Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-12
TIE NApoIFoyIc POLICY.
REMARKABLE SPEECH PRINCE NAPOLEON IN THE PRIMO
SENATE, MARCH, lsT.
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SENATE, MARCH, lsT.
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The discussion OH the address in the French Senate
assumed an unusual interest on Friday last in conse-
quence of the speech Of Prince Napoleon in reply to the
attacks made upon the policy Of the Imperial Govern
ment by the Marquis de Larochcjaquelen.
Prince Napoleon spoke in substance as follows
"Gentlemen-There are attacks which reflect honor,
and leave the Of replying to the ourages which
you have heard to Liberal opinion in Europe TO Italian
Patriotism, aud to the 100000 soldiers who with the
Emperor at their head, made the campaign of Italy,
loud appreciation They will know how to defend King
Victor Emmanuel against the attacks of which he is the
OBJECT. (Renewcd approbation) You will notalow the
Marquis dc la RocheaqueleD, newly come into the SEN
ate and who ought have entered with the cOncia-
tory spirit OF the Emperor (murmurs on different bench
es you will not allow him to iasfy the opinion Of the
empire. anxious TO recdy what has been said to
you No not the representatives of reaction, al
ways and everywhere. We represent modern society
and it, progressive tendencies. NJ dc Ia ROche iquelen
has said that the Emperor was paryenu among Kings
Yes and he glories in IL for be came among Kings as
the representative Of Liberal principes-the principles
of SO. cloud and continued marks of approbaton) y
Nations are not mistaken; they rely on Napoleon Ill,
who will not fail in his mission. Rsnewed approbation)
The Emperor in his speech from tue throne, pronounced
wordsIwhich had the appreciation Of M. de Heck
eren
"Blron de Heeckeren.-Certainy.
"Prnce NapOleon.-Gentemen, tho words were
words of pity { Oh oh!0 They words of high
proprley as regarding unfortunate Sovereign. Pity,
gentlemen, must lot be confounded with sympathy
Our symplthes for the glorious Italian They
are for those allies WHO shed their blood br side
Magenta and Solferiuo. (Approbaton) NJ de Heck.
eren has stgmatized those members OF ROYAL families
who betray their chefs in critical moments and
y approve what he has said. True it s that such ex
ampes Of desertou have been often SEEN butt also
true that the Bourbon family have given them the most
frequently; such were those OF Philippe Eglte, aud by
the Orleans Gmily. Remember also the affair OF Bay
onue and the reciprocal Of the Spanish BOur
bous. Remember also the last incidents in the history
of the Count de hontemOlil II NJ. de HeeckeTen has
intended to make ausioA at take it up hear,
hear as its whole weight falls the family which be
wished TO defend Stree he has entered this subject
we must speak Loyalty and frankly. ff,rcnces and diff
fereut opinions may be found sometimes IN prosperity,
butucyyr in adversely. Great applause There are, IN
deed Sovereign families wao manifest d iisrences OF
opinion in proscrous seasons, but who form united
baud in time Of peril. Hear hear. Prince Lucien
had difference with the mead Of the Imperial dynasty;
he became reconcilcd when danger presented ITSELF
lApprobatiou) Gentlemen, the future, be OF it,
will correspond with the past (iear) Were danger to
arise for the Imperial dynasty which may God forbid then
on then history would not have to register one OF the sad
examples that find in the conduct OF the House OF
Bourbon The Napoleons would be but as one man
Loud applause feel called to address few words
TO the Marquis de Daroch, lquelein touching the Eng
alliance. lQAL non Ht!!tlGhiil - CONSISTENT W
attacks but also consistent in defence of that
aiauce-cot an alliance with this that Minister, but
with the great liberal English people BY that alliance,
though we may have to make some concessions on Sc
condary points defend the great principles OF
liberty and progress But above all this the country
should learn that we desire alliance which leads US to
the performance of great actions. Much has been
spoken he said against universal suffrage but to BE-
convinced Of its justice, examine il IN Savoy and see II
there ever existed a finer spectacle. There has been
but one opinion IN the Senate on this subject. But
must also recognize the perfect good faith OF Peimout
in these circumstances. Feeling perhaps some regret
she facilitated in the frankest manner solution OF all
the difficulties that bcset the Emperor. She has Loyalty
paid her debt Of gratitude to nor great ally Hear -
The treaties OF 1915 are 20 doubt to be respected but
on the condition OF execratng and tearing them when
ever i, NAV be possible Applause These treaties
have been respected by Europe but condition OF vio
lating them to our prejudice Remember Cracow.-
These treaties have indeed been continually invoked
against "a in virtue probably Of the great urt Natte
cited Yesterday by NJ. de LlrochJaquelein. Gentlemen,
the glory of the Emperor that nc has torn the trea
ties Of 1878 with the point Of bis sword much applause
and the people grateful to him for the act. APP
plluse
Gentlemen, it remains for TO dwell upon the funds-
meatll question Of our dscussou-a question the tr-
umph of which it will be most difficult to effect in tho
mind OF the Senate mean the unity of Italy. This
ury gentlemen is the inevitable result Of the war OF
1852 foresaw IT, and confess that | became parti-
ian of the war Tor this reason. The contained the
germ ana principle OF Italian unity BY the defeat o!
Austria all the petty Italian Princes merely projects Of
that Power, were involved in her catastrophe. These
Princes were but the egs subjects Of Francis Joseph
Had 10. the kirg Of Naples himself aliena,ed his
5rciguty in favor Of Vienna? Had be not signed treaty
engaging himself give bis people no other than
Austi4u ustuiols 10 said that person il c!ev
than any other and that his name is Tout lie Monde
Well 'Tou. le Monde SAFE! that after the campaign OF
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voice Of the people; It wes the opinion OF aly There
was one Sovereign who was moi the project Of Austria,
and Who has become 50 by lis own fee ch0ice-the
Pope But after the campaign Of $50 laly was Obliged
10 become French or Italian; she could 10 longer be
Austrian Yen do not wish her to be French allow her
then, 10 De Italian | approach delicate question
the considerations in my opinion, an unfortunate idea.
The Emperor be t obse:gcd, never ant to impose
italy, he merely said, i have rendered you a great
service; | have studied history, and recommend the
confederation. II you follow this advice shall
be pea,ed; u you 90 not, | shall punish YOU
That distinction las been very clearly laid down in an
eloquent p.tch of Thouvelel-'Fo.ow advice
Is the Lar glage aud you may rely both in peace
and war we accept entire responsibility follow 10 not
YOU will have entire liberty to act at your own risk and
peril The idea of confederation, however, an old
one REPRODUCED at Yl!lfranca At that place CONVEX
sed little with everybody. Nobody desired Confed
Grafton neither Austria the Pope. The Pope only
asked for his own provinces with somebody to guard |
thrm for him Victor Emmanuel desired something bet
ter than a Confederation Peore do not accept fraC J
m ufs When they get the whole. AZ the p,vseu day
polcy should ba carried ia full light Of day Meth
or did the Italians desire Confederation, which would
bring back their expe Princes, and become nsru
mept of oppression On the whole the Confederation
was hypothesis brought iorgGrd by France, and this
hypothesis ropQdiaed by all interests. difficult
task still remains for me-hat Of convincing the Senate
that the unity of Italy is favorable TO France The in
in fact ia 9th
questions and orator who should Influence by his
pumsrt some chiyalrous heart lover of national
liberty apart from French interest would forgive
himself (Appause) Now we h9Ve in .ta,y complete
simltude OF ace aud religion We have frontiers which,
thanks to the annexation Of Savoy and Nice can give
rise TO no discussion And the opportunity offers
seize it to repudate all the Institutions which attrib
ute TO us a desire TO appropriate The spois
of tall; Move deslrJ notlirg in Italy have
re covered what the HC Alliance took from in 1915;
it was our duty and cur right was also the duty OF
Italy to make the restitution. But beyond that all fears
are chmerca. The policy Of France, can myself AZ.
firm and fear not say that in this interpret
OF the hnperOr tempt irOm all dynsstic anbiton
d guarantees in the orders received in undertaking
command in Italy, apart unfortunately, from the mill
trv 90. ratons but also OF diplomatic character.
The Marquis de Larochci quelen has spoken much on
the subject of England; and, in y opinion, 100 much.
Bat since lie has developed all his grounds of mstrust
he ought at any rate TO accept the arguments which
b ing view the state OF naval force opposed to
that of England Now, what is object in this matter
Is it not to become the Of all marines IF tae second
orderg This - that when France went to the
Crimea to combat the reaction at Sebasopo she has
since done on the Mnco, those who were opposed 10
the expedition had no better objection to make than that
we were going to promote the gain of England by de-
soying navy of the second rank; and certainly if this
argument was not of to deter France from Ter
object it was undeniable that the destruction of the Rus
san marine would hag. been weakening of the power
of Fnnce For these Feasons the creation Of an Italian