The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-29
Foreign Correspondence OF the Herald.
PARIS, January 2, 1916.
affairs in Europe.

Foreign Correspondence OF the Herald.
PARIS, January 2, 1916.
Affairs in Europe.
| have already, in former letter, given you my
views relating to the aspect of affairs in Great Bril-
tain. You will perhaps be pleased to have a lew
sketches of lighter SUBJECTS and little of the pohti-
cal gossip of the day.
In fe first place, them you must know that perhaps
since the days of Charles X and the fatal of his
ministry which cost him his throne, perhaps min
isterial movement has been made which has been
80 unpopular as the close union and alliance
Of the Guizot cabinet with the English 60
vernment and policy. The discomfort with this
English policy Of the French Cabinet is so great,
that, like your Oregon question, 1t has broken down
party lines, and penetrated into all classes and par
ties. | will relate little affair which will help to
illustrate the truth OF this. On the day OF the open
ing OF the Chambers after the delivery OF the Kings
speech, and when the Assembly broke up, the Depu-
ties, as is often the case, when there is some ex-
element going on remained generally in the great
hall, which is called the "Sale des Conferences
and there such buzz OF voices. and such talking,
and such struggling Of shoulders, and such animated
gestures, In the various groups which were formed
group ,, was heard the words, "Wel, what do YOU
think of the Kings speech p II was evident that
in this question, so often repeated, was implied
doubt and discomfort, and that It was put IN general
person, an expression OF the same feeling which
operated with the interrogation. At last, this ques-
ton was put by number at once, IN one OF the
largest groups, to great functionary, (who shall be
namsless) but who has rendered himself celebrated
by his witty sayings and smart repartees. Shrug-
ging up his shoulders with all the slgnifcancy OF
which Frenchman is capable, he replied, ma
q ce discours je aentend pas Panglais." "Indeed,
gentlemen, | did not understand word OF the
speech-for do not understand English" This
his English policy and alliance. The repartee made
it's fortune, for shortly after it was In everybodys
mouth, in every fashionable and political Salon In
Paris.
Il appears an infatuatlon in Louis Philippe, this
close connection with England, and 1t is understood
that Guizot holds his power by fattering the Eng
lish passion of the King. But it is certainly very
offensive to the people in general, and especially to
Waterloo, abhor the English. The object OF the
King and his policy is understood to be this-there
is a great coldness exhibited by the Court OF 81.
Petersburg to the present dynasty in the Tulllenes
Louis Philippe. with all his efforts and cringing-
with his sacrifice OF Poland, and every wish to
concate the legitimacy OF Europe, and especially
Its great head and champion-the Autocrat OF all
the Russas-has failed in all his efforts to get into
the good graces of this great Northern Bear. The
contempt of Nicholas for the name and pretenslons
Of the rsgning family OF France. was s[,klngy
every exertion was made to draw him into some
friendly demonstration towards France-but allwas
in vain palaces were offered him-he refused them
all he would not even put his foot on the French
soil Louis trembles for his house-hs darling hope
and project of establishing his house. Hence, since
he reckons for certain on Nicholas, as an enemy
only waiting tor opportunity to declare himself, ne
nEngland that his family his death may not stand
in position OF quasl-O stracism among, the great
powers OF Europe. He has even succeeded In per-
some stay with his family. Great preparations are
now being made for this purpose Versailles, where
she is to reside. She is expected in the month OF
nicence with which she will be Entertained, By
this early commencement of preparations. The
Palace is to be new furnished in grand styie and all
the fountains Of its magnificent park are being pre-
pared to play for her on her arrival! There is some
thing ominous IN the sojourn OF English royalty IN
French palaces. james changed st. James tor
ST. Germans, and was very uneasy at the transit
some sudden panic in her ABSENCE and the starving
mass should kick up one of those rumpuses called
revolution, while she was away, she might not find
70 easy or SO pleasant 70 get back AGAIN
notice what ne has been carrying on throughout the
whole extent OF his vast dominions It is a slngu-
lar trait in the history Of this day. II is an attempt
ligion-even Of the favored one-but for political
purposes; it is political religious persecution, and
is distinguished from all former prosecutions OF this
kindhat there is not particle OF religious zeal or
belief which enters into IT. il is merely cold, arb-
trary, political resolve. Well, as you have already
told the world, Nicholas has been severe
upon the nunneries and converts of the Roman Ca
thoic Church, in all places of his domnions The
poor nuns, even the Sisters of Charity, have been
put to the severest trals, and made to suffer dread
fully. Now l am able to inform you that
the Emperor has received reproof for all those
things, from the people and popuace at Rome
When he arrived at Rome, he found NO one
cametto pay their respects to hm not soul came
near him, when he drove out in his carriage, or went
the public walks on foot took oil their hats
to hm-no one did him reverence He wcntto visit
the Pope, and was closeted with him long time.
his ' conduct o When s he went out, he was
plainly dressed in simple grey surtout, at
tended by only one aide-de camp. dressed
in citizens clothes. He displayed great gene,
rosty, and was liberal purchaser Of statues, and
paintings, and Mosaics, and broken legs, and
broken heads with broken noses. He gave large
contributions.t to charitable purposes and, yet,
he was received with reception OF bitter cold
ness, and hardly, it is said, respectful.