New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-02


Lord CowleJ mig have finished lis business salts
fscterily al Vienna if he had had the power He OBJ
jected TO the alteration OF the canes o. VIENNA 10Y
he thought they had answered their object IN preserV-
ing the peace 81 Europe The object OF these treaties,
he explained had been TO create barrier against
France in the North Of Italy, and il was by the uni
yersa wish Of Europe that Austria had been secured
in her possessions there 80 FAR as Austna 5000 on
treaties she ought TO receive the support OF the other
Powers but she had night TO transgress the limits
Of the territory assigned her, and ought not to De al
lowed 10 reduce the other States of Italy to condition
of political vassalage He considered France was re-
sponsible for the defects Of the Papal Government,
and he could not imagine great nation in more IN
worthy position. He did not fear the withdrawal OF
the French and Austrian troops from the Papa States,
for be believed that the party OF order
and constitutional government was increasing
in influence in those States. The bubble OF
Italian unity had at length burt aud the detestabe
party Of Mazzin and his accomphces were almost ex-
tnct. He could not conceive what was the necessity
for war War could not settle the Italian question;
for suppoeing that Austria was driven ont, and LON
hardy was annexed TO Piedmont, the people Of Milan
and Venice would agree with those OF SARDINIA,
but would be Discontinued than they even were
now. But in fact Piedmont had been nothing more
in this matter than the advanced guard Of France,
and he considered that in Of Austrian defeat only
one master would be substituted for another There
principle he hoped the Congress would estao-
sh-that of Observation-Disclosures the Italians were
quite capable Of conducting their own affairs Trust
ing that Lord Malmesbury would carry to the Con-
gTess with him the whole moral support Of this coun-
try he assured hun that party spirit would prevent
him from making every allowance for the difficulties
Of this subject and that he should be only too glad to
hear Of bis success.
Lord DERBY thanked Lord Clarendon and Para-
ment for not embarrassing Government IN the present
condition Of affairs the best chance Of maintaining
peace was that il should be well understood by Europe
that no differences existed that point in the English
Parliament There could be doubt, after the spH-
laon added by the Foreign Secretary to the four points
Of Baron Brnow of the intention OF this country, and
Of the four great Powers who had consented TO that
stipulation to maintain the treaties Of 1913; was,
indeed a sine qua non Of the Congress. The course
taken by the Ministry had been calculated to pre-
vent war in Europe but he could not he p concurring
that there might have been greater chance OF sue,
cess if the matter had been left in the hands OF Lord
Cowley who had succeeded in laying down bases on
which France and Austria were disposed to treat The
proposal Of Russia from which it was impossible fort
Government to have withheld their consent had intro,
duced all the subsequent difficulties. lie quite agreed
that did seem hard tcreconce the expressed desire for
Congress with the military preparations on both sides.
Much of these difficulties due to the King OF Sar-
dnias words that "acry anguish came from Italy,
I" and he could not indure II. When snch words were
used il was not unnatural that Austria should make
preparations on a large scale although Piedmont had
nothing TO fear from Austria long as she kept within
her own bounds. He agreed with Lord Clarendon ~
to the injurious results of the treaties which Austria
had entered into with the Italian States, and thought
il would be wise for her to reconsider them In re-
gard 10 the Papal Sates he thought that it would be
best to leave that matter to France and Austria dur
ing the Congress allowing the Pope voice IN the
question. The time was now nearly come, he SAID,
when it was question whether a Congress should be
held at all and when the terms which such Con-
gress should be held ought to be known The time,
in fact; was nearly at hand when England
had gone by, and she would therefore withdraw
from interfering in affairs where she could not do so
efiectually If there were war, which God forbid
it woud not be localized IN Italy, IT would
l. hat nt,pt,t- vnu1
extend itself and involve the world in universal con-
Aagration. II would in accordance with treaties, bring
the whole Of Germany into the field, and It would be
impossible for this country TO look unnoved on the oc
cupaton of the Adriatic and Mediterranean, and II
would be as impossible to confne such war within
limits foresee who would be drawn into its vortex.
The policy Of this country in such an event was neu-
trality-but if neutrality, it must be an armed neu-
traly and he hoped that this decision Of her Maestys
Government would meet with the assent of Parliament
lie trusted that the storm might pass without breaking
The chance of peace, however would be neasura6ly
strengthened in Europe if il were known that this
country would not remain an unmoved spectator OF any
point in which her honor was concerned
In the House Of Commons,
The CHANCELLOR OF THE ExcHE9uER, having
brought mp certain papers, aud moved that they be
laid upon The table proceeded IN subdued tone TO lay
before the House the state of the negotiations respect
ing the affairs Of Italy. Her Majestys Government
he observed had from the beginning instructed the
Queens Ministers at Paris and Vienna TO take every
practicable opportunity 10 remove the misunderstand
INC between the two Courts, and, taking advantage OF
the favorable position of this country, the Govern
ment had inerposed their good offices directly 10
secure the continuance of the general peace. Sew
eia causes lad contributed 10 the misunderstanding;
but the paramount cause was to be found III the
unsatisfactory condition of Italy. The Government
instructed Lord Cowley TO take all possible means
Of ascertaning the views of the Emperor of the
French. and to make known the views OF her
Maesty'S Government, which were those which had
always been stated III that and the other House OF
Parliament. by the most eminent of statesmen OF al
parties-namely, that il would be unwise TO disturb
existing treaties and the balance of power established
in 1915 Lord COwley having been requested TO repair
10 London was dispatched TO Vienna to ascertain how
far Austria would meet the views of the Emperor OF
the Erencl--a mission cordially approved by the
Empero-and that mission entirely successful rs
mission Of Cancellation. But before Lord Cowcy could
return 10 Paris, the Court of ~. Petersburg had
proposed 10 that Of France that the matters in dispute
should be referred to Congress. This proposal was
accepted by the Emperor of the French, and her
Maiestys Government thought il would be wise to
assent Ia this appeal to II Congress, and nothed
their willingness four conditions, and subject 10
a general condition, that the Congress should not
interfere with the settlement Of 1873. The fonr cond
tions were accepted by France, Russia and Prussia
and likewise by Austria, who added fifth condition
the disarmament Of Sardinia When this proposition
as communicated to her Maiestys Government they
did not approve IT. they did not wish TO sanction a
course thai would humhate or weaken SARDINIA, and
ultimately Austria consented to waive TINS invldious
condition and proposed general disarmament France
accepted this proposal Of Austria but Sardinia had not
vet sssented to the proposition of general dlsarma
ment because she had not been invited TO be present
at the Congress. Her Maesty's Government were
prepared 10 put the generous Interpretation upon
her conduct and TO consider the proposal Of Sardinia
to be present al the Congress most fayorsby But she
was not Of the great Powers, and, SARDINIA was
present other Italian States would have title TO ap
pear and preeedens might be pleaded for their sdmis
sion We were therefore, IN this ccndton-France and
Austria had accepted the principle Of disarmament;