Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-01

Italy has recalled her representative to this
country on the specific ground OF dissatisfac-
ton with the progress of adjustments between
the two countries touching the New Orleans
massacre" She has severed diplomatic
relations as evidence Of the extent of
this dissatisfaction. Tho reason assigned
FOR the recall forbids the presumption that IL is
Baron Faya and not the United States
who il ont of favor at Rome Nor
b the situation made less serious by
the absence of any Of the technical
formali,ies observed by nations when they
quarrel. The recall snd the assigned reason
for the recall inevitably place the two nations
in hostile attitude. The situation mus: be
squarcly faced. and there is opportunity
reasonably offered by any aspect Of the affair
TO belittle its seriousness.
The inhammatory appeals TO Italy of Italian
American meetings. distorting and exaggerat-
ing the New Orleans affair. condemning in no
respect the NIafa or the Hennessy rlur-
der, suppressing all suggestion Of ex-
euse for the massacre of the prisoners,
and calling on a foreign government to resort
to vigorous measures agains: the land of their
adoption have combined with the t4unts of tine
Crispi war party in Italy at the alleged unpa-
Vi tuc huulul ptdCc
party now in power, to force the It.lian
government into hasty, foolish procedure.
Political considerations have doubtless induced
the adoption Of q lingo policy by
the Rudini government, but matters
are not much improved by the
fast that there is other reason
or excuse for the governments act since the
same influences which led TO the adoption of
this policy may be expected to cause it to be
followed.
The American government now occupies
very favorable position in the diplomatic con-
trOversy. 1t was impossible for the Secretary
Of State to do more or to say more than he
has done and said for the satisfaction of
Italy. IL il too soon to say that 10
repaTation whatever can be obtained even from
Louisiana or New Orleans. But whatever may
be the public conviction in regard TO the prob
abilities Of PREPARATION from the city or state
the hope Of action suitable to the occasion
on the part of the United States was
far from exhausted. II Italy was not satisfied
with the soothing assurances Of the Sec
Rotary Of State il would evidently be
impossible to satisfy her by anything that
the general government could promise
under the Constitution.
The present unfriendly relations Of Italy and
the United States will probably not result in war
butthee event will surely result in the strengthen
ing Of our coast defenses and navy. and in laws
vsrely restricting immigration. Either we must
NEEDLE in European politics. and constantly
have our allies among the European powers.
or else We must be in position to defend or at
tack in reliance upon our own resources. We
cannot afford to be helpless when subjected
to discourtesy and menace. at the whim or in
the political exigencies of European cabinet
Nor can We afford TO offer refuge
to the thieves and assassins Of Europe.
and then be held vigorously accountable for
wig happens to them at the hands of MODS or
individuals in American cities of refuge. The
Constitution will not be amended to furnish
national protection to such men They Will be
shut out from our shores.