New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-14
SWITZERLAND.
The Refugee Question.-Duty of America toward
Switzerland.
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switzerland.
Correspondence Of The n Y Tribune.
GENEVA March IA, 1853
All Switzerland is profoundly agitated by the present
attitude assumed by Austria III respect to the Canton
Tessin formal demand has been made by the federal
government for explanation OF the belgerent attitude
assumed in drawing Gordon Of troops all around that
canton and increasing tho troops stationed IN the Iyroi
As yet no has been nor the least respect
paid TO the demand. In addition the Swiss government
has assured the Austrian that persistence In the posi-
tou taken will be considered declaration of The
whole conversation the question OF prepare
tion of troops deenses and probabilities OF success or
failure The most fearful orebOdngs are expressed by
MANY who seem believe the country altogether ncap
able of sedeense in case of war; and they give utter
ance to painful apprehensiOns In case OF the dis
memberment and overthrow of the Republic. Their
troubles greatly enhanced by the fears that power
will afford them assistance. Their secluded situation
being surrounded by despOtic Governments who wish
their Observation-Disclosures any direct interference IN
their behalf France and the German States bordering
on thenoh well as Austria, hope to gain advantage
ss in the partition of Poland and such hope stronger
than the advantage to be gained by guaranteeing its neu
trality The Swiss feel the painful disgrace OF tramp
ing the first and hottest principles of hospitality under
foot BY surrenderng the ugtveswho have taken refuge
among them They may yield, with deep reluctance, to
the unholy demand rather than risk the extinction oil
their nationality but many-I hope large majority
are determined to stand by their principles and risk the
consequence 1t cannot be that the powers of the earth
VII submit to see this noble Republic, which has sur
yved the changes of five hundred years, whose people
are Free intelligent peaceful and happy, demolished
stricken from the map of Europe merely because has
succoured the oppressed-been "a city of refuge to
those who have failed to establish the same degree OF
freedom in other countries.
A very intelligent gentleman who has been long at
the head Of the liberal of this canton, asked me TO-
day, il thought America would consent TO see Swltzer
land destroyed. "Oh" said he, " if we but had the
assurance OF your sympathy and aid, oil any nation we
should feel secure" He said 81 know the policy oil
fxsha. cd
Despotsm il does that your nation cannot be deaf
to the claims of humanity refuse to stretch forth an
arm to shield the helpless" He continued: Even
treaty more closely uniting the farce of political opinion
and policy morally expressed, won't do much to
strengthen and encourage our people" What could |
answer
1t is think the determination of the Swiss to resist
to the last every wrong demand and every hostile actto
maintain as long as they the honor and integrity of
their Republic trusting to God and the GOOD sense of the
civilized world for aid in such unequal contest May they
resist and triumph Their triumph if the conflict
comes, will be the signal of freedoms triumph in
Europe.
Piedmont has ANONYMOUSLY yielded to the demands of
Austria and agreed Danish many of the very men who
fought at Navarro under the command of Charles AL
bert The American Charge has issued some two hun.
dred passports and called on the Consul at Genoa 20 pre-
mare as many more Sorry work this assure Won Mr.
Rober uttered the most bitter dencatiops of tbs nro
ceedino of the Government. The very man who was q
Minister of State under Charles Albert and enlisted 1
those men into the Sandman army now ntendente of
Genoa makes this demand few days ago he arrested
M Iemmi. one of Kossuths Secretaries who has been
living here peaceably with his family since the downfall of
Hungary and had him imprisoned to be given up to Aus
tr;a NJ Boher procured his liberation on condition he
sbond leave for America in five days The time was up
YESTERDAY the Government refusing toproong the time
poor man he leaves wife and children in poverty and
without cent pushes his way best he can TO our land
of freedom! May he find friends there!
II is astonishing what extremes the tyrantS are push
inc their measures You already know what demands have
been made on England but that country can AFFORD to
risk refusal Piedmont with its weak aud hmd king
cannot By steps, il yields TO Austria IN everything
Si,zcrland has protested in the name OF justice mercy
and humanity but Austria is suen and sent-conSider
INC whether will do 10 strike the blow She has arranged
With Turkey leaving that flterng nation to the tender
res az Russia and busies herself with the cure OF
III of Monarchs in Switzerland You cannot con
depth aud intensity of feeling that moves TINS
whole Republc There is apprehend from certain move
ments another principle workthat bane OF all freedom
Jesn;t;smin these movements. You remember the Son
derbund difficulty some seven years ago The Jesmts
had 10 WELD but they have been Ill at rest ever since lhey
are In ne ascendant now in France Austria and Italy ana
deaad on the Protestant liberty OF switzerland
The nassiaes u he ", and Cosi is DANCE to life
Rel4. Justice. progress rythi1S. which a honest
aA4H0lGs4 mind counts aeA-t Letah beware ss.