The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-20


have the pleasure of enjoying his society and I'M
proving by his advice and Judgment, for few
years. BUENA VISTA.
Our Berlin Correspondence.
BERLIN, May l, 1919.
State Of Germany-A Crisis Approaching-1 The
Question Of Unity-DiGcuity in Prospeet-Ab-
dtcatton Of the King of Wtrtsmburg, &c.
We are on the verge of second revolution, and,
amidst the deepest political excitement and agita-
ton, events of the utmost importance have occur
red within the last few days. The declaration Of
the Prussian government, refusing to recognise the
German constitution, and the resolution passed by
the second chamber to sanction that constitution,
have caused conflict to arise between the govern
ment and the lower house, in consequence of
which the King of Prussia has dissolved the lat
ter, and prorogued the first chamber. The whole
question of German unity has now assumed an en-
tirely new phase. The representatives of the Ger
man people at Frankfort, in this city, at Dresden,
Hanover, and the capitals of other German States,
have declared that they will adhere TO the German
constitution. These declarations have been fol-
lowed by the dissolution of the pariaments of the
principal States of Germany The Pussian and
lIanovenan chambers were dissolved at the same
time. The official announcement of the dissou-
ton OF the Saxon chambers was received here
yesterday; and, II | am to believe statement
made TO me on the very best authority, the dissou-
ton OF the National Assembly, lat Frankfort, has
already been agreed upon between the Austrian,
Prussan, and Bavarlan governments.
In consequence of these steps on the part of the
cabinets of the principal German States great ex-
element, at the present moment, prevails through
out the country; and as the large majority of the
German people are determined to adhere to the
constitution established by the National Assembly
and the acqulescence of thirty of the governments
of the smaller States has been obtained, serious
struggles and conflicts it is apprehended, must,
ere long, take place.
When expressed to you, in previous letters, the
doubts entertained whether the government here
would sanction the acts of the National Assembly,
had my own reasons for doing So though at the
would be recognised by Prussia The result has
proved that have not been mistaken. The nom
acceptance of the imperial dignity by the King of
Prussia, and the refusal of the Brandenburg minis
bly,, have laid opensthe policy of the Prussan cab-
net before the whole of Europe. If the slightest
doubts with regard to that policy were still enter
tanned, the eapos6 OF the Prussian ministry the
doubtless remove them The despatch containing
this erpose ls addressed to the Prussan ambassador
at Frankfort. Il states, at full LENGTH the views of
the government here with regard to the project of
German unity, and the difficulties In the way of its
realization. 1t declares that the Prussian govern
ment would be willing to make all sacrifices neces-
sary TO overcome these difficulties and cooperate
with the other German governments in promoting
unity, but that the National Assembly had declined
TO- enter upon the propositions made by Prussia
with regard to certain notifications of the German
constitution, and that the government of his Ma
jesty would never recognise that constitution The
rupture, therefore, between the National Assembly
and the Prussian cabinet IS complete. Indeed,
there appears little prospect that anything but the
dissolution of the Assembly is possible at the pre-
sent moment. Nevertheless, one last attempt to
L.. l.
Assembly and the different German governments
is about to be made; and, according to the latest
accounts from Frankfort, the central power has re-
solved to despatch diplomatic agents TO this city
and the capitals OF Bavaria, SlXony, and Hanover,
for. the purpose of entering upon negotiations
with the governments IL Is doubted, however,
whether these agents will really be sent, as
matters are becoming more hopeless every hour.
am informed that Mr.. Bassermann, who was
to. go as agent to the government here, has de-
clined to accept this mission under the present
circumstances. The greatest excitement and con-
sternation Is stated to prevail at Frankfort Large
bodies of troops were being concentrated around
that city. The state of things in the western part
Of Germany is greatly alarming. In Wurtemberg,
Baden, and several provinces of Bavaria, the po-
pulation is almost unanimously in favor of sup
porting the National Assembly. The Prussian
provinces on the Rhine are likewise united in the
resolution TO adhere to the German constitution
and abide by the decisions of the Assembly The
King of Nuremberg has been compelled by the
OI
bers, to recognise the acts Of the National Assem-
bly,; and the Princes of the smaller States of Ger
many have all pledged themselves TO the same pur-
pose. 1t now remains to be seen whether the
cabinets Of the larger States will be able in direct
opposition with the will of their people, to cancel
the German constitution and dissolve the As
sembly.
1t is stated that the governments Of Bavaria, Sax
ony, and Hanover have recently signfed their ap-
prevail Of the course of policy followed by Prussia
treaty, offensive and defensive, between those
States, with Austria and Prussia, has lately been
much discussed, as an event which likely to come
to pass learn from an authentic, source, that
negotiations are at present going on between Aus
tria, Prussia, and Bavaria, for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning the assistance OF the two latter States
against the Hungarans, who have lately gained a
decisive victory over the Austrian troops, and have
taken possession of the city of Pesth. The rapid
progress Of the Hungarian forces towards Vienna,
has spread great alarm in the Austrian capital
The important fortress OF Comorn, between Pesth
and Vienna, has already been evacuated by the
Austrians. The success of the Hungarians, at
the present moment, is OF great Importance for
Germany. The fate of Hungary, and the cause OF
German liberty, are intimately connected with the
present state OF things.
The members of the Second Chamber have
almost all left this city, and the greater part of the
opposition party proceeded to Frankfort directly
after the dissolution 1t had not been anticipated
that the Chamber would be dissolved, in cense-
quence Of the resolution passed the 2lst ult, by
which it had recognised the German constitution;
But, though the dissolution was not decreed until
several days afterwards, learn that the govern
ment had resolved to take that step Immediately
after the Chamber had passed that vote. The re-
solution adopted by the House on the day previous
40 its dissolution, to the effect of requesting the
government raise the state of siege in the capt.
tal, had determined the ministry to declare the dis
solution without further delay. In consequence of
this measure, good deal Of excitement has been
visible in the capital for the last four days crowds
have since been daily gathering before the building
of the Chamber, and, in the attempts made by the
military to dispense them, several persons have
been killed and wounded. No serious disturbances,
however, as yet have taken place.
| have just been informed that the government
here has addressed circular to the governments
of the different German States, requesting them to
send ambassadors to this city, for the purpose of