The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-28
Another shunie sr the q anne Of European

Another Shuttle in the q anne Of Europe . "A
Diplomacy.
The rumor of the probability Of a close
entente between Austria, Prussia and England
seems to be gaining faith amongst European
politicians. We learn by the Afiicas mails
that the Austrian Emperor has it in cobtempla-
ton to pay visit to Queen Victoria aud this
fact would in itself indicate that there were
some grounds for the report. Such mark Of
imperial Difference can only be prompted by
diplomatic motive, for it is we'll known that the
feelings of Francis Joseph towards England
have latterly not been. of the most amiable
kind.
We think it highly probable that an effort
will be made by Austrian statesmen to found
upon the present condition of things in Italy a
policy of counteraction to the aggressive de.
signs of France. They will endeavor to foil
the schemes which are being matured in the
ever active brain of Louis Napoleon, by turn
ing against him the same agencies that he en-
ployed to despoil them of Lombardy. The oc-
cupaton OF Savoy has removed altogether-if
indeed there were ever any-doubts as to the
unlimited range which his projects take The
principle of natural frontiers successfully as
serted in one case, where is its application to
stop? 1t is all very well for the French press
to put forth denials as to the imperial views
in regard to the Rhine. It is but short time
since the Emperor refuted through their
columns the report that he was going to seize
upon Savoy without reference to the great
Powers, and without resflirmirg the guarantees
given to Switzerland by the treaties Of 1915.
We find him, nevertheless, in actual possession
of Chambery and Nice, controlling beforehand
the vote of the Savoyard population, and ridi.
culing, through his organs, the idea that Swift
zerland or the great Powers have any concern
with the question at all.
For Germany this proceeding has signif-
canoe which it is impossible to mistake. The
tenacity of policy which, although it may
momentarily diyerge from its path from motives
of prudence, still advances steadily towards it's
purpose, has been demonstrated by every act
of Napoleon's career. The truth is that he
will never rest until be has torn to pieces every
shred of the treaties which prescribed his fami
~ and overturned the territorial and political
arrangements carried out by the military
genius of his uncle. He is not the less secure.
ly moving towards this object because he en-
pioys diplomatic .taaesse where the first EN-
peror used force The danger to Germany is
all the greater inasmuch as she no longer pos.
sesses the class of statesmen who, like Meter
mich, trusted more to their political combine
tops than to their armies and fortresses
Austria is nevertheless convinced that in the
struggle to which, in common with Germany,
she is exposed, by the memorable traditions of
the Napoleon dynasty, the contest will have
to be fought mainly with diplomatic arms
Prussia, whilst she places her main reliance on
her powerful military organization, shows that
she does not undervalue the importance of
opposing to the diplomatic dexterity of the
French Emperor such counter checks as circum-
stances place within her reach. The Savoy
question has offered an opportunity to both
Powers to establish such an understanding with
England as they hope will induce Louis Napo-
leon to pause in his encroachments Hence the
probability Of the rapprochement which is said
to have taken place between the three govern,
ments.
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regard to continental affairs generally would be
fortunate coincidence for the Italians in thai
present state Of transition. Il bas .,u.-.
'H .sa the desire Of English statesmen to form
of the whole Of the Italian peninsula one DOW.
eriul constitutional monarchy based on the
model of their own. The existence of such
government would obviously be the securest
guarantee for the tranquility and prosperity of
Europe, in which England, as great CONNER
cial Power, has naturally the largest stake If
Great Britain therefore enters into any under.
standing or alliance with Austria and Prussia.
having for object to impose restraints on
French aggressions it is certain that she will
only do 60 on condition that the recent acuui-
sitions of Sardinia be recognized, and that fur
thermore, should the Neapolitans expel their
tyrant and demand their Incorporation with the
kingdom of Northern Italy, their claim should
be equally confirmed. We do not believe that
Austria, and much less Prussia, will object to
this They must feel, like England, that d.
vided Italy will always serve as the pivot of
French Entertainments, just as 1t did in the
time Of the first Napoleon; whilst Italy, united
under constitutional sovereign, must ever
prove an insurmountable obstacle to them. It
is to be hoped that these are the views which
influence Austrian statesmen In counsellinp an
alliance with England. The wisdom that sup-
gests them may also contemplate the expedi-
ency OF including Venetia and the remaining
territories of the Church in the scheme of
Italian unity.
The one is source of danger and reproachto
Austria, whilst the others are almost equally
fruitful of peril to the public peace The time
has arrived when it is for the interest of the
continental governments, as we'll as of reli.
gi0n, that the future status Of the Pontif