The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-13
kusfria md Switzerland.

Our a3yices from Vienna of the 9th ult.
| Ii is not true that the Austrian government has
sent a new note to the Swiss confederation. The
cabinet Of Vienna does not intend to protest against
the right of asylum which Switzerland accords to
the political refugees; it only declares against the
abuse Of this right. Ii respects the principle Of
| trality guaranteed TO the Swiss confederation.
The refugee question is not the only one which now
occupies the great powers The changes in the present
national constitutions, which, Ia is well known,)
came into force in 1913, ard took the place of those
upon which the treaty Of Vierna was founded, in
1916 with the assent of the Swiss Confederation OF
that day are likewise the subject Of deep considera
\ ton. The notes which have been exchanged on this
subject both at the close Of last month and the begin
ming Of this have reference to this well az the
pre- emit, that OF Switzerland, and propose, though
without threatening IN Intervention, that the de-
nocratic intrgues which have arisen IN consequence
OF the subyefson III the treaty shall be put stop to-
IN regard 10 lie refugee question: the notes bear
actly the same tone Us that addressed TO England
Another account says
The question Of the refugees il Switzerland has
been the object Of the serious attention Of the Aus
rian government. Prince Schwarsenberg first idea
TO address Joint note with France to the fe-
doral government, to be followed Immediately. in
ease OF Noncompliance, ny joint armed interycn-
ton Of French and Austrian troops. On receiving
these ovcriurcs, Prince Louis Napoleon replied by
requesting the imperial government 70 reflect upon
the serious consequences and the dangers to peace
which might arise from such an Intervention.
Being desirous TO prevent The Intervention oi Aus
tria alone, tho Prince wished 10 tamper, and
tried what threats would 10. he proposed to try
first the effect Of menacing utimatum without de-
ciding at once upon military occupation. Prince
SchN arzenborg declined this line of action, alleging
That 4 would DC vain TO attempt Intimidation, and
ne had no wish 20 Us made laughing-stocs Of. The
French government took upon itself 10 act alone.
on on understanding, however, with Austria; and
they resolved 10 postpone their project Of occupa
non unth the reply Of the federal council shall have
been received Thus, virtually tho two govern
,nene arc acting IN concert, differing only regards
the opportunity for aggression
The French government, 10 fact. addressed o
menacDg note to tie Federal Diet, the contents OF
which are well known Austria confined itself
to giving instructions TO its Minister Mt Bofne to
support tho language Of the French government.
r. on this occasion, Austria has consented 10 DC the
help of the high deeds OF France, it i the under
standing 81 reciprocity; and we shall shortly have
the c0nsong spectacle u two powerful nations unit
ing fatenay for the oppression Of a snail State.
II is essential TO observe that Prussia was not deem
ed qualified for these high political conceptions.
These negotiations carried on OF PARIS, without
q word being said the subject to the Prussian or
even 10 the Russian ambassador, both Of whom
might have expressed their astonshn,nt at the pro-
position Of such measures. without consulting the
othef great powers.
II appears that interpretations having been put to
Prince Schwarzenberg on the subject, he replied
that the interests Of AusIia and France were direct
IS at stake in this question, and that il was not
thought necessary to consult tho other powers on the
subject the more there seemed little PROBABLE
''y q On eafenfe between them, as England would
- soon as consulted, oppose their projects in every
manner possible This reply IL ambiguous enough,
VIZ gives another indication Of the project Of q
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