The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

is bad that ii cannot ind in the whole population
faithful body defend against nsurrections Then they
have the Swiss troops but they say, "The Swiss too,
would join the insurgents" The Swiss who are faithful
to the .yranncal government OF Napes-who stood by
their employers in that State with 6dety which, fact
and Ia truth praieeworthy, although, perhaps, mis-
applied in that particular "a laugh(are told that
they will not stand by the Roman IN the
event OF an nsurrection? Why, that be So is the
greatest condemnation which be passed upon the 60
Of Rome but that that so bad mel
Their native nor foreigner its be
its authority why France and Austria should Do
there to maintain It. Hear, hear) But j. is sai tna'
these Catholic Powers and that II is their duty TO SUP
port the head OF their religion Why, am TO ts totd
that is essential 10 the ecclesiastical AMI pS'tdt dnMoTy
81 e head q large secin ne chr..i.n on IRE a oa,
dennis too three nos Of its subjects ON geherdtton 70
generao TO ciu and political nsaryrdmY That Is hoei
upon the Catholic church lhear, hear and 80 far from
thinking that the maintenance OF such government Is
any advantage that church. am persuaded that re-
form OF the administration OF the Roman State would DC
beneficial both itself and to the Catholic religion. In
deed have heard seriously argued that l. as Pro-
testant ought not 70 endeavor 10 procure an Improvement
in the admin staton OF Rome because the bad character
which Roman COVER has obtained advantage
these who differ from tho Roman catholic belief can
that that any why Protestant should not
wish for Improvement in the temporal arran OF
the Roman states (hear hear; but am sure thar is
an additional reason why every good Catholic ought 10
desire such improvement (Hear) Well, then, TINS
the bottom Of differences which have led to these
military preperatons-and my self unable TO See any
except this mutual jealousy between France and
Aus iaI say that the Of Great Britain In
position in which II may be able, by the exercise Of its
good Offices and the influence OF its sound advice to rem
der most important services to Europe. We in init
mate alliance with the government Of France, ON
the best possible terms with the of Austria
Neither OF these governments can suspect the motives
which may actuate US in the eDdeavor TO produce an
accommodation neither OF them can believe that we
should advise 10 take any step which would be neon
sistent with its honor or would impair its dignity; and
therefore, both must be willing 10 accept our counses
in the spirit in winch they are given. Whether they
adopt them not depends upon their own disposton
but there can be no reason 10 prevent the 60
vernment of this country taking such steps negotiation
they think calculated 10 avert the evils OF gene
raj war cannot hope her Maeatyis govern
ment tskirg the which may produce such
suit. (Hear) We all know that Austria has certain
treaties wish the States of Italy Those treaties believe,
contain engagements OF Two kin'sone TO protect them
against external AMI the other in certain cases
afford them internal Nobody would ask
Austria TO orego the first of these engagements Between
the ruling families OF many al the Italian States and that of
Austria there are relationships and consangunity wncd
would peculiarly justify engagements for mutual defence;
but, even without that Indictment, nothing
mon than that powerful state should feel it its interest
to make engagements will weaker for the defence
Of the latter against hostile attacks. We have
gagements with Portuga-Anslra may justly have her
engagements of the sort With some Of the Italian
States But the other engagements, those which 90
to interference in the internal affairs Of the States,
such Austria might with perfect HONOR perfect
dignity, put end 10; ana unless these engagements
cease am AFRAID that momentary evacuation by France
and Austria would be an act that would produce no
manent effect Unless clearly established that The
French troops and the austrian troops should 90 auay,
to return except the case OF foreign war the mere
monetary evacuation would be of no permanent avail
(Hear, hear) Sir, know 1t Is urged that these States
especially the Roman States, say, For Heavens sake,
don't leave US; because, if you do, shall be liable
the greatest disasters" Why, that is very like a story
that we have all heard of nobeman, relative, be-
lieve, OF member OF this House-a generous aud kind
hearted man-who, walking one aay in the Park, was
accosted by laboring man, who, telling piteous
tale, sad, i" II your honor don't assist me shall
be driven TO desperation TO do that which nothing
but despair would induce to do" The noble
man gave him half crown, and then, retiring n few
steps, said, Now my good man, what that you
would have done II | had relieved yOuY' tWly.
sir, replied the man, "cannot you guess ii? should
have been compelled TO and ask tor work. and nothing
but the depth Of despair would drive 10 commit
an act" (Great aughter,) So say the Roman govern
ment, For heaven Is sake dont leave us, for you do
the greatest OF all possible caamtes will befa us' and
if you were TO ask them what that calamity is, they
would, if they told the truth, reply, "Why, we should
be compelled TO reform our administration cneers) and
that what we should consider the greatest Of all poss
bic calames. For my part, think that they ought to
be left 10 that greatest of all possible calamtes hear
hear) and that any arrangement which would be cacu
lated permanently to secure the peace of Europe must be
founded, FIRST OF ALL upon the retirement Of foreign
troops from the central States Of Italy (hear, hear)
next upon the engagement that they shonld under no
circumstances go back again; and, thirdly, upon
deavor, BY friendly advice, TO procure Improvement
in the administration Of those States. iear, hear) In
rendering that advice should not be doing for the
first time In 1882 England, France, Austria Russia and
Prussia all united TO give good advice to the Roman gov
eminent is unnecessary to go into the details OF that
counsel; but II was advice which, If taken would have
afforded contentnent 10 the bulk OF tie Roman people
would have rendered unnecessary many things which
have occurred since do not mean 10 say that any
forms any alterations would entirely and elecGaly
prevent desperate men from raising occasional disturb
ances. The best governments subject those
veneRces. We have had our cabbage garden rebellion;
we have Phoenix Society We have had our
Charts riots; We have had Canadian revolt have
had our Indian mutny-but the bulk OF the people being
satisfied with the government under which they lived,
these temporary local and partial disturbances been
put down by the strong hand AMI danger has been
Cured by the institutions Of tho country. Cheers) so
would il be u Rome good ndenl2ntened system Of
mnis,raton were established There might be desperate
here de- 1,rt
the bulk Of The people would be c,atented with gov
ernment, and no serious danger would thereby
the State Well sir, wo aid therefore venture 10 submit
as an individual opinion that her Majestys
to succeed in ung from Austria ana France by
negotiation by friendly advice, tue evacuation Of the
Roman Sa,es, and an eng GENE az that come what might,
they would not return, rhey might address them.
seves 10 the four Powers, repetition of that
which took place unfruitfuy 1S32-an endeavor by
friendly procure such an Improvement in the
condition. not only of Rome, but also the other smaller
States of Italy, az would secure The future tranquility Of
those countries Al all events, whether such Efforts
successful o. not the British government would have
its duty and would stand acquitted whatever might the
consequences. Cheers Well then, sir, the interests
OF peace make the appeal TO the right hon. gentleman
and bis colleagues have chosen this opportunity of do
ing it, because felt that the spring coming fast
that the period for commercial enterprise the hand
and for military operations the other was Deary ap-
preaching, and that delay might expose me TO the put
ton OF supneness. (Iear, heor.) felt that no one
would blame me for taking this stepso soon that many
might justly find fault with for having delayed it SO
long (hear, hear but that this peculiarly tng
B
into the consideration of those estimates which are intend
ed TO provide for the defence Of the country are ent
tied to know how We stand with regard the prospects OF
the coming summer (cheers)whether we are to expect
to see confsgraon Involving all the countries OF Europe
for u the flame bgiss in corner there is no say-
ing that may not ertead Hte ,chols
surface Of he continen.-wheiher, in the opi.
MON OF Her Maiesty's government, we are 10
expect state OF things which, II it may no doubt
render necessary for this country collect It's strength
and to watch events in order that II may be prepared To
exercise its influence where IL would be eecual or
whether the contrary there is such appearance OF
the approach Of tranquility that may look only what
would under ordinary circumstances be the peace estab
shmens OF the country, always securing that reserve
which wise government would maintain in order TO be
prepared for Unforeseen circumstances. (ear, hear.)
think therefore, the government will that In the spirit
IN which have made these observations there no desire
to embarrass no party feeling( cheers)-but that
giving them an opportunity, which perhaps they could
with propriey have sought Of their accord for calm
ing they are able TO do sohe public anxiety regard
10 the state OF affairs the Continent (Eear hear II
should please the government to say that
are gong on which would render II possible for them
consistently with the public interests TO make any state
ment AZ all, OF course would be the last man who
would not accept such declaration their part. should
infer from IT, on the contrary that their hopes prepop.
derate over their fears heers and should certainly not
say or do anything which might tend 10 prevent the ac
COmpiehment of the object we all have 4, ,.o.-