The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-01

DErAMS Of FOREIGN NEWS BY THg PERSIA
AND hAAGAR00
Tho Kangaroo and Persia arrived at New York Thurs
day moming, bringing dates 10 the 18th alt. We give
the following details
LOUIS NAPOLEON SPEAKS 40 GERMANY.
The Aoaisar Of the 18th publishes another official az
ticle on the war question, Of which the following is a tel
egraphie SUMMARY; ENf1
II commence by stating that part Of Germany now
presents an appearance both affecting and astonishing,
France has occupied herself with the consideration Of
the alarming state of affairs In Italy merely 10 allay 1t,
in concert with the allies, and in the interest of European
tranquility. 1t is impossible to show a more sincere de-
sire TO unravel peacefully the existing difficulties, and to
prevent further complications, which are always the re-
suit of want of foresight and decision. The article pro-
ceeds TO show that the mistrust OF a part OF Germany
springs from reflections unjust and painful to France, and
shows contempt for the Independence Of her policy. The
existence Of a great nation like France is not restricted 10
her frontiers, but manitests itself TO the world at largo
by salntary acts. France used her endcavors for the ben
eht of her national power and the advantage OF ciyiliAa-
ton. When a nation rciinquishes this character, she re-
~linquishes her rank To contest her right to this legiti-
mate influence would be to mistake the rights of France.
The Emperor understood how 10 overcome all p~rejudices
when he assembled the throhs. What would have hap
peDed il, by acting otherwise, he had rejected with dis
trust the servants of a former dynasty and If, instead
OF establishing the tranquility OF Europe on q drmer
footing, he had taken it by redeerning at the price Of
European security ana Independence the C6Cokle0tlOn8 or
lSl4 and 1881 Such, however, he has not dono.
THE Emperor does not hold the whole Of Germany
responsible for the errors and malevolence Of certain
manifestations which spring rather from mean resent
ment than from serious fears. Germany has nothing to
anticipate from us for her Independence. We sympa-
thlze with her nationality. BY showing herself impair
tial she win show herself foresighted, and will do better
service to the cause Of peace. Prussia understood this
line Of policy when she united herself with England In
order to promulgate wise counsels at Vienna, at a time
when agitators were endeavoring TO arouse angry passions,
and to form a coalition amongst the States Of the Ger
man confederation against us. The attitude OF Prussia is
certainly more advantageous to Germany than the ex-
element of those who, appealing to the malice and pre-
JUDGE of 1918, expose themselves to the risk of irrita-
ting national feeling in France. The French people are
susceptible in regard to its honor, but ut the same time
moderate in the employment of its strength II threats
will arouse il, it may nevertheless be pacifed by concilia-
ton.
The Emperor was to review the Imperial Guard on
Sunday, the goth, it being the anniversary Of the entry
into Paris of Napoleon /. on his escape from Elba. There
was some expectation that the Emperor would address
the troops.
Several persons formerly condemned and exiled for po-
litical offences, had been authorized to return to France.
LORD CoWLEY's MISSION,
The Correspondence Haras gives the following as the re-
suit Of Lord Cowley's efforts to effect an arrangement:
The mission which the English diplomatist came to
fulfil here is now closed, and it can be declared not to
have been crowned with success in the real meaning of
the term. Though Count de Buol did not completely re-
ieot the propositions of the Derby cabinet, which were
warmly supported by that of Berlin, he thought right to
submit to the noble lord, in their second conference,
as already stated, q counter project, on the basis of
which Austria would consent to enter automatically,
and with the cooperation of the other great powers, into
negotiations with France. A few days after this counter
project had been sent to London it became known at vi
emma that the cabinet of the Iuilleries refused to accept
the basis proposed, on the ground that it would rather
consecIate than change the abnormal situation of Italy
against the permanent existence of which so many objec-
tions n made The revision of the old treaties in the
petty States Of Italy was conceded by the Austrian gov
ernment, but on the express condition that on the
slightest revolutionary movement it should have the
conclusive right of intervening militarily. We might
add that the simultaneous evacuation of the Roman
States by France and Austria being admitted in principle,
the Austrian troops would not the less keep garrisons in
the three fortresses of Ferrara, Picenzia, and Comachio.
Austria declared herself perfectly disposed to join her
good offices to those of the great powers to induce the
petty States of Italy by persuasions to effect administrative
reforms ; but that concession will not appear to prudent
persons to be of any weight as long as Austria maintains
in the Lomhardo- Venetian provinces the administrative
system now in force for half a century. To sum up, the
English diplomatist has left Vienna, bearing with him, it
is true, the most friendly and pacific assurances on the
part of the Austrian government and court, but without
having obtained any positive engagement of adhesion to
the proposals which the British government, in the most
praiseworthy manner, had put forward.
The Vienna Bourse continued to decline daily until the
18th, when there was a rise of one per cent. on the
strength of favorable news from Paris.
The latest Vienna correspondence of the London Times
says the impression that peace would not be long main
tanned was stronger than ever. Austria was fully pre-
pared for war, but would faithfully keep the promise
given to the British government not to act aggressively.
The London Daily News says the attitude of the Aus
trian aud Sandman troops was SO extremely menacing
that the prospect of the crisis being precipitated by a mil
itary collision was impressed more painfully than ever
upon the public mind.
Warlike preparations continued at Vienna, and the
journals INDUCED in energetic language.
There was a panic on change at Vienna on the I4th,
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