The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-28

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Italian States, and which, long they exist must
ways be source Of dsquietude 70 all Powers interested
In the maintenance Of the gsneral peace.
her MaJeetys government are aware that rom al
Unity or religion and from the military position WHOM
Austria and France at present occupy the Roman Stat
the initiative any attempt this direction mos properly
STA and Russia standing In both respects different
ootpg could not propose TO assume pro
Mt have minated their readiness TO contribute,
far as their assistance may DO likely TO avail TO bring
about "a better order Of things IN s'y Inc so,srI
the wrongs Of the Italian people, but they feel that those
wrongs will be redreeeed more enecualy by peaceful than
by violent They look forward with alarm to the
beginning disturbances in Italy, whether originating In
instruction in war; because they assured that
country and that the conflict which win arise mus inev
tsbly dsorganize still more its entire social SYSTEM and
be attended with amount OF human misery which can
not be anticipated without diemay.
In eny such contest indeed the part which this country
would have TO play sufficiently indicated by its LOCAL
position and the general tendency OF its political instu
tons war in Italy would directly affect any mate
rial British interests; neither would be consistent with
our political principles TO interfere otherwise than by ad
vice in the Internal affairs Of the Italian States.
Therefore, her Maesty's government would consider 1t
incumbent upon them 10 observe the strctes neutrality
between the conending parties and would not In the
struggle while In progress In its result long II
Should be confined to Italy, any justable motive for a.
sumibg any other altitude N regard 70 thar that OF
they might witness, but declining any active part in
contest not directly affecting British interess and begun,
Ihave thought Advisable to give you this general in
sight into the views Of her Aaestys government =. the
that yeu chou seek occasion 10 enter upon these
with the Papalsoversment, you viii, obliged 10 do 80,
regulate Jour language by the tenor Of this despatch
The resolve Of government to adhere TO policy Of
nS Oomd to a
13) Baron Schleinitz entertained hope at this time
that advice likely TO affect the fundamental nsttu.
tria; he hints at the probability of "ncslcuabe
opposition" conversation Of Earl Cowley with the
Emperor Of the French the relations of France and
Austria is thus described
EARL oowlEY 10 TIE EARL OF MAIMrsBURY.
PARIS, Jan. l9, 1859.
Having taken for bringing TO the Empsrors
knowledge portions Of your lordshps despatch Of the
10th inst NO. o. concerning the state OF the relations
between France and Austria and the general appehen
sion that war might be the consequence his Majesty
pleased in conversation which had with him yester
day evening, to advert TO ttere matters.
His Majesty, in admitting that great alarm and diqui
aade prevailed said ho he ~as quite unable 60 dcne the
Of 1t; he teas not Of anything that rendered
had he The slightest sch intention to provoke II
true that about fortnight ago he bad received pressing
letter from the King Of Sardinia stating that he he
Krg) hsd Information, on which he could rely, thai he
be attacked by AUSTRIA and enreatng him
Uhe Emperor) to give him such assistance would
on the Emo
nued he bad stopped the embarkaon Of two batteries Of
artillery which had been destined for Algeria but he had
that this must have alarmed the public mind.
"What said to NJ. de Cavour, continued his Majesty
sim S my ba nave ana
the possession Of Austria, but cannot ard do dispute
the right Of the latter respect existing treaties because
they the only landmarks have long Austria
remains within her own frontiers she s, Of course mis-
to DO abe peases With regard to Sardinia, if she
Worr NO me- the
should mention that when speaking Of the tenure OF
Lombardy by Austria the Emperor observed that he
~cnA hova
despatched to strengthen the troops garrs0npg that
try but they need not have been placed in position
the Tessn. thus provoking counter demonstration on
rejoired that, not being military man, could not
say how far an advanced position on the Teesn
cary the safety OF the LombardiAn frontier But how
ever that may be- said that could forget that in
1913 Count Buo being then Austrian Minister at Turin
received the solemn from the late King
Charles Albert tina. there no intention Of attacking
Lcmbardy, whereas when his Majesty gave these assn
rances orders had been actually expedited to the sar
dinan troops 10 march and pass the frontier. II not
astonishing that government Of which Count Buol is
member with recollection Of this act Of treachery,
The aversion of the French from any action
in with Austria in order 10 effect reforms
trail Italy and the popes domnions was clearly expressed
In the course Of the month Of January the despatch
no s. already quoted was read to Count Buol in Vienna,
by Lord A. LOTUS. His Excelency listened 70 1t With
deep interest," and thus expounded his views the mat
is Lord A. Lotus who Ia writing TO the Foreign
Count Buol commenced by stating that, as had not
made formal communication to him Of this despatch for
such stated bad not been my ne should not
refer it, in the light Of remarks which addressed
him in the oourse Of conversation He expressed him
fully sensible Of the kind and friendly motives which
ad moved her Majesty government to offer their a3vce
counsel at the present critical moment and he appre
caed the cordial and sincere interest which they evnced
for Austria But he could not conceal from his fears
hate opinions set forth in your lodhir's de,patch might
produce n0e harm than eooa @ese same r'ss ond Cpl
n fact,' said his Exceliency 81 regret that you have
read that despatch to regret also that has been
written B continued Count Buol, 'you wish to preach
peace and to prevent war; address yourselves with firm
pees 10 France and Piedmont We not meditatng
war we shall lot be the aggressors. Tell the Emperor
Louis Napoleon that Great Britain will passvey look
his Msjtsty should commence hostiltes. Say to
him that should he take such acourse 1t will be at his
Emanuel that England will not sanction any act OF wful
sfgresson undertaken full peace, by Piedmont against
Austria 4 Great Britain prepared to held this language,
In referring 10 ha. portion of the despatch respecting
shy possible territorial change which might be deemed
with emphasis that he considered this proposal
most dangerous doctrine, and as sbrersivs Of the trea
ties Of 1875
stated 10 Count Buo that your ordstps Intention and
wish was Lot name the Italian mind raise hopes
which could not be Practically realizsd Your lordsnip
had given the soupdst advice TO the Cabinet of Turin
TO commit any wfu nfracton of the peace, and you had
deprecated in the strongest terms any attempt carry
SSt me re,olns required N ay Gy pnysca force and
Of an Harmonious understanding between Austria and
France en- the affairs Of Italy.
"There are,i' / observed to his Excelency, stwo
pursue with respect TO Italy where the present
state OF things is iDtoerabe and cannot last The re-
forms, which must inevitably be made, be effected
BY peaceful negotiation and the estab shment of
pete agreement between Austria and France, with
chance Of eventual success than by the runous
ton Of Such Is the urged your attention
and recommended by her Majesty 90 yernment The
ard only alternative must be- eventually, rsvo-
luton and and have 10 doubt that Jour Exceency
will sgree that tie remedy in the last alternative Ia az
Gangs ss the evil which seeks to cure" recalled
to him the opinions enuncated at the Conference Paris
when the continued occupation of the Roman States
ACKNOWLEDGED to be an irregular state of things which
could not last and served only to perpcuae the 60
vtrnnent Of tbCse S,ats. amounted amost TO an an.
rexao3 which opposed 10 the eprt Of the European
treaties. IF, therefore, said, you will DO nothing by
peaceful and In concert with Frarce for the ane
oraton OF the Italian governments be assured that
will be inevitable and human foresight tell to Tha.
ultimate changes it may lead. You reply, "we shall not
be war. We DO Dot mediate any aggres.iou.v But
let tell you that ut this moment the decision Of peace
longer within the hands OF the governments
but transferred into those OF the Mszzni aud revolution
cry party, wtose aim has always been to bring about
breach between France and Austria for the Of