Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-01
EXPRESSIONS OF THE PRESS.
The italian Organ An New York Quite In
dignaut--Sensible American Views.
[By telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, March 3l.-Ihe Italian paper
II ProgreSso HdIo-AnlericdRO, published IN
this city, referring to the recall of Minister
Faya SAYS: Ii is certainly one of the
most serious and solemn steps which could
have been taken by the Government III the
present circumstances against America,
which has for so many years been
friendly nation. Yet we do not Won
der at the action, for 1t is but
the natural consequence of the oppro-
brious manner in which the state OF Lou
siana answered Secretary Blaine; OF the
weakness of the supreme Federal authority
In the face of the arrogant bearing OF Gov
ernor Nicholas of the infamous, incredible
impunity accorded TO the lynchers and the
instigatOrs of the lynching which followed
Italy's demand for satisfaction.
NOTHING DONE.
The massacre of the eleven Italians at
New Orleans took place March 14th. II is
now the 1st of April, and surely in sixteen
days something could have been done by
the Federal Government; something more
serious, more efficacious, a mere act OF
courtesy. to prove and TO show that the
treaties of friendship and protection be-
tween Italy and America were not childs
play; and that their solemn obligations,
signed and sworn TO upon paper, should
be respected and maintained, both in fact,
and if occasion required, by force.
THE ACTION JUSTIFIED.
Decrying and denouncing tee lynching
in very lengthy article, II PrOgreSsO con-
cludes: "Italy has done its duty, and the
Colony has cordially approved it. and we
hone and believe that it has measured and
weighed all the consequences OF the act,
which whether we will or not, Is an open
rupture of the diplomatic relations be-
tween Italy and America, and the first
step towards an armed demonstration"
THE UNITED STATES NOT TN IT."
New YORK, March 31.-The Sun will say:
OF course there is not gong to be war.
Italy can't very well 60 TO war for the pur-
nose of making the United States alter its
Constitution. Italy simply marks her re-
sentment-a natural feeling under the
circumstances-but possibly q little un-
reasonably by. recalling her Minister.
There is n8k rupture-only little
strain. No eitizen Of the United
States Is hostile to Italy or Italians.
The Malta is scoundrelly insti-
tuition. A certain imitation of its methods
by citizens of New Orleans Is condemned
by the majority of Americans. But the
United States can't punish New Orleans
mob any more than it can punish a New
Orleans policeman for prigging banana
from frult-stand.
WILL FIGHT FOE PEACE.
NonroIK. Va, March Sl.-Mr. X. G. Muir
raw, editor of the Norfolk Landmark, after
giving the strength of the army and navy
of italy and the cause for the recall OF
Baron Pava, says: I'VE MAINTAIN that
the. As no international question which
cannot be settled by arbitration far more
satisfactorily than by war. The United
States is always on the defensive. She be-
lieves in peace. and will even fight for It,"
FOR HOME EFFECT.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-ln majority of
the editorials upon the recall OF Baron
Faya telegraphed here tonight the view 10
taken that the recall is the result OF some
Italian Cabinet exigency, and IS intended
for effect at homo more than abroad. All
regard il as an untriendly and hasty act,
which may lead to serions consequences
hereafter, but that war IS not likely 10 re-
suit in the near future. Some newspapers
exnrass the opinion that the terms OF
Blalne's telegram to Governor Nichols
may be in part responsible for the present
state of affairs. Some few are warlike ana
defiant. but the majority decline to catch
the war-fever," TO quote one OF them.
WILL NOT SUBMIT TO DUILDozISG.
The Savannah Netcs says: The Govern
ment made the only reply to Italy's demand
for reparation that was possible at the time.
IL Will UNNt SpilctA1nG tA2OAN w ~ -
hane when the New Orleans grand jury
makes its report. In the mean time Italy
should be made to understand that. the
United States viii not submit to any bull
dozing. Ii will do what is right so Tar as u
can. but will do il in its own way. IL Will
not be hurried by threats or bluster.
CRIMINALS OF THE WORST SORT.
The Birmingham Age-Herald says we
racretted the massacre at New Orleans.
Ne regret still more if it shall lead to any
nermanent difference between friendly
pation and one that is large consumer OF
a most important southern product.
We don't anticipate because Italy
cannot long maintain that the United
sa"'~.JsI tba fundamental relations of the
FEDERAL Government and the States in or
der TO right the wrongs OF men who were
undoubtedly criminals Of the worst sort.
urAnx IAaoIY nEsrossrHrE.
The Montgomery AdrTtisr says: II the