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qures whittier he should drive MonaeuY. /" To
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CHANGES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW.
PROTOCOL OF THE PARIS CONFERENCE.
Sitting OF ApRII 4. Is

Count Waiewski says that il l. desirable tina. the
change their idees different subject. which reoare
10 be eetted, and which might Be advantageous 20
take mp in order to prevent fresh compile .tons Al
though fPecialy assembled for setting the Eastern
Question, the congress, according to the ft plenipo-
tertiary Of France might reproach itself for not hay-
ing taken advantage OF the Circumstance which byn,.
together the representatives OF the principal powers Of
Europe TO clear up certain questions ay down Ger.
tain principles, to express inientiops-n sne. 10 make
certain declarations always and solely with the view
of rsurng the nture tranquility OF the world By dis
polling the clouds which are eth seen looming in the
pohtcal horizon before they become menal,ng II
cannot be denied that Greece is in an abnormal stare
TIE anarchy 10 which that country was a prev bas
compelled France and gland 10 send troops TO the
Praus at time when their armies, nevertheless did
not want occupation. The congress knoCs in
what state Greece was; neither il il ignorant
that that in which it now is is far from being
satisfactory. Would il not, therefore, be siyantare
Gus that the powers represented in the congress should
manifest the wish TO the three protecting courts
take into serious consideration the deporabe situation
of the kin gdom which they have created and devise
means to make provision for It The fret Plenipo-
Tertiary of France then observes that the Pontical
States are equally in abnormal state; that the me-
cesty for not leaving the country to anarchy had de-
cided France a. well as Austria to comply with the
demand of the Holy See oy causing Rome to be oceu.
The Legations. France had two-fod motive for CON.
plyrg without hesitation with the demand Of the Holy
eSee, Catholic power and as an European power.
Of the Sovereign OF France makes it duty for the EN-
n. ror TO afford aid and support to the Sovereign Pom
tiff the tranquility of the Roman States and that of
the whole Of Italy, affects too closely the main
tenarce Of social order in Europe for France
rot TO have overbearng interest IN securing Il By
all the means in her power. But on the other hand
il is impossible to overlook the abnormal condition Of
mower which, in order 10 maintain itself, requires to
be supported by foreign troops. Count Vale wski
DOES rot hesitate to declare, and he trusts that Count
Buol will join in the declaration, that no: only is
France ready to withdraw her troops, but that she
earnestly desires TO recall them that can be
done without inconvenience as regards the internal
TRANQUILITY of the country and the authority of the
Poptifca Government, in the prosperity Of which
the Emperor, his august sovereign, takes the most
lively interest. The first plenipotentaiy Of France
:, presepts how desirable II is for the balance Of
mower in Europe that the Roman Government
sbould be consolidated in sufficient strength for
the French and Austrian troops to be able, with
ont inconv enence to evacuate the Pontifcal States
and he considers that wish expressed in this
might OF be without advantage. Following up the
same order of ideas, Count Walewski asks himself if
Il rs not 10 be sired that certain Governments of the
Italian Peninsula, by well-devised scts of cemency,
and by rayirg to themselves minds gone astray and
not perverted, shenld put an end TO system which
is direct opposed TO its object and which, instead of
reaching the enemies of public ORDER has the effect of
weakening the Cove Dments and of furnishing part.
sans to popular faction. In his opinion it would
render a signal service to the Government of
the Two Sicilies, as well az to the GAUGE of order
Government as to the false cOprse in which it is en-.
g.eed The first pleRipotentiary of France then
rays that he must call the attention OF the congress
10 subject which, although more particularly affect
ing France is not the less of great interest for all the
powers of Europe. He considers it superuous to sate
that there are every day printed in Belgium publca-
tiops the most insulting. the most hostile against
Fiance and her Government; that revolt and assassi'
that quite recently Belgian newspapers have yentured
TO exiol the Society called La Marianne, the tend
ences and object Of which are known; that all these
publications are many implements OF war directed
against the repose AID tranquility OF FRINGE oy the
eIemies of social order who, relying the IMMUNITY
which they find under the shelter OF the Belgian egs-
ation retain the hope of eventually realizing their
cupable designs. Count Walewski declares that the
intention and sole desire OF the Government OF the
empire is to maintain the best relations with Belgium
He readily adds that France has reason 10 be satie
with the Belgian Gov eminent, and with its efforts
mitigate state of things which is unable to alter
its legislation not allowing either to restrain the Ak
Of the press, to take the initiative IN re-
form which has become absolutely indispensable. We
Belgium comprehend the strict necessity for modifying
q legislation which does not allow its Government to
fulfil the rst of fiuties-that Of not as
sailing allowing TO DO assailed, the internal tran
guilty of the ReighbOing States. Representation,
addressed by the stronger to the less strong have too
much the appearance Of menace, and that is what
desire to avoid. But if the representatives of the
great powers Of Europe viewing in the same light
with ourselves this necessity should find II useful to
express their opinion in this respect it is more than
probable that the Belgian Government, relying upon
all reasonable persons in Belgium, would be able to
put an end to a state of sthhgs which cannot
fail sooner or later to give, rise to difficulties,
and even real dangers, which it is the e. interest
of Belgium to avert beforehand. Count Waewski
proposes to tie congress to conclude Its work by
declaration which would Constitute remarkable adj
vance in International law, and which would be re-
ceived by the whole world with sentiment OF lively
gratitude. The Congress of Westphaha, be adds
sanctioned liberty Of conscience; the Congress OF VI
the abolition Of the slave trade and the freedom
of the navigation of rivers. Ii would be truly worthy
of the Congress of Paris to lay down the basis of uni
The four following principles would completely effect
that object: /. The abolition of privsteerlng The
u, ural flag covers enemys goods except contraDand
Of war; ,. Neutral goods, except contraband OF war
are not liable to capture, even under enemy nag.
T. Bockades are not binding, except in 80 far as they
are effective. This would indeed be glorious result,
TO which none of ms could be Indifferent.
The Earl Of Clarendon, sharing the opinions express
&c by Count Walewski, declares that, IKE france,
England proposes to recall the troops which she was
obliged to send to Greece soon as she shall De abe
TO do without inconvenience TO the public tranquil
y but that it is necessary, in the first Instance to
provide solid guarantees for the maintenance OF sat,
sfactoy state Of things. According TO him, the pro-
ecting powers may agree among themselves upon tne
remedy which II is Indispensable to apply 70 sys'em
injurious the country and which has altogether de-
parted from the object which they had proposed 70
themselves when establishing there an independent
monarchy, for the well. being and the prosperity OF
the Greek people. The first pepipotepuary OIL ufeas
Britain does not consider Of any use 10 inquire
as TO the which have brought in foreign arlre.
upon various points Of Italy, but he cansders that
even admitting that those causes were ieghnate,
1t Is not the less true, he says, that the result
is an abnormal and irregular state OF things wncn can
be justified only by extreme necessity, and when
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