Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-16
MIR. KEILEY's CASE.
THE CORRESPONDENCE.

III began WIN u Soihm ei~"
Austria. received by the State Depart
ment shortly after Mr.. Kelley was ap-
pointed, stating that Mr.. Kelley was OBJ
icctionable and would not be received.
The reason given in diplomatic terms
was the fact that Mr.. Kelley had mar
ried Jewess, and that, according 10
an inyiolable custom at Vienna, no one
Of Asiatic blood could be received at
court.
The second communication is cable
gram informing Mr.. Kelley OF his re-
lection. ltrcached him at Paris, where
be halted. The third letter is dated at
the State Department, Washington, IS
addressed to the Austrian Emperor, and
is signed by Secretary Bayard. 1t Is
carefully worded, but is nevertheless
very vigorous. 1t conveys to the Empe-
ror that this republic not only does not
recognize but has profound contempt
for race or religious distinctions; that, not
recognizing them ourselves, we cannot be
expected to consider them for the pur-
pose Of humoring other peoples preju-
dices. Mr.. Kelley was appointed on
account Of his personal fitness for the
place. If he were disqualified in any
Of the ways recognized by liberal and
enlightened people, the United States
would be glad to recall him; but under
the circumstances this Government
would simply instruct him not to 60 to
Vienna. And, in conclusion, Mr.. Bay
ard intimated that while the Austrian
ambassador would be treated with
social and official courtesy so long as he
remained here, the United States Gov
eminent would not be offended if that
gentleman were called home.
The fourth communication, which
will consist of the Emperor Francis
Joseph's reply, has not yet been re-
ceiyed. When it arrives the whole cor
respondence will be handed to Mr.. Kei-
lev. and he will not be criticised by
the Department if he allows it to be-
come public. In the mean time the
President is said to be very much
pleased with the matter and manners
of Mr.. Bayard's letter, especially when
il is no secret in official circles that the
religion of Mrs. Kelley is the pretext,
and friendliness Of Austria to Italy the
real basis of Mr.. Keiley's rejection.
ME-. BAYARD AND AUSTRIA.
Post Edltorial.l
As the facts in the Kelley case are
gradually disclosed popular feeling will
adjust itself upon basis much more
favorable to Mr.. Kelley.
The earlier impulse was one Of impa-
thence, followed by feeling that Mr..
Kelley had occupied enough of the pub
lie notice and should be hustled out of
sight as soon as possible. There was
an irritation over Mr.. Keiley's repeated
reflections and widespread demand for
his permanent RELOCATION to obscurity,
and in this, for time, nearly every
one participated. The whole Kelley
affair came to be regarded as tiresome
and Improbable.
But, with fuller information, the now
prevalent opinion is likely to change.
1t has transpired recently that the popu-
lar understanding of this affair is far
from accurate. Mr.. Kelley is neither
the insatiate place-hunter he has been
described as being, nor has Mr.. Bayard's
action in the premises been inspired by a
romantic and chivalrous sentimentality,
as at first appeared. Mr.. Kelley was ap-
pointed originally on high grounds. He
had eminent qualifications, he was
highly recommended, and he answered
in every way to the standard.
When he was rejected by the Italian
Government on account Of his religion;
convictions Mr.. Bayard felt that the
country ought not to lose such valuable
services, and he was thereupon ap
pointed to Austria. The very theory
on which he was objected to by Italy
seemed to recommend him to Austria
If Italy is at war with the Influence o
the Holy See, Austria is conspicuous a.
one Of the most jealous advocates o
that influence. The transfer Of Mr.
Kelley from Italy to Austria seemed t
be suggested by every one Of the cir
cumstances Of the case. 1t was there
fore made.
The rejection of Mr.. Kelley by Aus
tria irritated the Administration. Tit
pretext set up seemed to be frivolous
if not impertinent. Italy had objected
to him on account Of his own religion
Austria objected to him on account o
his wife's. 1t is now known that Mr.
Bayard gave expression to his feeling
in a singularly crisp reply to the Aus
trian letter Of protest. The full text o
the communication has not been givei
out, but enough is positively as
certained to justify the statemen
that the Secretary used some very
vigorous language. He told Austri
that in this country no account is takel
Of mems religious beliefs any NOR
than of their race or previous condition
and that in equipping their politica
establishment the United States de
clined to consider the prejudices o
other countries. Of course, if Austri
refused to receive him, Mr.. Keile
would be instructed not to presen
himself, but that no further motto
would be taken Of the matter, and tina
meanwhile, although the Austrian Am
bassador would be treated with ever
courtesy, both social and official, S
long as he might remain, the Gotcrr
ment at Washington would offer no n
monstrance against his recall.
Upon tie whole it was a very spic
correspondence, and one of which n
citizen need be ashamed. 1t place
Mr.. Kelley in much different an
more favorable light, aud it certainl
indicates that in Mr.. Baysrd's hands tn
dignity Of the country will not be fol
gotten or subordinated.
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