02 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
1
Public note from Rome and Blaine’s brisk reply frame three options for Italy as recall tensions deepen. Officials see Italy facing ministerial crisis, possible war risk, and potential fall of the Di Radini government, with Blaine stressing fair trial and US sovereignty.
Secretary Blaine publishes correspondence with Baron Fava regarding Italy's demands after four Italian subjects were killed in New Orleans. Italy seeks official punishment of killers and indemnity for victims, while the U S government resists pretrial assurances.
The piece argues that Italy’s demands threaten war but are blunted by a weak treasury and coal supply challenges. It notes U S sentiment favors restraint, while Italian naval power could strike major targets before aid arrives. The commentator Ligutner adds skepticism aboutItaly’s ability to sustain a voyage without coal.
Baron Fava has served as Italy's minister to the United States for about ten years and led the diplomatic corps by seniority. Previously he represented Italy in Buenos Aires and was born in Leya in 1332, with a long career in diplomacy.
The subject served Italy in minor posts in Switzerland Holland and Turkey before becoming Minister to Argentina. His wife has been away from the United States for some time. They have a son who is an architect and civil engineer in this city and is a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Dr. Verdi says the recall stems from insult to Italy’s power, not Baron Fava personally. He insists the Italian government will stand on its dignity and that crimes against Italian citizens require U.S. action under treaty guarantees.
Commodore Ramsay outlines that the U S Navy faces weak defenses with only one functional battleship, the Miantonomoh, awaiting completion. He notes armor shortages, ongoing shipbuilding, and warns that armor plating and mobilization will take months, while port defenses would hinder Italian warships if war came.
Washington April 1 General Kelton Adjutant General of the United States Army dismissed any prospect of war arising from yesterday's events. He argued the United States could not attack Italy or be overrun by Italian land or naval forces. He expressed confidence in American defense and in New York City's safety even without fortified defenses and conscription.
Miller said the Department of Justice instructed the U S District Attorney in New Orleans to thoroughly investigate the killings of six Glostelians. He emphasized obtaining nationality, naturalization status, and connections to the Hennessey murder and jury bribery, with a report expected soon. He did not comment on diplomatic aspects.
In New York on April L the Cristoforo Colombo argues that since Fava has not closed the legation nor removed its flag, diplomatic relations between Italy and the United States have not been severed.
Rome reports a tense exchange as United States Minister Porter meets Signor D Arco while Marquis di Rudini contemplates further action. Italy pushes for fair trials and indemnities, warning that diplomatic rupture may follow if Washington does not address crime, justice, and state sovereignty.
Rome papers demand U S satisfaction after Baron Fava recall. Fopolo Romano supports recall and warns of sending back American wheat shipments. Don Chisciotte della Manoia cites duties of civilized governments. Voce Della Verita doubts result of recall. Trituna foresees possible satisfactory solution before Fava leaves, urging justice and free nation stance.
A Foreign Office official remarked that despite calm domestic confidence in the government, American rumors of detentions are unfounded. He linked Karen Fava’s departure to failure to secure just demands regarding Italian victims and urged a fair settlement with justice and cordiality. He said Italy would not tolerate impunity for the guilty.
The April 1 issue reports on European papers debating the Italian American dispute. Vossische Zeitung calls Italy entitled to satisfaction, National Zeitung cites Rudinoi’s riot response, Tageblatt calls it a storm in a teacup, and DUNLAP quotes Blaine’s Yankee prowess as a factor in misunderstandings.
Rome evening papers pass a calm, moderate comment on the Fava affair. Opinione and Il Messaggero publish telegrams from America, while Fava is urged to return only if indemnity to the murdered man’s relatives satisfies U S authorities, and Italie advocates quick understanding between Italy and the United States.
In Rome, April 1 Italian officials react to Minister Porter's remarks about Baron Fava's aim to press Louisiana lynching cases. The Tribune quotes Porter displeased by state action limits and says the Constitution allows no direct federal meddling in state prosecutions. D Arco notes Italy will uphold its position without hostility.
April 2 Liberle quotes Marquis Di Rudini criticizing American diplomacy as dilatory and calling for a stronger stance to restore respect and civilization. The message frames the action as a proper response to current foreign policy.
London papers show quiet exultation over America Italy tensions viewing them as proof of US flaws. The Times notes Americans pride in their system and questions European judgments as editors urge restraint and caution amid recall of Italy’s minister and debates on constitutional limits and justice in New Orleans.
The Globe notes American policy favors foreign affairs over outer claims and warns against national self interest. It discusses compromising federal and state law, Italy recalling its ambassador over New Orleans events, and the risk of Italy becoming a great power challenging the United States.
The Daily Telegraph editorial asserts Italy-US relations are strained by an 1880s mob incident in New Orleans. It condemns city authorities for defending the attack on Italian victims, warns embittered ties could invite serious measures, and notes Italy's formidable ironclad navy as a counter to American power.
The renaming Standard notes the recall will not worsen conditions but may harden anti immigrant sentiment. It argues the recall is hasty and Italy may regret it, while calling Humbert and his cabinet to acknowledge provocation felt by New Orleans residents and the mob’s reaction.
The Daily News reports that the recall of Baron Fuva has caused surprise in Washington and is unlikely to cause global disruption. It states expectations of smooth negotiations and honorable reparations by the American Government were misled.
A prominent Italian warns Americans to avoid peninsular travel this year due to unrest sparked by the New Orleans affair and Baron Fava's recall. The report mentions Lincoln’s talks with Victoria’s minister and mentions Robert T. Lincoln’s long interview with the Foreign Office undersecretary.
New Orleans reports from Washington focus on Baron Fava's recall and Italy's diplomatic stance. The Italian Consul notes uncertainty, flags not displayed, and hopes for continued friendly ties. Governor Nicholls travels to Baton Rouge for a State Board of Public Education meeting.
A telegram from Kansas cowboys asks Secretary Blaine for transportation to Rome for a summer visit. The message, dated April 1, says a hundred thousand Kansas cowboys would like to spend the season in Rome. Fort Scott, Kas.
Italian Consul in St Louis Dominico Ginocchi says the recall of Minister Fava does not signal hostility. He asserts continued friendly relations between Italy and the United States and refuses to leave if war starts, offering to resign his post instead.
Secretary of War Proctor and his party arrived in Yuma by special car. He said he would return East from San Francisco if reports from Washington about the Italian minister recall and American hostages in Florence are confirmed, to ensure the government meets public approval.
Senator Butler of South Carolina declared that the United States cannot be driven and warned against hastily opposing foreign governments. He argued that if foreign subjects suffer, they would seek justice and opportunity for amends, asserting a firm determination against undue coercion.
Senator Jones of Nevada labels the Italian Prime Minister's actions a mere bit of diplomacy to soothe Italian public opinion. The Hoffman House remarks reference the recall of Baron Fava and a subsequent Dow settlement as resolving the matter, with the situation described as now settled.
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