The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-05-14

His majesty, however, thought it right TO
return to Il subject Of tl,e most material inilu-
cnce CT Tic general system of Europe, as
well as Oh the prosperity ofthc Austrian pro-
vinces in particularly, PRINCE Stahrcribcrg
was therefore, for the third s.me, directed
in September 1907 ;. to make some further O.
yero,es, conrected with the former mea-
sures of ,he court of Vienna. But before his
majestv's ambassador had reported the re-
suit of his commune alton, the court of Lon
don declared its sentiments with regard to a
maritime peace in so positive manner, re-
fnsing, at the saline tirhe, the mediation of
Russia, making an attack on Copenhagen,
and sezing the Danish feet, without assign
ing any satisfactory cause for these violent
measures; nav, cndeavoring to Justify those
proceedings, their infringement ofthe unques-
tiohabie rights of neutral powers, by official
declarations, which evidently clashcd with
the principles adopted bv the other great
powers, that it was impossible not to per-
ceive i'll the course pursued by the EriIish
ministers to remove the possibility of place
to Il greater distance, and not to listen to
whatever had any tendency to restore tran
guilty to Europe.-'fhe impression which
this conduct destructive ofail the hopes which
hismajesty had fondly conceived made OH him,
was as deep as it was painful Without wait
ing for the farther reports of prince Stah-
reuNberg, orders still more urgent, and more
positive, were sent him, than he had before
received. The instructions, bearing date the
3Qth vt October, contained, first reCapitu-
la.ion of all former transactions, and direct
ed him to represent TO the cabihee OF st.
Jaines's i'll the strongest colours, the unavoid-
Bile consequences of its conduct, and TO insist
i'll the most earnest manner, on an open de-
clarat;on of Its real sentiments with regard
to peace, and to avail himself of all possible
Lou hn., 10. cf 10,
ration fitted for the present situation, and
meeti gthc wishes of Europe. The disp tch
es closed with the precise order, to apply
once more on this subject, in an official man-
ner, to his Britannia Majesty's Minister for
foreign affairs, ard to make to hun the for
NAL proposal to enter intonegotiations for a
maritime peace, on such principles as an
swcred the interest of all tho powers concern
ed, and as provisional proof of his pacific dis
position, to tlesist from the measures pursued
against Denmark, and retract the declarati-
which ACCOMPANIED them. Should the
Court OF st. Jancs's resist these proposals, OF
purposely protract giving any answer, Prince
Stahremberg was directed TO demand his
passports, AID leave London, with every per-
son belonging to the embassy.
1t was the emperor's will that the above in
structons should be restricted to such points
of general interest as were most likely to
move the British cabinet to receive his pro-
poSatS with attention and kindness; and If
his imperial majesty ordered no complaints
20 be inserted of the numerous violations OF
his right, as neutral power-violations
with regard to which his majesty had not
heeu ale to obtain tiie least redres or com
rensatop-tne reasons, no doubt, will be OBJ
v@us, which induced his majesty to pass by
IN silence whatever concerned his personal
interest.
HIS imperial majcsty's ambassador in
London could not execute the positive orders
which he received from Vienna to their full
extent; but being of opinion that he might
yet indulge !, hope Of being able to prevail
on the English ministry to shew more pa
click sentiments towards France, he resol-
we'd to express, at first, part only of his orders
in q note, which lie addressed to Mr. Can
ming. on the Goth OF November. The score
tary OF state answered that nO.c, b. a mere
repetition of tue declaration made to Aus
t,ia. by England, since the month of April
1897.
AS al father representation was now evi-
DENLY Intellectual, final notification was
senS on the 22d December to prince Stab
Temberg, which repeated the orders of the
30th October, and directed him, before his
departure, TO give III a note explaining the
motives OF the Contract OF the court.ot Wen.
ma towards that OF |. ondGI, till prince Stah-
rem5erg had applied for and received his
passports, and tic no longer could have com
mIuiicati0i with the secretary of state
and deliver i'll the note which lad been
Transmitted TO hun. This representation
which is confined to the official commuuica
tions that have passed between the two go
yernments, is sufficient to shew that the ca
binet OF st. Iames's cannot mistake the eau
SEES or the motives which have induced hi
to .;
OH.
The emperor nevertheless wishes to see
the moment arrive, when the court Of Lon
don. sensible OF its true interest, shall with
ca!mneSs and justice, Judge of and compare
the situation of England with that of other
powers, < thereby enable his majesty to re
ne W with il his former friendly connections
Plenna, red. IS, 1903.