Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-14

Tue moro Germany showa i,.eif In AssarSd unity AUD
undivided strength, with much greater emphasis vii
she maintain the honorable position appointed for her
anu contribute ehectualy the promotion Of universe
peace.
From the London Times, May 81.
we have received from correspondents at Vienna
uanSAuon OF the protocol signed the ESD Of May
that capitol, which publish In another column to
Eether nth the Official on the same subject
auuresSed by Austria aud Prussia the German Diet
u unquesuonaby Of considerable importance rccort
at this momcat the anbroken union of the four Powers
represented at Viennaand bind them ITO unite all the
efforts anu their entire resolution accomplish the OBJ
!ect "hieh forms the basis of this agreement But
are bound TO remark that this protocol does not defn,
the object OF these respective conventions with complete
or correctness Tho protocol arms that "ths
ingenuity OF the Ottoman empire aud the evacuation OF
that portion OF its territory which is occupied by the
Russian army are, and will continue be- the constant
and invatiabe object of the union of the tour Powers
nut Tue hrst article OF the convention between Great
Britain and Franco provides that those Powers "wl do
a that shall depend upon them for the purpose Of bring
ing ABOUT the reestablishmeps of between Russia
aud the Porte solid and durable bases aud of preserv
ing Europe from the OF the hmentable
phcatons which have now so unhapply disturbed the
general peace Aud by the second article these Powers
agree concert together the most proper means for
oeraung the territory of the Sultan from foreign inva
so ana Tor accomplishing the object specified in article
Is, therefore, impossible contend that the terms
tue protocoi include the whole objects of the Anglo
freneh convention though, that document annexed
70 the protocol in cxenso il be said to supply the
OMISSION IN the quadruplc instrument.
90, 100 u may be remarked that the Austro PIussln
convention contains matter not included in tho Of
this protocol for example, the mutual guarantee of the
who' territories and possessions of the German States
during the continuance OF the present We infer
thcn from these distinctions, which have been un-
Intentional that there positive agreement between tho
four Powers for two objects onyvix: the maine
oil the integrity OF the Turkish empire aud the evacua
ton OF the Prnopities. Bait in addition these OBJ
ects, France aud Fl gland contemplate NOR, genera,
surcs for the restoration OF peace solid basis and the
prevention OF s'm disorder, in future while Austria and
Prussia limit themselves in this document to the
ton OF the rurkishterritories which have been invaded
Until the Emperor # Russia has been brought either by
negotiation or by occ to cvacuae these territories there
nothing suostantii IN this difference because all
four Powers equity bound to obtain that object and
70 unite their efforts for that purpose But wncn that
object is attained, ohcr things Remaining the same the
position OF the Wesern Powers aud OF the German States
would become disSniI IL il be regulated by the
OF this protocd That has no doubt been the oh
ject OF the waverlsprty among German statesmen who
cling 10 this point reunion with Russia while they
signing protocols against her; that is especial
ly, the hope of the Ling of Prussia who f,icrs himself
that the evacuation Of the Pncpaes will enable him TO
rcconsu,c the RGsoGerman alliance. These, however,
appear 10 to be shrtsighed and erroneous expecta
tons. Nothing appears justify the notion that the En-
peror Nicholas will cvicuatc the Prncpales at all until
ne - driven out 10y superior military power; and IL
part OF Germany joins in that display OF military power
the German States bound in consistency aud good
ilith to do, the tiCn different Character
and no longer lies within the Of this protocol at all
Other engagements OF more important aud positive cha
this.
The German Powes have, however, in the additional
article TO their own coEenon ackno wIcdged that the
cupation OF the Lower Danube by Russia injurious
the political and mateh interests of Germany Austria
L. in fact the only Power which has BY express treaty
tn Russia sgucd At e Petersburg the 18th of Juy
1910, established permanent principle the free
CATION oil the Danube, aud provided cNplc for liberty
OF entry and of passage up and down the stream,
for the immediate aad constant dredging OF the Su-
Ina mouth, and for the ERECTION oil lighthouse at that
mouth Although the particular clauses OF this treaty,
which have all been grossly violated by Russia are not
common TO the other Stairs OF Germany and of Europe
they evidently fall within The general question now at n
sue, for the conduct CT Russia with reference the
CATION OF the Danube aud her audacous attempt block
up the principal river of Europe, originated in political
objects which are now patent to all the world. Austria
cannot fail to insist complete security the future
point oil so much importance TO her national interests
an Indecd-Snce the conclusion OF her treaty with the
LohveFcn-to the Interests of the whole Of q rmany-
This suhec; is brought prominently in the second
of the documents publish. The political and CONNER.
cl Independence OF the Danube is the principal topic
sisted upon by the leading Germsn Powers in their
to the Germanic Diet and they declare that the
existence Of regular state Of affairs in the
the Lower Danube essential TO the interests of Central
Europe. They, therefore, hold il be incumbent
cry German State to much possible the free
dom OF D.nuban Intercourse and allow their direct
water communication with tile East 10 be cut oil by rcr
tions. In conjunction with this vital German interest
they urge the Diet the necessity of preventing
changes in the relations OF European States to the
IL
nounce that, although in their opinion "a final decision
belongs TO the future, they bound this moment ac
vev to prepare for the defence of interests essential
TO the welfare Of their common country.
1t is well known that the diplomacy of Russia oed in
its attempts the leading States OF Europe has taken
refuge in ntrgucs with the petty of GERMANY and
that the Ministers of such countries Saxony Bavora
and Wurtemberg have shown anxious desire TO earn
another decoration from St. Petersburg But the Ian
Guage addressed the Diet 10y Austrian aud Prussian
calculated reduce these ntriguers
to their proper level add when the clbne of Vienna
and Berlnalk openly OF direct intervention in this
contest they appeal with confidence TO the peopc
Germany to resist that tendency divided councils which
has often weakened the authority of the German nator
Germany united and acting in CONCERT with the Western
Powers, has unqrcsonably the means and the opporuni
" OF terminating tho present war and of dctllng con.
ditions TO Russia instead OF allowing Russia TO dictate
terms to her Austria, at least nsble to
the dignity and advantage OF such pOson and though
the language of all these German State papers still
somewhat hesttng they Acknowledge distinctly enough
the duties to their country and to tue world which they
have to perform.
from the Paris Debats May 90
The treaty Of alliance offensive and defensive between
Austria and Prussia, which lately published has TO-
ceived commencement OF execuiionat least such is
what we learn by letters from Germany The Chine,
OF Vienna charged TO address the Imperial Court
Of ST. Petersburg ''Overtures obtain from the Enperor
OF Russia the necessary orders the uetior ro.
gres OF his armies the Turkish territory as well as TO
obtain satisfactory Tor the speedy evacuation OF
the DInubiin Prncpalities. This Cabinet did not osc
time il hastened to prepare in the sense agreed
upon and which it made kuown to the Cabinet of Berlin
Our correspondents diAar one point-accordinp 10
the Imperial Court Of Vienna Is said TO have com
pulcltcd It's the Cabinet of Berlin before send
ing 1t ST. Petersburg though wished to come 10
understanding previously with Prussia on the inter.
probation of the treaty OF the Goth Of April according ia
others, il il said to have communicated s declara.
ton to Prussia until after it had to ST. Petersburg
and until that declaration had acquired delintyc and
irrcvOcable character. Tie latter version appears 10 US Ia
be the probable in the first place. it Is given us by
those Of correspondents who generally the best
formed aud next ia conform ibc to the conditions
not OF the original treaty, at least of the additional ar.
tice, which must consider integral part Of the
treaty In iact ~ mentioned III the preamble OF this
additional article that Prussia had already addressed
raj communications to Russia that abe had in particular
made propositions the 9Th OF April, aud that REPLIES
expected Berlin from u. Petersburg Pru--in
therefore, her part, fulfilled the mission Of peace aud
Cancellation which the German Powers have taken on
themselves II for Austria do the same and this is
what appears to be by the words Of ts additions
artise The Imperial government of Austria will also