The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13

mont 10 aa' ger and menace for Ausuia According
70 Austria there only two things 70 do--destroy tho
all Italy 10 prevent conts on from Spreading over The
other states Of the Peninsula which have not enough
strer at their disposal for suppressDg the voice Of the
people. the second alternative which Austria has
eAbraceA waiting the Inter arrival and indirect action the
realization Of the first indicated means.
Austria up to the present moment has succeeded by
secret treaties with Parma Modena and Tuscany and by
the indefinite occupation OF the Romagna (Which is not
now about 70 cease according 70 tne Oh Wen
and Rome and by the considerable Notifications she
has constructed in making herself mistress OF Central
Italy, and thus binding Piedmont with circle OF iron
against such state OF things, which is not justified
by the treaties Of Vienna that Sardinia has ceased 10
protest for many years, calling for the Intervention and
isiS inc great '"''' n' 'S''D VIC 'A'''' u
Such state of things has for a long time constituted
threatening danger to Piedmont aggravated Of late by
aordnary armaments and other aggressive acts on tue
part of Austria, which have forced the government the
King to adopt defensive measures and call the congens
under
II is proposed that this state of things should cease
that Austrian dominion in Italy should eNtT i0ithin the
limits formally stipulated by treaties that Austria should dis
of the population on the other side Of The Tcno should
fine her es England has often recommended her to 10,
enghten public opinion n Europe the Italian question
and to prepare the elements for future solution.
But so long as our neighbors group round them and
against oil the States Of Italy which border and
whilst they freely march their troops the banks Of
the 20 and up the Apennnes long they hold
Piacenza transformed into fortress Of the first order)
continually threatening our frontier it will be Impossible
for US to remain defenceess in the face Of the provoking
and armed attitude Of. Austria.
The government Of her Britannia Majesty ia too enghs
ened and too loyal not to admit that pursue
any other line Of conduct without betrayg our rights
without offending our honor, whatever may DO Our
desires to disspae the clouds which threaten the peace Of
the world
request you NJ lie Marquis to read and give copy Of
this despatch to Lord Mamesbury, and aval Myself &c.,
&c, CAVOUR.
INTERESTING DEBATE IN THE BRITISH PAR
LORD COwLEY'S MISSION TO VIENNA.
In the English House of Lords, the 2Sth Of March,
Secretary Foreign Affairs whether he will feel il TO be
inconsistent with his duty TO give the House, and through
the House the country some Information to the present
state OF affairs in Europe and Of the results Of Lord Cow
ley's mission have not placed any notice Of my inten
ton the paper have determined make any
heightened remarks this important subject. by no
desire that my noble friend should make any com
munCaton that would be prejudca to the OF peace
which we all have ut heart(hear, r)but my noble
friend must be aware Of the great anxiety which
this country upon the subject, anxiety which Is ia
creased by the continual rumos in the daily press Ny
noble friend must be aware that for nearly the space
Of three months, in consequence Of the differences be
tween France and Austria, great loss and injury have
been sustained that commercial transactions have
interrupted, and that confidence abroad has
been entirely destroyed. There are people
who would almost prefer the worst certainty to
the continuance Of this parayzng uncertainty My lords
it is idle to suppose that has been seriously con-
templaed(heaf, hear land would be still more idle
suppose that war, once commenced, could be restricted
be contrary 70 all their past the neghborng
nations remained pacific Indifferent In the event
Of between France and Austria. Against such war;
or ! would rather say against such unprovoked
European convuson, the public opinion of Europe has
been expressed with an unanimity which believe to be
unprecedented England neutral and eminently pacific
in her policy, in close and friendly alliance with France
and with Austria, sincerely DESTROYS that all practical
NEEDLES may be applied TO the existing state Of things,
has been in position TO render service to all par.
ties during this crisis and am willing to believe that
her Aajesty's government have TO the best OF their
/ % hear nj Tord
Coweys mission 10 Vienna, because was sure that he
would not have been sent there by her Mnjesty's go
vernment and that he himself would have undertaken
the mss0n unless there appeared fair prospect of
cess and was that Whatever could be effected by
Lord C0wley. do pretend be better informed than
other people with respect TO the mission Of Lord Cowley
but, like all others who read the newspapers cannot
pretend to be ignorant of H. In every of the world
in which business OF importance is transacted able men
ndeatgabc in collecting facts and reporting them 10
the English newspapers. From these have gath
cred that Lord C0wley had fun powers, that was
not charged with any negotiation but hold Vienna
precisely the language at Paris 10 ASCERTAIN what
in fact the differences between Franco Austria
and endeavor as far as possible the part Of her Maes
tys COVER nment TO reconcile those differences and bring
about a satisfactory settlement. If nm right in this con-
lecture think that thoee Instructions Lord Cowey
were sufficient and that Maesty's government acted
wisely in committing themselves TO any distinct propo
SAL and thereby imparpg their position OF usefulness
aude Lord Cowley my noble friend will bear
a rmas inc puons W. Know no.nng OF LORD
he the road 10 Vienna made by the Chancellor Of
the Exchequer some weeks ago in answer to speech Of
Lord Pamerston II rs possible that my noble friend will
not think I. necessary maintain the game reserve
maintained at that tine by the Chancellor of the
Exchequer The friendly object Lord Cowley mission
appears 10 have been fully appreciated and he believed
10 have brought back which important and
satisfactory The Emperor of Austria believe, has ex
pressed his earnest desire TO friendly understand
ing with France upon all existing differences between them
He has protested his Willingness withdraw the Austrian
army from the Popes territories at the With the
French army. He has declared that he does not sd and
has Intended to itrode Piedmont and further that
he prepared not only in conjunction ,cith France bit ci
the European Poyers 10 make such representations 10 Rome
may lead TO better gocsrament Of The Popes territories
Now, LORD Cowey was enabled to make these comrnu.
nicatons, think s important the fact should be
confirmed by my noble friend, because is impossible
that such assurances should not have been cor
responding spirit by the Emperor of the French. The
reason and humanity Of the French Emperor, and his
Difference to the unmsakabIe opinion and unanimous
wshes Of the French people forbid that should
gree may infer that che is prepared make some
concession to the public opinion OF Europe. In her
present condition with her vast military preparations and
she well afford 10 do without the slightest upon
her honor the smallest danger to her interests heers
Then, my lords think may feel confident that the
peace of Europe will not be disturbed because every
shadow Of preteSt for war will then have been removed
do not think necessary to cay any more at the present
have to be brought before the Congress that
ton Of military preparations and possible disarmament
Congress and will not conclude by putting any precise
question TO my noble FRIEND because have doubt that
he desrous OF alayiDg anxiety by giving TO this House
sDen Information his OF public duty win permit
him TO give respecting Lord Cowey's mission. (Hear,
hear.)
me Earl Of MALMKnuRy-My lords must begin by
thanking my mob friend for the speech we have just
heard and for asking for that Information which your lord
ships must be eager to obtain am perfectly ready
much Of that information / without trenchng
upon those questions which perhaps better be avoided
ut tie present moment, and which would be incxpeden
urge at the present coDjuncture. Your ordships will
recoect that at the end Of last month Lord Cowiey went to
Vienna Before he left paris he obtained the entire assent
and ne ft Parts perfectly ntinote Nth all he ideas and
rims Of the French government h resto paat Is called
the Hion quest0n He came to London, but he did not
receive any Official Instructions whatever (The Earl of
Derby here said something 10 the noble earl which did not
reach the gallery The noble earl, having made short
pause thus proceeded) He arrived in london and re-
ceived from her Majesty's government, as my noble
friend very properly anticipated, no instructions OF Of
fetal character He only to ASCERTAIN from the
traE government what points they considered In the
came light as the French, and in what way be might by
the good Offices Of this country assist 10 restoring those
Aatx.