The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-30 00:00:00

various other things have occurred which prove
that order is being restored. At Florence the ru-
mour is denied, that negotiations are being entered
into between the Italian and the Papal Govern-
ments, and -the Nazione asserts that " no overtures
have been made to Italy for entering into negotia-
tions." Gen. MENABREA, who is at Vienna now to con-
duct affairs on the part of VICTOR EMMANUEL, has
a difficult task before him ; but he seems, according
to all accounts, to be getting on successfully in his
arduous undertaking. The Italians are evidently
getting the best of the bargain, as they will have
the advantage of all the labours of the Austrians
during past years, free of cost. Compensation
and war indemnities, which enter so largely into the
calculations of Prussia, have no mention in the
terms now being made in Vienna. It is well that
the Emperor of AUSTRIA has resolved to be so
liberal in his cession of the important province which
has so long been the theme of discussion and con-
troversy, and the source of so much disquietude and
disturbance. It is true that the EMPEROR had come
to the conclusion some time ago that the cession of
Venetia might be made sooner or later, and therefore
he has had ample opportunity for preparing himself ;
but still men are not always the better disposed
when they have been forewarned of the necessity
of a sacrifice. That it is a sacrifice, and a heavy
one too, there is no denial, and coming at the same
time as the exclusion of Austria from the German
Confederation, it is indeed disheartening. had the
Government of Vienna been wise enough to give up
Venetia some time ago, the treaty between Italy
and Prussia would not have been made, and a far
larger force would have been at the disposal of the
EMPEROR. It seems, from the accounts given by the
prisoners just exchanged on both sides, that the
conduct of the Austrians and Italians forms a strik-
ing contrast to that of the Prussians, and that
all prisoners were well treated. An applica-
tion has been made by the General for the
iron crown of Lombardy, which was taken away
by the Austrians at the period of the battle of
Magenta, when they retreated from Lombardy,
and the Austrians will show their good sense and
good feeling if they give up those relics of the past
which can avail them nothing, but which, if with-
held, would greatly offend the Italians, and the
possession of which would otherwise greatly en-
hance the value of their restored possessions, and
realise a completeness to the work of restoration.

Perhaps in consequence of the more friendly re-
lations that seem to have sprung up between the late
contending parties a rumour is now afloat to the
effect that a " tri-partite alliance" will be entered
into between Austria, Prussia, and Italy. The only
possible object of such an arrangement would be to
make a stand against France, and it is not likely
that Austria would care to promote the interests of
Prussia. We do not see in the event of this taking
place that the friends of peace will have much cause
to congratulate themselves, because at any moment
a dispute might arise which would speedily derange
the plans preconcerted, and leave all again in con-
fusion and disorder. The unsatisfactory state of foreign
affairs prevents the Emperor NAPOLEON leaving for
Biarritz, and however the authorities may have settled
matters, the French people are by no means satis-
fied with the result. The pamphlets of M. DE LA
ROCHEJAQUELIN seem to make out that a war be-
tween France and Prussia is inevitable in the long
run, and it shows also how much France has been
unsettled in various directions. In a European
conflict the Marquis believes that France will be
alone, and she must therefore be prepared for the
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the word all France, without any distinction of
quality, will be unanimous in his support.
Prussia must not be mistress of the world, nor
impose her laws upon it. There may be some
truth in the declaration here made that France
would have a better chance of success if she con-
fronted the Prussians before the establishment of
North Germany was completed, and while Austria
was burning with indignation at the injuries she has
sustained. The independence of Prance should be
the first considei"ation, and lost time can never be
recovered. if Count BISMARCK be satisfied at the
aspect of affairs in France he will one day find
that he is resting on a' false hope, and that his
security is quite illusory.

There is nothing more sad in the results of the
late mortality from the spread of cholera than the
condition of those who are left on the "wide, wide
world" as destitute orphans. It is indeed deplorable
to think of their fate, and to feel how changed their
position has been by the sudden visitation of the
epidemic. We all know pretty will by this time
what is the state of workhouse children, and there-
fore it is idle to talk of leaving these little ones to
the tender mercies of parish officials. As

to its being the duty of the parish to
look after them is not the question to
to be raised just now ; but we should rather
think what else can be done to better their state.
The proposal of Mrs. GLADSTONE to form a perma-
nent orphanage seems to offer a very satisfactory
solution of the difficulty ; it is bard measure indeed
to decree that they must all be sent to the work-
house, and yet no one can say that anything else
can be done for them with very few exceptions. It
has been said that there are already many institu-
tions of a similar character that the public are more
or less called upon to support. This is very true,
but an exceptional case here presents itself to our
notice, and should be treated accordingly. It is quite
a mistake to suppose that it will be serving a
wise purpose to prevent the completion of this
undertaking. On the contrary, it will be not only a
benevolent but a most useful labour thus to put these
children in a place where they will be sheltered from
harm, and taught useful lessons for the future. It
should be borne in mind that these orphans have a
claim upon us in addition to the pleas which huma-
nity might urge as to their helpless condition : they
have been in a great measure deprived of their
natural protectors in consequence of the great
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those whom it concerns, that, in supporting this I
effort, they will be rendering an important service
to society, and affording to those who are now
helpless a chance of independence that once lost to
them can never be restored.