ITALY'S DIPLOMACY.

of the minister, Italian subjects had been recalled at the request of our been arrested on a charge of crime, government, or been given their passWASHINGTON, March 31.-In an and acquitted by an American jury ports. The first was the French minofficial note dated today, Baron Fava, according to the form of American ister, Citizen Jennet, who Was Italian Minister, has declared to the law. These men were decided innocent recalled by the French governSecretary of State that the United by the judicial tribunal, and had been ment at the request of the United States government not having given slain by an angry people. The Italian States, because he was personally assurances that the murders of Italian government could not go behind the offensive to this country. Another subjects, acquitted by American magis- verdict of the American court, and, case occurred at the time of the war of trates and murdered in prison while notwithstanding it was stated in some 1812 with Great Britain, when the under the immediate protection of the quarters that the men were really Minister from that country was given authorities of New Orleans, could be guilty of foul assassination, and had his passports. There are no cases rebrought to justice, the Italian gov. been acquitted by means of bribery, in called where a Minister of the United ernment has found itself under the the eyes of the Italian government States to a foreign country has been painful necessity of showing openly they were innocent Italian subjects. given his passports, though there may its uissatisfaction by recalling the min-In their violent killing, the Italian have been one or more instances of ister of his Majesty from a country people have been outraged and in- this kind. The prospects of war where the Italian representative is un-sulted. over the incident is ridiculed by this able to obtain justice. The Baron The national government of the gentleman, as also is the prospect of will soon leave the United States, United States had, as stated, failed to an extra session of Congress, growing leaving the secretary of legation in give any definite assurance that repar-out of the same incident. He suggestcharge of only current affairs. ation would be made. There was but ed that a misunderstanding may possi one course, and that was taken today bly exist as to the real nature of the when the Italian minister notified letter of Governor Nichols to Secretary Secretary Blaine that he had been re- Blaine, with respect to the killing. called because his government was It is assumed that Baron Fava sent dissatisfied with the negotiations. This the letter to his government and possiis the Italian view of the matter. bly that government may interpret it as the sentiment of the Federal Gov. ernment in the cause. Nations, he pointed out, do not go to war in these times over small affairs.

had been recalled. They did not know it officially, as Secretary NEW YORK, March 31.-The Italian Blaine, before the close of office hours, paper Il Progresso Italo Americano, rewas compelled to go home again by a ferring to the recall of Baron Fava, recurrence of his old malady, gout. says it is but the natural consequence The secretary managed to get into a of the opprobrious manner in which carriage at 4 p.m., and drove to the the State of Louisiana answered Secre White House, where he told the Presi-tary Blaine; of the weakness of the dent all that had occurred and discussed the future prospects, remaining an hour. He then returned home, and was not accessible.

This action by the Italian government caused the deepest surprise in official circles here when the fact be. came known. It had been generally supposed that the Italian government would at least await the action of the New Orleans grand jury, which is There was a commotion among charged with the investigation of the the State Department officials when bloody tragedy at the New Orleans the fact became known that Baron jail. It appears, however that the Fava representations of its representative must have brought the government to the conclusion that the grand jury investigation would fail to result in the punishment, or even indictment, of any person connected with the killing of the Italians. The letter of Governor Nichols, in reply to Secretary Blaine, was also, he thought, regarded as an evasion of the real point at issue. reparation for the alleged wrong. The governor's assurance that further bloodshed would not follow, unaccompanied by any excuse for failure of the State or municipal authorities to take precautions to prevent the killing, were, it is said, regarded by the Italian government with extreme dissatisfaction. It appeared that the United States government had exhausted its re

sources.

The relations between the national government and the government of the State were so fixed by the American Constitution that when the Italian

Minister, obeying the commands of his government, sought for some assurances that the persons concerned in the killing of its subjects would be punished, it was not possible for the general government to give any definite assur; ances of the kind. It could and did point to the fact that the grand jury was an American provision for calling before the bar of justice persons who had violated the law of the land, but this particular grand jury was called together under the laws of the sovereign State of Louisiana, and whether or not it would punish according to the Italian idea of justice, was something the national officials, from the President down, could not guarantee, and the Italian government was not satisfied with such views. With the relations between the State and national governments, and the peculiarities of our constitutional system of government, it had nothing to do, but it was necessary, according to its views, that Italian citizens in foreign countries should be accredited the full measure of protection fixed by the laws of those countries. Here was a case where, according to the statement

Late this afternoon erroneous reports were in circulation respecting alleged outrages on American citizens in Italy. A careful inquiry at the Department of State fails to disclose more than two complaints during the past six months. In one case an American citizen while crossing the Piedmont boundary line was suspected of smuggling and when he refused to allow the Italian custom officers to search his carriage for contraband articles he was arrested and made a bitter complaint. In the other

case

an Italian returning from the United States was arrested for alleged brigandage in 1866. It appeared on included in an amnesty proclamation, consulting the records that he had been so he was released, just as Department discovered that he had our State been fraudulently naturalized in this

country.

supreme federal authority in the face of the arrogant bearing of Governor Nichols; of the infamous, incredible impunity accorded to the lynchers and instigators of the lynching. In con clusion, the editorial says Italy has done its duty and the colony has cordially approved.

The editorial further declares that the Constitution of the United States is ridiculous in according to a central power at Washington authority to make treaties without, in case of violation by any State, having the force to compel that State to maintain its obligation. Thus the Constitution of the United States set a trap into which European governments may fall, and make promises which it cannot fulfill.

LONDON, March 31.-The Herald from any point, the action of the Italsays of the Italian matter that, viewed is hasty and extraordinary. To the ian government was unwarranted as it United States it is hardly courteous and might be construed into an affront.

It is a certainty that Mr. Porter, NEW ORLEANS, March 31.-An AsUnited States minister to Italy, will sociated Press reporter called upon not be recalled and this government Attorney-General Rogers tonight and will maintain its peaceful attitude and asked him for an expression of opinion abide by the developments of the fu- upon the recall of the Italian Minister, ture. It is said by a gentleman who and also the status of the case, in has had large experience in the diplo- so far as the legal department was matic affairs of our government, that concerned. Judge Rogers said the a declaration of war did not necessarily aspect of the case was unchanged. follow such action as that of the Italian He was unable to say what the, government. There were many pre-outcome would be. The matter is now cedents for it, nearly all of which, entirely in the hands of the grand jury, however, were among the European and until it submitted a report he nations. Through a under- could not say what the line of prosecu standing of the differences that may tion would be. The State of Louisiana, exist, or through the friendly interces- he felt, was fully capable of enforcing sions of a third power, these difficulties its laws. There had been no new are often adjusted without recourse to arms.

better

So far as is recalled, there have only been a few instances where foreign ministers to the United States have

proceedings between the State and Secretary Blaine. Not a word has been received from Mr. Blaine since Governor Nichols made his reply and Governor Nichols has sent no supple

mental communication to the State Department.

Judge Rogers did not care to discuss the significance of the recall of Baron Fava, or the likelihood of hostilities. An Associated Press reporter called at the residence of Governor Nichols, but was informed that the governor was ill and could see no one.

BERLIN, April 1.-The reported mysterious warnings sent by the Mafia have been conveyed to King Humbert of Italy. The Mafia is said to have demanded protection for the Italian residents in foreign countries. It is further believed according to this story, that the recall of the Italian minister at Washington was largely owing to the fears of the Italian ministers, aroused by the Mafia threats.

a week, he will leave Washington for
this city.

Press

the United States as being confessedly unable to insure justice in the States and as impotent to fulfil the duties of a civil government. Other prominent Italians suggest that the Italian government should draw off all negotiations with the Government at Washington, and that it should in the future, so far as the New Orleans lynchings are concerned, deal directly with the State of Louisiana, and that the latter's government should be called to account for the killing of the Italian prisoners.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Post says: There was some talk last night among those skeptical as to the serious import of Baron Fava's action to the effect that the Italian government had simply taken this occasion to recall the Minister, and allowed him to plead dissatisfaction with the United States as the reason for his withdrawal. Quite a number of men in public life think the incident is largely a personal matter with the Minister. ROME, April 1.-The Associated WASHINGTON, April 1.-The army correspondent here perused and navy officers talked considerably the dispatches exchanged be- this morning about the action of the tween the Government of Italy and Italian government yesterday. They the Government of the United States did not apprehend any trouble, but Marquis di Rudini, the Italian pre- The substance of them is that Italy favorable turn in the negotiations, in regard to the New Orleans lynching. nevertheless, the chance of an unmier, arrived here from Florence late asked in the main that a fair legal pro- which might lead to an uninvited aplast night, having been summoned by telegraph. The Italian cabinet will cess should be instituted against the pearance of the Italian fleet in our harmeet today and will resolve upon what culprits, regarding them as common bors, should not be lost sight of. assassins. Italy likewise asked for an Commodore Ramsey, in charge of further steps are to be taken in the indemnity for the families of the men the navigation bureau of the navy, was New Orleans matter. In course killed in New Orleans by the mob. asked this morning in what condition of an interview today with an Asso-To these requests the United States our naval defenses are. Said he: "How ciated Press correspondent, Marquis di authorities at Washington answered many battle ships do you suppose we Rundini said that, personally, he was that the consideration of the have? Just one double-turretted monimost kindly disposed towards the United States but gave limit- tor, Mintontonomah, now at the New United States government and expowers to the federal York Navy Yard, and she is not pressed the hope that the civil author- Government in regard to interference completed. However, by pressing forities of the United States would not with the various States of the Union, ward we might finish her in a month. fail in their duties towards society, but the United States Government We are building two battle ships, but justice, morality and law. Public opinion, however, he added, demands affirmed its good intentions in the many months are required in which to a more energetic course of action. If being regarded as unsatisfactory, Italy and plate them with armor. matter. The answer from Washington complete them, and many more to arm the United States government, be continued, does not perceive that it is in instructed Baron Fava, March 27, to to talk of building a navy in a few Our new cruisers, about the wrong, a diplomatic rupture is in-press the two original demands made months. in number, upon the United States Government, a Continuing, the premier and in the event of his failing to obtain be of service, but they were never insatisfaction, to leave Washington, after tended to stand before an armored "The report that Americans have consigning the care of the legation at battle ship, or against anything else been insulted and arrested in Italy as Washington to the first secretary. than their own class. They would, an outcome of the present negotiations Baron Fava reported that his in- however, be useful to destroy the lines are ridiculous and false. Americans structions had been carried out, and of water communication by which a will always be received here with the he declared that as the Government at foreign naval force on our coast must best and kindest hospitality, both up- Washington had not fulfilled its duties receive their coal and supplies." In on the part of the Italian government as a civil government, his presence conclusion, Commodore Ramsey said and Italian people, both knowing per- would be unnecessary at Washing he did not feel that New York is in fectly the duties of a civilized coun-ton. This action on the part of Fava imminent danger even in the event try." and his government is not regarded as The heavy Italian war

evitable.

said:

LONDON, April 1.—It is reported that a prominent Italian has warned the Americans against the danger of touring in Italy this year, in view of the excitement and feeling caused in that country by the New Orleans affair and Fava's recall.

Federal

ed

dozen

of war.

It is idle

would

ships could not successfully bombard the city without entering the harbor, and they would not be likely to enter because, aside from the perils of navigation, certain preparations could and would speedily be made to render the water untenable for them. Submarine mines could be arranged and torpedoes planted. These devices supplemented by other defensive measures that could be adopted would probably make New York City tolerably safe from any naval attack.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The following correspondence between Secretary Blaine and Baron Fava is made public by the Department of State:

a diplomatic rupture but it is surely the first step towards such rupture. United States minister Porter, yesterday, called to see the Italian premier, Di Rudini, who, however, was absent from his office. 'Porter saw the undersecretary of the foreign office, and ROME, April 1.-Senor Baron Fava's expressed his regret at the action taken. note to Blaine is to the effect that Porter admitted that there was reason what Italy asked, and still asks, is the and fairness in the demands of the Federal government to guarantee that Italian government, and promised regular, legal proceedings be taken that they should be urged upon against the culprits in the New the United States Government. Orleans lynching, and that the Porter finally asked the Italian governgovernment will admitment to wait until tomorrow, hoping in principle its obligation to that a satisfactory answer would be pay indemnity to the families of the received from Washington in reply to victims. The note adds: Italy cannot his, the United States minister's, repand is not called upon to discuss the resentations. Later in the day Baron American institutions, but she must Fava cabled to his government that the urge upon the Federal Government latter's note to the United States govthe observation of the principles of ernment had been presented and that By my two notes of the 15th and international law. Italy hopes that he was ready to leave Washington 18th instant, I had the honor to call the Federal Government will accept if within a reasonable time no satisfac- your Excellency's serious attention to the obligation incumbent upon it as a tory answer was received from the occurrences of exceptional gravity government of a civilized country, to United States government. which took place at New Orleans on accede to Italy's just demands. Political circles here fully endorse the 14th, whereby four subjects of the If this should not be the case, the the action of the Italian government. King of Italy, who were confined in King's minister must, by order of his The newspapers of this city pronounce the prison of that city, were massacred government, declare that he quits the themselves strongly against the actions by a crowd, under the leadership of post where his legitimate action as the of the United States government. two American citizens. After having King's representative has proved in- Influential Italians advised the Ital-formally protested against the unjusti efficacious. It is believed that unless ian government to send a circular note fiable conduct of the local authorities, Fava receives a favorable reply within to the friendly powers denouncing who were evidently recreant to all

ROYAL LEGATION OF ITALY, WASHINGTON, March 31, 1891. Mr. Secretary of State:

A careful perusal of the Secretary's letter seems to warrant the assumptionthat from the very beginning of the correspondence and negotiations on The first demand thus stated by the subject treated, the Italian minisBaron Fava is slightly changed in ter has assumed an aggressive attitude. phrase from that employed by him in The secretary says that the Baron "has his many verbal requests, based on a more than once intimated this purtelegram from Marquis Rudini, which pose" (to depart speedily), which clearhe left with me. Marquis Rudini de-ly demonstrates that the minister clared that "Italy's right to demand threatened to leave Washington early and to obtain punishment of the mur- in the negotiations, in the cautious and derers and indemnity for the victims is diplomatic manner that might be exunquestionable." It is inferred that pected in a case where the facts were Baron Fava's change of phrase meant still officially unknown to the United no change of demand. I have en- States government, although it had deavored to impress upon him in the taken all proper steps to secure a speedy several personal interviews with which report from its own officers, in addition

al lawyers that the right of the Fed-provisions of a treaty with another na-
eral Government to negotiate treaties tion, thereby giving the United States
carries with it power to carry out the power in such cases, will be urged in
treaty stipulations, even if by so do- next message of the President to Con-
ing it appears to override State author- gress."
ity. Congress, when it convenes, will
probably enact a law to designate how
the Federal Government shall act in a
difficulty like the present."

Attorney-General Miller received a telegram from the United States District Attorney at New Orleans, saying that he was engaged in an investigation of the recent killing of Italians, in accordance with instructions from Washington, and will forward his report as promptly as possible.

matters, the disposition of which is usually characterised by deliberation and patient investigation.

Jay Gould and his son George had a long conference with PostmasterGeneral Wanamaker at the Postoffice Department today. The question of a Pacific mail steamship line, of which George Gould would be president, in connection with the new postal subsidy act, was discussed. Gould stated that he was willing to guarantee that whatever moneys might be granted the steamship company under that act would be expended in creating new lines.

LONDON, April 3.-The current of opinion here is setting more steadily against the action of the Marquis di Rudini in trying to force the hands of The question of rates on the GovernMr. Blaine in the matter of the lynch- ment telegraph business from July 1, ing of the Italians in New Orleans. 1891, was also discussed, as was the Tomorrow's leading high class week-question of increased mail service on lies devote considerable attention to an the Union Pacific. analysis of the position, and generally discuss the affair from the standpoint of the United States Constitution.

ROME, April 2.-Marquis de Rudini, Italian Premier, today sent another cable message to the United States on the subject of the New Orleans troubles, addressed to Marquis Imperiali de Francavill, Secretary of the Italian Legation at Washington, to be handed to Secretary Blaine. The message is in reply to Blaine's last note. Rudini says Italy has asked nothing but the prompt institution of regular judicial proceedings against the guilty parties at New Orleans. He adds that it would have been absurd to claim punishment for the offenders without the guarantees afforded by regular trial. The Spectator holds that "serious The diplomatic incident, the Marquis thinking Americans will admit the says, can only be considered closed imperfection of the Constitution, and when the Federal Government has de-are bound to remedy the defect all the clared in precise terms the date upon which the prosecution will be commenced. In the meantime, the Italian Government takes cognizance of the Federal Government's declaration acknowledging the fact that compensation is due the families of the victims by virtue of the treaty existing between the two countries.

THE NEWSPAPERS

more because there is a small chance of
their being compelled to remedy it."

NEW YORK, April 4.-The Mail and Express has a cable from Rome on the present situation. A mutual friend of the correspondent and Premier Budini obtained a statement from Rudini. The Premier said he harbored none but the most friendly sentiments toward the United States. These had not really been disturbed by the action Touching the talk of war, the Specta- which he felt called upon to take as tor ridicules the idea of Italy declar- the representative of the Italian people. ing war against one of the greatest Upon being officially made acquainted powers in the world, "a power capable with the New Orleans affair, and the within six months of buying an position which Blaine was obliged to building a fleet that would block every take in the matter, he had no intenport of Italy. American ingenuity tions of pushing any demands, and would be so stimulated to outdo itself was content with having taken one that it would turn every steamer positive step as a protest against what today gave more importance to the that could float into an improvised he was led to believe, at the time, was Fava affair, but treat the matter with ironclad.” neglect on the part of the United States the greatest moderation. It is felt that The Economist says: “Marquis Ruto protect the lives of Italian citizens Blaine's actions have been directed to- dini and his government are in a cul- in America under the provisions of the ward the avoidance of dangerous com-de-sac. They cannot sit still; they treaty. He expressed himself aware plications for the federal administra- cannot fight, and they cannot obtain that to do anything more at this junction, and therefore that the withdrawal the redress they want without fight- ture would be a grave error on his part, of Baron Fava was inevitable. Minister ing. Italy's allies will never permit as he has perfect confidence in the sinPorter continues to display the greatest her to risk a war that would disturb cerity and justice of the United States. activity, holding frequent interviews European conditions. The United Finally, he said: "I shall now simply with Marquis Rudini. States holds the exceptional position wait further details of the New Orleans that it cannot be conquered by any affair, the characters of the slain men, power or probable combination of pow- of the Louisiana authorities and of the ers, even if all Europe were allied and United States government. But whatmade the attempt.” ever these may be, I am quite sure that a settlement thoroughly satisfactory to both parties will be found, and that the friendship which binds the two nations will remain unalterable and secure."

FRIENDLY RELATIONS RENEWED.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Secretary Blaine is not yet prepared to make public anything throwing additional light on the Italian affair, and unless there should be, contrary to all expectations, another bombshell, it is probable the Italian entanglement will take The report

the usual tedious course of diplomacy.

The Rome correspondent of the Times says: The Italian Ministry recognizes that it is impossible for the Americau "Baron Fava's note," said the CathoGovernment to institute judiciary pro-lic Tablet, "begged every question at ceedings in Louisiana, but it is obliged issue. The real explanation of the to protest formally against the lynch- precipitated action of the Italian mining. There is no disposition to increase isters must be found in the fact that the difficulties of the American Gov- they felt public opinion in Italy reernment. Confidence is expressed that quired some demonstration." friendly relations will be renewed. The conservative press apply the WASHINGTON, April 3.-It is said difficulty to illustrate the evil that tonight that the President and his would result from the concession of advisers are much gratified over the home rule to Ireland, and the comparireceipt of the latest message from son will have undoubted potency in Premier di Rudini, which was the the electoral platforms. subject of consideration at the Cabinet prevailed in political clubs tonight that The speed with which this internationmeeting today. They are inclined to Lord Salisbury, on the instigation of al correspondence has thus far been think it indicates an early settlement Rudini, would offer no mediate for an conducted is said by diplomats to be of the diplomatic war. The milder adjustment of the differences between ize the modern methods of cable and extraordinary. While willing to utiltone assumed by di Rudini in his Italy and the United States. A high message to Marquis Imperiali is, it is foreign official said the question had telegraph to keep the ministers acconsidered here, due to the clear state- not been discussed. He admitted that quainted with matters of especial imment of our Government's position by a communication had been sent Sir portance, they are averse to pursuing Secretary Blaine, supplemented by an Julian Pauncefote to report on the this course where declarations of naable representation of the case at Rome question, especially as affecting the tional policy must be outlined. Now by Porter, United States minister. It position of public subjects. that Secretary Blaine has succeeded in is reported that at the Cabinet meeting WASHINGTON, April 4.-It is again Italian government, they expect the his efforts to caim the agitation of the a letter was read from either Baron announced that the State Department Fava or Marquis Imperiali, intimating have nothing to make public today re-affair to be adjusted in the customary that the recall of the minister was specting the Italian correspondence. calm mode of correspondence, which really but a leave of absence. Baron The excitement in the departmental eliminates to a great extent all sudden Fava is still ill at his residence. circles over Baron Fava's recall has ebullitions of feeling and passion.

The Post says: "It is probable that subsided, and the incident will, it is the necessity of a law making it a believed, take its place on the orspecific misdemeanor to violate the dinary calendar of open diplomatic

PRESS COMMENTS.

LONDON, Apail 1.-The St. James Gazette, commenting on the recall of

Baron Fava, says: "If Italy is disposed
to send her iron-clads to the Missis-
sippi, the Americans have no ships that
could face the Le Panto and Duilo for
forty minutes.
The witddrawal of the ambassador is
the next thing to a declaration of war
and is evidently meant to convey to
the United States the information that
Italy will not be trifled with.

NEW YORK, April 1.-The majority of newspapers here and in other cities east, commenting on the withdrawal of the Italian minister, express the opinion that the action of Italy appears to be no more than an emphatic mode of expressing dissatisfaction with the bloody work in New Orleans.

the present strained relations existing prosecution of the lynchers is certain
between Italy and the United States is to result in an acquittal, which would
unpleasant. The Court is at present place Mr. Blaine in an impregnable
unduly exposed to malevolent attacks, position, as Italy could not protest
owing to the known and much-com- against an acquittal.
mented upon partiality both of the
King and Queen of Italy for America
and for Americans. In fact, some of
Queen Margaret's special favorites
among the ladies at Court are Ameri-
cans.

In its issue tomorrow morning Popo-
to Romano, the leading organ of the
opposition, will declare that the entire
country approves the recall of Baron
Fava, and after dwelling upon the tact
of the Italian press in refraining from
hampering diplomatic action and its
The Boston Fost says: "It now be- dignified attitude in the face of the
comes Mr. Blaine's duty to also make polemics of American journals, will
use of prescribed regulations, to con- say: "If we cannot obtain the solemn
fine business within limits of dip rights which one great people owes to
lomacy and prevent its expan- another, we will allow ourselves the
sion into real trouble. There satisfaction of sending back American
is no danger of his ability vessels filled with wheat for our mar-
to do this if he be misled by the attrac-kets, and returning to the Yankee
tion of the opportunity for some "bril breeders their trichinosis meat."
liant" stroke.

The clerical paper, Voce Della Verita, The Baltimore American says: holds that the recall of Baron Fava will Italy, by recalling her minister while lead to no useful result, it being a purethe negotiations were pending concern-ly platonic protest due to pressure uping the lynching, has insulted the on the Italian government from withUnited States. If war is what Italy in, meaning the influence of secret desires, she is supremely foolish in societies. mistaking the character of our government and imagining that the threatening attitude will advance her interests or help her subjects sojourning in our midst. We have not much of a navy, it is true, and Italy has some magnificent ships, but victory depends more on those who command ships than on the ships themselves.

Philadelphia Enquirer: We attach no serious importance to the recall of the Minister. It is more a political move upon the part of the government of Italy than a desire for a naval brush. There has been a change of Ministry over there. The new government has learned a lesson from British jingosm. It appeals to the baser instincts of he people. Patriotism is perhaps the term used for it in Italy, and it thus seeks popular support. It is welcome to all that sort of thing it can get. But there will be no war.

The Star says: "The United States is in an extremely difficult position, even though the lynching at New Orleans were justifiable. The withdrawal of Fava is the easiest solution of the problem."

The Globe thinks the United States is taught a vigorous lesson in diplo. macy. They must learn that they cannot ignore Old World ideas.

LONDON, April 1.-The Evening Standard, referring to the recall of Baron Fava, remarks that "the trouble will blow over shortly, and the Americans will be little the worse for it. The agitation will vastly strengthen the hands or those who are waiting to forbid the further landing of immigrants. When they succeed, the export of ruffians and paupers from Europe generally will be diverted to our shores."

Echo is of the opinion that the recall of Baron Fava is a hasty and inconsiderate step which Italy is likely to repent taking.

The Globe expressed the opinion that the Government at Washington should receive a sharp lesson on the customs of international diplomacy. "The United States," it says, "will have to flounder out of the trouble by some method, but not that of war. It will have to learn to amend a weak point in its foreign relations. The European States cannot negotiate with a government unable to answer for Judge Lynch without an indefinite preliminary inquiry as to his exact rights and status."

BERLIN, April 1.-The general spinion is that no serious complications will come out of the Fava incident. The National Zeitung says: "Even if the lynched were American citizens, which is in no wise proven, the tone of the American press leaves no doubt that Italy is justified in her anxiety for the welfare of her subjects in America."

Vossiche Zeitung calls Mr. Blaine "a diplomatic brawler, quite capable of conjuring up war with any European power."

Tageblatt thinks the matter not serious. It is convinced that Mt. Blaine, "The personification of Yankee hautiness," has not kept within the limits of international courtesy.

LONDON, April 2.-The Standard further says Secretary Blaine's note offers little prospect of a speely settlement. If not actually defiant, the note is by no means conciliatory. His arguments are plausible enough, but they leave untouched Italy's main contention.

The Pall Mall Gazette this afternoon says: "The incident will not add to the reputation of the United States. It has revealed a weak place in the American Constitution, with all it pretensions. Mr. Blaine would be glad enough, perhaps, to depose King Lynch, but Louisiana is of a different opinion. The foreign elements in the United States give them some security, as well as involving them in some danger. It is improbable that Italy will attack the United States, when like other countries, she has given 80 many hostages to the United States.”

BERLIN, April 2.-The National Zeitung says: Baron Fava's note to Mr. Blaine is perfectly correct, adding "Italy is quite right in not wishing to discuss American institutions, and in calling attention to the principles of international law."

The Vossiche Zeitung today remarks that the Italian news is reassuring, on the face of the hostile tone of America, and hopes more reliance can be placed upon the former that on the bombastic utterances of Mr. Blaine, who is accustomed to hide weak reasons with strong words.

PARIS, April 2.-The French papers discuss the the Fava affair for the most part in a temperate tone, except Temps, which refers to America's speedy action in sending ironclads in the case of maltreatment of American citizens, and adds that it is a strange contradiction for America to declin responsibility when foreigners are in volved.

The Times satirically comments on the ways of American newspapers, which, it says. proudly boast of America's superior interests to the outer ROME, April 1.-The evening papers world, yet in this matter, everybody is comment briefly on the Fava incident. interviewed and there is so much The utterances are marked by calm- flutter that the raciest domestic scanness and moderation. Opinione and Ob-dals fail to excite any interest. servatore Romani simply publishes the The Times thinks the assertelegrams received from America. tion that Premier Rudini is dis- The royalist Gazette de France taunt Fanfula asks whether Baron Fava playing to the gallery is correct, but, it Italy upon her own glaring violation could return to his post if Italy limited adds, nobody is such an adept at this of international law, from the invasion her demand for reparation to the pay- thing as Secretary Blaine. The Times of the Pontificial States to the massa ment of indemnity to the relatives of concludes with an expression of sur-cres in Ethiopia. the murdered men adding: "This is prise that King Humbert, considering the only satisfaction the United States all the advantages Italy enjoys in her Government is in a position to give." friendship with America, should allow Italy says the Italians and citizens of anything but a temporary cloud to inthe United States have the greatest intervene between them. terest in maintaining friendly relations, The Chronicle, in an editorial, asks: and it will be best for the two govern- "What if America, in return for this ments to come to an understanding as menace, should prohibit Italian immiquickly as possible. The position of gration?"

the Court of King Humbert during The Daily News says: "An official

DETROIT, April 6.-The "sleep fast of 168 hours ended today. George Cunningham was the only one of the contestants to complete the prescribed limit. Townsend, the old-time pede trian, kept awake 150 hours, and then collapsed. He exhibits symptoms insanity.