The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-04
surrrIse In Warrington.

WASHINGTON. Dec 3-The correspond ence
between J. J. Van Allen and President Glove
land. with regard to MI Van Aliens resigna-
ton OF the italian Ambassadorship. has
caused tho utmost surprise here among those
who know Of it's existence. AS the corre-
spondence has not yet been published. the fact
OF the resignation is not generally known.
Secretary Gresham declined this evening to
say word on the subject. except to attest the
commences Of the correspondence and. in
deed. It would be hard for him to do so.
as he has no information beyond what
Is contained in the letters that passed
between the President and Mr.. Van Allen.
Late this evening 1t became known among the
politicians at tho hotels and the occupants of
the clubs that Mr.. Van Alien had declined the
Enthusiastically. and his act Of self-sacriilce
became the su beet OF general conversation.
The consensus of opinion seems to be favor
able to Mr. Van Allen. even those who have
his letter to Secretary G resham has the ring Of
sincerity and good Democracy.
At the Arlington Hotel. which IL regarded as
New York headquarters. representa- ives
Tracey. Weaver and other members OF the
New York delegation. were II the lobby
Allen and ommending his manly action. Rep;
resentatiye Stevens OF Massachusetts,. one OF
mittse. who was also in the lobby, Joined In
prasing the step taken by Mr.. Van Alien, Mr..
Stevens said he was at first inclined to doubt
the wisdom OF the appointment OF Mr..
Van Allen. but in view OF the attacks
made upon him. that feeling had changed
to one OF sympathy Mr., Stevens said lie ap-
preciated the fact that the Democratic party
and all other political parties needed the good
services OF such men as Mr. Van Alien. and
there is no telling what would have become OF
the Democratic party IN the last campaign II
they had not had sufficient means to keep the
political machine thoroughly creased.
II is learned from a friend OF the President
that he has been more annoyed at the Van
Allen Incident than az anything that has 0c-
CURED SINCE the 4th OF March, and that no
to arm those who criticised tho RpDointme mt
with most effective weapon. as 1t can be con-
strued as proof OF the charge OF bargain aud
sale.
NEWPORT Dec a--Mr Van Allen was not ut
WAkehurst tonight. nor was he in Newport
lie was here on last Friday on \ flying visit,
hut left that night. fN-Lieut-Goy. Samuel X.
Honey member OF the National Democratic
Committee from Rhode Island however. said
to The sun correspondent that Mr.. Van Alien
had rendered his resignation fortnight ago,
and that his full reasons were precisely as
given in his letter to the. Presldent Cot;
Honey, who has, been. Mr.. Van Aliens friend
and adviser in the matter OF the mission to
Italy. further said that he felt before con.
iirmation that Mr.. Van Allen would resign, hue
that he could not have afforded to Withdraw
under fire.
Nearly everybody In Newport Is surprised
tonight at Mr.. Van Aliens resignation: II Is
learned tonight that he will sail for Europe
late this week 10 pass the winter abroad, as
usual and that he will open his Newport cot
taGe about June Ii next Mr.. Van Allen. 1t Is
said, will be in New York tomorrow morning.