The New York herald., 1872-12-12
THE ITALIAN EllGRANTS.
What the italian Society, Mr.. De Inca, the
italian Consul, and Mr.. Casserly Say
About Them-"What Is To
Be Done with Themp'

bria and Sicily has assumed q new phase. When
two weeks ago. a large number OF these emigrants
were landed in New York much sympathy was ex-
pressed and manifested for them, as 1t was stated
they had left comfortable homes in Italy and had
been defrauded by the Colonization Society. 1t
now appears or at least 1t is stated by certain
members OF the Italian Society, that these men
never had
COMFORTABLE HOMES,
and, further that they suspect although they have
no definite proof at present, that the Colonization
Society is nothing less than q society organized,
or at least connived at, by the Italian govern
ment. They say that these men are the most
dangerous class in Europe; they are carbOnari and
banditti and wait but the shadow OF prOvocation TO
manifest their character In the face of these facts
the Society intend to hold meeting at 361 Broome
street on Sunday night to protest against the
transportation OF these people to New York.
which, they declare, will be nothing less than
penal cslony for the refuse OF Italy If the emigra
tion is not stopped. Their objections these =
First that the men are not artisans or agricultu
rists, and consequently are no
ACQUISITION TO THE UNITED STATES,
and second, that their characters as citizens will
be injured by allowing these lawless men to roam
the city,
A HERALD reporter yesterday called on Mr.. Cas-
serly, the gentlemanly superintendent Of Castle
Garden, and had conversation with him regard
ing the emigrants. BY him he was informed that
were returning, little by little and in short time
he expects they will be all back on his hands.
He declares that the more he thinks Of the affair
the more mystifed 1t becomes. He stated that
several OF the passports were vised '.New York;
on the back in lead pencil, and also that several
OF them were not signed by their holders. One, a
passport of man named Antonelli Pejui, was
signed, "Hualfaliete," which fact plainly points to
an unaccOuntable irregularity in executing the
same.
The reporter also called on
MR.. FERDINAND DE LUCIA
the Italian Consul, at No. 15 Bowling Green, and
questioned him relative to the new arrivals. The
reporter acquainted him with the fact that the
| Italian Society intended to hold meeting and
protest Mr.. Iuca declared it was a blackmail on
| the government which he represented, ana, fur-
s san mos eera n Europe
could not in justice to her institutions, issue any
decree to prevent emigration: III she did, said
he "tne press OF America would rant about tyran-
nical despotism, as they have done in the case of
Germany and her subjects" 1T would not mat
ter" he continued, what the character OF the
emigrants were 1t would be the principle involved
In restricting their liberties" In speaking OF the
character of the emgrants the reporter stated that
MR. WELLS, THE WARDEN OF WARDS ISLAND,
had taken from the persons or those sent to him
bushel basket 1u of knives. Mr.. De Luca said
the same number of German or Irish emgrants as
many, II not more knives might have been found.
such poverty-stricken creatures as might be sup
posed, for before they can obtain passport they
have to prove by actual demonstration that they
are possessed OF enough money to support them
selves for month or so when they arrive out. Or,
4 they cannot do this, they have to prove that
Co. CO. and nd that they are are going on on their
trends invitation "AlOw me to state" said Mr..
De Luca, "that it would not be necessary for the
Colonization Society to send agents among the
people of Calabra TO induce them to emigrate. for
the money that every week send to the people In
that district from relatives OF theirs who have
emgrated here would be sufncient to induce the
exodus you speak Of
ITALY HAS NO EMIGRATION COMMISSION
at present. for the reason that the government did
not think it necessary to form commission when
the immigration only amounted to 1000 yearly;
but the increased exodus will call for such body,
and 1t will be created"
All day yesterday little bands of Italians could be
seen tramping up Broadway, with their traps and
baggage on their backs, whittier they themselves
knew not Early yesterday morning party OF
and one Of their number, who spoke French, asked
the HERALD reporter what way they could go TO
Rockville Centre, l.; !. He directed them, and It
which was due yesterday morning, 700 more are
expected who, in addition to the 44O who arrived on
who will have to be taken care of by the Commits
sioners should they see lit to throw themselves on
their charity.
special committee OF the Emigration Commits
sion have addressed the following to Secretary
Fish -
CASTLE GARDEN, NEW York, Dec H. 1872.
Hon. HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of state, Washington,
sIR-The undersigned, committee of the Board Of
Commissioners of Emigration Of the state Of New York,
large number OF destitute Italian emgrants and the
under which these persons left their own
Gs facts in the set forth the
By the C3mmissoners Of Emigraon and the Consul
Luca that certain shipping agents doing busi
ness in Genoa Naples and Turin made
In % Of % what hat they % S could obtain IN h ou
their arrival and by such means induced them to come
These emigrants to the number of 1907 arrived fol-
Ser eana
November isPer steamship City London. 7s
PecemSer s-Per % sseamshp Ss city Of g
Tnaceustomed to the riaors Of northern climate and
% hs
&c ssS a isi
o
Y to
already overcrowded two hundred and fifty Of the
Se 81 sna they On
ing 70 support until next Spring the greater part OF
The Legislature this State in fixing the communication
islpstsd tSsi only small The smisiants
my PER = already rsssisns SUPPORT u1' As.
to ala Inc spysssatns ,as has
Il win probably be received with suspicion by the people
fore suggests likely to effect the purpose in view
the publication by the United states Legation at Rome
In the various newspapers Italy of official circular
informing intending cmigrants Of the fraudulent char
the made by the shipping
In these and advising them against emba rkng at
and sns
of obtaining employment at the present time. unless
provided with sufficient cash To support them dur
ing the Winter In addition to the number Of these des
tute emigrants already arrived the Commissioners
informed that there now on the way to this port
under like circumstances five hundred more.
=
business in order put stop o II at the earliest possible
moment the Commissioners Of Emigration woud respect
fully suggest that II inconsistent with the regulations
Of the State Department any instructions you deem
proper to the nied States Legation Rome
reference this matter be sent BY telegraph. We have
the honor remain respectfully, obedient
wants, GEORGE J. FORREST
SIGISMUND KAUFMAN,
JAMES LYNCH,
Special Committee.
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