The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-31
DECLARATION OF THE PRUSSIAN MINISTER
OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

DECLARATION OF THE PRUSSIAN MINISTER
OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Berlin correspondent of the 10th March says
Yesterday will always be considered eventul day in
the history Of the present crisis After delay Of but too
many weeks the Prussan government has at last come
forward, volunteering to the Diet number OF explana
tons relative to the imminent danger Of The sitting
at the Lords had been prearranged in style Of Unusual
soempty All the members of the Cabinet attended, and
Of the diplomatic corps Of this capital absent
excepting the French Ambassador. Lord Bloomfield ap-
peared with whole suite of and attaches aud
besides heee minor helmsmen Of International affairs
Prince Frederick William the Grand Duke of SAKE Wemar,
the business of day by their After the usual
routine had been gone throul b, Prince Hohenzoern
Sgmarinetn, the chief OF the Cabinet, uttered few
words Introductory of tho purposed declaration of policy
without entering into Details he merely said that
ment thought fit TO offer some remarks the suaton,
which duty would be performed by the several Ministers
their departments were concerned The next who
spoke was the Minister Of Finance FfeiheIr Won Patow
he oated on the subject of the export Of horses assuring
The Assembly that up TO the beginning of March the
sae Of these useful animals to France had not exceeded
the average rate Of former years Within the last week.
however, the demand had considerably increased. Ap
ehensioDs were awakened and the different Zollverein
governments formed the resolution Of Immediately for
bddpg any further export This prohibsn was to come
into force on the following day after which the German
frontiers would be closed tor the sale and transit OF
horses.n
But these announcements were merely preliminary 10
the speech Of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Herr
Pat0w seated than Her Schieintz rose
ana thus addressed the assembly
Tested in many parts Of Germany, during the last few
weeks, the representatives Of the Prssan nation ha
maintained bearing sure TO win for them the thanks both
Of The government and the country This moderate
duct preserved rnder circumstances OF peculiar agitation,
the nation will be proud 10 acknowledge The most
vDcpg proof OF that political tact and wise cirCumspecon
80 highly becoming assembly destined to represent
the pte ests Of great empire AS to the government
they have hailed this the part the and,ag
as highly priced mark Of confidence, greatly strengthen
ing them in the proper fultment Of their difficult task
The apprebensons awakened by the present situation of
ba Said N haxa
separate and distinct They proceed rather from
strong feeling OF distrust and prevailing for
come time n the relations Of certain Powers to each other
and demonstrated in series Of telling facts Such being
the case, government could not entertain a moments
doubt as to the position Prussia bad to To pre-
servo intact the faith Of treaties to keep up established
rights and thus secure the continuance OF peace this
quarter Of the wordths alone would be the aim FOL.
owed up by the Prussan government with all the means
in s power. lCheers) Beng bound party by spe-
cal Obligations, and remaining the most amcable
with those Powers most directly interested in the ques
ton, the Prussan government find themselves in the
fortunate position of being able TO render their peaceful
admonition available both sides. (Appliuse To
the exertons OF Prussia have been united those Eng
land, her sincere ally Ginning bs,reunde) Both Cabinets
being guided by similar motives and similar aims have
given themselves up 10 hope, considerably increased
within the last few days that their common efforts for
maintenance OF peace will not have been made In vain
(CheeTs But whilst striving, in her capacity n Euro.
pean Power, TO contribute TO the uon Of ,nous
European complication Prussia will be unmindful
oi her peculiar vocation in Germany. Ths Prussau 60
vernment less conscious of the respect ready to
pay 10 European
established hereupon than feels convinced that Prus
sian policy, meant TO correspond with the high destiny
Of our country ought alwsy5 TO be national one Ecery
truly G mdn ine ea 'otu find us defender ~
Prussia; and whererer the rights, The honor and indeen-
dence Of The common tdthe,iond at stake Prussia vo,n
not hesitate moment before oung the f,M iqhk of her
might and po,cr in the balance (Cheers and repeated ap
plaIse) The government having assumed these prinei
pies as their standing point, believe during the present
complication to have most eectuaiy served the
rests Of Germany by directing the whole infu
ence Of Prussia towards securing the maintenance
OF peace, IN her capacity of European Pow
er. Government, in having esp0used this course,
Of action know themselves to be in perfect accordance
with the opinions held by the country and representa-
ves and, fortified oy this conviction ready calmly
and resolucly face all that may be in store for the f
ure. For, whatever this future may bring, will for
ever and under all circumstances, lind old Prussia that
place. and true TO that task appointed to her by the
mistakeablc indications Of Divine Providence Cheers
The ministerial speaker WINS followed by Prince Hohen
he the President Of the lords who requested the as
semby to rise from their seats "n token of the con6
dence all Prussans bear TO the patriotic government and
chvalrous spirit of the lustrious ohenzoerns" His de
mand was, Of course, complied with more marked
expression Of sentiment took place In the lower house.
where the same ministerial explanations had been offered
few moments before. There the President, Count OF
Schwerin made himself the spokesman Of the assembly
Immediately after Herr Won Schentz paused and whilst
the most lively excitement still prevailed among the mem
bers the Cornt his voice agitated with emotion and his
usual parliamentary superseded by air Of
thusiasm uttered these words
Genuemen-I hope you will not consider IL abuse of
the position bold in this House, If at moment Of unver
sal concord and harmony between its members take re
liberty Of stepping forward and lending wos this f.,
ing Of unity The House has accepted with the utmost
satisfaction the declarations Just offered from the Mnse
rial benches and think the House has every reason
express ts tharks to the government and formally
its confidence, that foreign affairs will be guided in
future in accordance with the principles Just propounded
The government have Thrown in the balance OF peace
and their full weight as a European Power, and
exerted themselves 10 the utmost for the preservation
those nmicabe relations between the different peoples
most valued when threatened with danger Of rupture
But, the other hand the governments, rs am happy
TO be able 10 add have faced with a resoute will tho
eventiu chances likely TO arise for Prussia peace
should be broken Government have not neglected pay.
ing full attention TO the interests Of Prussia which
never be regarded disjoned from the right the
honor and the interest Of our entire German fahcrland
Government at the same ume have paid equal considera
ton TO those duties Prussia required TO fulfil as mem
Der Of the Germanic Confederation and tho Obligations
Prussia TO herself in her position as one Of the great
Powers OF Europe If proceeding this path calmly
and Oh mly, facing events-w neither resulting as Is
be hoped IN peace OF In which latter case would be
much to be regrcttedgovernment may conf enty count
upon the assistance OF this House, the applause OF the
country and If necessary, the energetic operation OF
our people Be so kind, gentlemen, TO Indicate your
approval of this II have been fortunate enough TO
press your sentiments.
The Assembly rose simultaneously. Cheers followed.
IN which the galleries joined The point OF these mInste
rial explanations as you win readily observe s directed
no less against France than Austria the European position
Of Prussia being insisted upon contradsnciou to It's
federal relations with the empire OF Central Europe. The
same argument has been urged 10 Prussan note ad
dressed some days ago TO the Vienna Cabinet.
THE RUSSIAN VIEW OF THE QUESTION.
Al 49,