The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-04-01


mont boundary line was suspected of
smuggling, and when he refused to allow
the Italian customs officers to search the
carriage for contraband articles he was
arrested and made bitter complaint. In
the other case an Italian returned from
the United States and was arrested for
alleged brigandage i'll 1885. 1t appeared
from consulting the records that he had
been included in the amnesty proclama-
ton, and he was released, just as our
State Department discovered that he had
been fraudulently naturalized in this
country.
The Italian Government has been told
that the President deplores the abhorrent
occurrence. and that the Government has
taken steps to investigate the matter.
Part of this investigation was the aScer-
tainment of the nationality OF the Italians
killed, and this has not yet been learned.
There is no proof whatever before the
President or Secretary of State that a
single Italian citizen was among the
victims, and such proof is an absolutely
necessary preliminary TO fair demand
for reparation. The officers of the de-
partment of justice are still inquiring into
this and other branches of the case. It is
suspected in administration circles that
the recent changes in the Italian Cabinet
may have much to do with the present
state of agairs. Marquis Rudini is sup
posed to be open to the influence of popu-
lar clamor, and is DESTROYS of achieving
q reputation with the masses by catering
to the demand Of the hot-headed element
of Italy. AT any rate, it Is felt that the
present state of affairs is only temporary,
and there is no disposition or intention
to take any hasty action on the part Of
this Government.
Il can be stated positively that unless
events take an unforeseen and improba-
bic turn, there will be no call issued for
an extra session of Congress and one of
the most serious ill-efects of the incidents
will be the probable postponement for an
indefinite time of the Presidents pro-
posed Southern and Western trip.
The view taken by the administration,
as it is understood, is that this Govern
ment has done all that could be done in
matter. Event fit had complete legal juris
diction in the case it could only assure the
Italian Government that 1T would prose-
cute the persons guilty of the attack on
the Italians at New Orleans. It could
not assure the Italian Government that it
would punish them as Italy desired. That
would be for the Grand and petit juries
to determine.
Certainly Mr.. Porter, United States
Minister to Italy, Will not be recalled,
and this Government will maintain a
pacific attitude and abide by develop
ments of the future.
It is said by gentleman who has had
q large experience III diplomatic affairs of
our Government, that a declaration of
war did not necessarily follow such ac-
ton as that of the Italian Government.
There We're many precedents for it, nearly
,all of which, however, We're among the
Europern nations. Through a better I'M
derstanding Of the differences that may
exist, or through friendly Intersections of
third power, these difficulties are often
adjusted without recourse to arms.
Co.. Ill
been few instances where Ministers to
the United States have been recalled at
the request of our Government, or have
been given their passports. The first was
the French Minister, citizen Jeunet, who
was recalled by the French Government
at the request of the United States, be-
cause he was personally offensive to this
county. Another case occurred at the
time of the war of 1872, with Great Brit
ain, when the Minister from that country
was given his passports. There are no
cases recalled where a Minister of the
United States to a foreign country has
been given his passports, though there
may have been one or moro instances of
this kind.
The prospects Of war over the incident
is ridiculed by this gentleman, as is
also the prospect OF an extra session of
Congress growing out of the same incl
dent. He stated that an understanding
may possibly exist as to the real nature of
the letter of Governor Nichols to Secre-
tary Blaine with respect to the killing. 1t
is assumed that Baron Faya sent the let
ter TO his Government, and possibly that
Government may interpret it as the
sentiment of the Federal Government in
the case. Nations, he pointed out, q . not
go to war In these times over small
affairs.
NO DANGER OF WAR.
WASHINGTON, March 31.-War's hoarse
alarm sounds through the streets of
Washington tonight. The matter is dis
cussed seriously by saturnine minds
Baron Fava has not asked for his pass
ports. This is done when two countries
contemplate war, one with the other. In
presenting his letter of recall, Fava used
this language: 1.-THE King of Italy is
dissatisfied with the progress of the adj
justments between the two countries
touching the New Orleans matter.''
This does not necessarily mean that
Italy is dissatisfied with the Government
of the United States. 1t might, and prob
ably does, mean dissatisfaction with
Baron Fava himself.
Fully six months ago the Italian Gov
eminent decided to recall Baron Fava.
but through the influence of some friends
he has remained until now. Recently,
however, when Crispi was defeated and
the new Italian Ministry organized. it
was determined to recall Fava. This de-
termination was strengthened and his re-
call fastened because of his alleged dila-
tory policy in connection with the New
Orleans affair. 1t would be absurd to
think of Italy declaring war before the
United States Government had had time
to grant or had even been asked for rep
aration for the massacre of Italian sub
jects.
1t has not yet been proven that any of
fls.t.s.
Besides. II Italy contemplated war, Baron
Fava would not have been directed to
turn over affairs TO the Secretary of Lega-
ton, 1.-The Marquis 1mperalli.' 1t is
safe to say that if war was intended the
Marquis Imperalli would pack his grip
and wouldn't stand upon the order Of
his going, but would make Decline for
beautiful Italy.
Representative Payson of Illinois.
speaking about the matter, said there was
no danger of war. There is too much
good sense in this country, he said, and it
was 10 be presumed that there was also
IN Italy TO go TO war about this diff
Guilty.
Representative Cogswell of Massachu-
sets regarded the situation as one of
gravity, and deplored the lack of a navy
suitable for the defense of the country.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, March 3I.-An Associ-
ated Press reporter called upon Attorney
General Rogers tonight and asked him
for an expression of opinion upon the re-
call of the Italian Minister, and also the
status of the case in so far as the legal de-
partment was concerned. Judge Rogers
stated that the aspect of the case was I'M
changed. He was unable to say what the
outcome would be. The matter is now
entirely in the hands of the Grand Jury.
and until it submitted report he could
not say what the lire of prosecution
would be. The State of Louisiana, he
felt, was fully capable of enforcing its
laws. There had been no new proceed