New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-30

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the fate Of nation to the independence Of which
she had contributed she did not hesitate to offer
ner mediation. Spite of the difficulties which
arose during the negotiations, we succeeded in
soitenlng the conditions imposed on the Govern
ment OF Athens, and our relations with Great
Britain resumed Immediately their accustomed
character.
In Spain we have seen with pleasure the ties
which unite the two countries drawn closer by
the mutual sympathy OF tae two Governments
Thus, so soon as the French Government learned
the criminal attack directed by adventures
against Cuba. we sent additional forces to the
station of the Antilles, with instructions to mite
its efforts to those OF the Spanish authorities to
prevent the repetition OF similar attempts
Denmark continues to excite our most lively
solictude This ancient ally, who has suffered so
much from its fidelity to France at the time ofour
disasters las not yet, spite OF the bravery OF its
army, subdued the instruction which has broken
ont in the duChy Of Holsten
The armistice OF the 18th July l-i 70, had been
acknowledged by the interim Of Frankfort. who
had charged Prussia to treat on behalf of Germa-
ny After iaborous negotiations, treaty was
signed on md July, under the mediation of Eng
land, between Denmark and Prussia. This treaty
ratified al first by the Cabinet Of Beriu and its
allies, is about to be by Austria and the powers
represented attic Assembly OF Frankfort. Whiie
these negotiations were going ON in Germany, the
at London, with view Of supporting the iatesr
ty OF the states OF the King of Denmark such as
il had been guaranteed by treaties. Ii the inca
sures OF the allied powers have not set succeeded
i'll putting an end to the struggle III the north Of
Germany, they have at least obtained the happy
result OF lesseling the proportions OF the wat
which no longer exists bat between the King OF
Denmark aud the provinces which have not sub.
mitted. We are stiil comforting with the King Of
einalk IL order That he may assure by nstitu
tons thclightS OF the duchies on the other hand,
we wa Afford nm all the support he has right
to require from rs IN virtue O treaties and ancient
friendship In the midst Of the political onplica-
tons Which divide Germany we have observed
tie stiictest neutrality So long IS the interests
OF France and the equilibrium Of Europe shall not
be compromised. we shall continue policy which
evidences cur spect Tor the independence OF our
neighbors
Immediately after the vote OF the National AS
semblay upon the subsidy OF MontcydcO, the
Government resumed at Buenos Ayres the pend
ing negotiations. The object was to introduce
into he treaties concluded in 1919 the modtca.
tons Judged indispensable to guarantee etficaci-
ously the independence OF the Oriental Republic,
to protect French interests upon the Uruguay,
and to guard safely the national honor. We
hope to terminate usetuly and houoraby the
regretable complications which have sc long in
terrupted good relations between France and the
Republics Of La Plata
Our commercial and maritime relations with
foreign countries are being consulted and de-
veloped
The English Government has extended he facto,
from the lst OF January, $3.50, to the French flag
the benefit Of the provisions OF the new act OF
navigation of June % 1910. II has quite recently
suppressed the differential duties for the eXporta.
ton OF Goals
w hope that the negotiations now pending for
the new treaty of navigation and commerce with
Great Britain will result proximately in an ar
rangement conlorm0ble to the interests Of the two
countries.
The treaty concluded with Belgium on the eth
of Nov. 1919 has been in vgor scarcely year,
and already the two countries have reaped from it
the most advantageous results
Some difficulties Of detail relative to the add
tional articles of the Convention with Chill sane
toned by the law of March Is, 1880 rctard the
execution OF it, but will be soon removed
new Convention was signed at Paris on the
Sd of last August between France and Bolivia,
which will be submitted to the legislative sane
ton after the appreciation of the Bolivian Govern
ment
The negotiations actively prosecuted with tie
cabinet OF Turin for the renewal Of the Conven
ton of Aug. 90, 1913, have been Just terminated
by treaty of commerce and navigation.
The abuse too long tolerated oil literary and
artistic piracy is the subject of numerous ncgo-
tiatons The greater part OF the cabinets to which
proposals Of international arrange nent have been
made, in order to put end to this abuse, have
accepted them at least in principle. Already
Sardinia has signed with France for the rec1pro
cal guarantee ofliterary aud artistic property,
Convention which will give more effect to the
treaties of 843 and 1916.
can, therefore say, without presumption the
position OF France in Europe is worthy and homo
rable In every quarter where her voice makes
Itself heard she counsels peace, protects order
and the good right everywhere also she Is listen
ed to,
SUMMARY.
Such is gentlemen, the rapid statement OF the
situation OF our affairs. Notwithstanding the diff
iculty OF circumstances, the law authorities lave
recovered to such degree their empire, that no
person believes hcncetorward in the success OF
violence. But also, the more fears concerning the
present disappear the more minds deliver them
selves with intensity to approximations tor the fu-
ture. Still France desires above all, repose.
Still moved by the dangers to which society has
been exposed, she remains foreign to the quarreis
of parties or Of men, so mean IN presence OF the
grand interests which are at stake.
have often declared, when occasion was pre-
seuted to me to express publicly my thoughts,
that | should consider great criminals those
who by personal ambition should compromise the
little stability which is guaranteed to US by the
Constitution. Cheers from the right 1t Is my
profound conviction that it has neverbeen shaken.
ONLY the enemies of the public tranquility have
been able to distort the most simple proceedings
which arise from my position.
AS first magistrate of the republic was obliged
toput myself into relations with the clergy the
magistracy, the agricultursts, the manufacturers.
the administration the army, and eagerly sel@ed
all occasions to witness 10 them my sympathy
and gratitude for the concurrence which they lend
me; and above all il my name, as well as my Ell
forts, have combined to recontrm the Spint OF tue
amy, of which alone dispose according to the
terms of the constitution, ii is service, dare to
say it, which | conceive that have rendered to
the country for have always turned my person
al influence to tue profit of order. -,
Tie invariable rule of my political life shall De-
under all circumstances, to do my duty, and moth
ing but my duty. 1t is at present permitted 10
every BODY, excepting NE, to wish 10 hasten 1.t
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