The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-27
RUSSIA AND TIE WAR.

RUSSIA AND TIE WAR.
Importnnt Circular Of Prince GOrtchak0n to
the Courts Of Germany.
The following circular has been issued by Prince
Gortschakof to the representatives of Russia at the
different courts of Germany
SIRIn preeepce Of the complications which have arisen
in Italy the great Powers Of Europe have thought
Gt 10 statement Of their immediate ami eventual
attitude.
According TO information which has reached us, tho
government Of her Btapnic Majesty has informed the
States Of the Confederation that in It's opinion no hostile
act Of the French government, obligatory treaty,
would justify on the part OF Germany an attack against
France, the premature adoption OF line OF conduct
present moment the Conf alton provoked such
without a cGs,s fGderis, and geneI azed without
m rsmse oesz.s tbe Of h
Majesty would maintain strict neutrality and cout not
give any assistance TO Germany nor the 'n
epostop Of Der naval forces the coasts OF Germany
from any attack.
On It's part the Cabinet of the ruieres soamnly de-
clared that entertain towards Germany any
sentiment OF nature to cause it anxiety TO give
BRACE and that only animated by the most sincere
desire of living on good terms with the German conede
ration whose rights and interests is resolved to respect
Finally, the prussian government, while ordering its
object Of that purely defensive measle TO shold the
integrity Of Germany TO place its 'cvas safe FROM all
eventuates and to watch over the maatenance ofthe
To point out the opinions entertained By his Majesty the
Emperor upon the grave questions OF he monent might
limit myself reference to these declarations The
principles they lay down. and the ASSURANCES which they
contain entirely IN harmony with the views Of
Iis Majesty however having latterly departed fro
the he had mpoecd upon himself since the in
the Eset think advisable 10 erter iuo few details on
the subject with the imperial legations
The wish OF the Emperor 10 concentrate his attention
exclusively the essential reforms introduced into in
terror OF his empire obliged TO yield to the or avity OF
the circumstance Our august master did not think he
could remain passive spectator Of complications which
, menaced the general peace.
Congress- The idea was eagerly received by the great
Powers.
That Congress did not place any OF them in the dark
Its programme drawn out beforehand the basis
proposed by the government Of her Britannia Majesty and
later received careful extension iron the Austrian
The fundamental idea which had presided over tina.
combination did not prejudice any essential interest
On the hand the respective state Of territorial pos
session in Italy maintained and the other hand
result might seue from the Congress which had nothing
exoTb,ant or unusual in international relations.
AZ far was concerned, disposed to meet
thoee deliberations In the most Concliaiory spirit aud
support which Efforts would have ~ith, we had
reason to hope that the sconre OF war would be to
mankind
Tha. hope been deceived At the last oment and
when all difficulties Of detail appeared removed the
Cabinet OF Vienna suddenly broke of the negotiations al
leging the sole thlt its dignity did not allow
to Sit in congress to which the Italian Courts, couee.
quenily SARDINIA, should be admitted.
need not here point opt that in congress called upon
to discuss the affairs OF Italy the absence Of the Italian
Courts would have been at the time logical fault
ard an act Of injustice that their participation emanased
from the principles laid oOwn At AK Ia Chapele conr
ed by the Congresses Of and OF Verona
by Ausria herself.
We have sincerely and deeply regretted a determine.
ton WHICH, the hand, proved that the intention
which dictated to Us the proposition OF European Con-
sress was not understood at Vienna and, the other,
abandoned to the chances Of interests which would
have found safety in the very bases Of the proposed Con-
gress.
The documents of that negotiation will one day be sub
of We do in
respect fear that which will be exprezsed upoa the con-
cue. OF the Imperial government will then be proved
meeting from which we hoped pacid, solution diff
Guilty ON part obstinate persistence any precon
ceeed idea was thrown 10 the way. We may add 10 all
sincerity that In the course of the negotiations the French
government honestly seconded the Efforts of the Powers
desrous like ourselves, to assure the maintenance Of
peace.
Bowever this may be- considering the failure OF that
supreme attempt to prevent the war which has Just
broken out there remained anoiher duty for IN fult
namely TO limit its calaulities as much possible.
On this point have already expressed our full adhe
sion to the declarations the Powers which tend that
most esentia point TO the general interests of Europe
Astociatpg ours elves especially to that Of the govern
ment OF her iritapni; Majesty canno dissmuaSe the
of Germany.
We lear that it originates in misunderstanding similar
to that hch made the order OF the Congress proposed by
Rresis misunderstood At Vienna But isunderstandipgs
which tie deetns OF nations acquire character
OF gravity which imposes upon US the duty OF enoeayorng
10 clear them up
our august master does not wish any doubt to exist
respecting the views which animate him at the present
copjoncture
sone States Of the German Confederation seem anxious
iom Of tie future Toavoid danger WIFI n we BE-
eve has no they expose themselves
very raipabe aud this ony by overcoming
passions the development OF which might mper shs cafe
and tie internal force CT the governments bu. By Civ
ing just cause Of complain! to neghborng 20 yerfu
state at 'he very moment they receiving ressuflug
dec aiato ns from H.
The French government have solemny proclaimed tina.
II tnter,ains no hostile Intentions against Germany
iniF declaration, made openly TO Europe, has been
hailed with eager ssseB by the majority the great
ers. Now, such an assent implies obiig ATOMS.
u ~ tua that we have understood ours
When an unfortunate chain OF circumstances ends In
hostile rupture the only 70 accelerate the return of
peace and mitigate the evils war is TO keep /, within
the limits OF tne ground wherc the rival interests that
gave birth to II clash.
10 The present oopuncture the Cabinet of B,-lin has
taken, as The device atii,uoc, defence OF the ill.,
eery Of Germany and the aatenance of the balance of
power IN Europe.
We equally Interested the maintenance OF that ba
snco Of pcwer and In this respect vigilance will not
oeoe 10 mat o, any one AS regards the integrity Of Ger
msLv, the high and civalrous character the priuce
VITO has proclaimed himself its guardian, aud whose
power equal to tho task, ought in Opinion to
Ger any other guarantee unnecessary We think It almost
needless TO recall history hand that that interest also
nas rot been incerop 10 Rusea that she has not
tcoec At sacraces when the point was to eayc from
ereal danger.
IN the opinion c. hs hssty the Emperor, II caused ny
voluntary act Of yolence. despite tue freddy exa5ra
ucns Snca It a7hes, oud the proofs Win "hlch II sup
Our desire, Ike iha. OF The majority Of toe great Pow.
ere locizo the war, because arose oat of To-
col rcusances aod because II IS ha only mo Of &C
celers,ipg The return or peace The line followed ty
States Of the Germantc Cor fece suu tends tho
contrary 70 geuelaze the strlggr giving cha-a,.
ter ano prnporone ~bch 20 beYoad Az human oeesght.
aud which, undee any circumstances, would lead ~
crtased feyhstact eoc 1opa cause torrents OF bod "
te shea.