The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-18


MAZINI ON THE WAR.-The manifesto Of
Mazzini, published in another column, Ia
the first declaration of any consequence of
the views of the red republicans that we
have had since the commencement of the
war. The extriumvir, we suspect, repre-
sents at present only very small section of this
party, the majority having been absorbed into
the more practical elements which are now en-
gagged in the Italian contest. If we were to as.
sumo that the opinions contained in this docu-
ment are confined to NJ. Mazzini himself we
would probably be nearer the truth. We be.
ieve that out Of the numerous band of conspira-
tors whose movements he formerly directed he
could not now muster corporal's guard In
France the spirit of red republicanism has been
crushed out by the Emperor's popularity with
the masses. In Italy none but fools and mad
men place faith in the inherent power Of revolu-
ton to achieve it's independence. Of these, the
majority have been carried away by the enthu-
siasm which has infected all classes, and are now
to be found ranged under the banners of Victor
Emanuel. NJ Mazzini, therefore, probably stands
alone in the views which he takes of the present
struggle. Even the most extreme members Of
his party believe there is hope for Italy in the
alliance with France.
The truth is that Mazzini belongs to class
offanatical and impracticable minds which, from
the time Of the younger Brutus down to the
present day, have managed to disturb the world
without leaving behind them any useful me
mn viol Of fhoir Inf oil
speaking, they refuse the evidences of an all-di-
rectiDg Power, and refer everything to secou-
Diary causes. Thus, Mazzini continues to see in
the French Emperor only despot and an OPP
pressor because he put an end to the trials which
France endured under the republic. AS he can
not admit the critical nature of the circumstances
which constitute Napoleon's justification for the
coup d'ftat, nor the necessity Of the rigorous
measures by which that step was subse-
quently maintained, neither can he concede
the possibility that the Emperor is sincere
in his professions In regard to Italy, or that he
is an instrument used by Providence for the re-
dress Of grievous wrongs. In this he is con-
sistent, but be is not logical IF he perseveres in
ascribiDg all Louis Napoleons actions to into
his interest lies. The common sense of the world
has recognized that in his present movement in
aid Of Italian Independence the Emperor has
taken the only course which can give stability to
his throne. But this stability is only to be 40
quired by faithful fulflment of his pledges to
Italy, and the most complete abnegation Of am-
bilious objects. If he deviates from this line of
conduct be will assuredly bring ruin upon him
self, however much Russia may be disposed to
aid him in his views. We believe that there is
no man in Europe more impressed with these
truths than the Emperor himself, and it is be-
cause the European revolutionists have instino
lively acquired conviction of the fact that they
disposed to place faith in his present profess
sions.
1t is true they may be deceived in their expec-
tations; but in what worse position will they find
themselves for that Italy can never free herself
unaided; for, as Kossuth has well stated
it, when people are once enslaved they
rarely recover their liberties without the assist
ance of foreign Intervention. This is more the
case with the Italians than with any other people,
for theirs is nationality divided and split up.
Nv PV"el bub SieaD Miuebry IuOndICuy Ike
France can second their struggles for indepea-
dence with any chance of SUCCESS. The military
resources of Austria, aud her family connexions
amongst the sovereigns Of the smaller italian
States, are obstacles too formidable to be overcome
by other aid. Mazzini may talk and rave as much
as he pleases about the inherent power of revolu-
ton, but he will get no one to believe in this
theory in connection with Italy. His country
men have shown that they have lost all faith in
it from their readiness to place themselves under
the constitutional institutions of Sardinia. This
being the case, what have they to lose by calling
in the aid of France? 1t is conceded that they
capnot render their position worse than 1t is,
and, if they merely exchange masters, they do
80 with greater chance of eventually asserting
their independence. Until M. Mazziui can show
a different probability, he will waste his breath
in talking of Louis Napoleon's antecedents It
is with the future that we have to do, and not
with the past; and in political affairs experience
is not always safe guide. Where, therefore, we
find it mems interests to be honest, we do not
feel it necessary to investigate their sincerity
through the light Of their past careers