Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-06
THE KoszTA AFFAIR IN EUROPE.

tinguished statesmen of the Old World,
who now, however, is not connected with
public affairs. He writes Tin English) of
the condition of liberal European senti-
ment upon the subject, and his views may
be taken implicitly as those of the conser-
vative republicans of France among whom
he has ever been perhaps most conspicu-
Gus. His letter is therefore as important
az it cert ainly is interesting. We translate
the extract from the Mannheim journal
which il embraces; which, it will be
C early perceived, states fact that COM
pletely estops Austria's claim that her
laws still recognize Koszta as her subject.
We may not inappropriately add that
the editor of * Lloyd's'' (the official organ
of the Austrian government) continues to
be the renegade naturalized American cit
izen who returned to Europe some years
since in the capacity of American consul
to Trieste. Like all other renegades, he
glories in the persecution of the unfortun-
ate republicans of the Old World.
The Koszta affair has made great sensa-
ton in Europe, and all who love freedom and
detest despotism. exult in the posture assumed
by the United States in this matter
This will not be the last occasion in which
the principles of freedom and despotism rs
represented by the United States on one side
and Russia and Austria on the othe-, will come
into conflict. 1t is not easy to imagine any
thing more weak and foolish than the mani
festo COR whatever it may be termed) which
has been issued by Austria. 1t is curious
enough that in this document she should be at
such pains 20 quote authorities against herself
expatiating at great length on the respect due
to Il neutral party, As if it were not herself
that had violated this respect. l am told she
Is to address, or has addressed, another paper
to the Government OF the United States asking
whether they consider themselves bound BY
the laws of nations. This question would come
with singular grace from u Government that
has violated all laws, human and divine.
A temperate, but bold and decided assertion
by the Government Of the United States of our
rights and principles, at this juncture. is not
only honorable, but polite. Its moral influ-
enre may produce immense practical results
and even make a turning point for the liber-
ties of Europe. 1t may, by its influence on
the people of France and England, control
the unavowed purposes if such there be) of
the Governments of these countries or con-
firm and strengthen them as far Us they are
sincere in their avowed intentions.
In the existing state of Europe neither Rus
STA nor Austria. nor both together, would dare
to pro- Oke war with the United States; for
they know full we'll that. in such an event, the
United States could revo!utionize Italy and
the East of Europe.
Ii Russia should succeed in crushing what
remains of the liberties of Europe and in her
designs of conquest become a great maritime
power, tafR she might venture to attack the
last stronghold of freedom.
L cut from the journal des Fats Of this
date Doth Sept the extract annexed, which
pUrports to be from the Journni dr. Manheim
If the statement therein made is correct it
has an important bearing in the koszta affair
The truth is to-day beginning to make it.
self understood in connection with the affair
OF kosZta. The (Austrian) Lloyd pretends
that kosZta had no power to become an Ame-
rican citizen, inasmuch as he had not lost his
quality Of an Austrian subject. The Lloyd
has lost sight of point of Importance to the
terms of the Austrian law. Thus, whoever
enigrates without either passport or permits
sion. and fails to return within tho space of a
year. iOoses TIE quality Of an austrian sub
Jecf. In the year lS49, the following case &C.
Cured in Switzerland. Thus: 4 refugee hav-
ing demanded a passport from the Austrian
Minister, in order that he might go to Belgium,
the minister replied that he could not grant
his request. inasn,Hch as he ,yas no longer an
austrian subject koszta for the last four
years has been absent from the territory of
Austria. and has accomplished all the formali-
ties and conditions which in that time he
could have performed by way of making him
self an American citiLen.-JOHrMat de Man
Eiem"
With respect to the claims of Austria. it
may be remarked that Francis Joseph was
never the lfwfaf King of Hungary. He never
fulfilled the conditions on which alone he
could become 20; and, however he may non
claim hungary as his possession by right of |
conquest made for him by Russia, and, how
ever he may regard as his subjects the Hun
garians who remained in the country after the |
close of the war, and who rendered n forced |
he cannot legally claim as his !
subjects those Hungarians who resisted his |
as long as resistance was possible |
and who made themselves exiles from their |
country when all hopes of maintaining her |
rights were over. !
Since Austria, in her manifesto, appeals to
law. and cites not only international law. but
the laws of the United States and the articles
of confederation between the States, she laws
herself open to an enquiry with regard to the
legal claims of Francis Joseph to the ALE
glance of the people of Hungary, the manner
in which the laws and constitution of Hungary
have been observed, and the compact between
the nation and the King respected
UThe New York Herald of yesterday
a long article, evidently from the
pen Of the renowned Bennett himself,
calling on the President in most pathetic
terms to dismiss his Cabinet and select