The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-20

Washington, D. c., March 19.-It was
reported here this al ernoon that Sec
rotary Gresham had demanded the re-
call of Hawaiian Minister Thurston On
the ground that he was persona non
grata.
When Secretary Greshams attention
was called to it he refused to say any
thing in confirmation or denial. 1t is
known, however, that there has been
much friction between the minister
and the state department on tranSac-
rions dating back to Thurston'S ap-
pOintment. Probably because he was
aware of the state of feelings towards
him, the minister has always been
guarded in his utterances. AS far as
can be recalled now, every effort has
been made TO disguise the real state
of affairs
Both Are Silent.
The minister's name has been scrupu-
iously included in al state functions
in which the diplomatic corps plays a
part, and on at least one occasion he
has been rendered a special dinner by
Secretary Gresham; but it is known
, that there has been stormy interviews
between them. Minister Thurston posi-
lively declined to discuss the report.
He said it was of such a character
that he would maintain silence. He
did not want this taken as an intima-
fion Of affirmation or denial.
He was asked specifically If he had
been recalled, and declined to answer.
He was also asked as to the closing
of the state department against him,
and made no response. 1t is recalled
now that ThurSton mas not been at the
department in person recently, al
though Mr.. Hastings, his secretary,
has been a frequent visitor, though on
! L.
aScertained. While it is doubtful il Mr..
Gresham has gone SO far as to de-
mand the minister's recall, it is be-
1ieVed probable that he at least al
lowed some hint to reach the Hawaiian
= government through our minister. AT
any rate the Hawaiian newspapers up
TO March 5, which reached Washington
today, make no mention of the re-
ported rupture in any shape, and while
1t is true that the Hawaiian govern
ment may have observed secrecy, still
1t would be dutp bound to make public
an event of such Importance as the re-
call Of its principal minister.
Spanish Minister Also.
Gossfps are oonjuring with the ru-
NOR late this afternoon that the Span
ssh minister's recall will also be de-
-.aanded. His offense IS alleged to be
similar TO Thurstons. He gave an in
terview to the newspapers a few days
ago, criticising Secretary Gresham.
A New York newspaper of Febru-
airy 13 contained q Washington dis
patch stating that Minister Thurston
had received official advices of the SEN
tence passed upon the alleged con-
spirators in the late Instruction.
Names and other important data, were
given. Two days after, Secretary
Gresham sent for Minister Thurstcn,
and in a white rage, accused him Of
giving official information TO the Amer
Jean newspapers before communicating
1T to the department. Secretary
Gresham says the Hawaiian admitted
his act had been undiplomatic. The
entry OF the occurrence on the state
department records states the fact,
and 1t Is important, as the records
will form the official history OF the oc-
currence.
Every effort made tonight to secure
a confirmation Of the affair failed.
Members of the cabinet, diplomats and
public men who should be in posi-
Tton to know if action of such import
ance had been taken, either disaVowed
all knowledge upon the subject or de-
clined to discuss it at all.