The Sun.
London, England, 1860-03-03 00:00:00

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FRANCE AND SARDINIA.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :

PARIS, MARcii 3.

The Moniteur of to-day contains a message from
M. Thouvenel, dated Feb. 4, addressed to Baron

Talleyrand, the French Ambasndor, at Turin.
The Minister states the grave situation which has
been created by the late events, and explains the
dangers which would be incurred by Piedmont in
over extending her territory. M. Thouvenel says :

" The idea of annexation to Piedmont is rather a
protest against another great Power than a deli-
berate attraction towards Sardinia. If this

reeling did not appear from the beginning, it would

not delay to show itself in the emergencies which
wisdom counsels Sardinia to contest. People
would not delay to reproach her passionately for
betraying the cause for which she had been aggran-

dised and armed, and she would be exposed to two

emergencies both equally disastrous—War and

Revolution. M. Thouvenol proposes a solution
having some chances of being accepted, and preserv-
ing to Sardinia the full exercise of the influence

which she has a right to enjoy in the Peninsula.
That combination would be the complete annexation
of Parma and Modena to Sardinia, Vicarial go-
vernment of the Romagna by Sardinia in the name
of the Holy See, and reestablishment of Tuscany
in her political and territorial authority. M.

Thouvenel maintains that the project of the
annexation of Tuscany reveals a hidden thought
of war against Austria for the conquest of
Venetia, and an inward idea, if not of revolu-
tion, at least of menacing the tranquillity
of the Pope and the King of Naples. If the Ca-
binet of Turin would adhere to the solution pro-
posed, France would not only support this com-
bination in a conference or Congress, but she would
also proclaim that no foreign intervention shall be
allowed to attack it. The Cabinet of Turin is at
liberty to follow another policy, but France would
at no price consent to assume the responsibility of
such a state of things. M. Thouvenel then treats
the question of the annexation of Savoy and
Nice which, in presence of the aggrandizement of
Sardinia, presents itself as a geographical necessity
for the safety of our frontiers. M. Thouvenel points
out that this would also protect the interests of
Switzerland, which France desires to take into con-
sideration. He requests the Baron de Talleyrand to
draw the attention of Count Cavour to this point,
in declaring to him at the same time that France
does not wish to force the will of the inhabi-
tant 4 and that, besides, the Government
of the Emperor would not fail, when the moment
should appear to him to have arrived, to consult
previously the great Powers of Europe, in order to
prevent false interpretations of the reasons which
direct his conduct. M. Thouvenel states that in a
message of the same date to M. Persigny, French
Ambassador at London, he explains the motives of
the last proposals made by France to Sardinia.
Austria having refused the proposal of England,
the Government of the Emperor of the French
was convinced that he could not succeed in reliev-
ing himself of his moral responsibility unless the
principle of universal suffrage which constitutes
his own legitimacy becomes also the foundation
of the new order of things in Italy. But this
England abstains from advising, and the existing
governments of Central Italy think useless to ap-
peal again to the vote of the inhabitants. M. Thou-
vend presumes that he thinks it necessary to make
the above-mentioned proposals to Sardinia and has
authorised M. de Persigny to read to Lord John
Russell a copy of the despatch which has been for-
warded to Turin.

TURIN, MARCH 2.

A circular of Count CavOur to the diplomatic
agents of Sardinia abroad, dated the 20th Feb-
ruary, calls their attention to the circular of
M. de Dissingen, which orders a forced en-
listment into companies of -penitentiary disci-
pline of all Venetians, whose antecedents
should appear hostile to Austria.
Count Cavour points out that the elasticity of
this expression allows the whole male population
to be classed in this category. He thinks proper
to draw the attention of the Austrian Minister for
Foreign Affairs to the possible consequences of
such a state of things in Venetia.
The Opinione asserts that Count Cavour has
given his reply on the subject of the settlement of
Central Italy in bringing forward the motives
which prevent the Sardinian Government accept-
ing the counsels given, and requesting France to
agree to the annexation, should the inhabitants
confirm it by their wishes.

VIENNA, MARCH 3.

The Donau-Zeitung, giving a denial to the re•
ported alliance between Austria and Russia, states
that the Prince of Hesse had left for Darmstadt on

eave of absence.

BOLOGNA, MARCH 2,

Farini has issued a proclamation and a decree,
enacting that a plebiscitum shall take place on the
question, " Annexation to Sardinia, or a separate
kingdom." The voting is to take place on the 11th
and 12th of March.
In his manifesto Parini says :
~ We owe great gratitude to the Emperor of the
French for having espoused the cause of Italy in
the war of independence, and for havinc,z, established
the principle of non-intervention. You have already,
and in time of danger, declared that you would re-
sist the restoration of your former rulers. You
have proclaimed Victor Emmanuel your King.
Whereas disorders, crimes, and emigration prevailed
under your former government, you have since by
your conduct proved yourselves -worthy of being a
free people, and you have organised a strong army.
Europe is convinced that the fallen governments
could only be kept up by the aid of foreign
troops ; but it has been thought that the for-
mation of a separate kingdom would be for
your advantage. We have accepted the aivice
given us to consult afresh the national will. Your
vote will be respected. I submit to direct and secret
universal suffrage the following alternative—An-
nexation to the constitutional monarchy of King
Victor Emmanuel, or a separate kingdom. When
given my task will be accom•
your votes have been
plished. " PARINI."
A decree of the Government calls together the
inhabitants of the ./Emilian Provinces for the 11th
and 12th March, to vote by ballot and universal
suffrage on the two proposals, " Annexation to Sar-
dinia, or a separate kingdom."
In his proclamation convoking the Parliament the
governor takes the opportunity to remind the people
of what they owe to the Emperor, not only for
aiding them during the war, bat also for securing
the provinces from foreign invention, and says :
« Europa is convinced of the impossibility of the re-
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pie-occupied the minds of the electors during the
last election of the National Assembly has, disap-
peared. He is now going to solemnly consult again