The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-16
BARON FAVA'S ACTION
1T CAUSES SURPRISE IN STATE De-
PARTMENT CIRCLES.
Instead OF Applying to Gresham, the
Embassndor Asked Colorado's Gov
ernor to Protect Italians.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The officials
of the State Department are somewhat sur
prised at the action of Baron Faya, the
Italian ambassador in CON nunicating di-
rectly with the Governor of Colorado re-
speeding the protection of Italians in that
State. His course was irregular. but it is
not probable that any official notice will be
taken of the matter, particularly in view
of the extremely discreet and temperate
manner in which the ambassador has pre-
sented his case to the State Department.
The following telegram was received at the
department this morning from Governor
Mcintyre, of Colorado, and copy has been
furnished to the Italian embassy:
IT just in receipt of detailed
count by telegraph from the sheriff of Wal
senberg. 1t does not differ materially from
been held and. l am informed, a thorough
investigation made Evidence in writing
filed in the office of the District Court. The
sheriff further reports that there has been
no trouble of any. kind since and no dan
ger; that he is thoroughly able to MAIN
tain peace, and that there is no danger of
an uprising of Americans or Italians. am
in receipt of telegram from the italian
ambassador. saying. in part Please give
orders for immediate action against muir
derers of Italians Immed ate action will
be urged on the proper authorities looking
to arrest and punishment of the guilty per-
sons. The acting Italian consul informs us
have given him such letters as he asks
for to the sheriff. From every source of
Information, l am satisfied that everything
is quiet. Have taken steps to ascertain ma
ticnality of deceased
The Italian government is acting with
extreme moderation and consideration in
the matter of the killing of five of its citi-
Zens at Walsenberg, Notwithstanding the
clamor of the Italian press for the intro
duction of energetic measures. There has
been nothing in the nature of a protest
lodged with this government nor demand
communication received from the Italian
government, save the verbal request from
ton be afforded to the Italians at Walsen-
berg, came to-day in the shape of short
and dignified note from Baron Fava, the
Italian ambassador, inclosing to Secretary
Gresham copy of the report of DR.. Cuneo,
the Italian consul at Denver, stating the
facts attending the killing and the names
of the victims, all five being. according to
the consul, Italian subjects, and not natur-
allied American citizens In transmitting
this report, the ambassador expresses the
hope that the Colorado authorities will take
the necessary steps to secure the prompt
punishment of the guilty parties. This note
and report will be communicated to the
Governor of Colorado by the Secretary of
th 9a' matter at ' at present When Congress
meets again, however it is probable that
the President will feel constrained ito re-
quest that appropriation be made to in
demnify the families and relatives OF the
murdered men for their slaughter. In the
case of the killing of the Italians in New
Orleans four years ago the State Depart
ment took the ground tnat an indemnity
could not be demanded, but nevertheless 1t
felt bound to yield in comfy and equity,
and on these grounds recognize the princi-
pie of an indemnity. The unfortunate Incl
dent at Walsenberg may seriously. ernbar-
rass the State Department in its efforts to
protect American citizens in foreign coun-
tries.
Comments of the Italian Press.
ROME, March 15.-The Giornale to-day,
referring to the killing of the Italians at
Waisenberg. Col. says that the Italians
were certainly in the wrong if they killed
Hixson, the saloon keeper. But" the pa
per adds, that does not justify the sum-
mary lynching of six prisoners. The i'm
portance of the law is nevertheless evident,
and it is to be hoped that the United
States will act firmly and rapidly punish the
guilty and give satisfaction to Italy
The Italia says: I'VE must be careful not
to misjudge the peculiar position of the
federal government, which cannot be COM
pared with that of any European state, and
we must remember that single case of
monstrous lynch law under special circum-
stances. in one State of the Union, cannot
give cause for a diplomatic quarrel between
home and Washington