New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-20
THE STATE OF EUROPE.

From Gar Own Correspondents
LONDON, Friday, Feb. 3, 1850
Within the last few days events on the Con-
S.ssnt have taken a new turn. The Austrian EN-
nine is on the eve Of revolution, and the obstinate
stupidity of Francis Joseph leads him every day
sesrer TO the abyss. Even the conservatives Of
ENGLAND who have believed that Austria is necessary
for the maintenance of the balance efpower now find
tAat the Empire is " more costly to support than
dangerous when broken up" Such is the om-
nous Judgment passed by The London Tines upon
her hate friend in one Of those mastery leading
articles which find en- echo all over Europe, and
seal the fate of great European questions.
When, after the battle of SolierinO, Napoleon gave
At viDafranca respite to Francis Joseph, Austria
had still one precious chance for her salvation.
Her armies had been defeated, her finances were
tuined. LOmbardy lost and Hungary disafected;
bu. liberal, straightforward policy like that OF
Stein and Hardelberg in Prussia after the
fatA campaign Of 1907 when the rich inheritance OF
Frederic H. was diminished by two thirds might
have achieved wonders. But Francis JOsephtbrew
rhis chance away In the first moment of dis
appointment he indeed promised reforms; he dis
messed Count Grunne from the palace, and Baron
Bach from the Ministry; be talked of economy, and
Mr.. HubBer, the new Minister, found it necessary
~ study the demands and aspirations OF the
Hpngarians. A few weeks, however, were
sufficient TO set all hopes Of reform at nHught.
Admiral Rauscher, the late tutor Of the Emperor,
explained TO him that concessions lead always TO
revolutions. Mr.. Hubner was soon dismissed, and
Count Griinne returned to one of the dependencies
Of the palace into the Staburg, as chief equerry
Of the Emperor and furnished there an apartment
tor Miss Kate Reuz the daughter of the manager
Of an equestrian amphitheater. The fair damsel
had long before attracted the attentions of the EN-
peroT, and had even accompanied him to the Italian
campaign, and ridden at his side at the fatal field
az SoferiDO. But she had been discarded by her
Imperial lover during his short ft of re-
form The Jesuits know well how to make use
Of any lever for attaining their ends and thus
Count Gr6nne and Kate Reuz gained Francis Jo-
seph once more over to DespOtism and 10 the
CcBcerdat The orgies held in the Imperial
StaIlburg have row completely demoralzed the
Emperor, who since the last campaign has, into
the bargain, learned To get drunk every day. Oes-
pissed as q man, despised as an Emperor, Francis
Joseph is still blind TO the dangers which surround
him. By wantOn disregard Of the political situa-
ton he has managed to isolate Austria in Europe.
His relations with Russia are cold; he quarrelswith
Prussia be is hostile TO France, and England for
sakes him. Instead OF trying to cOnciiiate the
deeply disafected Hungarians, he has managed to
rouse there the Protestants 70 q religious enthu-
siasm, which now braves prosecution, and seeks
martyrdOm. His decree for the organization of the
Protestant churches was unanimously rejected by
The PrOtestants of Hungary still he in
sists upon enforcing it, and seems to be
anxious 10 find new pretext for publishing mar
tisl law and erecting gibbets. Both the Lutherans
and the Calvinsts having met in defiance of the
prohibition of the Austrian authorities, in Csnven-
bon resolved unanimously TO try a last step, and
sent deputatOn to Vienna to lay their petition for
Is
the Emperor. The deputation had an interview
with Count Rechberg, the President of the Counsel
of Ministers and with the Archduke Rainer, the
President OF the Council of the Empire. Both re-
eeived them well, and stated that the question of
their reception by the Emperor would be decided at
once. On the following day, Council was held at
the Palace, and d minority proposed con-
SESSIONS to Hungary, and The repeal O. The
obnoxious decree for the organization OF the
Protestant Churches; butthe majority, obsequious TO
the weIl-knOwn views of the Emperor, decided that
Z" there is no reason 20 depart from the present
90 system Of policy" The Hungarian deputailon
was informed that il could not be received by the
Emperor as it was elected by Illegal meetings, held
ia cODtraTentOn Of the orders OF Government; but
that the Emperor has objection TO see Baron Way
the Chairman and Baron Pronay, private persons.
Upon this the deputaton announced to Count
Rechberg that it had dissolved itself, and the
two Barons respectfully declined the interview with
their unqTaciOus sovereign. Count RechOerg,
taken aback by this GOODNESS, became insOont
and vulgar abused them in terms uDbebttng
a gentleman, and advised them at once
Ia return TO Hungary, since the climate OF Vienna
was unquestiODably unfavOrabie TO their health
The deputation departed, disguised With the e1hi-
bition Of Count Rechbergs vulgarity. But the En-.
peror surpassed his Minister for when he heard
rom him that the Bsrons Way and PrOnay had
declined to have the honor Of an interview, he ex-
Stained: "Te those scOundrels there is plenty OF
- room for gibbets in Hungary, and that am in
" clined to have some raised for the benefit of these
"a big mouthed fellows" The return Of the deputa-
ion 10 Hungary was greeted at Pesth with enthu-
,iasm Everybody now sees that the de IL cast,
and that the year 1860 must finally set at rest tho
question Of Hungary. ~, 49,
Not less important are the affairs OF Italy. The |
of Central Italy has been decided upon
It Paris. London, and Turin, and the form Of IT |
Sill be the admission of the representatives OF
Parma. Modena, the ROmagna, and Tuscany to the
Sardo-I lombard Parliament which Is TO meet ia
March unless war should break out at an earlier day.
Austria is sending troops to Venetia and volunteers
10 the Papal states; Garibaldi, who has just mar
RED a Lombard lady Of rank, Is buying arms, and
bias already equipped 600 volunteers, beside those
Who are enlisted in the Sandman and Central
Italian army, now about l20, 900 men strong; the
yenetians are emigrating 20 Lombardy; Others m
sut the Austrians under the mouth OF Inc cann0ni