The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-04-01
Special to the REcoRD-Ur1ox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-With an Of
fetal note dated to-day Baron Fava, the
italian Minister, has declared to the Sec
rotary of State that ''the United States
Government, not having given assur-
ances that the murderers of the italian
subjects acquitted by American magis-
trates, and murdered in prison while I'M
der the immediate protection of the au-
thorities of New Orleans, would be
brought to justice, the italian Govern
ment has found itself under the painful
necessity of showing openly its dissatis-
faction by recalling the Minister of his
Majesty from country where the Italian
representative is unable to obtain justice"
The Baron will soon leave the United
States, leaving the Secretary of Legation
in charge of only current affairs.
This action by the Italian Government
caused the deepest surprise in official
circles here when the fact became known.
1t has been generally supposed that the
Italian Government would at least wait
the action of the New Orleans Grand
jury, which is charged with an investiga-
ton of the bloody episode at the New Or
leans Jail.
Itappears, however, that the informa-
ton received from It's representative must
have led the Government to the conclu-
sion that the Grand Jury investigation
would fail to result in the punishment, or
even the Indictment, of any person con-
nected with the killing.
The letter of Governor Nichols in reply
to Secretary Blaine was also, he thought.
regarded as evaSiye of the real point at
issue-reparation for the alleged wrong
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Their bloodshed would not follow unac-
companied by any excuse for the failure
of the State or municipal authorities to
take precautions to prevent the killing, it
is said, is regarded by the italian Gov
eminent with extreme dissatisfaction.
1t appeared that the United States Gov
eminent had exhausted its resources.
The relations between the National Gov
ernment and the Governments OF tins
State were so fixed by the American
Constitution that when the Italian Min
ister obeying the commands of his Gov
ernment, sought for some assurances
that the persons concerned in the killing
of its subjects would be punished, it was
not possible for the general Government
to give any definite assurances of the
kind. 1t could and did point to the fact
that the Grand Jury was an American
provision for calling before the bar of
justice persons who had violated the law
of the land. But this particular Grand
jury was called together under the laws
of the sovereign State of Louisiana and
whether or not it would punish according
to the Italian idea of Justice was some
thing which national official, from the
President down, could not guarantee, and
the Italian Government was not satisfied
with such views. With the relations be-
tween the State and National Govern
mentS and the peculiarities of our consti-
tutional system of government it had
nothing to do. But it was necessary, ac-
cording to its views, that Italian citizens
in foreign countries should be accredited
the null measure of protection fixed by
the laws of these countries.
Here was a case where, according to
the statement of the Minister, Italian
subjects had been arrested on a charge of
crime and acquitted by an American
jury, according to the forms of the Ameri-
can law. These men We're decided inno-
cent by Judicial tribunal, and had been
slain by an angry people. The Italian
Government could not go behind the YER
dict of the American court, and, not
withstanding it was stated in some quar-
tiers that the men were really guilty of q
foul assassination, and had been ac-
quilted by means of bribery, in the eye
of the italian Government they were in
nocent Italian subjects.
In their violent killing the Italian peo-
pie had been outraged and insulted. The
National Government of the United
States had, as stated, failed to give any
definite assurance that reparation would
be made. There was but one course, and
that was taken to-day, when the Italian
Minister notified Secretary Blaine that
he had been recalled because his Govern
ment was dissatisfied with the negotia-
tons. This is the Italian view of the
matter.
There was a connection among the
State Department officials when it became
known that Baron Fava had been re-
called. They did not know it officially.
save the Secretary, before the close of
office hours, for the Secretary is confined
at home again by recurrence of his old
malady-gout. The Secretary managed
to get into his carriage at 4 p. NJ, and
drove to the White House, where he told
the President all that had occurred. He
discussed the future prospects, remaining
an hour. He then returned home. and
was not accessible.
Tho State Department officials decline
to discuss the matter. None of the Off
Gals cared TO be foiled in their opinions.
IS precedentS were to be looked up be-
sore they could be ventured. There was.
however, general disposition 10 belittIe
the matter, and they had no idea that the
dogs of war would be Embossed.
Fava has not demanded his passport.
as first reported. There were many steps
in diplomacy, and though the slight dis
tinctions and small formalities appeared
trivial in public view, they We're really
significant 10 trained diplomatist. y
demand for passports is an extreme
measure. 1t is taken when the war feel
ing runs high and the Minister'S person
IS IN danger at the hands of the populace.
1t is also, in degree, suggestive OF
menace.
a recall, under the circumstances of
this case, IS a serious matter There
could be no attempt TO disguise the fact,
but It does not signify that mutual ex-
plantations and diplomacy cannot restore
The old status.
The Charge d'Affaires has been left in
charge OF the Italian Legation, so sew
erance of diplomatic relations cannot be
regarded as complete. just what the
status of this official is cannot be known.
except through his official act. 1t is
stated that he is in charge of current
affairs.n Ii any serious significance at
taches to the Minister'S recall, this means
that the Official is to be limited in his
functions to procuring passports. in
structing Consular officers and other
small matters. In this case, further cor
respondence between the Governments of
the United States and Italy must take
place directly between Washington and
Rome.
Late this afternoon erroneous reports
were in circulation respecting alleged
( outrages on American citizens in ITALY.
Careful inquiry at the Department OF
State fails to disclose more than two COM
plants of this character during the past
six months. In one case, an American