The daily union., 1856-10-18

relations based on respect for the right and Independence
Of governments Has this hope been realized Are The
International relations re-establisbed
Without entering into detail Of some secondary ques
tons compelled 10 state with regret that there
two countries forming part Of the European family where
In regular state Of things does not yet exist and In
the other II is threatened 10 be compromised We alude 70
Greece and 10 the kingdom Naples The occupation OF the
Hellenic territory by foreign force against the will OF the
sovereign and the feelings OF the nation is now without
any just Political motives might 10 certain
point explain the violence done 10 the sovereign OF the
country and necessities Of might be alleged roa
for such a but now, when neither OF these
any longer exist appears to us impossible to JUS
y the tribunal OF equity the continued presence OF
foreign force the soil Of Greece Thus the first words
pronounced by august MASTER when the reestabsh-
Of peace had enabled the Emperor to raise b voice
clear and precise. We have dissembled our
opinion in the councils Of the cabinets and We shall con-
tinue that course,
We consider II duty however TO add that although
the results have not fully answered our expectations we
retain hope that shall not remain isolated ground
where right and justice evidently in favor Of the
which we support
As TO the kingdom of Naples if the question not TO
find remedy il appears 10 that il is time to seek
OF prevention The King of Naples the object o
pressure because his Majesty may have ansgessed
any of the engagements imposed him by treaties
with foreign courts but because in the exercise of IN
contestable rights Of sovereignty he govern s subjects
he thinks proper
We understand u IN copseonenee of a friendly
pfeaisposiuoh op government might offer another ad
vice inspr py kind interest and that this advice nigh
e. assume the character of exhoration, but we think
that that is the extreme limit at which ought to stop
Less than is il permitted in Europe forget tha
soveregns equals among themselv and that is
extent of territory but tho sancy of the rights of each
which regulates the relations which exist between them
To wish obtain from the King Of Naples concessions
to the internal regime of his states by threatening demon
stratons is to wish to in his place. and to proclaim
the right OF the strong over the weak.
1t is needless for point to you the opinion
pressed by august master such pretensions Hi
Majesty entertains hope that they will not be put IL
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hope is also the doctrine which the states where thu
principles of political liberty the fully developed
have always advanced 1t is in fact their profession o
faith.
You will be careful, whenever the two questions abov,
alluded to started at the place of your residence
allow of doubt being entertained to the opinion
august master the subject This trankness natu
rally proceeds from the system which the Emperor hal
adopted from the moment he assembled the throne and this
system is not unknown to you
The Emperor wishes to live in good harmony with al
governments and his Majesty thinks that the best
of attaining that object is not to conceal his ideas
questions connected with public European right The Jds
OF those who for long years. bave supported with
the principles to which Europe than quarter
OF century of peace longer exists in its ancient ineg
rty The will of august master is foreign to this
suit Circumstances have restored TO us full liberty
of action The Emperor has decided devote by prefer
all his soicude TO the welfare of his Subjects and tc
concentrate the development Of the internal resources
of the country activity which will not be diverted by
things abroad unless when the positive interests of Russa
shall absolutely demand it.
Russia is reproached with isoatng herself and keeping
silent in presence of facts which do accord with either
law equity and ii is said that Russia skulks Russia
does not sknk she medates As TO the silence of which
we are accused may call TO mind that short time
an artfcialssgation organized against because
voice heard whenever thought it necessary
support right This action, tueary, for many govern
ments and from which Russia herself derives benefit
has been laid hold of to of tending to- know
not what universal domination. We shelter ST.
ence under the impression of this souvenir We do not
however think that such is the attitude which belongs to
ka,a No.
which Russia occupies in Europe.
This despatch proves TO you that august master does
not conne himself TO this character when be thinks it
his duty to make known his opinion 1t will be the
whenever the voice of Russia may be useful the
of right when it will not be for the dignity of the EN-
peor TO let the world remain in ignorance of his views and
opinions As to the employment of material forces
the Emperor reserves to himself his free judgment
The policy of august master is national it is
not egotstica and if his Majesty makes the interest OF
his people paramount he does admit that the advance
ment OF those interests the violation of the
rights Of others. You are authorized, &C.
- GORTSCHAKOFF