The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-22
THE NEW MINISTRY OF ENGLAND AND THE
PEACE NEGo CATIONS.
from the London Chronicle, Feb. 10.


Tho continuation OF Lord Clare ndon in the Office he had
Allied with great intelligence and activity IS source Of
ooppratulaiion. The consequences Of his removal
would have been ncalculable at the present stage OF
diplomatic proceedings Aided by the recognised expe
Renee of the noble Premier, Lord Clarendon will we
are convinced draw to speedy and decisive issue the
Berlin We have repeatedly commented on the assumed
neutrality Of Prussia and have insisted upon the i'm.
possibility Of that policy being continued In Paris aud
In London Is perfectly comprehended that frank
declaration the part OF the Cabinet OF Berlin Is not
emily desirable but peremgtory Tue g. neutrality Of
and 10 at the present moment impossible, from the
prejudice it entails upon these Powers through the
forced generalization OF Austrian interference untl
The present unsatisfactory position OF Prussia towards
tho three Powers be completely Transformed no ma
teri assistance can be demanded, or indeed expected
from Austria For mensced the flank by the armiss
OF Prussia and in the front from the legions OF the
Czar the forces Of ally would be unequaly matched
and the result could admit OF doubt IL Is therefore
mperave that the CABINET Of Berlin be cited to declare
itself without further delay either in favor OF the Gar
of the Western Powers The consequences o. decsra
ton Of Prussia In favor Of adversary will be less
nugatory than thoss with which are at present op
pressed. In hesitatng apy longer TO insist upon clear
svowa the part OF the Cabinet of Berlin France and
Enslad acting direct hostility TO their inter ss
and TO those OF their allies.
From the attitude assumed by Prnssitn diplomacy,
we infer that In the event OF similar declaration being
demanded the Cabinet OF Berlin I'll recognise the ne
esssity Of abandoning Its sympstaes, and ~I enter
tho establishment OF peace. To face the combined
hostility Of France aud Austria supported by tue most
suicidal act on the part OF Prussis and one whi;h
her monarch and statesmen viii reflect long before
committing The horrors that have resulted from the
war MP to Its present stage have been too manifold
and terrible TO encourage neutral State, Ia the
exposed position Of Prussia TO enter into reckless host
Euss BY the alliance OF Prussia with tae three Powers
tbe war viii be virtually concluded. The Car wouli per-
esive the utter boYeessness OF continuing struggle
upon such unequa terms, and would consent to a
peace which, by the destruction OF RUSSIAN domi-
sation In the Black Sea, would offer suncient
~nsraptees for the future II the OBJ nacy OF the Em
vpror should prompt him to pursue hosties, the COZ
{sf would DO spt eddy decided, and on onerous cond
fons for Russia On the future policy In depens
therefore the peace OF Europe; and by her vaetAnS
ct abe has forfeited the proud position OF
tor vhch was once her prerogstive In obedience 10
ths sympathy which unites that king ION ana Russia
everv attempt will made to protract as long as Pos
sible the eventfu day when tho Cabinet OF barn WV
be required declare openly the character oil its Ia
turr policy Every effort OF diplomacy wii % COM
mp TO throw mpediments in the way OF arriving tle
satisfactory issue, when the armies OF Austria VII en-
joy free scope and the ambitious designs OF the Gar De
doomed TO prostration The mission OF Baron dc Wene
b the Court OF the Tueries although not clearly ue
fined, admts OF she hope that the government wh'ca
the nation andse determined TO enforce their advance
ment
The Cabinet OF Berlin mas no reason to be dissatisfied
With the treatment has experienced AZ tho In ads OF
fhe Western Powers On the contrary every Difference
has displayed towards that aud every
rneasure that tended TO concate ts aren't rulei
vanity has been adopted. Mon eur Drouyn de Lhuys
IN the man OF France, has preferred 10 sign With Prus
sA separate treaty, by whea any susceptibility that
That TO the late conferences at Vienna may
be ealmed The Cabinet OF Berlin, should II refuse 20
.erc 10 this proposal will render itself liable 10
rorcal demand ofthe three allied Powers 10 dehns At
encs Its future policy That the reply may b favorable