The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-21
The New Complications in Europe.

The replies made by the Russian govern
ment through its Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
Prince Gortchakoff, to France and Eng
land, published exclusively in this jour-
nal, are certainly the most important poll
tical documents which have appeared
since the days Of Napoleon the Great. The
tone Of these replies proves that the Emperor
Of the French is recognized by the great
Powers as the main head and spring of all the
revolutionary movements which are now agi
tating Europe. He is denounced as such by
Prince Gortchakoff, who seems to demand
from England aid ia putting down this revolu-
tionary spirit. In fact, It may fairly be said
that a great and wonderful change has been eff
fected in Europe lately through the influence Of
Russia. She has won Austria over to her views
upon the Polish question, and has caused her
to break away from France at moment when
Napoleon the Third deemed her an ally. Rus
sia has certainly made an offensive and defen-
sive alliance with Prussia, and now she is
making every effort to convince England that
the only hope for peace In Europe consists in
defeating the schemes and Vaccinations of that
revolutionary party which has chosen Poland
as the field of its present labors, but which GER
tainly intends the overthrow of all the existing
Powers in Europe in their turn, save, Of
course, that Of France, where, as Prince Gort-
chakoff plainly hints, sits enthroned the arch
agitator. the head of the revolutionary party.
Russia will no doubt succeed In making
coalition against Napoleon I'LL; in fact, she has
already made one. England will not aid him
materially against Russia and Prussia any more
than she would lend him an armed force in
Mexico. Austria will not aid Napoleon, be-
cause it is her interest to keep her hold upon
that share of Poland which she grasped at tle
period when that Inflated country was divided
between herself, Russia and Prussia Napoleon
has one recourse against Austria: he can lend
armed aid to Italy; but at any moment Austria
can check this move of his by gracefully ceding
venetia to the Italians, thereby Kidding herself
Of great expense and depriving Napoleon Of
means of enforcing from Italy any armies 70
join him in his campaigns against the Gar,
should he dare undertake any. Such step on
the part Of Austria would vastly embarrass
Napoleon, who would thus lose all hold upon
Victor Emanuel, and would no doubt find him
self forced to evacuatc Rome. lie could not,
when Austria had cedsd venetla, continue his
hold apon the capital Of Italy. II may fairly
be said that at the present moment the posi-.
ton Of the Emperor Napoleon Is most pgeca.
rious one; for. added to the menacing proper.
tons assumed by the complications Of the Polish
question, must be taken into consideration the
failure Of the Mexican expedition and the grow
ing power of the opposition In France.
There is one course left open to Napoleon
iii. which would rid him Of his most dangerou,
enemy, and allow him oil latitude for the fur
thersnce Of those revolutionary schemes which
are to change the whole aspect Of Europe
Let him use his best efforts TO produce ccssa
ton Of the war in this country. Let him per
suade the Southcrncrs that they have no hop
Of q European recognition; that their onl,
chance for future prosperity il q reccnstructio
of The Union, 10 which they must sooner o
later submit, a. the people VI the North vii
never cease the war until that object Is attained
Let him use his influence. we repeat, 20 accom-
plish cessation Of the war and then the Unite,
States would rid him Of his present McxicaI
imbrogio. We could pay all his dc
mands against that country that were fail
and just, aud slow him 10 retire from this con
tincus with no loss Of prestige aud power