The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-28 00:00:00

E FRENCti REPUBLIC.

We have received the Paris papers of yesterday.
They contain the result of the debate on the
foreign policy of France, which was that the Assembly
passes to :;he order of the day pure and simple ; thus ap-
proving the pacific policy pursued by M. DE TocquE-
vmr.E and the Ministry, by a mAjority of 191. This
however, must not be taken as en expression of ap-
proval of the Ministerial policy as regards the affairs
of Rome, inasmuch as the subject of Rome was not
alluded to during the course of the debate. We
should ba almost inclined to imagine from this
cautious abstinence on the part of members of
all parties, that it is pretty well understood
that the intention of M. DE TOCQUEVILLE is to cauti-
ously repair the blunders committed by his predecessor,
and to oppose a firm front to the intrigues of M. DE
FALLOUX. During the debate General CAVAIGNAC
made the following most important speech, which
may he c.msidered as the resune6 of the principles of
that important section of the Republican party, which,
while it desires peace is prepared for war, which,
while it !..upi..orts order insists also on progress :

" General Cavaignec said—Since the question of
Denmark and Schleswig has been alluded to, I mar
mention that some persons assert that by the int( rven-
tion of the French Government in that question it hes
reconsituted the European eoalttion. In the numerous
facts brought forward the day before, I should have
classed that argument amongst facts of sec indary con-
sideretion, but as so much importance appears to be
attached to that intervention. I consider that it re-
quires to be explained. These of my colleagues
who belonged to the Constituent Assembly are aware
what reserve we observed in the di,cussion of our fo-
reign re!ajons; but it was evident that we waited for
the time es hen we might be permitted to settle our
accounts. I am anxious at the present time to have
done with come points of the past, to remove from them
all obscurity, and to characterise them as they ought to
be. With regard to the question of Schleswig, I thick
that Denmark addressed itself to the Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the Provisional Government; but as
it had other embarrassments to attend to it would not
enter on that secondary question. It was in cons, quence
of that refusal that England was in her turn apphed to.
When I came into office that intervention bad produced
no results. Our interference was again demanded, and
we sent a protest to the Central Government of Germany
and to Prussia. Our solicitude had been awakened by
certain pretensions of the Diet of Frankfort; Germeny
claimed Schleswig merely because the inhabitants spoke
German, end we protested against the claim made oa such
trivial grounds. When the question of the armistice was
brought forward, and I was consulted on the subject, my
reply was, that it. was important that England should
renounce the preponderating position in which she stood
as mediator. I, therefore, caused an intimation to be
mad tto the English Cabinet to that effect. The answer
was, as I expected it would be, that she c add not con-
sider her mediation as insufficient, and things therefore
remained as they were. The Government of that time
had been accused of having remained inactive. I admit
that such was the fact, but the position in which we
were placed compell,d us to do so. It was not in our
power to accomplish any great thing, and we were but
too happy not to do mi,cbief by attempting to do some
good. I fully agree with Hon. Gentlemen who have said
that a great country like France should not remain in a
state of isolation. It was necessary that we should get
out of that position; it was esLential that we should form
an alliance with some Government, but the question was
what Government should we select? To whom should we
address ourselves? To Prussia—to Austria? Those two
powers were engaged in struggl. s. We then made over-
tures to a great power—to Eugland, and in doing so I
think we acted itt conformity with the wishes of the con-
stituent Assembly. It has been said that the English
Government only accepted our alliance in order to be
able the better to watch us. Certainly England would
not have become our ally had it not been her interest so
to do; but that interest is reciprocal, and if England
has an interest in watching France, France has an equel
one in watching her. That reciprocal surveillance is
the basis of all alliances between Governments. In re-
ply to our application, England accepted our offers of
alliance, and she did so doubtless from a wish to pre.
serve peace. I think that the explanations I have given
will be a sufficient reply to the reproach made against
us of having given rise to a new coalition.—(Hear,
hear.) In lately presenting the ord(r of the day which
was adopted by the National Assembly, I had a double
motive. My attention was directed on the one hand to
the perils which appeared to be threatened by the then
existing state of things, and on the other to what
was demanded by the dignity of France. The Gal-
lant General then stated that he had had his part in
the responsibility attached to the order of the day
voted a month since by the Constituent Assembly, and
explained that, in his opinion, the danger was in the re
construction of the northern powers, and in the
lation of French influence. It is against that twofold

eventuality, continue d the Hon. Gentleman, that I
wished to guard the Government. I did not wish for
war, and, if I am a partisan of peace, of honourable
peace, it is because I am convinced that, even if all the
states of Europe were in insurrection against their
Governments, they would rather have returned to their
Tll.-K..10v %hex,' submit t. us.—(Considerable
movement.) I may be mistaken, but you have just seen
the repugnance evinced by Italy to accept our interven-
tion. Y. u hive alSo Witnessed the diplomatic repug-
nance of Sardinia. I repeat that the nations w ,uld
have again thrown themselves into the arms of their
Governments at the first signal of war, and you would
thus have arrested for fifty years the movement of
civil action in Europe.—(hear, hear.) In 1792,
in 1830, and in 1848 various nations were in a state
of agitation. Why not leave that movement to develop
itselt ? Believe me, there is in the future a more hone, t
and solid guarantee than in all the efforts thtit could
be made.—(Agitati tn.) Ido not think that war would
have been declared against us, but I think that when
the northern powers have attained the object which they
have in view, the difficulties not of war but of peace
will commence for us, which will be shown not by in-
sult or provocation, but by coldness and isolation. That is
in my opinion from whence danger is to be apprehended,
and it is against that danger that I thought it proper to
warn the country. By saying this I do not mean to
assert that I believe in war. Are the-re no means lett
for treating between state and state on those questions
which divide them? If there are, let them be adopled;
demand guarantees, seek alliances—and when you have
them bring them here. Have you alliances? If you
have, say so. Ido not ssk you to give me a reply to-
day, fur it is not for me to show myself so pressing to-
wardslriin
but what I wish is that the
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and that it should seek for
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alliances. If these cannot be
serious
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guarantees
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found, then will commence another order of ideas, and
it will be time to take counsel thereon. This is the
salutary advice which I am desirous to give to the Go-
vernment."

The Moniteur announces that the Government of
the Republic has been informed that the port of An-
cona has been effectually blockaded by ships of war of
the Austrian navy. The Austrian Minister on noti-
fying officially that measure to the French Charge
d'Affaires at Vienna added, "that the sole object of
the Austrian Government is to co-operate in the re-
establishment of the Pontifical authority (Ancona
being occupied by Austrian troops in the name of
his Holiness), and that the blockade shall be raised
when that object shall have been effected."
The ilfoniteur du Soir contains the following :
" A story has been put into circulation at the
Bourse, to the effect that the credit of 1,200,0001.,
accorded by the Constituent Assembly for the expe-
dition to Italy, was exhausted ; that the con-
tractors fir the army had refused to accept bills on
the Treasury for the supplies they might have to
make to the army ; that it was consequently necessary
to demand a further credit of from 20.000,000 f. to
25,000,000 f., and to have recourse to the credit of the
Beek. It is pitiable to employ such means of attack on
the Government, and to display such profound ignorance
of aff4irs. Evtry one ought to knew that the budget of
war opens to the Government the credits necessary for
the ordinary expenses of the army, and that, conse-
quently. if the extraordinary expenses of the army
sbould become insufficient, it would not be a new credit
of from 20,000,000 t. to 25,000,0001. which would have
to be demanded for an effective force scarcely amounting
to 30,000 men. It ought to be known, also, that bills on
the pubic Treasury of France, which are paid with the
most scrupulous exactitude, are everywhere received as
the very twat investment."
Letters from Toulon of the 231 instant announce
the arrival there of the steam-vessel Ariel on the
preceding evening, after a short passage from Civita
Vechia of 24 hours. At her departure it was an-
nounced that the besieging army before Rome had
effected three practicable breaches, and that prepara-
tions were being made for the assault. In addition
to the two regiments of infantry and four batteries
of artillery lately shipped at Toulon for Italy, a con-
siderable body of troops was expected to be embarked
for the same destination.
Count MAMIANI, formerly Minister of Foreign
Affairs to the PorE, has arrived in Paris. The object
of his visit is said to be " a mission having reference
to the foreign relations of Rome."
The National says—" Several journals announce
that the English Ambassador has presented a note to
the PRESIDENT of the Republic, in which the English
Government demands explanations as to what the
French Government intends to do at Rome, when
they shall have entered the city. We are certain,
beforehand, that this note will remain unanswered,
and that for a most incontrovertible reason. The
French Government does not itself know anything at
all about the matter."
It was rumoured yesterday in Paris that the Go-
vernment had received information that the Romans
had assumed the offensive, and had driven Oteleoe's
troops from the bastions. Certain it is that OUDINOT
was not in possession of Rome on the 231.
M. PESCANTINI, a new agent from the Roman
Government, has arrived in Paris.
BOURSE—PARIS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27.
THREE O'CLCCIL—The business done to-day was
excteoiegl.y limited, in consequence of thes a3b7sie;ecdeittoof
news from Rome; speculators not choosing to run risks
as long as that question remains in its present position.
The French Reams and Railway Shares were weak all
day. In Foreign Funds little or no business was done.
An attempt was made to bolster up the market by di,
counting 32 0001., but they did not prevent a tall in the
market. Exchange on London (30 days), 25
(90 days), 25 21. -
tiliSINl4. DONE IN FOREIGN RAILWAYS AT TUE

LONDON STOCK-EXCHANGE, JUNE 27.
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