The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-01
A DIPLOMATIC CRISIS
Italy's Undue Haste Regarding
the New Orleans Affair.
THE RECALL OF BARON FAvA.
It Puts an End to Further Conn
munication Between Our Govern
ment and tho Italian Representa-
tive in this .Country-But There
Are No Fears of Open Hostilitics.

tive In this .Country-But There
Are No Fears of Open Hostiiities.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Baron Fava,
the Italian prime minister, presented a
formal document to the state depart
ment authorities yesterday which sur
prised them considerably. 1t was none
other than letter announcing that he
desired his passports to Italy, having
been recalled from his diplomatic post
in this country by his own government.
The baron's passport, Of course, was
given to him at once.
In his note to Secretary Blaine Baron
Faya informs the secretary that as the
United States government has not
given assurances that the murderers Of
the Italian subjects acquitted by Amer
ican magistrates and murdered in prison
while under the immediate protection
of the authorities of New Orleans
would be brought to justice, the Italian
government has found itself under the
painful necessity of showing openly its
dissatisfaction by recalling the minister
Of his majesty, King Humbert, from
country where the Italian representa-
tive is unable to obtain justice.
Governor Nicholl's Letter Caused It.
The letter from Governor Nichols to
Secretary Blaine caused the trouble. 1t
was received here several days ago, and
a copy was sent at once to Baron Fava.
This of course gave it the appearance Of
being the ultimatum of this govern
ment, and it appears that the baron ac-
cepted it as such and cabled 1t in that
,,I, .fa tNl DO
Fava has worked for his home interests
to the degree of appearing over jealous
at this end Of the line, but present de-
velopments would indicate that there
could not have been too much zeal on
his part to suit his government, which
appears to have made the matter an is
sue of the highest Importance.
Those commenting on the surprising
event agree that to break away from
this government is not merely an act of
discourtesy. but of open hostility. To
have done it pending the investigations
and progress Of the law in New Orleans
is significant, it is said, of an utter dis
regard of the conyentionalities and
ethics of modern diplomacy. Indeed,
IN that light, this government now has
logical reason for feeling affronted at
this lack of faith in its assurances on
thS paw Vi iho hOehOohC4
Must Communicate with Rome.
The recall of Baron Fava puts an end
to any further direct communication
between the representative of Italy in
this country and Secretary Blaine.
Hereafter the state department will be
obliged to communicate directly with
the Italian government at Rome.
No confirmation. of the report that
eighteen American citizens have been
arrested at Rome and held as hostages
can be obtained at the state department.
Assistant Secretary Adee said toa re-
porter that SO far as he was advised
only two American citizens had been
arrested in Italy within. the last three
months. One of these had been released
and the other was arrested some time
prior to the New Orleans affair.
Secretary Blaine had a long consulta-
tion with the president last week on the
new aspect in the diplomatic negotia-
tions with Italy.
Baron Fava will leave for Italy in a
short time. During bis absence the le-
cation will be in charge of the secretary
of legation, Marquis Imperlali, but the
latter will not have the authority of
minister. He will have charge Of cur
rent routine matters only.
Will BE Settled DIplomaticaIIy.
Secretary Blaine and the state depart
ment officials are very reticent about
making public any official statement
concerning the withdrawal. Secretary
Blaine says that it would be manifestiy
improper for him at this time to ex-
press any opinion in the matter. 1t is
believed, however, that the secretary is
not alarmed at the turn affairs have
taken and that he is confident that the
difficulty Is temporary and can be set
tied through the usual diplomatic chan
mel.
A very high official authority, whose
knowledge of diplomatic transactions
under the present administration is the
best and whose responsibility cannot be
questioned, gives to the press the fol-
lowing statement, which may be taken
as representing the feelings of the ad-
ministration concerning the withdrawal:
This action on the part Of the Italian
minister Is in no sense one of hostility
to this government, but merely iudi-
Gates a certain degree of discomfort on
the part of the Italian ministry respect
ing the New Orleans parish prison
affair. Baron Fava has been on diplo-
matte duty in Washington for the past
ten years, and his retirement will be
much regretted officially and socially.
The highly sensational rumors pointing
to severance of diplomatic relations
and possible war between the two coun-
tries, as result of Baron Fava's retire.
ment, are not believed to have any
foundation in fact"
Omcials Not Alarmed.
Little is talked about here except the
recall. .Strange to say, in diplomatic
and official circles the same Importance
is not attached to it as in the public
resorts. The fact that the Italian lega-
tion is to remain here and conduct the
routine business that usually passes be-
Tween governments shows that diplo-
matte relations between the United
States and Italy are not yet severed
The ministers of foreign governments,
it is asserted in diplomatic circles, are
frequently away for long periods and
the routine business between govern-
ments is conducted by the attaches of
legations, while important matters are