The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-04 00:00:00

TILE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN.

The Baron von Beust, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has sent a despatch to the Austrian
Ambassadors announcing that information has
been received that the Emperor Maximilian fell a
sacrifice on the 19th ult. Baron von Beust then
announces the steps that were taken by the Austrian
Government several months ago to avoid the
terrible calamity, and states that the Imperial
family, foreseeing that the result of the expedition
to Mexico would be a failure, cheerfully agreed
to reinstate the Emperor Maxim' ilian in all those
rights, as nearest agnate to the Austrian throne,
which he renounced on accepting the throne of
Mexico. When the news of his capture was received
all means was adopted in order to bring about a
diplomatic intervention in his favour by the
whole of Europe, and previously, with a too fatal
foresight of corning dangers, the Austrian Ambas-
sador at Washington had been instructed to address
himself to the Government of the United States,
and to solicit their active intervention in case of
any danger threatening the Emperor. The result
of Mr. Seward's humane intervention is known.
As soon as intelligence of the capitulation of the
Emperor was received, the Emperor of the French,
the Emperor of Russia, and the King of Prussia
were called upon to instruct their ambassadors at
Washington to unite their influence with that of
the Austrian Ambassador for the safety of the
Emperor. All the Powers immediately acceded
to this request, and her Majesty Queen Victoria
further supported the exertions of the diplomatists,
as the life of a near and dear relative was at stake.
The representatives of Juarez at Washington having
tried to justify the most severe measures, on the
ground that the Emperor Maximilian would for ever
remain a pretender, and would have assembled
around him a party who would keep the country in
a state of anarchy, an imperial family council assem-
bled, and it was resolved to reinstate the Emperor
in all his former rights, and at the same time to give
guarantees that he should renounce all claims to the
throne of Mexico. The question of ransom had
never been mooted at this time, but sacrifices to any
amount would have been made at Vienna in order
that the life of one so dear to the imperial family
might have been spared. It was also seen that dan-
gers might arise if such a course were adopted. The
idea was entertained that it would be expedient to
despatch a confidential agent to Juarez, in order to
open a negotiation with a view of inducing him to
accept a sum of money on condition that he libe-
rated the Emperor. The consideration here arose
that this step would be attended with much danger,
for however great the ability of the emissary dis-
covery might result, and then the safety of the Em-
peror would be much more endangered. It also
seemed clear that Juarez, with the best intentions,
would be powerless in opposition to the other
leaders. Neither could this last hope of the Aus-
trian family be carried out, as time was wanting to
give effect to it.

HAYMARKET TIIEA,RE.—MR. BUCKSTONE'S BE-
NEFIT.—This interesting event in the theatrical season
takes place this evening. We feel we need hardly remind
the public of the fact, because it is ono of those peculiar
entertainments that invariably secures for the talented
manager an overflowing house. The annual speech of Mr.
Buckstone, to be delivered this evening, would of itself be
quite sufficient to cause a great audience to assemble,
irrespective of the other Attra,:tiQuo in the programme.