New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-09-28
CIR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Arrivxi Of the Russian Fleet and yhc For
cian Legations - Michel Cavaliers
Pamrh,et nnd its EGeet-Erposition
and Expiapatien Of French Policy by "a
Secretary OF Legation.


WARRINGTON. Sept. "a. 1888.
A gentleman belonging 10 the diplomatic
club recently established in this city. speaking With
member Of the foreign legation the arrival OF ,he
Susson feet in New York. said in allusion 10 that
whit, that he had received from Paris that tie
manifestation Of the semi-ohioal press of France
ard Of some urloTees q the Government in favor Of the
South. vas the clue to the Of alliance
between Rvssia and the United States than TO
any other cause Coming JUS, the time Of the discus
sion Of the Polish question i coy,ibuied much 10 bring
negotiations 70 a close and TO direct the attention Of
louis Napoleon 20 the affairs Of this continent The
gentleman expressed in my hearing the opinion
that any Demonstration in favor Of Russia the pres
eDt r-omeni. would prodBee panfal sensation in
France aud bep tic Of the Confedcates corsiG
eied By The French and English Governments the
only people this continent in community OF ideas and
o. interests Wi,h Europe and capable Of maintaining
and lefenlir then. Il neclcd.
Michel Cieyeiier's pamphlet urging the recognition
oi tie Sonih by hra4oe has been the object Of nHch
attention AID comment much account Of ~ in
-insic ylgc o; the Ugh rank the writer occupies n
to councils - the Empire, and Of the Imperial
hdeacc h. iach h. is honOred II is not believed as
have tod you ha; the pamphlet has any official char
8o.er o. represents aus Other views than those ofsihc
su;ho- Sl le force 81 the arguments Ne advances IN
behalf Of sha every Froncnan believes Ia BE- connected
witt he ris1on % France ard the interests Of 'he
Lad. .e, i7a ssct .lt II is impossible deny ;bc
force Of HE views and their influence upon pubAc
opinion. II IL able exposition Of Trench Iohcy
IN Auerics AID az plausible as circumstances allow
The publication understand. Is 10 be followed by
others Of the same stamp destined TO influence the
members Of tie newly elected Chamber which Is 20
open sooner than usual say in the beginning Of
November Rowcycr 4 the recognition Of TIE South
EN- Corsederacy Is brought before that body, the pre-
sumption Is that il viz be rejected by large majority
Tor the reason tha, a French House cannot deliver
letter patent Of nationality 10 people holding N slAV'
cry 400 COO 81 human bcings.
The oihcr evening held az the diplomatic club
a conversation with Secretary Of Legation whom
have known for several years The American people
.aid he 10 me must not wonder 1T the conclltors
arrived q, BY Michel Cheyaer they are natural they
are indicated by the necessities OF the portion What
gouh yon cay, cir If your army, now occupying The
fJrtroses Of Washington was threatened 10 b. driven
oficmf or course your first impulse would be tons
assistance from the Ieigboring States as you have a.
ready done and you would be perfectly justified in doing
90 10 would be- an act Of self defense claiming from You
~ the means al your disposal whether from your own
country OF from abroad The French are exactly IN the
sane position; they are threatened be driven out
2
which they occupy win tie consent and good viii II all
European Powers which they intend TO leave when The
soTk Of regeneration viii be over, and you pretend that
cy must peacefully listen your threats and wait I'll
rour civil war 70 over, IN order 10 be kicked out ~
NeYioof
- know what yoa are going to say Tie Mon
ROE doctrine Ii Is your justification and the oxpiana
lion oi your conduct the present case. Unfortunately
ilis doctrine is purely Americana it has not been &C
cp.ed % Europe SIN ess BY France. It's application
naturally leads 10 a struggle between two worlds II II
f-rmpha. j, viii be tho triumph Of iroe-not Oh dpiom
ey it has but issuevar, and cannot be settled III
1ny oLer way You know it and for tie last two years
,oa haye prepared the American people for that event
on have excited and still excite them in all possible
rays in your press in public speeches against Lonis
Napoleon and his government. is IL 30 Or nOti
-" Now IN view Of such facts" said my friend edo
sou expect the French Government 10 rcmain deaf and
4unb swallow the invectiyes and pocket the threats
..hout paIiying the blow aimed at Il, II would be
olsh TO think The French Government is per
~ctly aware Of the danger In store for it, and tries TO
scrt it By the same mems you would yourself If
son were ~ the same position. Since you CONT an
lance th Russia evidently directed against France
hy should YOU wonder 20 France seek an ally on
fes continent One thing IL as natural ~ the other
90" Tie only way TO avoid any difficulty with France
81 ths' Drop the flag Of the Monroe doctrine, and she
~ drop the flag q Southern recognition. Cease TO
caten her and she gill ceaee 70 threaten you. Don't
2c''e the American people against her, and sle viii
80 excite tie French people against You. Size believes
% IS nght and you must respect her convictions as
e respects yolTs In your struggle with the South
flche cheyalers pamphlets and conclusions rest On 10
ier ground than the fear Of aggression fiom the
aorh. Had you not menaced France he would not |
ave written il because there would have been no no
ives for such publication
such IL ibe summary Of on hour's Conversation bad I
With my friend the secreory Of Legation itranamii
to you IN order % enable your readers sn an idea
of the views entcsined BY the French residents here
concerning the motives which have induced French .
,mciah TO advise French alliance with the South and
iSe recognition Of the Southern C0pfederacy.