New-York daily tribune., 1859-05-23
BRITISH NEUTRALITY.

usng at the present moment every cfor' 20 conclats
the Powers which might impede his plans n ray. IL
i claimed for him Is a merit by his part.sans m biz
own and in our country that he j. sincerely c-.rous Ot
limiting the war to a struggle between France ami
Austria on n single field That a Poentaie should bs
Fesirous Of having only one enemy az time = by no
,,,sus spr1,ri,ing and the French Emperor may well
tbink that be hostility of Germany and England would
be little compensated 10y the countenan'e o. Oal o&fc
nuv vino might at the very criss turn tsin,t hln,
mpalcJ by dynaStic considerations, or ne jealousy
;,b which hereditary greatness always lonks upon tho
rise of an a,Venturrr need not be sufprl-'u % hear
therefore that France j. making every eh9tt 20 per-
shade Prussia into neutrality, and that W. d i'isShy-
an envoy who was ON intimate terms "ih ne l1s
Iove,ument-returus 20 England 10 weav" fncw that
network of an Anglo French alliance whi'h has Deeu
ot late so cruelty torn To pieces. Ihe ch"cr 81 W us
P.rsigny is no doubt, proof OF the Emperor Ni,n I'D
stand well with a party of English politicians wnnch
NAV soon be called upon to rule the STATE, a.'hongh
will not be 81 acceptable the present Ministry, whch
in its early discussions with the ~ on
the question of the Conspiracy bil found VI us rsI
gpvs zeal for his master overcome M uual " oanny
and his declared adhesion 10 the Engsh anhn'' Inc
British people however though somewhat d.'henah,ed
as 10 the LOYALTY Of French dplomatistS WIZ o. 10
receive NJ dc Persigny, and VIII credu hi "I,u We
sire t preserye the peace ot the two countries usl ne
shall again take upon himself to suggest l" '"uIs" OF
English legislation and To lecture corporations On Tue
moral duties of the citizen. . -.
Itis reported Also that VI. Fould reires, and that
Count Walewsf Il takes his place, being himself sue
ceeded as Minister for Foreign Affairs by W. Dfoayn
de rHuys. If these changes be carried mo eheet,
the character of the French Cabinet VIII De perhaps
shade more hostile to England. Not, indeed, that
this is of much importance, for the Emperor mas al
ways beep and always will be. his own Foreign Mns-
ter But Count Walewski, though by no means
partisan Of England has always oecn eohsy'"uohaIy
ayerse from warlike policy; he has been throughout
onnosed 10 the Italian schemes of the Emperor ami in
maintaining peace with England he hes seen the
greatest advantages to French prosperity ana even
French influence. NJ. Droayn de lHuys ENJOY, 'he
q \,ol.,nhnhp and thOuEH
how much responsibility changes men, ana now mach
they abandon the impulses of independence wien nn-
der the yoke Of office, yet we cannot eNpeV tua1 .ne
new Foreign Minister will put the same check on tho
warlke lancies of his master as was IN some deSree
maintained 10y the more prudent WalewskS
Rut. even should there be a change in the French
Cabinet We feel sure that the Emperor Wi! tor the
present labor TO disarm the suspicious Of the EhShsn
people. The Austrian war is enough Tor me most
venuresome sovereign at one time. whether me
ultmaum Of Vienna was inspired by rashress or poh-
cv terror or resolution, whether 1t Is destined 10 pe
spoken of in history mastery move, or me result
Of pancstruck mbecily il has yet pledged the French
Government to a great war. The momentous charac.
ter of this contest il felt by the Emperor Napoleon, amt
every resource of arms and diplomacy VIII ne USED I'D
oary il successful issue. IL is SAID that Napoleon
processes himself certain of a complete and speedy
triumph that he will be able To sweep the Alstnans
from Italy and dictate triumphant peace before the
close of the year. This is matter in which we have
not the slightest desire to prophesy. We know
what French troops are; we know, too so Tar as
reviews can inform us, what the Austrlans ara
ike. We have also read the history OF the great
wars of the Revolution and the Empire. Inc
result in impartial mnd must be readiness 10 lay
odds on France so far victories in the field are con.
cerued No one will be surprised TO near OF rapid
movements and brilliant attacks on the part OF the
French troops; the double headed eagle may retire
discounted from many a field and the galleries OF
Versailles receive hundreds of square yards of canvas
representing the most pcturesquely clad regiments OF
Austria swept along by the bayonets Of loneves,
Chasseufs, and TurcOs. But history also reminds us
that the Austrian Government possesses the quality OF
stubborness in degree which makes 1t a formidable
enemy and il may well happen that the Empire which
has lived through many disasters will not be wiling
to renqush lis most fertile province after singe cam
paign. IT, indeed the Austrians allow them-eive, tJ
be driven out and sign auother treaty OF Campo For
MO- the star of Louis Napoleon will rise hgh and re-
splendent Europe; but the Emperor is wary as
well venturesome man, and he knows thai stuo-
born struggle in Italy will not only dsenchan, his own
people but encourage the German sy1npathizers with
Austria To throw their whole weight into the balance.
To anticipate any such calamity to gam over tho
British Government at al early period OF the campaign,
to induce the Wings on their return to power TO aban-
don the understanding with Prussia which has pre-
vailed since January, and to pledge them TO make
ommon cause with him against Austria and Germany,
5 evidently the policy OF the Imperial gamester.
Indeed British neutrality is threatened from both
sides The Austrians, Of course, would gladly
Government take part more decidedly against the ag-
gressive action of France, and probably Germany
waits only some suCn rtep 10 herself openly
against Napoleon. Heaven forbid that We should
allow ourselves to be dragged into any such engage
ment II Prussia, Austria, and the minor States Of
Germany, numbering some $1,000 900 sonls, are not
able to defend province against the French Emperor
and his restless leves they deserve their fate. So
long Russia keeps apart and the war il limited to
Southern Europe, we can afford to stand aside with
completely good conscience. But we must equally
object 10 any statesman party taking mp the
called Italian political weapon, aud
pledgng this country to support agg.es-ions
which it has already pronounced severe and most
righteous judgment. All who not blinded by fsnati-
cm must that Europe is threaene with many and
most formidable trials. We have possibly entered on
period of war which will last with intervals OF un.
quiet peace, until the men We about n. are gray,
and the children now at play have sprung mp 20 man
hood. The designs OF two great dcspotc States are
scarcely concealed by the decences Of diplomacy and
doubted only by faction within these islands. 1t
is proved, if ever proof wanted that advance
in commerce, art, or science or International COM
municstion take away the thirst for warke aiven-
ture in our nearest neghbors. living novelist
has given a picture of the Christian mob
of Alexandria in the fifth century, focking from
ltanles and sermons to the thcater, and shouting
with delight at revived show Of gladiat0rs.
The old pagan had not been washed ont by the
baptisInal water of generations. 50 it il with the
French people. A month ago they were almost 10
man against the II they had been free if they
had possessed free tribune and free press there
would never have been an Italian war. But the ruler
knew his power. Every demonstration in favor Of
peace was suppressed, and the mere existence of
has conjured away the antpahes Of the French peo-
pie. No sooner does the cang Of arms resound, no
sooner are manliest0os posted up, sooner do
visions Of glory and territorial aggrand cement rise
before the vision Of the people, than the old blood
madness begins to stir their blood Lately they were
opposed to war-now they are acquiescent; victory
will make them enthusiastic. Can any one doubt
the effect OF successful campaign on the French
army and people? Can any one suppose that those
Imperial traditions the possession of the Rhine, with
oft and ..f