New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-24
pEOGRRss OF THE WAR IN
EUROPE.

EUROPE.
Earl Russell has stated in the English House
of Lords, that no definite reply has yet been
given by Denmark to the invitation to conior-
ence for settling the Schleswig- HolStoin diff
Guilty. 1t il, therefore, still possible that the
conference may take place, although the re-
luctance with which both Denmark and the
German Diet would join it does not augur well
for successful accomplishment Of its objects.
In the mean while, the Governments Of Aus
tria and Prussia have come to perfect under
standing about the continuance Of military OPP
erations in Jutiand. They hold that Denmark,
by Selling Austrian, Prussian, and other Ger
man vessels, has generalized the war, and that
they have thereby obtained the night to extend
their military operations beyond Sehleswig.
AS, moreover, their position in Northern Schles-
wig is constantly threatened by the Danes hold
ing The fortress Of Frederick, in SOUTHEASTERN
Jutland, strategic considerations require the
conquest of this stronghold, in order to secure
the occupation Of Schleswig.
Accordingly, both the Austrans and Prus-
SLAMS moved forward from Holding, on the 9Th
of March. The Prussians advanced direct upon
Frederick, while the Austrians marched more
northwardly against yiele. Both the Allies had
severe encounters with the Danes, in which the
Danes are reported 10 have been defeated and TO
have suffered severe losses. The Prussians, ac-
cording to the latest accounts, had advanced up
30. h.. .,,.f Of IL.
the Austrians had taken possession Of the town
Of yicle. An investment Of Frederick was ex-
pected to BIO made without delay.
The English Parliament, and especially tho
Tories, are still making very warlike speeches,
but it is the general opinion that England will
keep aloof from the war. The Liberal party.
the commercial class, and avery largo portion OF
the lower class ofthe people, strongly deprcoate
any interference. The hope, moreover, has been
abandoned Of inducing any OF the other great
Powers Of Europe to join England in o
war against Prussia and Austria. Rus
IS A oven slpecta and SsSsEassa 81 hhasiosas
with Austria and Prussia for the formation Of o
new Triple Alliance for the purpose Of putting
down democratic tendencies in Europe. France
maintains al attitude Of the strictest neutrality,
and some of the semi-oiiicial papers agree with
the ablest organ Of French Democracy, the
Temps in the opinion that the people Of the
Duchies of Schlcswig and Holstein should de-
eide, by means Of general suffrage, whether
they wish to belong to Germany or to Denmark.
In Sweden and Norway there is OF course
strong sympathy with their Scandinavian kns-
men in Denmark. Still, we are informed that
the journals of these two countries are almost
unanimous in coun5eling the Government to
abstain from taking part ia the present conflict.
Tie London Daily Netcs says that, with the ex-
ccption of the Aj1Ontladet, which breaches a
crusade against the German invaders, the whole
OF the press iagree lin declaring that the inter-
yention Of Sweden would only complicate
matters without benefting Denmark. The
Morgenbladet Of Christiania, tho capital Of
Norway, thinks that the country ought
to DO grateful TO the King for his
prudent policy, which viii probably be ratified
by the Storthing The Monthly Rerisp, pub.
lshed at Stockholm, by Mr.. Cruscpstolpe, says:
Every one interests himself in tho affairs Of
Sehleswig- Holstein, but no one asks if the pop
ulstion has been consulted. The treaty OF Lon
don has not the authority Of tho Congress of
Vienna, which did not however, prevent the
Belgians from separating from the Dutch. The
forced union of the Duchies with the Kingdom
would not have lasted. What is just in lgium
| and Italy is not less 30 in the Duchies."
This opinion is obviously gaining ground with
the democracy of Europe. The democrats of
oil the European countries agree in tho opinion
that the frontiers Of the European States are not
the result of untrammcled agreements between
nations, but Of the arbitrary conventions Of
despots and tyrants. They acknowledge the
principle that, as far as practicable, the wishes
OF every people OF Europe as to its national
destiny ought to be consulted and respected,
and they think that only the application of this
principle will give to Europe lasting peace.
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