The Express.
London, England, 1867-01-24 00:00:00

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BAVARIA.

MUNICH, JAN. 19.
The following is the declaration made to-day by
Prince roe Hohenlohe in the Bavarian Chamber of
Deputies, a summary of which has already been
telegraphed :
In consequence of the dissolution of the Confederation
and Austria's withdrawal, the position of the German
Middle States is completely changed and indisputably
endangered. I omit casting a retrospective glance upon
the Bavarian policy of late years, or examining whether
Bavaria was afforded means or opportunities of obviating
the dangerous turn which events have taken. Practical
policy occupies itself with the facts of the
present time ; the past it can leave to the judgment
of history. I have, at different times, had occa-
sion to express my views relative to the position
of Bavaria with regard to Germany, and this I have al-
ways done with candour. I must now point out that the
object at which the Bavarian policy should aim is the pre-
servation of Germany, the unity of the entirety of the
German races, or, in so far as this may not be possible, the
unity of the greater portion, protected from without by a
strong oenrrer, and within by • parliamentary con-
stitution, guarding at the muse time the integrity of the
Bavarian state and crown. If, however, I recognise such a
oonfederation as the aim of the Bavarian policy, I cannot
conceal from myself that such an aim is not attainable at
Pinafinher at say-immediate ponied. Prussia, on the am-
chicon or the treaty of Prague, was obliged to confine her-
self to forming • diner confederation to the north of the
line of the Maine, and by her signature to the treaty
recognised this limitation as binding. You may, perhaps,
regret this fact, but you will be unable to oppose it. conse-
quences ; these are, that Prussia is compelled to refuse
every demand which may be made by the South German
States for admittance into the North German Confedera-
tion ; and further, that this government cannot make the
attempt to enter into negotiations for the union of Bavaria
with North Germany. I must moreover confess with equal
frankness that the development of the relations of the
North German Bund is the latter is being at present eon-
stained, exhibits so decided a tendency to become a united
state that Ido not consider it consistent with the dignity
of this country or the duties of the government to make
any effort to enter thus unconditionally into the North
German Confederation, at least my voice would never be
reined in favour of doing so unconditionally, nor would I
assume the
.responsibility of such a step. I also believe
that in forming the North German Blind no regard will be
had for the Southern States, nor would the latter at the
present introduce any modification in its constitution in
favour of the entry of the Southern States. We must not
deceive ourselves: the development of Germany in the path
of unity advances but slowly. If I now acknowledge the
difficulties which lie in the way of a new union of the
German races, I am, nevertheless, on the other band,
firmly resolved to oppose every step which might hinder
the soomplishment of the aim I have mentioned. This
government will form no south-western confederation under
the protectorate of a non-German power. Such an
alliance in the amend half of the nineteenth century is
simply an impossibility. In the mine way Bavaria is not
in • position to conclude an alliance with the
South German States under the leadership of
Austria. If I correctly judge the cause of the development
of the internal affairs of Austria, it seems to me that the
German element in the empire is more and more receding
into the bask-ground, and that the government is more
and more seeking its support from among the non-German
elements. A constitutional alliance under the leadership
of an Austria thus constituted appears to be neither desir-
able nor practicable. I shall however certainly rejoice if
the Austrian monarchy comes forth strengthened and re-
novated from the intestinal struggles on which it has an•
tered, in order that in the interest of civilisation it may
accomplish its mission as east frontier power. I shall en-
deavour to conduce towards the preservation and promo-
tion of the friendly relations subsisting between Austria
and Bavaria. The government will also not
lend a hand to the formation of a south-western
federal state, shin up within itself, for the reason
that
pai,%reement in this sense between the governments
and fl undoubtedly
populations is undbtedly unattainable, and because
snob a federal state would still more widen the existing
gap between the north and south of Germany. If, how-
ever, I have declared that the government has no intention
of taking any step which would leaf us away from the
aims of the United German policy, I will nevertheless not
confine myself to this negative standpoint This would be
proclaiming a policy of isolation. Bavaria, as a second
class state, cannot exist without alliance with some
European power. She especially requires such a sup-
port at the present moment, when the constitution of
the German Bund is torn to shreds, and the possibility of
European conflicts cannot be disputed. Vet the great
power which Bavaria would join, and with which she
would openly ally herself in the event of a foreign war,
is Preen& This alliance, which enters into the programme
of the government, will render it necessary that, in case of
a foreign war, Bavaria should place her army under the
command of Prussia, under a fixed guarantee for the
sovereignty of the King, and also that our anny be ergs-
nised in such a manner as may facilitate such military co-
operation. This federal alliance will, of course, gain in
value if it succeed, not only in increasing the strength of
the armament& of Bavaria, but also in inducing the other
South German States to enter upon • uniform and power-
ful organization of their armies. The government is re-
solved to bring about this arrangement with Prussia, and
consequently to promote union between the North
and South of Germany, and, at the same time,
to preserve our own independence as far as
possible from the danger of annexation, from whatever
quarter it may come. Allow me,in conclusion, to summarise
in • few words the programme of the Bavarian policy :
the formation of a constitutional alliance with the other
German States, as speedily, and in so far, as is compatible
with the preservation of the sovereign rights of Bavaria
and the independence of the country ; until that remelt
be obtained, the creation of a position of strength which
shall command respect, not alone by means of our army
organisation but also through the completion of our in•
ternal constitutional arrangement' upon liberal bases, by
the elevation of the standard of our moral consciousness
of our individual existence as a state. If we are sueeeme
Ad in this object, our alliance will be sought, and we shall
not have to anxiously look about for a protecting roof.
We shin also then be enabled to arrive at such a solution
of the important question relating to the reorganisation
of the Zollverein as shall correspond with the interests of
the country. Whether the solution will be promoted by
the discussion of these questions in this house, I leave to
your patriotic appreciation.

We read in the Paris Tcmps of yesterday :—" It
is believed that M. Jules Simon will be a candidate for the
academical chair left vacant by the death of M. Cousin
That • philosopher should succeed • philosopher, a
writer succeed awriter,does not seem tons inappropriate."

QUEENSTOWN, JAN. 23.--The Inman kegunship
City of Baltimore, from New York on the 12th inst., ar.
rived here at 10 11.111. to-day with the mails, 14,700 dole.
in specie, and 133 passengers. She landed 12 passengers,
sad proceeded for Liverpool at 10.15 a.m.
THE WEATHER A2i D THE PARICIL—As might be ex-
pected, the ice on the Park waters yesterdaywas in the most
wretched condition, there being fully four inches of water
on the surface, but yet there were some hundreds of the
ardent lovers of skating who braved the inconvenience.
The following is the official report:—On the Round Pond,
Kensington, there were about 300 skaters. No immersions
or other casualties. On the Long Water, Kensington-
gardens, about 300 persons' and no casualties. On the
Serpentine the ice was very dangerous, and en extra force
of icemen were placed on duty to keep the people off.
About 200 persons, however, were on during the day. No
immersions, but seven severe injuries from falls. On the
lake in St. James's-park the ice was also in a dangerous
condition. About 1,300 persons were upon it during the
day. In the forenoon, George Hayman, a boy am years
old, fell through into water 4 feet 6 inches deep. He was
in the water 5 minutes, and was with some difficulty saved
from drowning by icemen Perry and Ayres, by the use of
lines. Shortly after Alfred Woodharn, a boy of 11 years,
fell through into 5 feet 3 inches of water. He was in the
water 5 minutes, and was saved with great difficulty by
icemen Perry and Chapman by the help of a hand ladder
and lines. Both the above were insensible when taken out,
and were conveyed to the society's tent, where they were
placed in a warm bath, and stimulants administered,
and on recovery were placed in bed, where they remained
some hours. There were no less than 29 other inuner-
slow, but none of so serious a nature as the above two
cases. There was no skating in the Regent's-park. The
icemen have strict orders to warn people, and to prevent
them as far as possible going upon the ice to-day, which
will necessarily, as the reanit of the rapid thaw, be in the
most rotten and dangerous state. Should the thaw eon-
tinue the bulk of the icemen will go off duty to-morrow, sa
there will be little if any ice then left.
In anticipation of the withdrawal from parlia-
mentary life of Admiral Walcott, which he has announced
to be his intention, Mr. G. F. Chambers, a member of the
bar, has issued an address to the electors of Christchurch,
in which he declares himself a candidate. He is an ardent I
supporter of Lord Derby's government, is opposed to any
alteration in the present law of church rates, considers ;
that the admission of dissenters to the governing body of
the universities would be an act of spoliation. is an advo.
tate for the rigid observance of the Sunday, and is in
favour of judicious legal reform. Mr. Chambers is one of
the most active members of the executive council of the
Church Institution, and took a loading part lately in en
effort for preventing the admission of shareholders to the
Crystal Palace grounds on Sundays.

[TWOPENCE

THE MANSION-HOUSE .11ETROPuLITAN
DISTRESS FUND.

The committee of benevolent reentiemen who
have so kindly taken upon themselves thebenevolenttesk of
endeavouring to alleviate the distress unhappily prevailing
among the working classes at the fast end and other psrts
of the mekopolia, met again yesterday in the Venetian
ClZurat the Mansion-house. There were present the
itayor, who presided, Mr. Bevan, Mr. C. Moore,
Colonel Stuart Wortley, the Rev. W. Rogers, the Rey. P.
G. Blomfield, Mr. J. Robins, Mr. D. Wormed, M.P.. the
RiS Hon. G. J. Goechen, MP. Mr. Alfred de Rothe-
chi Mr. P. Cazenove, and Meant. Wade and C. T.
Gabriel An application was made to the committee few
relief by a deputation of gentlemen from the parish of St.
Mary, Kilburn, but the committee, after making some in-
quiries, declined for the present to make any grant. A
similar application was made from Peckham, and the com-
mittee swat ddi a grant of 50/. to the applicants. Comsat
Routh and several other gentlemen attended as a deput.e•ion
from Greenwich, in which district it was stated that them
are at present 8,000 or 0,000 persons out of employment.
The committee agreed to give the sum of 100/. in this case
towards the fund raised locally for the relief of the distress
in the district. Mr. J. Young and some other gentlemen
attended from the Tower.hM district, urging the great
distr.'s existing there at present, and the committee
awarded the sum of 200/. In the course of the Kitting
the committee agreed to certain resolutions, the objects ./
which are toelicit full information from all the parties who
may apply for usaistance from the fund, and to ascertain
whether the distress arises from accidental °sums, or whether
ibis to be attributed to-local eireummenees,theconditionet
any particular branch of trade, he. A very considerable
amount of money was received in aid of the fund do ring
yerterday. Among the principal amounts received were
Messrs Rothschild, 210/. ; the London and Westminster
Bank, Lotlabury, 1001. ; the Right Hon. G. J. Galena,
M.P.. 50/. ; Janne Hendry, Esq., 10/. • Messrs Carr
and Johnson, 10/. 10a. ; Morison and 't'o., 10/. 10s. ;
Lindenberg and _ Co., 101. 100. ;G. M. Hrmy, Esq.,
5/. ; Thomas A. Dorringtoo, Req., 51. ss. • Mies Dora,
211. ; the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, 101.; W.
Jones Loyd, Esq., 501. ;W. Moreland, Esq., 20/. Dr.
Bliseett Hawkins, 201. ,• R. H. Holdsworth, 204 ; Leaf,
Sons; and Co., 100/. •, the Right Hon. H. Waddington,
10/. ; J. and R. Morley, 1001. The amount 'scantily re-
ceived at the Mansion-house in aid of the fund is about
1,600/., and, in addition to this, considerable sums lime
also been received at the different hankers, so that al-
though the benevolent movement has only been inauga-
rated for three days, the amount received is approaching
3,000/. It is to be hoped, however, that the satisfactory
change in the weather will have very considerable effe..t ia
mitigating the distress created among the working clams.
by the severe frost, and that a great many of the who
would otherwise have been compelled to ask for aseistames
from this fund will be able to resume their ordinary occu-
pations.

ANTI-BRIGHT ANECDOTES.
(From Punch.)
The principal business of the smaller Consul vo-
tive., while kept in the dark by the large one., is to
invent stories :,gainst Mr. John Bright. But oust at
them bring the concoctors to grief, as waa notably
the ease with Mr. Garth, on whom Mr. I:right
laid the hands of vengeance somewhat heavily.
Moved with compassion for the troubles of his
fellow-creatures, Mr. Punch subjoins a series of anti-
Bright anecdotes, which conservative writers may use
with perfect safety, and which have quite as much to de
with the question of reform as any other allegations a,:.ainst
Mr. Bright's personal character. They are Libelled .n the
pleasing American fashion.