The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-11
His Resignation as Minister
Promptly Accepted.
DEMAND FOR RECALL IGNORED
All Diplomatic Relations with
Spain May Be Severed.

Tor III
s,der,nr whether It MAY Not Hand Dc Lomo
mis- Passports, Notwithstanding That Esis
Reclamation Has Bcen Accepted By Spain.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The United States
Government is tonight on the verge of q sever
snco of diplomatic relations with Spain on
account Of the Dupuy dc Lome incident.
Dupuy do LONE has succeeded In his Of
fort TO ~forestall the intent OF tho State
pcn,rtment to have him recalled in dis
grace by securing the acceptance Of his
reclamation as Spanish Minister in Washington
before the demand of this Government to that
effect had been acted on by the Madrid Minis
try. A cable message which cam from Minister
woodford this evening informed the State De-
partment of the action ofthe Spanish Cabinet and
contained other information which greatly
seitated Judge Day, the Assistant Secretary Of
State, who has been conducting the case of the
United States in regard to Dupuy de Lome'1 in
vultlng references to President Mckinley. Be
yond the nero statement that Gen. Woodford
has reported that De Lome's resignation
mao DSeu hSCCptous SuebO OoS uOSiAhOA
to divulge what was in tho message.
He left his residence carly in the evening, APP
parently much perturbed. and had not returned
late tonight. He did not go to the White House
or to Secretary Sherman's residence.
The Administration II much dissatisfied at
tho manner in which Spain disposed of SO Sc
rious q matter. No disgrace attaches to Dupuy
de LONE for his conduct such as would have
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mand or dismissed from the United states. He
10 now a private citizen, having no official
status, and. according to his view, can snap his
fingers in the face of the Federal Government
and decline to recognize tho right Of the United
States to compel him to leave tho country unless
by an order of expulsion, such as might DO APP
Piled to an Objectionable person not of official
standing. Tonight tho State Department In
said to be making an effort to ascertain If It has
the right to send him his passports. despite the
fact that he has ceased to DO the Spanish diplo-
matte representative here.
As far as can DO asoertained there has been
no disavowsl by the Spanish Ministry Of the
Objectionable sentiments in the Canalejas let
teE. Spain appears to have overlooked the
seriousness Of Dupuy do Lome's offence, and to
have igaorsd the demand Of thiB Government
for his recall. Under these circumstance
the United States cannot acquiesce in SO
easy q method Of settlement. The displeas-
ure of the Government must be impressed
with greater emphasis on tho Madrid
Cabinet. II the United States allow tho
incident to end with the acceptance of
Dupuy do Lome's resignation. they win be
discredited in the eyes of other nations. Posi-
tive action Is necessary, therefore, to maintain
the dignity Of the country. It may take the form
1.-THE recall Of Minister Woodford,
Tho State Department acknowledged this
morning in q prepared statement that q de-
mand for Minister De Lome's recall had been
made. This is the Statements:
"Gen. Woodford was telegraphed yesterday
afternoon in substance as follows: There has
appeared In the public prints q letter addressed
oythe Spanish Minister to Mr.. Canalejas. This
letter. the Minister admits. was written by
MIN. 1t contains expressions concerning
the President Of the United States of such
character as to end the Minister'S usefulness as
representative Of his Government in this coun-
w. den. "oodford was, therefore. instructed
a'once to say to the Minister of State that the
immediate recall of Mr.. Dupuy de LONE is ex.
pected by the President"
NO further information was given by the de-
partment during the day, except that Gen.
"oodford had cabled that the Minister'S resig-
nAtioh had been accepted. If Spain had ex-
pressed regret over the attack of Dupuy dc
.Umeo On the President and disavowed RESPONSE
"m'9 LOT the statement In the Cana
was 'etter. the State Department would
undoubtedly furnish this information to the
press because 1t would signify q victory for the
WHICH, states Government. As matters
now stand. however. Dupuy do LONE
assisted by his superior officers in Madrid, has
won the hrst bout In the diplomatic game
' peihg played. and. according to one inter-
pn.o'Alioh. In which some officials OF the State
I'P"ftmeht are inclined to acquiescc, he cannot
w mace 10 feel The full effect OF the stigma that
ouhariy would result from his misconduct
ana abuse OF hospitality.
Inc recall by his own Government nm ,bo do
nanuot the Government to which he Is accred-
.tea usually ends the diplomatic career of an
n"oaSsador, Minister or other diplomatic
ssoh' IL implies that his own Government has
10Y confidence In him, and other countries
~ cohstrue 1t rs an insult II he were ac-
-ou'eu 10 them. When q diplomatic
p''ohla'lve is dismissed tho matter
merely between himself and the
.,a.u u'u government and does not injure his
~ eisewhere. But when the resignation of
nistef Is accepted he is without tho pale of
Si", cehsure, and may be reappointed TO the
,poHat'c service without prejudice to his
1""s' ms was recognized by Dupuy de
W NM "heh he telegraphed his resignation to
Naaurld Monday night.
~" reported this evening that Dupuy de
rone had received directions from the Spanish
.,nn s'en oilce to report To the Minister OF For
,v,sn AnaiFs at his earliest convenience. Wis.
sDsS were not admitted to the legation this
~ Ouins' and the report could not be confirmed.
,sb 10 correct. the action OF the Span.
S,u ministry implies that Dupuy do LONE is
d.. III the diplomatic service, and that spain
he no. recognize that his offence was one 10
iu~haenncd. 1t may be that the saeasta
~ ant Is afraid to do ANYTHING tint
terIni appear like another example of ca.
statsS 70 the wishes of the United
his Ie, Dupuy de LONE claims to know how
J"n' v''er to canalejas got into the hands Of tn.
bS% d'a ho expressed confidence that Canaleias
Tha alhg TO do with its miscarriage.
ov,r administration is very much worried
tue safety of Minister Woodford. sevarai
tbs se most prominent officials have exnrssssd
tho rear that his legation will bo attacScd bU.
hsns,O ~ mol tell the reason for their appre.
nsr no LONE had invitations ont for n din
"nlBuL To Mr. Gauho.