Impatient Italy

Washington City, April L- Diplomatic auil poütical circli'.s in thi- city wer1 j thrown into a lavor oi excitement yesterday by tlie aunoiincement tbut Baron Fava, minister from Italy, had dernanded his passport s. upon orders from his goverament, Ihe reasou given was that King Humbert was uot pleased with the progress of t'-e negociatioas regarding the massacre of Italians ia Xew Orleans. The letter from Governor Nicho'.ls to Secretary Blaine is supposed to have causel the trouble. It was received here several days ago, and a copy was sent at once to Baron Fava. TIlis seems to have giveu it the appearence of being the ultimatum of this goverumeut, aud it appears that the baron accepted it as such and cabied it in that character to his governmeut. Baron Fava bas worked for his home interests to the degree of appearing overzealous at this end o( the line, but yesterday's developments would indícate that tliere could not have been too much zeal a his part to suit his government, which appears to have made the matter an issue or the highest importance. Assurancea Too SIow Coming. In his note to Secretary Klaine, Baron Fava informa the secretary that, as the United States government has not given assurances that the inurderers of the Italian subjects acquitted by American magistrates and murdered in prison while under the immediate protection of tbe authorities of New Orleans, would be brought to justice, the Italian government has found itself under the very painfnl necessity of showiug openly its dissatisfaction by recallint; tne minister of bis majesty King Humbert from a country where the Italian representativo is unable to obtain justice. Future Negotiations with Italy. The recall of Baron Fava puts an end to any further direct communication between the representative of Italy in this country aml Secretary Blaine. Hereafter the state department will be obliged to co mm un i cate diiectly with the Italian government at Rome. öecretary Blaiue had a long consultation with the president last evening on the new aspect in the diplomatic negotiations with Italy. The baron'a paspoit, of course, will be given to him at once. The situation is so naw and serious that no official comments can be obt;üned from any source. There must be time for the administraron to think, and, barring the two hours cabinet s .- sion, it has as yet had little or no opportunity to digest tlie facts calmly and deliberately. Secretary Blaine Is RetiCent. Seeretary Blaine and the state depart: inent officials are very retic,ent about making public any official statement con; cerning the withdrawal o( Baron Fava. Seeretary Blaine said last night that it would be manifestly improper for him, at thistime. to express any opinión in the matter. It is believed, hovvever, that the seeretary is not alarmed at the turn affairs hare taken, and that he is confident that the difficulty is temporary, and can be settled through the usual diplomatic channels. A very high official authority, whose knowledge of diplomatic transactions under the present administration is the best, and whose responsibility cannot be questioued, gave to the press last nigut the following statement, which may be taken as representing the feelings of the administration eoncerningthe withdrawal: Takes a Reassuring View. "Baron Fava, the Italian minister, notified the state department to-day that ; under orders from Rome he was com! pelled to withdraw from his mission near this government. He does not, however, close the Italian legation, leaving Marquis Itnperali, the present secretary, to act as charge d'affaires. Thisaction on the part of the Italian minister is in no sonse one of hostility to this governmeut, but merely indicates a certain degree of discontent on the part of the Italian ministry respecting the New Orleans pariah prison affair. The highly sensational rumors pointiug to a severance of diplomatic relations and possible war between the two coun tries as a result of Baron Fava's retirement. are not believed to have any foundation in fact."