The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-21
RUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUSTRIAN PRO-
P0sAIH.

RUSSIAN ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUSTRIAN PRO-
P0SALS.
the Russian Government to its diplomatic agents in
which it announces the acceptance of the Austrian
posals:-
Public opinion in Europe has been strongly excited by
the nteeence that propositions Of peace concerted be
ted TO St. Petersburg through the intervention OF the
Already the Imperial Cabinet ts side, had made
despatch bearing date the 11ih (2sd) Of December
4 s ss to ,as to ss
This twoOd proceeding proved the existence on either
side desire to profit by the compulsory cessation
imposed by the rgor OF the the ary ope
ratens in order 70 respond to the unanimous wishes
which were everywhere msnested IN favor OF speedy
In the despatch cited above the imperial government
by tt conferences Vienna and had proposed With re-
gard to the third point had alone led the rup
In form than in substance from the one put forward at
that epoch by the allied Powers.
sneak Of the same undsmeutsi pronosition
that to say the naturalization OF the Back Sea by
direct treaty between Russia and the Porte to regulate
ky agreement the number Of ships OF which
each Of the adjacent Powers the right OF main
tanning for the security Of its coasts They ony differ
appreciaby om those contained in the despatch of
1lth 23d Of December by the proposal for recifyng
the froDier between Moldayia and Bessarab. In ex-
change for the places on the Russian territory in the
This h not the place to inquire If these propositions
unite the condons necessary for insurng the repose of
the Eaft and the security of Europe rather than those
OF the Russian government II Is sufficient here
bs the point that at last agreement actu-
ally arrived at on many of the fnnaamenta bases for
peace.
Due regard being had this agreement to the wishes
manifested by the whole of Europe and to the existence
of coalition, the dency Of which every day to
as une larger proportions and considering the sacrifices
which pIorscnon o. the WET imposes upon Kussis the
by accessory 6iscussions work the success OF which
would respond to it's heartfelt wishes.
1t has, in consequence just given Its adhesion to the
propositions transmitted by the Austrian government
project of preliminaries for negotiations for peace
BY The energy of its attitude in the of formida-
be coalition Russia has given of the sacrifices
which she is to make to defend her honor and
dignity by this act OF moderation the govern
ment gives at the time proof of its sincere
desire TO arrest the eusion Of blood to conclude sug
gle grevious to civilization and humanity and to
store to Russia and to Europe the blessings Of peace
has right to expect that the opinion OF all civilized
nations viii appreciate the act.
From the Paris Debats February IL
In the actual situation this article merits certain
tention for it is the only document which throws light
on the motives which determined the Emperor Alexsn
Ger TO accspt the ultmatum OF the allied cabinets The
Berlin despatch which published eight days ago, at
tributes this determination to the sole desire Of csdng to
the representations Of friendly Powers and by means
TO tbe consideration Of any interest which Russia might
have in the termination Of the war.
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and sentiments tue just and in conformity with
that situation, in which two years Of have placed
government to The Austrian propositions explained by
two motives; the first that the Ruian government has
wished to give in to the desires manifested by all Earop
the second that 1t anticipated coalition which threat
cred to assume the greatest proportions and desired to
preserve Russia from the sacrifices which continuation
of the war would have imposed her. In the de-
gree that the language attributed to the Russian
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natural and proper, for it responds to the seuti-
ments ard wants which to-day those of Eu-
gears; toddv after contest ef t,co years. ricors and
rdnqutshed erperiGnte the fdssftudc and impa-
tInce; for peace had become a moral necessity for
all before hduing become material acdnt This spirit Of
conciati n, wisdom, moderation and humanity is
to the policy OF Europe it the fruit of civza
icn and happy to find its expression in the srti
those cf Russis expressed in simple but dgnided
language In reading the article cannot stife
Election that II this conciliatng spirit had dominated
from the encement in the councils of Russia, the
war which is about terminating would probably never
have commenced However, we recognise this language
though tardy, with sincere Joy, for perceive
ther chance for the happy Issue Of the negotiations
which are about to open.
from the Paris Siec!e Feb. IL
Russia, by her language reveals PR found assitudea
profound dcouvsgeent She has evidently had enough
of war; and requires peace Is it not therefore, the
the nations and liberties of EuropeY 1t is not only in the
East that she has trsmpled treaties Is it too
to extract from the Of the Austrian proposal
oil that be obtained without being accused Of wishing
to set fire to Europe Has Russa who talks Of the op
MON os civilized nations thought of that opinion when
she ordered the msesacres Of Praga and WarsswS-
when she ordered the unhappy affair at Sinope9-when
hetated to set Europe In famese To talk Of mode
ration when beaten is both well and prudent but what
has been the moderation Of Russia before these evens
What was the language of Prince Menschiko a Consan
tpope? and that Of Prince Gorschako at the first
fereDces of VennaP Then there little question of the
opinion OF civilized nations.