The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-11

consolidate that influence. The ambition Of France,
rs M de Lamartine had eloquently said was to have
by her side nations freed by her example. With
spect to Poland the hon gentleman en- tered into long
details, and concluded by saying, that he boldly de-
clared that In his opinion, revolution which had for
it's object the regeneration of Europe and which yet
should leave Poland in its shroud merited not affairs
but the pillory
NJ. GuicHARD opposed the proposition of NJ vavin
as dangerous and argued that it better to leave
the German nations to follow the they had
so happily commenced
Prince NAPOLEON BoNAPARrE-Citizens represe nta-
tves in my eyes and in those of many others the Po
lish question Is one eminently French, emnenty de-
mocratic The reconstruction of Poland is necessary to
the republic; never, in fact, have any true al
lies amongst the European cabinets. The proposition
Of M, vavin pr ceeds from noble and generous
heartrom that of friend of that glorious cause
in order to support that proposition it will
ry to decree Immediately levy of 500 900 men, and de-
clare war against Prussia, Austria and Russia. I do
not think however, under existing circumstances that
such act of rashness could be thought Of Neither
do accept the proposition for address to the diet of
to another assembly. [Approbation The following Is
the solution Of the Polish question understand it.
movement of attenton.l What ought to do In
and from Prussia that they should fulfil the promises
they have so many times made; and from Prussia, a
Polish national reconstitution Of the Duchy of Posen
Appreciation Let the ENJOYS Of the republic say to
the cabinets of Vienna and Of Berlin "Fulf your pro-
misses for it will be for your honor and for that Of the
whole Of Western Europe to do So" But you will per-
haps, ask how will you act If Prussia Austria does
not obey Well then, citizens there will be at tho bot
tom of that questson as with all questions of foreign
policy possibility Of Such, in my opinion, is
the only plan that can be pursued; such the only
path that can lead to the desired end TODD less would
be cowardice; to do more would be imprudence. Gap
probation.) The Hon. deputy concluded by reading
project for decree, in which he dema nded that the
fulflment of the promises made to the Poles by the
Prussan and Austrian governments should be insisted
on and alzo the formation Of legion composed of all
the Polish refugees.
M. VAvIN declared that he had never entertained
any idea of war; he hoped the contrary, that his
declaration which contained nothing of aggressive
character but which was in fact, purely moral might
actively promote the pacific triumph of the Polish
M. DE LAMARTINE- Whatever may be the measure,
the reason and the perfect intelligence of the diplo
matte character of the discussion which have been
played by the hon. members who have preceded me in
this tribune, it is for most painful thing to have
to touch the still bleeding wounds of friendly people,
without having the powert to heal them to alleviate
them in any immediate manner That is one of the
msfortunes which, for many long years, has weighed
on our country; this sad feeling has afflicted every
tribune-that of Great Britain well as Tho
French republic could not escape this misfortune al
though by the force Of its government it
will and resources than any other to over
the difficulties which these questions present
The government has not waited for tho interpretations
brought my opinion prematurely into this tribune
yet at the Hotel dc ville under the emotions of
the events of February when decrced the creation
Assembly will not saw why that decree was not car
red into execution there shall nothing fall from my lips
which might ast great people, or look like an insult
to its misfortune few days after, scarcely had
entered the path of regular government, scarcely
had myself entered the hotel of Foreign Affairs, than
our attention directed to defining our foreign poll
cy and clearly pointing out the line which consid-
cred duty to pursue in order to remain faithful
to what the interests and the dignity of France
manded Several questions presented themselves to
the first that of general attitude towards
Europe. We resolved that in a few words. Animated
that if the republic could establish itself in peace,
should show the most lively solcude for the reposc
| the world. Allow me to remind you of the language
which used that subject; the Assembly will there
the clear indication of the principle which guided
the great questions of Poland and Italy. We
werc moreover happy to be able before engaging the
future to wait your presence here We wished to
place in your hands intact the foreign policy of France;
we were happy to preserve to the National Assembly
full liberty of action and to give it the choice Of peace
(The hon. member then read part of the ma
nfesto addressed in the beginning Of March to the
semby recognise its ideas in the words have read?
MARKS Of adhesion) any member of this Assembly
any out Of it, does not find in it sufficient dgni
ty in it too much prudence and too little republic
patriotism, will beg him to carry back his thoughts
three events which, in spite of US, fasifed
for moment the republican principle; | will remind
him of the two three invasions which made in
spite of the Provisional Government, to whom
capped it through the fingers from the want of
military force in the arts in which they took place
will remind him of the disastrous attempt of the Begians
to revolutionize their country and Of the expedition
of some natives Of Savoy against Chambery. ] will
also remind him Of that fatal fact which has led to
unfortunate misunderstanding between Germany and
u.s. allude to the invasion OF the German refugees,
who assembled in spite Of us at Strasburg although
we several times dispersed them for duplicating the
land in which they had received hospitality. You
witnessed the astonshment and the indignation Of the
German people. at first drawn strongly towards
by sympathies but afterwards repulsed by tho
appearance of our bayonets. This is what has embar
tho greatest difficulties particularly the Polish
question With respect to the interpretations Of NJ,
d'Aragon, shall not avail myself of the reserve to
which he has appeared to invite me. There doubt
less some points which require circumspecton; for
those things shall allow events to speak But what
can now declare is that it is not true there has ever
ofad tha aet ha-
tween the policy OF France and that of Austria. This
is of those caumnies which you will fall to the
ment, compelled by ties of which you aware, to
atter despotic governments had abandoned the pee
pie of Italy and nppcd Italian Independence in the
bud but scarcely had power come into the hands of
the Republic than the policy Of France in Italy under
went change. Thus Naples had but an imperfect
constitutional government but after the dec la
ration of the support of France what did we see We
that kingdom enter each day more and more into
the path Of democracy; we saw Rome, already moved
of its liberty Tuscany enter the same
movement we behed Parma, Placentia and Modena,
give themselves provisional and hold out
our lips! Have we concealed our sentiments (!
Have we disavowed principles of liberty and our
wish for her indepe ndence Certainly not but if We
have wished for the indepe ndence of the people of
Italy, have considered that 1t would be for
their glory, for their honor, and for their safety
that they should achieve 1t themselves, but
that should their rights be attacked, or should
they be too weak to make them respected France will be
there She declared aloud to her friends and enemies
that let cry for assistance cross the Alps and we
will fly to the succour Of the people who struggle for Ii
berty For the satisfaction Of those who doubt let me
be permitted to prove by reading some extracts from
dispatches that have not hidden timid acts under
doubtful words You will IL we have not always
had the intention to intervene the first appeal 1t
was on account of that intention that the first day
assembled the Alpsa body of 10000 men which
could have been increased to go 000 and If appeal
had been heard the Alps, should not have waited
for your consent, but should have sent the French
troops to the assistance of Italian independence GER