The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-04-08

~COub Il SlOCA uuu urlNe over 10 the
white house, where he told the president
all that had occurred and discussed the
future prospects. lie STAYED with the
president for an hour and when he re-
turned to his home he was not accessible.
Inc state department officials did not
care to talk about the matter. Mr.. Whar-
ton, the first assistant secretary, is con-
fined to his room by illness.
Mr.. AIDE. another assistant secretary
had not been informed of the event which
was the absorbing tonic of conversation
among people outside. None of the Off
cla's cared to be quoted in their opinions
Precedents were to be looked up before
they could be ventured. Still there was
a general disposition TO belittle the mat
ter and, there was no idea that the dogs
oil var were 10 be unloosed.
Baron Faya had not de uan1ed mis- pass
port as had at first been related. There
were many steps in diplomacy, and,
though the slight distinctions and small
formalIties appeared trivial in the public
view, thew were really full OF significance
to the trained diplomatists.
A demand for passports is an extreme
measure. It is taken when the war feel
ing runs high and the ministers person is
IN danger at the hands of the populace.
II 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 il does
not signify that mutual explanations and
diplomacy cannot restore the old status.
The charge d'atIaires, MARQUIS I'M
periale has been left in charge OF the
Italian legation, so that the severance of
diplomatic relations cannot be regarded
as complete. Just what the status OF
this official is cannot be known except
through his official acts. 1t is stated that
he is in charge of current affairs" If
any serious significance attaches to the
minister's recall. this means that the
charge is TO be limited in his functions to
issuing passports, instructing consular
officers and other small matters. In this
case further correspondence between the
governments of the United States and
Italy must take place directly between
Washington and Rome.
But this view OF the case is not general
ly taken in official quarters, and it is ex-
peCted that the charge d affaires will be
really in charge of the Italian legation
and that when Mr.. Blaine wishes
to address himself to the Italian
government his communication will
be directed to the Marquis Imperial,
who according to notice, is in
charge of Italy's interests in the United
States. 1t can be stated positively that
unless events take An unforeseen and inn
probable turn there will be no call issued
Tor an extra session of congress, and one
OF the most serious ill-efects OF the in
cident will be the probable postponement
Tor an indefinite time OF the presidents
proposed southern and western Itrip.
The view taken by the administration,
as it is understood, is that this govern
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the matter. Even if it had complete egal
jurisdiction in the case, it could only as
sure the Italian government that it would
prosecute the persons guilty of the attack
on the Italians at New Orleans. 1t could
not assure the Italian govern
ment that it would punish them as
Italy desires-that would be for grand and
petit juries TO determine. The Italian
go vernment has been told that the prcsi-
dent "deplores the abhOrrent occurrence"
and that this government has taken steps
to investigate the matter. Part OF this in
vestigatiOn was the ascertainment OF the
nationality of the Italians who were
killed and this had not vet been learned.
There is no proof whatever before the
president or the secretary of state that
single Italian citizen was among the vic
Tins and such proof is an absolutely nee
essary preliminary 10 fair demand for
reparation. The officers of the depart
ment OF justice are still inquirng into
this and other branches OF the case.
IL is suspected in administration circles
that the recent changes in the Italian
cabinet may have had much to do with
the present state of affairs. The Marquis
Rudini. who has assumed the premier
ship, is supposed to be open to the indu-
ence OF popular clamor and to desire to
achieve reputation with the masses by ca
tering TO the demand of hot-headed ele-
ment in 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 Certainly Mr.. Porter the
U. 5. minister to Italy, will not be recalled,
and this government will maintain
pacific atiltu &c and abide by the develop
ments OF the future. In other words, as
put by very distinguished statesman
speaking Of the subjec tonight:
We will keep our shirts on and trust 20 the
lapse OF little time To restore the old pleasant
relations with Italy. The statement OF to-dsy's
event given out tonight by high official of the
government n as follows
Baron Fava. the Italian minister, notified
Secretary Blaine today that under orders from
Rome. he was compelled to withdraw from his
mission near this government. Tie does not
close the Italian legation, but leaves the Mar
quis lmperiali. the present secretary. 20 act as
charge d' affares. The act is in no sense one Of
hostility TO this government but may indicate
certain degree OF discomfort on the part OF
the Italian ministry. Baron Fave has been on
diplomatic duty in Washington for the past
ten years and his retirement will be much re-
GREETED both officially aud socially. The highly
sensational rumors connected with this retire
ment are not believed TO have any truthful
foundation.
IL is said by gentleman who has had large
experience in the diplomatic affairs of our gov
eminent that Mr.. Porter, the u. S. minister to
Italy, will not necessarily retire because of the
withdrawal OF the Italian minister to this coun-
try. Neither will the course OF the Italian
minister necessarily put stop 10 communca-
tions between the respective governments.
The minister having turned over the charge of
affairs to the secretary, correspondence with
his government can be carried on through that
officer. 1t Is not customary for governments
to address each other directly, but always
through minister or some other representa-.
tive. declaration OF war. the same officials
said, did not necessarily follow such
action 90 that OF the Italian govern.
meni. There many precedents for
il. nearly all of which, however were among
the European nations. Through n better un-
Outstanding OF the differences that exist,
or through the friendly intercession of
third power. these difficulties are
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