New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-04
TIE lEEDEATEON SCHEME OF THE
FRENCH EMPEROR.

We have certainly ample reason to watch
with close attention the further development OF
the French mediation scheme. If the circular
of Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys does not openly
threaten direct measures in aid Of the Rebels,
it il still further from giving us any pledges
for future non-interference. The sentiments
Of preecnt prevailing in the Cabinet OF the
Tuileres with regard to our war, are OBJ
yio1sy unjust and hostile. Thus they are con-
strued by nearly all the European papers
both our friends and our foes. II is, there
fore, for us a momentous question, what Will
be the next move of France.
From tie European news which we publish
this morning it will be seen that there is q
very general expectation that the Emperor OF
Frnnce is vigorously pursuing his schemes. He
is said 20 have already addressed another note
TO England in answer to Earl Russelfs dis
patch. The Saturday Revew surmises that the
Emperor will soon recognize the Southern Con-
federacy. and that be viii conclude with them
an alliance with view of carrying through
the more easily bis plans in Mexico, which is
to be made French Canada.
IL is useless TO venture any prediction as to
the Emperors next movement. The history OF
his reign thus lar shows that he keeps bis
designs longer in state of suspense, and
changes them oiteuer in accordance with cir
cumstances, than most people believe. But 1t
would be short-sighted folly to deny that argu-
meuts Of respectable weight may be adduced III
favor OF ascribing to the Emperor the policy
which The Saturday Rerieo hints at.
In the first place the use OF the name "Con-
federates in the dispatch OF NJ. Drouyn De
Ihgys deserves attention. Hitherto they were
called, In the official documents of the Euro
pean Governments, tho "so.called Confederate
States" This fact may bear the construction
put upor it by The Saturday Rerie,e, that it
points to a speedy recognition of tue Southern
Coniederacy.
Next the publication of the circular Of II.
Drouyu de Lhuys in the Mon.teur IS Il clear
proof that the Emperor is sufficiently prepared
To be regarded BY our Government as a friend
OF the South. Other important notes have been
kept secret IOE Mouth-, uNtIl iilc l-thlctOI was
ready. The same course could have been pur-
sued without difficulty with regard TO this cir
cular ii tbs Emperor had been determined not
70 act. lis publication at once recalls the ia.
nous New Years speech, which Napoleon be-
tore the outbreak of the Italian war, addressed
10 the Austrian Minister.
Thirdly, the Mexican policy Of Napoleon
strongly fayors the same view. There can be
but little doubt That the Emperor designs 70
make part or the whole o. Mexico a French
Canada. Ii the Rebels should be willing 10
purchase foreign and by formally abandoning
tire Monroe doctrine, and declaring beforehand
their consent TO the French conquest Of Mex
leo, 10 would be no little induccment for Napo-
Icon TO aid them in achieving their indo-
pendence.
We hope that future events may not prove
The correctness of these arguments. But If IL
Is admitted that there are reasons of consd.
cradle weight for suspeeting NAPOLEON Of such
policy, it il not too soon for our Government
to prepare for possible emergency.