The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-31
THE AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE
OITARRET.


The Frankfort Journal the sth instant publishes the
following despatch, which forwardeo on tbs 2sth
OF February last BY the Austrian Minister OF Foreign
Aiiaus TO Count Appony, the Austrian Minister
London
Lord A. LOTUS has conndentaly read to me despatch
In which Lord Mamesbury states that the British govern
ment Cannot to It's great regret regard dspeled the
fears of spread since the Of the year
and that he consequently feels himself obliged TO
relax bis efforts prevent conagraon which certainly
would not remain limited to Italy.
The circular despatch addressed by Count Cavour tho
Saroinsn missions the subject the which the
Pedmontese government wishes TO contract with a view
TO military preparations Offers according ;othe opinion of
Lord Mamesbury, favorable opportunity TO renew
friendly oounses 10 both parties.
The Britah Cabinet without adopting the grounds of
that circular which eDd to justify the loan account OF
the threatening attitude Austria is said 10 have assumed
on the Piedmonese frontier, TO attach importance
to ascertain the view we take OF that document aud
acquire the conviction that have intention of at.
lacking Sarolna; and that the contrary, should
feel inclined to give our hand to the Pedmontese
meDt to allow both parties withdraw troops
from the respective frontiers.
Weare fully able 10 appreciate these friendly over.
tues, and willingly unite ourselves with the British
government in its endeavors 70 spare the world If it IL
possible the horrors OF general conagraion We are
glad therefore, to have the opportunity of entering into
.entions perfectly clear
What are the complaints brought against in Count
Cavours circular? They TO re found the protests
ssued by that Minister against the preponderaiinr in
hueDce which, according to him, Austria exercises in
Italy beyond the limits which treaties hsve assigned her.
and which constitute permanent monaco against Sar-
dnia.
Let us examine closer this strange accusation. may
be wrong but believe it to be in the nature of things
that great political bodies will always be called upon TO
exercise certain influence neighborng States What
important to the general interests that such influence
should be usurped abused the detriment of
the dependence of another State.
Austria has more than once been in position to offer
helping hand 10 the Italian governments overthrown
by revolution. That assistance has been forced
upon any one, on the contrary, it has only been
and with the disinterested view Of maintaiuine
public order and tranquility. Our troops have
always been withdrawn as soon as the legitimate
enable il TO dispense with their assistance. Count Cavour
need not 90 far back in the history of his country find
an example Of services like these rendered by Austria 10
the dynasty Of Savoy At that time, s true, the modern
theories OF public right which Count Cavour has intro
ouced had not yet taken deep root in Piedmont.
We will not stop TO examine In detail the absurd re-
roach that has been urged against 10 the confidence
which is cafe for neghbors to feel in the integrity Of
our intentions and what has been added with regard 10
the treaties which exist between ourselves and certain
Italian States does not appear To 10 be worthy any
more serious consideration.
What there be TO find fault with in or what can be
more unavailable on the OF popular right
the general interests OF order and pcace
the existence Of treaties between independent States ex
cusively In the interest OF legitimate Defence Imposing
reciprocal obligations both ;ho contracting Powers and
DOT influencing the slightest degree the rights OF sny
,hird PowerP 3lt although these treaties are not in any
way opposed to the principle Of public right wei
understand that they are OF nature most obstructive -
with being absolute within It's domnons, eudeavor
to assume the character Of the privileged organ OF tn
preenueo sorrows OF Italy, and arrOgates 10 itself til
right disavowed by every other Italian government OF
speaking in the name Of the whole peninsula Although
Count Cavour admits the right Of appealing to foreign aid
when that aid invoked in the interest Of dscord hc do
MES II 10 legitimate governments which really have
sion TO watch public tranquility and guard the inter-
es Of their peaceabe subjects and these strange pruc
pies proclaimed by the Cabinet Of Turin moment
when relying for support in It's aggressive designs
great neighborng Power.
These contradictions too self evident 10 allow the
slightest doubt obtain that the complaints Of the abuse
Of Austrias influence are but vain and empty preexts.
What may be true In these dccamatons s ths-In lSlS
the King OF Sardinia invaded Lombardy without decara
ton Of and without being able 10 justify that rupture
Of peace except on the grounds Of the national sentiment
which urged him TO 10 the aid OF his oppressed
brethren. The unjust aggressor repused in two vic.
orous campaigns Austria took advantage Of the fruits
VI her victory with moderation which Europe bas rem.
dered Justice TO- Peace once signed took for grant
cd On the other hand third attempt left the pro
eramme OF the Turin Cabinet While awaiting fayora-
lle moment to invade US again. Piedmont kept up an un
Kirkland war against us by allowing free 10 caumny
and insult in ccntious prcss, which appeals TO rc
volt addressed to the populations Of other Italian States
and by hostile demonstrations OF every dcscripuou.