New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-11
made to be ridden and tho Few to ride them
But they have mistaken the century.
REPRESENTATIVES, ABROAD.

The public indignation is so much excited by
the Developments in the case of Mr.. Harvey
that not only is his immediate recall considered
imperative, but there is strong feeling that o
general overhauling Of foreign pace-holders is
necessary. Men who went abroad four years
ago or more, may, without the implication of
any improper suspicion against them, at least be
inquired Of as to their procvites, whether loyal
or reasonable. Some, perhaps, may be found,
as so many were at home only few weeks ago,
uncertain as to the direction in which the path
of duty lies. They should be made to under.
stand the necessity Of q speedy decision 1t they
hope to hod office another day; and, indeed, we are
not certain that any other course than instant
removal is safe with official persons abroad who
are in any doubt as to their line of duty. The
power of mischief with such persons is very
great, especially in Europe, aud they are not to
be trusted with the Influence they possess if there
is any question as to how they will use 1t.
Neither should the Government be satisfied unless
they know that the present incumbents of dplo-
matte or consular positions abroad are active
patriots. 1t is not enough that they are simply
quiet. Any American who pretends to be neutral
at this crisis is simply traitor at heart, and
only wants the courage and the opportunity to be
so openly
The case of Mr. Henry Spencer, Consul at
Paris, has been pointed at as one imperatively
demanding tho attention of Government. Amerl-
cans recently returned home declare their ina-
bihty TO get from tina. gentleman any expression
Of opinion of feeling loyal to the Union.
We are told that not long since an enthusias-
tic gentleman who had expressed, in very en-
crgetic language, in Mr.. Spencers office, his ab:
hOrTence OF Southern traitors, was peremptOrlly
ordered out of it by the Consu, ostenslbly Tor
the language used, which was pronounced objec-
tonabe, but really, it was supposed, for the Sent-
ment expressed. He refused to go, however, on
the plea that in that office he stood on Amer
lean soil, where he should exercise the right of
free speech, without being particular in his choice
OF terms in the denunciatlon OF treason. Nor was
any further objection made, but a strong i'm
preston was left upon the minds of the by
standers that the influence that went out from
that Office not such an one as should be
exercised in France on American aiiairs
There are no doubt fagrnnt eases of this sort,
whether this story as to the Consulate at Paris
be absolutely true or not But that they should
all be looked after is certainly a necessity. Dis
loyalty to the Government should be- the one sole
cause for removal from Office at present-e1cept
of course uuGiness-but that should be rgldly
enforced. 1t is easy to learn the opinions OF
every agent OF the Government, where the in'lu-
ence of the Office is Of moment within month
IL is a duty the Government owes to is'lf to see
10 il that it Is not nIsreprcsented abroad, and
that no traitor has the power, as happened to
Harvey. to uss an Official influence to betray hls
country.