intelligence of Baron FaTa's speedy de
parture from this CapltoL Though he has more
than once intimated this purpose, the Govern
ment of the United States has been unablo to
Bee adequate reasons for such a step. The
Baron's service here for the past ten years has
been distinguished at all times by tbe most
agreeable relations with tbs Executive Depart
ment of this Government. This regret at bis
leaving is enhanced when, as the President be
lieves, he has been recalled under a misappre
hension of facts by the Government of Italy.
Tho cause of his sundering his diplomatic rela
tions with tbis Gorernmcnt is thus gircn in
note:
The reparation demanded by the Govern
ment of King Humbert, as I bad tho honor to
inform jouiu our interviews held during the
last few days, was to consult of the lollowing
points:
rirsi me omciai assurance oyine federal
Government that the guilty parties should be
brought to justice.
Second The recognition in principle that
an indemnity is due to tho relatives of tho vic
tims. A Change in the Demand.
Tbe first demand thus stated by Baron Fava
Is slightly changed in phrase from that em
ployed by him in hts many verbal requests
based on a telegram from the Marquis Rudini,
which he left with me. The Marquis Kudiui
delared that "Italy's right to demand and to ob
tain punishment of the murderers and an in
demnity for tbe victims is unquestionable."
It is inferred that Baron Fan's change of
phrase meant no change of demand. I havo
endeavored to impress upon him in tbe several
personal interviews with which he has honored
me that tne Gorcrument of the United States
is utterly unable to give the assurance which
the Marquis Rudini has demanded. Even if
tbe National Government had tbe entire juris
diction over the alleged murderers it could not
give assurance to any foreign power that they
would be punished. The President is unable
to see how anj government could justly give
an assurance of this character in advance of a
trial aud a verdict of "suilty."
In the Constitution ot t tie, United States it
is declared that "In all criminal prosecutions
tho accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
and public trial by an impartial jury of the
State and district wherein the crime shall hare
been commuted." It needs no argument to
prove that a jury could not be impartial if it
were in any sense, or to any degree, bound be
fore the trial of tho accused, by an assurance
which the President of the United States had
ventured to give to a foreign power.
Some Very Unreasonable Features.
In the Constitution of the State of Louis
iana, under whose immediate jurisdiction tho
crimes were committed, substantially the same
provision is found, bo that the Governor of a
State would be as unable to cive a pledge in ad
vance for the result of a trial under State law
as the President would be were it practicable
in the United States.
Baron Fava's second point is a demand of
the recognition In principlo that an indemnity
is due to the relatives of tho victims. Ho is
assuredly under a crave error when he declares
that the United States Government declined
to take tbis demand into consideration, and I
shall regret if he has communicated such a
conclusion to jour Government. The United
States, so far from refusing, bas distinctly
recognised tbe principle of indemnity to those
Italian subjects who mav have been wronged
by a violation of the rights secured to them
under the treaty with tbe United States of
February 16, 187L
I have repeatedly glren to Baron Fara tho
assurance that, under tho direction of the
President, all tho acts connected with the un
happy tragedy at New Orleans on the Ilth of
March last should be nut thoroughlr investi
gated. I have also informed him "that in a
matter of such erarity the Government of the
United States would not permit Itself to be un
dulj burned, nor will it make answer to .any
demand until every tact and evidence to form a
correct judgment shall have been tally ascer-
t.uii:u tiiruuKuiexaiauinoriiy. 1 lie Impatience
of the aggrieved may be natural, but its indul
gence does not always secure the most substan
tial justice.
Accept, sir, the assurance of my high con
sideration. Jamks g. Blaine.
BAE0N FAVA'S BECOED.
It Is a Long One and His Son Is a Nat
uralized American.
Washington, April L Baron Fava has
been the Minister of Italy to the United States
for about 10 years, and by reason of seniority
of service. was the Dean of the Diplomatlo Corps
succeeding: Minister Preston, of Haiti, who was
superceded by tho Hlpoolyte administration.
Previous to his receiving bis Washington mis
sion. Baron Fava represented the Italian Gov
ernment at liuenoi Avres, the capital of the
Argentine Republic. He was born In Naples
In U3Z, and bas been in diplomatic service a
great many years, entering tho service of the
Kingdom of Naples when a very young man.
He served Italy in minor capacities in Switz
erland, Holland and Turkey before being sent
as Minister to Argentine. His wife has not
been in tbis country for some time, but has
a son who is an architect and cirii engineer in
this citv, and has becomo a naturalized citizen
of the Unitod States.
BARON FAVA'S POSITION.
A STATEMENT ISSUED BY ONE OF HIS
CONFIDANTS.
Personal Reasons Did Not Influence the
Recall in Any Degree Whatever Tho
Government at Rome Is Now Standing
Upon Its Dignity.
"Washington, April L A reporter who
called this afternoon on Baron Fava found
him closeted with Dr. T. S. Verdi, of this
city, and inaccessible. Subsequently Dr.
Verdi, who was seen, said: "The case is a
remarkably plain one. Italian men have
been murdered and the Italian
Government has vainly asked the United States
for reparation. This Government has said: 'We
can do nothing; only the courts of Louisiana
may take action.' If this Government be
uowerless In such a matter, it is a most serious
thing. Why were treaties entered into with
Italy and all other European powers if
the United States cannot perform that
which it promised to do to protect Italian
citizens in this country: Tho United States Gov
ernment having said that it is powerless as to
its duties under the treaty, what are any of its
agreements with any nation worth Will it
Satisfy the European powers to say that this
crimo was committed in tne state oi ijguisiana
and therefore is without the province of the
General Government? Is Louisiana known and
recognized as anationT
"Italy knows," continued the doctor, "that
these men who were murdered were acquitted
by a jury of Americans and, believing in the
majesty of the law, it matters not that a mob
the people, you say reversed the verdict and
executed men who bad been legally declared
Innocent. It matters not if these men who
were killed, were most vicious and crim
inal. Your laws said they were "not guilty,'
and Italy is on the right side when it endeavors
to uphold American law as against tbe action
of a mob."
Dr. Verdi declared with a good deal of en
ergy that Baron Fava's recall was not due to
dissatisfaction with the Baron personally.
"This action," said Dr. Veidi. ":s that of an
insulted power. The Italian Government is
standing on its dignity, and by recalling its
representative but voices the sentiment of
50,000,000 people."
THE STATE OF DEFENSES.
AEMY AND NAVY OFFICEBS TALK OF
THE POSSIBILITIES.
None of Them Expect Any Serions Trouble,
but Think There Should Be Better Prop
aration The Needs of tho Navy Espec
ially Pointed Out.
Washington, April 1. Army and
navy officers talked a good deal this morn
ing about tbe action of tbe Italian Govern
ment yesterday. They did not apprehend
war, but nevertheless the chance ol an un
favorable turn in the negotiations which
might lead to the uninvited appearance of
the Italian fleet in our harbors was
not lost sight of. Commodore Ramsay,
in charge of the Kavigation Bureau
of the Navy, is the officer by whose order our
ships move from port to port and are manned.
His bureau woula, in case of war, be the one to
outline and direct plans of campaign In tho
waters. lie was asked this morning what was
tbe condition of our naval defenses. Said be:
How many battle ships do yon sup
pose we have? Just one tbe doublc
turrcted monitor Miantononioh now at the
New York navy yard and she is not completed.
But one of her turrets is equipped with guns.
However, by pressing forward we might finish
her in a month. The old monitors which
fought durinir the late war would be of little
Talne against tbe powerful battle ships of
European navies. The guns carried by these
vessels could send a projectile through one
side and out of tbo other side of any turret on
the monitor fleet which now lies below Rich
mond, on the James rivor.
"We are building two battleships, but many
months will be required in which to complete
them, and many more to arm and plate them
with armor. The armor has not yet been rolled.
It is idle to talk of building a nary in a few
months. The views set out bv Senator Ingalls
in his naval article aie certainly not believed
by himself. It is ridiculous to naval experts to
hear boasts of repeating what we did during
the war. Then wo were pitted against
people without a navy and almost without
tbe possibilities of one. We swelled our naval
list rapidly to over 500 vessels. But what did
they amount to? Anything that would serve
as a gun platform or carry a gun was bought
or built. Our new cruisers about a dozen
in number would be of service and would be
fouirht for all that thev are worth. But
they were never intended to stand before
armored battleships, or against anything else
than such unarmored vessels as their own class.
They would, however, be useful to destroy the
lines of water communication by which a for
eign naval force on our coast must receive their
coal and supplies."
In conclusion Commodore Ramsay said he
did not feel tbat New York was in imminent
danger, even in the event of war. The heavy
draft Italian warships could not successfully
bombard the city without entering the harbor,
and they were not likely to enter the harbor,
because, aside from the perils of navigation,
certain preparations could and would speedily
be maae to render the water untenable for
them.
GENERAL KELTOH'S VIEWS.
He Thinks the Country Amply Able to Cope
With Any Foe.
Washington, April 1. General Kelton,
Adjutant General of the United States Army,
scouted the idea of war ensuing from yes
terday's erents. It was hard to imagine
reasons for war, or substantial result
to accrue to either party from it.
Certainly the United States would not send
over to attack Italy, and Italy could not land
an army m tbe United States. Tbe distance be
tween the two countries presented an almost In
surmountable obstacle to land operations. Ercn
the Italian naval vessels could not effectually
operate so far from a base of supply ot fuel
and stores. He did not hesitate to say that
New York City would bo safe in any
event. Even though tbo projected for
mications were not in existence
and tbe modern guns were lacking, he bad
faith in the ability of our people to offer an
effective resistance to a hostile' nava! force.
We were an inventive, energetic race, and
could bo depended on to meet any emergency.
A hostile fleet could not lio within 20 miles of
New York. Tnere would be no lack of men
forthcoming, who, like Gushing, would be
willing and ready to be blown up with their
own torpedoes, if they could have even a small
chance of destroying the foe. As for the land
forces of the United States, the General was
confident tbat they could be depended on to
prevent any hostile arinv or naval force from
s etting foot on American soil.
STILL INVESTIGATING.
Tho Inquiry Into tfie New Orleans Lynch
ing Is Not Finished.
Washington, April L Atjorney General
Miller said this afternoon that there need bo no
secret nor mystery in regard to the action taken
by tho Department of Justice in tho
rase of the Italians recently killed
in New Orleans. "Early last week
almost immediately after my return from the
South," said Mr. Miller, "instructions were
sent to the United States District Attorney at
New Orleans to make a thorough investigation
of the case. He was asked to report in de
tail the nationality of each of the men
killed, and how many, if any, were Italian sub
jects, unnaturalized; what, if any, their con
nection with the murder of Hennessey; what
evidence there was tbat any of them had any
thing to do with tho alleged bribery of the
jury, and. In short, to get all tbe facta and re
port them to me as soon as possible.
"That is the present state of the case, and I
am now awaiting the report." The Attorney
General refused to discuss tbe diplomatic
features of tho questiou, but intimated rather
broadly tbat he did not regard the issue as par
ticularly serious.
ONE PACIFIC ITALIAN PAPEB.
It Docs Not Delieve That All Diplomatic
Relations Have Been Severed.
New York, April L The Critlofore Colombo
(Italian) will to-morrow say editorially tbat as
Fava has not closed tho legation and taken'
away its flag and left the interests of his coun
trymen iu tbe care of some, friendly legation,
it must be concluded tbat Iialy has not severed
diplomatic relations with the United States.
h n KB y . ff5wi? .. mK - n .iiN r.Mnnvv.
He Says That if America Does
Not Change Front a Rup
ture Is Certain,
MINISTER PORTER'S PLEA.
Ho Endeavors to Induce tbe Italian
Officials to Go Slow.
SOME VEEI POINTED LANGUAGE.
Diplomats Cannot Understand Federal and
State Eelations.
TOE TONE TAKEN BI THE ROHAN PEES3
Home, April 1. The United States
Minister, Mr. A. J. Porter, called to see the
Marquis di Rudini, the Italian Premier,
who, however, was absent from the city.
Mr. Porter, in the absence of the Marquis,
saw the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs,
Signor D'Arco. Mr. Porter's interview
with Signor D'Arco lasted about two hoars
and during the course of the conversation,
which was conducted in English, the United
States Minister expressed regret at tbe fact
that the Italian Government had thought fit
to recall Baron Fava and , generally speak
ing, thought that the United States Govern
ment would not deny any request of the
Italian Government if there was reason and
fairness in such demands.
Mr. Porter also promised to place beiore
the United States Government at "Washing-,
ton the substance of the conversation which
took place between himself and Signor
D'Arco. Incidentally Mr. Porter also sug
gested that tbe Italian Government shonld
wait until to-morrow before taking further
action, in the hope that a satisfactory answer
might be received from "Washington.
Tho Italian Diplomat Asks a Question.
Before Mr. Porter left Signor D'Arco's
office the latter said: "Suppose a dozen
American citizens were murdered in an
Italian city, and we pleaded impotenoe to
punish the murderers becanse the city in
which the murders occurred enjoyed an
autonomous form of government, what
opinion would you in the United States and
what opinion wonld the civilized world at
large have in regard to our plea?"
Mr. Porter thereupon tried to make clear
to Signor D'Arco the relations of the Fed
eral Government to the individual States as
fixed by the Constitution. But Signor D'Arco
was not satisfied, and replied with some beau
"We have nothing to do with your Constitu
tion. If it is found wanting yon must mend it.
You know that it is no Constitution wortby of a
tree civilized country if it dots not insure pun
ishment for crime and protection for the
weak."
A press correspondent here has perusod the
despatches exchanged from the outset between
the Government of Italy and the Government
of the United States in regard to tbe New
Orleans lynching. Tbe substance, of them la
that Italy asked In the main that a fair legal
process should be instituted against the
culprits, regarding them as common assassins.
Italy likewise asked for an indemnity for tbe
families of tbo men killed in New Orleans by
tbe mob which invaded the jail there.
To theso requests tho United States authori
ties at Washington answered that the Consti
tution ot the Unitod States gave but limited
powers to the Federal Government in regard
to interference with the various States of tbe
Union, but the United States Government
affirmed its good intentions in the matter.
Called It a Dodgo to Gain Time.
At this stage of tbe proceeding Bs.ron Fava,
in one of bis letters to the Italian Government,
remarks that the above reply shows an evident
desire to gain time, and tbat it was no practical
solution of the question. The answer from
Washington being regarded as unsatisfactory,
Italy instructed Baron Fava on March 27 to
press the two original demands made noon the
United States Government, and, in the event
of bis failing to obtain satisfaction, to leave
Washington en conge after consigning the
care or the Legation at Washington to the care
of tbe First Secretary.
Baron Fava next reported to his Government
that its instructions had been carried out, and
he declared that as the Government at
Washington had not fulfilled its duties
as a civil government, his presence
was unnecessary at Washington. Political
circles hero fully Indorse the action of tbe
Italian Government. Tbe newspapers o this
city pronounce themselves very stronglragainst
the action of tbe United States Government.
Influential leaders advise the Italian Gov
ernment to send a circular note to the friendly
powers denouncing the United States as being
confessedly unable to insure justice in tbe
United States and as Impotent to fulfill the
duties of a civil government.
One Very Curious Suggestion.
Other prominent Italians suggest that the
Italian Government should break off all nego
tiations with fhe Government at Washington,
and that it should, in future, so far as tho New
Orleans lynching are concerned, deal directly
with the State of Louisiana, and tbat the iat
ter's Government should be called to account'
for tlio killing of the Italian prisoners In the
Now Orleans jail. The Marquis di Rudini, the
Italian Premier, arrived here from Florence
late last night, having been summoned by tcle
craph. The Italian Cabinet will meet and will
resolve upon what lurther steps are to be
taken in the New Orieans matter by tbe Gov
erumeut of Italy.
During the course of an interview to-day tho
Marquis di Rudini said tbat personally he was
mo-t kindlv disnosed toward the United States
Government and expressed the hopo that the
civil authorities of the United States would
not fail iu their dutlers toward Sicily, justice,
morality and tbo law. Public opinion, how
ever, he added, demands a more energetic
course of action. If the United States Govern
ment, ho continued, does not perceive that it Is
in tbe wrong a diplomatic rupture i3 Inevita
ble. Continuing, the Premier said: "The report
that Americans have been insulted and ar
rested In Italy as an outcome of the present
negotiations is ridiculous and false. Ameri
cans always receive here tbe best and kindest
hospitality, both upon the part of the Italian
Government and Italian people, both knowing
perfectly the duties of a civilized country.
Crispl Is Largely to Blamo.
The pressure brought to bear npon the
Marquis di Rudini, and which compelled bim
to act vigorously, was fomented by the friends
of Signor Crispi, tbe late Premier of Italy.
Especially was thlspreisure brought to bear
by the Sicilians, who, more or less, were either
dreading or were in sympathy with the Mafia.
Their attitude has been stiffened by the fact
that tho leading opponents of Signor Crispi
and his Cabinet openly declared tbat the
lynching of the Italians confined in tbe jail of
New Orleans on the charge of baring been im
plicated in the murder of the Chief of Police of
that city was just, eren if it was illegal. One of
these opponents of the Crispi Cabinet is
charged with the authorship of a strong edi
torial published in the Fanfulla to-day, which
argues that tho Italian Government would do
well to suppress crime in Italy before meddling
with the punishment of murderers in New
Orleans. This editorial adds that it is a noto-'
rious fact that not a day passes without a mur
der taking place in Italy, the majority of which
crimes go unpunished. These critics, howerer,
feel that tbe weak point of the United Statos
case Is the bribed Jury's acquittal ot the as
sassins. "If we believe the American contention,"
said an Italian Senator to a correspondent,
"which, asT personally believe is well founded,
that tbe evidence convicted the men who were
acquitted, we are put in this unpleasant posi
tion, but Italy cannot condone tbe lynching
without assuming the guilt and venality of the
New Orleans court. International comity f or
bids ua to assume that Chief of Police Hennes
sey's murderers were tried by a venal corrupt
tribunal. Bach an assumption would be an in
sult to the United States, although Americans
are quite at liberty to insult their own tri
bunal," Americans "Were Always Favorites.
The position of the court ot King Humbert
of Italy during tho present strained relations
existing between Italy and the United States
Is unpleasant. The court at present is nnduly
exposed to malevolent attacks owing to the
known and much-commented upon partiality of
beth the King and Queen of Italy for America
and for Americans. In fact, some of Queen
Margaret's special favorites among the ladies
of the court are Americans. For instance, the
wife of Count Gianotti, tho Prefect of the
Royal Palace, was formerly Miss Constance
Kenny, of New York; the Princess Biancaccio,
ono of tbe Queen's ladies in waiting, was,
previous to her marriage, a Miss Field, of New
York. Tho wife of Cavalier Peruzzi, one ot
King Humbert's personal equerries, was a Mis3
Story, ot Boston, and the Princess Cenci
Bolighetta was a MiS3 Spencer, of New York.
A dispatch from Berlin says it is reported
here that mysterious warnings, sent by the
Mafia Society havo been conTeyed to King
..umueri, oi Italy, in tnese warnings mo
Mafia Society is said to havo demanded pro
tection from King Humbert and tbe Italian
Government, for Italian residents in foreign
countries. It is further believed, according to
this story, that tho recall of Baron Fava, the
Italian Minister at Washington, was largely
owingto tbe fears of the Italian Ministers,
aroused by tho Mafia threats.
TONE OF ROME'S PRESS.
NEAELY ALL APPE0VE THE EECALL OF
MIHISTEB FAVA.
They Think America Should Concede tho
Just Demands of the Italian Govern
ment A Threat of Retaliation Upon Our
Grain and Pork Exports.
London, April 1. In its issue to-morrow
morning the Fopolo Romano, the lead
ing organ of the opposition, will declare
tbat tbe entire country approves the recall
of Baron Fava, and after dwelling upon
the tact of the Italian press in refraining
from hampering diplomatic action and its
dignified attitude in the faco of the polemics
of American journals, will say: "Baron
Fava's noto could not have been
couched in more dignified or more
temperate language. We still hope that
the United States will afford Italy sat
isfaction. When Americans are the
offended parties, satisfaction is demanded be
cause the persons concerned aro citizens of the
Union; but when the offended parties are for
eigners the Union throws the responsibility
upon the offending State. All Europe will up
hold our demands. If we cannot obtain the
solemn rights which ono great people owes to
another, we will at least allow onrselves the satis
faction of sending back American vessels filled
with wheat for our markets, and returning to
the Yankee breeders their trichinos meat."
The Don ChUeiolte Delia Mancia will say:
"It will be a matter for grief and shame if a
civilized Government should not realize duties
so elementary as those of prosecuting assassins
and indemnifying the families of victims who
have fallen through the impotence of its own
rule."
Tho clerical paper, I'oce Delia Vertta, holds
that the step of Baron Fava will lead to no use
ful result, the recall being purely a platonlc
protest due to pressure upon the Italian Gov
ernment from within meaning the influence
of secret societies.
The Tribuna says: "We do not believe that
any complications need be feared. The de
mands of Italy are so moacrate that a solution
satisfactory to both conntries might be found
before Baron Fava's departure from America.
Italy only asks an act of justice, and a free
civilized country cannot refuse that long."
HOPING FOE PEACE.
Nevertheless Italy Will Insist on Some
Sort of Satisfaction.
- Bonn, April L-In an Interview -fo-day a
prominent official of the Foreign O'fflce said
that in view of the calm, reticent confidence iu
the Government which the Italian press dis
played it was difficult to understand the diff u
sion in America of fantastic rnmors such as
that of the detention of Americans as host
ages. He then said Baron Fava's departure is
the logical consequence of bis failure to obtain
satisfaction for his just demands in regard to
tbo lynching ot Italian subjects whose nation
ality bad been regularly established. Since
Mr. Porter's request for delay. It is to be hoped
that the American press, having received pre
cise information as to the situation, will en
deavor to contribute to tho solution of the
froblem with the same equanimity shown by
talian journals.
"Italy is a sincere friend of America," ho
continued, "and I am bound to hope for a set
tlement in accordance with justice and equity,
and with tbe friendly cordiality and modera
tion befitting both nations. King Humbert's
representative could not, however, be allowed
to quietly look on while the guilty persons
were allowed to go unpunished, simply because
the United States Government declined to in
sure their being brought to trial."
GKRMAN OPINION.
A Somewhat Hamorous View of the Situa
tion Is Taken There.
TBY DtJKLAP'S CABLE COMPAXT.1
Berlin, April 1. Only a few evening papers
comment on tbe Italian-American imbroglio.
Tho FouucAe Zeitung says: "The action of
Italy is dumbfounding. It has surprised every
one and everybody. It is generally conceded
that Italy is entitled to receive some satisfac
tion." The paper continues by saying that
soup Is never eaten as hot as when it is cooked,
and a little consideration would suffice to set
matters straight. The National Zcilung sars:
'Premier Rudiui has proved by the mannor"in
which be suppressed tbe riot In Palermo that
he is capable of getting full satisfaction out of
tho Americans, especially when he is backed by
entire Europe, which is interested in seeing to
it that lynching does not become a recognized
peculiarity and a national institution with
Americans."
The Tageblalt makes light of tbe dispute and
calls it a storm in a teacup. According to this
paper, Mr. Blaine's Yankee prowess is alone
responsible for the misunderstanding, and that
bis shortcoming in the matter is a lack of in
ternational courtesy, but tbat is not sufficient
reason for serious altercation. Altogether, the
Tagtblait tak03 a humorous view of the situa
tion. A CALMER TONE
Is Maintained by the Evening Press of
Borne In the Dispute.
Rome, April 1. Tne evening papers of this
city comment briefly on the Fava incidentThelr
utterances are marked by calmness and moder
ation. The Opinions and the Osaei-valere Rou
manfo simply publish the telegrams received
from America. Tbe Fanfulla ask3 whether
Baron Fava could return to his post it Italy
limited her demand for reparation to the pay
ment of an indemnity to tbe relatives of tho
murdered men, adding: "This is tbo only satis
faction which tbe United States Government
is in a position to give, as it has no means of
bringiug the guilty to justice."
The llalie says that Italians and citizens of
tbe United States have the greatest interest in
maintaining friendly relations, and it will be
best for tbe two governments to come to an
understanding as quickly as possible.
WILL STAND F1BM,
Some Radical Comments on the Interview
of Minister Porter.
Rome, April L Referring to Minister Por
ter's interview with Signor D'Arco, tho
Titbuna says: "Minister Porter expressed dis
pleasure at tbe determination of Baron Fava
to quit the United States. Ho urges that
many difflulties were in the way of direct action
by the Central Government, in forcing the
authorities of Louisiana to prosecute the
lynchers of the Italians, as tbe Federal Consti
tution did not Interfere with tbo administra
tion of justice in individual States.
"Sienor D'Arco gave Minister Porter to un
derstand that the Constitution could not be set
np asa nlea in negotiations with a third party
and tbat Italy would, without any preconceived
hostility, firmly adhere to her position."
An Expression From Paris.
PAM3, April 2. The Liberie says: "Tho
Marquis Di Rudlni's action is a proper re
sponse to tbe dilatory American diplomacy.
Italy has a navy sufficient to enforce respect,
and is undertaking tbe cause of Eurooe and
civilization."
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ENGLAND ENJOYS IT.
British and Especially Tory Organs
Express Their Delight.
THE CONSTITUTION CRITICISED.
They Eegard the Tronble as Only Another
Proof of Its Flaws.
OPINIONS OP THE LBADIKG JOURNALS
TUT DCNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.t
London, April 1. The British papers
are inclined to show a good deal of quiet
exultation over the difficulty tbe United
States have with Italy. The feeling ex
hibited by the majority of the papers is, in
fact, much tbe same as it was at the time
of the American rebellion. They are glad
at what they call the "snub"' and regard the
difficulty as furnishing another proof of the
flaws which exist in American institutions.
The Times will publish the following
leading article to-morrow morning on the
subjeot of the diplomatic difficulty between
America and Italy: "Among much that is
perplexing in tbe recall of tbe Baron Fava
from "Washington, one thing is certain, it
has given the people and the press of the
United Btatea something to. talk about. As
everyone kno'ws, it is the prond boast of
Americans that they are ontside of and
Superior to the Petty Interests
and bickering jealousies of tbe old world.
The boundless future is theirs with tbe home
grown corn and the home-made machines,
and the native ideas are all protected by a
moral as wellasaphysicalMcKiuiey regime.
It is then somewhat rcmarkable.when any
thing occurs to trouble the relations of the
United States with one oi the conntries of
Europe, that there is instantly a flutter such as
not even the raciest domestic scandals can ex
cite. Thanks to the famous organization of the
American press everyone able to throw a light
on tbo matter is instantly interviewed. The
President is induced to say a few words, so is
ex-Secretary Bayard, so is tho Attorney Gen
eral of Louisiana, so is tbat accomplished rail
way manager and professional conversation
alist,Mr.ChaunceyDepow. Editorials, which aro
everywhere the iron voice of the papers which
represent, Instruct ana arouse CO.000,000 of in
habitants, are pressed into tbe dispute; and a
modest diplomatist, whose name a mouth ago
was unknown to all but a small circle of
colleagues and friends, is now as famous as if
he were a prizefighter or an opera singer.
"Some deprecate it as hasty; some stuilo at it
as intended for home consumption, and one de
clares that influential peoplo believe Italy to be
training the big guns of ber superb navy upon
the harbor of New Orleans. Tbis last inference
from tbe recall of the Italian Minister hardly
commends itself to the European mind, al
though the Stock Exchange felt nervous for
awhile, and though in Vienna especially people
talked as though a naval war were imminent.
Ono Idea of tho Difficulty.
"Tbo whole difficulty arises! rom the fact that
the constitutional law in the United States Is
wldelj different from the law of Europewhlch
is what is understood In Italy. The Italian
Government says to the Government at Wash
ington 'punish these murderers as wo should
punish alike outbreak in Sicily or Sardinia.'
Mr. Blaino answers: 'Sicily and Sardinia are
under your direct jurisdiction. New Orleans is
not under our. We have a written Constitu
tion which provides that the central Federal
Government cannot intcrlere with tbe course
of justice as administered in tbe separate
States. It is for Louisiana to act. not for us;
and it may bo found tbat the victims are not
your subjects.'
"From this reasoning Italy says? 'I cannot
deal with Louisiana; I must deal with you and
insist upon tho promise of redress from tbe
nnlv Amorican Government I recognize.' Tbe
deadlock, it must be owned, is pretty complete.
If Italy chooses to ignore the peculiar Consti
tution of the United States her action In re
calling her Minister logically follows. On tho
other band, no one who understands American
law can be surprised a: the attitude of Mr.
Blaine or the Attorney General of Louisiana.
The latter declares that tbo inquiries which aro
being made by tho grand jury are all that can
be asked for.
"There is a recognized procedure and that
procedure is being followed. This is th e
ground for general complaint among reason
able Americans, such as Mr. Bayard, of tbe
baste and precipitancy of tbo Italian action.
A few days, they arcne, wonld have shown
whether an action could be taken and if, what
action. Then would have been tho time
for Italy to express herself as satisfied or the
reverse.
Some of the Possibilities Suggested.
To recall her Minister while preliminary In
vestigations were going on, they say. makes a
settlement impossible. M?ny of the American
papers suggest that tbe action of Italy was In
tended for homo consumption. As no ono in
the world is such an adept at this special form
ot political action as Mr. Blaine it may well bo
that they are right. It must be owned tbat
many indications poiut tbis way. The Now Or
leans lynching came almost at tbe mo
ment of the accession to power of tbe
new Italian Cabinet. It is not a homogeneous
Cabinet: quite tbe contrary. It commands an
extremely uncertain majority in tbe Chamber,
and comprises men who tin the slightest provo
cation will flr at one another as readily as
Crispi's old colleagues llow at him in the de
bate whicu overthrew til in. In such circum
stances a little foreign complication is sensa
tional, but not serious. It is a godsend and in
sures the new Premier's reputation for patriot
ism. Tbat is everything in a now country like
Italy.
"That anything so serious Is intended we do
not believe. A Government to whom economy
is a first necessity Is not led into war for noth
ing, especially with America. The Duilio and
the Lepanto are too precious to be risked
among the torpedoes of New Orleans, 'ihe very
idea of such an expedition is absurd. What is
most inconceivable is that tbe Government of
King Humbert should allow anything more
than a temporary cloud to come between Italy
and tbe Uulted States, who bare so many in
terests in common. How many lires are annu
ally spent by Americans in Rome, Florence,
Venice and Naples? Howmanv thouiands of
you've managed to make a heap '' noise,
Italian subjects annually exchabV "&, 4i
the peninsula for good work andV iftL 'O-i
united states? Howmnchdo thev -Ur
remit to friends at home?"
THEIR CHANCE TO CROW.
HIGHLY MOEAL LECTUBES EEAD
THE BEITISH TOEY PEESS.
BY
Secretary Blaino a Particular Object
for
Their Sarcastic Darts A Homily on
American State and federal Policy
Some Taffy for Italy Also.
IBT DUNLAP'S CABLE CO ITT ANT. 1
London, April 1. The Globe, one of tba
leading Conservative papers, says: "It is
impossible for onlookers to regret the lessons
which bring home to the American mind for
once the liability to awkward strains and
frictions ot institutions which are framed
without any relation to the outer world.
The American policy is based npon a supe
riority to foreign affairs and to external
claims and interests. But there mnst al
ways come occasions when systematic self
ishness on the part of nations, as of persons,
is bound to break down. Compromises be
tween Federal and State law can never be
appreciated by nations forming the diplo
matic community of the rest of the civilized
world,
"Supposing the British Government were
to question its own responsibility for some
piece of outrageons lawlessness perpetrated in
tbe County of Kent, and it referred tbe
foreign Government concerned in tho affair to
tbe Kent county- council. The proceeding
.would nut he held to be, in accordance-with-tne
comity of cations. Of course, the illustration
is perfect, but it Is clear that Italy can no morn
set up a casus belli against Louisiana than it
could against Kent."
With regard to the recall of Baron Fara, the
St. James Gazette says: "Secretary Blaine has
not been allowed to pass' over tbe New Orleans
lynching in tbe cavalier manner that he at
first seemed inclined to, ad opt. Tbe news from
Washington is serious. The Italian Gorern
ment, failing to recoire prompt satisfaction
from the American State Department, bas
taken the extreme step of instructing its am
bassador to present letters of recall. Tbis is
quite unexpected, and has caused a considera
ble flutter in New York.
"We do not suppose that Italy will send her
great ironclads to tbe Mississippi, although, if
she did, tbe Americans bare no ships that
could face tbe Lepanto and Duilio for 40 min
utes, but the withdrawal of an ambassador Is
tbe next thing to a declaration of war. Tbe
step is evidently meant to bring to tbe con
sideration of the United States Government
tho fact tbat the Italian Government has be
como a great power and i3 not to be trifled
with, even by Brother Jonathan."
SPEAKING FOB ITALY.
The London Telegraph Indulges In a Fit of
Mock Grief.
IBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANT.t
London. April 1. The Daily Telegraph con
siders the subject of tbe relations ot Italy and
the United States in an editorial article, which
concludes tbus: "It could scarcely appear a
serious matter to the Italian Government to be
told it is still uncertain whether the victims of
the outrage were Italians when tbe New
Orleans mob murdered them as Italians. The
city authorities defended and palliated the
deed, on the ground that tbey were members of
an Italian secret society, Tbe contrast between
tho savage precipitancy of the slayers, the
complacent satisfaction of tbo Mayor and his
colleagues and the deliberate acceptism of Mr.
Blaine might more a less high-spirited nation
than Italy to resolute measures.
"Ubo position ot arrairs bas become ex
tremely embittered. It is fraught with danger
and wo are deeply grieved to declare tbat as
things stand at present tbe opinion of the civil
ized world ranges itself against tbe United
States. The Italian nary is in a condition of
the highest efficiency and possesses at least
three of the finest ironclad men-of-war in the
world, which are impregnable to any gun
mounted on tbe American coast."
HEBE'S A DIFFEEENCE.
Two London Journals That Don't Join in the
Tory Cry.
London. Anril L The Evening Standard,
referring to the recall of Baron Fava, remarks
that the trouble will blow orer shortly and the
Americans will be little the worse for it. The
agitation will vastly strengthen the band3 of
those who are wanting to forbid tbe further
landing of emigrants. When they succeed the
export of ruffians and paupers from Europe
generally will be diverted to onr shores.
Tbe Echo this evening is of tbe opinion that
"tbo recall of Baron Fara is a hasty, incon
siderate step which Italy is likely to repent
taking. King Humbert and bis Cabinet ought
to take into account the great provocation re
ceived by tbe people of New Orleans and which
led to the lawless acts of a mob."
TAKEN BY SUBPBISE.
Thonght That the Negotiations Were Pro
ceeding Very Smoothly.
TUT DUNLAP'B CARLS COMPANT.l
London, April L In an article on the recall
of Barou FaTa, the Daily News says: "Tbe
event has caused much surprise at Washing
ton, and will cause no less throughout tho
world. We bad all been led to beliere tbat the
negotiations wero proceeding smoothly, and
tbat tbe American Government had already
accepted the principle of honorable repara
tion." AN ITALIAN'S "WABNING.
Americans Should Not Travel on the Penin
sula Just at Present.
London, April,!. It is reported here that a
prominent Italian has warned Americans
acainst the danger of touring in Italy tbis year,
in view of the excitement and loelinj: caused
in tbat country by the New Orleans affair and
Baron Fava's recalling.
Lincoln Talks to Victoria's Minister.
London, April L Mr. Robert T. Lincoln,
United States Minister, bad a long Interview
to-day with Sir W. P. Cnrrle. the Under Hri--
I. tary of the Foreign Office.
New Orleans Talks of Patriotism,
but Nothing About
Indemnity,
THE CONSUL VERY QUIET.
Italy's Flag Has Been Lowered From
His Official Headquarters.
SENTIMENT OVER THE C0DNTRY
Kansas Cowboys Send Word to Elaina They
Want to Go to Eome.
SECBETAEI PE0CT0E Id EETUE5 BAST
ITew Okleans, April 1. There wa
naturally the greatest interest manifested
to-day in late news from"Washington with re
spect to the recall of Baron Fara and! urther
information was eagerly looked forward to.
No other Bubject was more thoroughly dis
cussed throughout the city by all classes of
citizens aud the patriotism of the city was
undoubted.
Tbe guarded way in which the reports
were sent out from "Washington created the
belief that if Baron Fava had been re
called it was possibly due to other causes. A
reporter visited tbe office of the Italian Con
sul here this morning in search of further
confirmatory news. The Consnlate here is
an important one and Chevalier Corte has
'i nringlrlar4rlla o-vrtariaryn Sri UnlrtWl tf
vr Y Consul Changes His Mind.
- v Tp jt the Consul was inclined to
ridicti. ' ie news transmitted hither because
he had not been notified officially, and said
that if the Minister had been recalled he
would have been communicated witb. He
said also if there was a declaration of hos
tilities tbe flags wonld be taken down from
the Consulate buildings and the Consul
would prepare to leave the city.
There was no flag floating from the staff
on the Consulate building when a reporter
called and this gives rise to tbe belief that
it'had been purposely withdrawn. In re
ply to an inqniry, however, tbe reporter was
told the flac was not usually displayed and that
its absence from the staff could not be con
strued into an act of hostility. Tbe door at tho
Consulate was opened tbis morning by the boy
Marches!, who was acquitted of the murder of
Hennessey and who is shortly to be sent back
to Italy.
Tho Consnl was busy witb a visitor and
looked worried. He greeted the reporter
courteously, however, and spoke seriously of
the situation. He said he telegraphed to Baron
Fava for an explanation and received a dis
patch tbis morning officially notifying bim that
Baron Fava had been recalled.
Not Willing to Talk Much.
The telegram came from Baron Fava him
self, but did not contain anything tending to
h ow, or if it did, tbe Consul wonld not say
what had prompted tho recall of the Italian
Minister, and the Consul that he was
unablo to state whether the recall was
due to tho failure of the United
States Government to mako Immediato
assurances of reparation forrljcelaylcgpr. the
men charged witu the Hennessey assassination.
The dispatch contained an official denial of tbe
report that Americans had been arrested and
held as hostages in Italy.
Tbe Consul was busy and did not care to dis
cuss the situation or the probable effects of
the recall. At tho Consulate, however, tbo
hope was expressed that no hostilities would
ensue, and tbat through diplomacy the friendly
relations heretofore existing between the two
Governments would be renewed. Tbe political
sitnation in Italy was given as a probablo rea
son for the action of tbe Government.
Governor Nicbolls went to Baton Rouge tbis
morning to attend a meetingof the State Board
of Public Education. The Governor is not con
cerning himself much about toe complications
that have arisen, and seems to think that tbera
is nothing further for him to say or do at pres
ent. KANSAS COWBOYS
Announce That They Are Only Too Ready
to Visit Rome.
Fort Scott, Kas., April L Tho following
telegram was sent to Secretary Blaine to-day
by a number of patriotic cowboys: "A hundred
thousand Kansas cowboys would like to spend
tbe summer in Rome. Can yon furnish trans
portation;" "WOULD STAY IN AMEBICA.
An Italian Consnl Announces His Prefer
ence In an Emphatic Manner.
ST. L0UI3. April L Mr. Dominco Glnocobl,
Italian Consul in this city, speaking about the
recall of Minister Fara. said: "I don't think
tbis country and Italy will ever come to blows.
Tbe relations between them hare been friendly
so long, and each basso much to gam from tbo
other if on good terms, tbat on that account
alone I think we are safe in saying war will
never be declared. Of course, the Italian Min
ister mar have been recalled to tbe mother
conntry.'but I do not look at it as any declara
tion of hostile intentions."
rillr. Ginocchi was asked: If the Italian Gov.
ernment should order your return in the erOnl
of war. woulifcyon go?
"You bet your life I would not. I would re
sign my consular position. During the last VI
years I have held the St. Louis consulate, but
lore tbe city much better than tho position.
PB0CT0BT0 BETUBNEAST
If the Exigencies of the Occasion Seem to
Demand His Presence.
Yuma, Ariz., April L Secretary of War
Proctor and party arrived here in a special car
this morning. In an interview with a reporter
the Secretary said: "I have only ju3t heard
from Washington that the Italian Minister has
been recalled, and a number of Americans im
prisoned in Florence as hostages. I am scarcely
prepared to express an opinion, but know tbat
onr citizens abroad will be protected, and that
the course of onr Government In tbis matter
will be such as to meet with tho approval of the
American people. My visit West bas been for
the purpose of inspecting military posts, but it
tbo reports I refer to are confirmed I will re
turn East immediately after reaching San
Francisco."
ITALIAN GASCONADE.
Senator Bntler Says That Onr Government
Cannot Be Driven.
Washington, April 1. Senator Butler, of
South Carolina, said to-night: "I do not regard
tbe action of Italy as justifiable. Ie
has very much the appearance ot
Italian gasconade. If the subjects
of foreign governments were harshly
treated by our people, these governments ourht
to do us the justice to give us an opportunity
to make amends. "That proper amends would
bo made in dun time there rould be no doubt;
but when an alfort was made to drive us to a
reckoning with indecent haste, we onght at
least to assert a becoming determination not
to be driven."
ONLY A BIT OF DIPLOMACY.
That Is What Senator Jones Calls the Italian
Break.
New York, April L "It is only a bit ot
diplomacy on tbo part of tho Italian Prima
Minister to satisfy tbe people of Italy," said
-Senator Jones, of Nevada, at the Hoffman.
House to-day. There is a popular clamor In,
Italy for some sort of satisfaction.
"The Prime Minister recalls Baron Fava,
tails tbe Italian people it was done because ha
bad been slow in bringing about a settlement
of tbe matter,, then be sends a new Minuter,
and there yon arc thu whole thin; is settled,'.
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