Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-18
Mr.. KElLEY'S CASE.

Mr.. KElLEY'S CASE.
The Correspondence-An Outline of the
Communications Between This Country
and Austria-mr. Bayard's Position.
Washington Posi-.
The correspondence in relation to Mr..
Kelley, the United States Minister rejected
by the Austrian Government, although it
has not been officially made public, can be
automatically outlined. 1t began with a
communication from Austria, received by
the State Department shortly after Mr..
Kelley was appointed, stating that Mr.. ksi.
ley was Objectionable and would not be re.
eeived. The reason given in diplomatic
terms vas the fact that Mr.. Kelley had
married q Jewess, and that, according to an
inviolable custom at Vienna, no one of
Asiatic blood could be received at court.
The second communication is q cable
gram informing Mr.. Kelley OF his rejection.
1t reached him at Paris, where he halted.
The third letter dated at the State De
psrtment, Washington is addressed to the
Austrian Emperor, and is signed by Secre-
tary Bsyard 1t is carefully worded, but it is
nevertheless very vigorous. 1t conveys to
the Emperor that this republic not only does
not recognize but has q protuud contempt
for race or religious distinctions; that, not
recognizing them ourselves, we cannot be
expected to consider them for the purpose
of humoring other peoples prejudlces. Mr..
Kelley was appointed on account of his
personal fitness for the place. If he was
DISQUALIFIED in any of the ways recognized
- EL.-,1 nn1 nnE-hAana1 nannla the
United States would be glad to recall hun;
but under the circumstances this Govern
ment would instruct him not to go to
Vienna And, in conclusion, Mr.. Bsysrd
intimated that while the Austrian Enbasss-
dor would be treated with social and official
courtesy so lorg as he remained here, the
United States Government would not be Of
tended # that gentleman were called home.
The fourth communication, which will
consist of the Emperor Francis Joseph 8 re-
ply, has not yet been received. When it
arrives the whole correspondence will De
handed to Mr. Kelley, and he will not be
criticised by the Department il he allows it
TO become public. In the mean time the
President is said to be very much pleased
with the matter and manners of Mr.. Bay
ards letter, especially when it is no secret
in official circles that the religion Of Mrs.
Kelley is the pretext, aud friendliness Of
Austria to Italy the real basis Of Mr.. keilyjs
rejection.
Port Editorial
As the facts in the Kelley case are grad
ually disclosed popular feeling will adjust
itself upon a basis much more favorable to
Mr.. Kelley.
The earlier impulse was one Of impa-
tieuce, followed by q feeling that Mr.. Kelley
had occupied enough Of the public notice
and should be hustled out Of sight as soon
as possible. There was an irritstioD over
Mr.. Keiley's repeated reflections aud a wide
spread demand for his permanent relega-
ton to obscurity, and in this, for a time,
nearly every one participated. The whole
Kelley affair came TO be regarded as tire
some and Improbable
But. with fuller information, the now
prevalent opinion is likely to change. /.
has t~ranspired recently that the popular IN
Outstanding Of this affair is far from secu-
rate. Mr.. Kelley is neither the insstiste
place-hunter he has been described as being
nor has Mr.. Bsyards action in the premises
been inspired by a romantic and chiyal-
rous sentimentality, as at frs. appeared.
Mr.. Kelley was appointed originally on
high grounds. He had eminent quah6cs-
tiops, be was highly recommended aud he
answered in every way to the standard
When be was rejected by the Italian
government on account Of his religious con-
yictious Mr.. Bayard felt that the country
ought not to lose such valuable services,
and he was thereupon appointed to Austria.
The very theory on which he was objected
TO BY Italy seemed to recommend him 10
Austria. II Italy is at war with the iniu-
ence Of the Holy See, Austria is conspicu-
GUS IS one of the most Jealous advocates OF
that influence. The transfer of Mr.. Kelley
from Italy to Austria seemed to be suggest
ed By every one Of the circumstances Of the
case. Il was therefore made.
The rejection OF Mr.. Kelley by Austria
irritated the Administration. The pretext
set up seemed to be frivolous, if not imper.
tiuent. Italy had objected to him on &C
count Of his own religion; Austria objected
to him on account of his wites. 1t is now
known that Mr. Bsysrd gave expression to
his feelings in 9 ~singularly crisp reply to the
Austrian letter Of protest. The full text of
the communication has not been given
out, but enough is positively as
certained to Justify the statement
that the Secretary used some very
vigorous language. he told Austria that
in this country no account is taken Of mems
religious beliefs any more than of their race
or previous condition, and that in equipping
their political establishment in the United
States declined to consider the prejudices
of other countries. Of course. if Austria
refused to receive him Mr.. Kelley would be
Instructed not to present himself, bat that
no further notice would be taken of the
matter, and that meanwhile, although the
Austrian Ambassador would be treated with
every courtesy, both social aud official, 50
long as he might remain, the Governm ant
At Washington would offer no remembrance
against his recall.
Upon the whole it was q very spicy CORE
~spondence, and one of which no citizen
need be ashamed. 1t places Mr.. Kelley in
q much different and more favorable light,
and it certainly indicates that in Mr.. Bay.
ards hands the dignity of the country viii
not be forgotten or subordinsted.
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