The New York herald., 1864-03-17
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Aurope.
The latest advices from Europe 70 10 proyc
that a state of bewildermcnt exists among the
great Powers. They are each seeking a solu-
tion Of the troublous aspect OF their affairs. and
blunder about in q fashion which would be
ludicrous were it not painfully dangerous
Russia and Prussia. under the impression that
France and England are no longer allies-tLat
in fact the entente cordiale has ceased to exist
scem desirous Of making up between them an
alliance for the furtherance of thoir peculiar
policy. The Morning Post. Of London-the or
gan Of Lord Palmcrston, Queen Vicioria's Pre-
mier-is agitated upon the subject Of this Russo
Prussian alliance, and asserts that were it TO
become fixed fact England and France would
unite in furthering with their immense power
and influence the aspirations for reform and
tiaus--in fact, all those nations in Europe who
need but encouragement TO break out against
their present rulers. This is a significant threat
on the part OF England, and will doubtless
have great effect upon the Powers against
whom it is levelled.
II is evident that Austria Ia vastly uneasy In
the midst Of all this European turmoil. The
manifesto of the Emperor Francis Joseph be-
trays the fears Of that sovereign as regards the
revolutionary movement upon the point Of
breaking ou! in bis dominions He says that
q rebellious Power is working secretly against
the security OF Austria-tbat is, against him
He complains that in his provinces this move
baa ho of
ment; and be accordingly declares in state
of siege those portions more Immediately agtat-
Cd. This dread Of the revolutionary movement
will more than likely deter Austria from any
joint action with Russia or Prussia; and these
Powers, finding themselves menaced With
coalition such as foreshadowed by the Eng
lish official journal will scarcely dare carry out
their present plans of an alliance
France seems preparing for some formidable
movement. Mistress of the situation Ssho is
making vast armaments. and. should 40. this
Danish war be speedily settled, Napoleon will
more than likely take advantage Of the general
confusion it has produced to further his own am
bilious views. He will manage to occupy and
hold those Rhenish provinces which would give
10 FRANCE ueI HatuCdi p0UlutEtcSs itdly ls
also making warlike preparations, and will
it is probable, act jointly with France if this
Power goes TO war. In such case Venetia
and Rome will surely fall into the possession
OF tae King of Italy, who has, OF course, made
this part Of the programme. We sea il stated
that the Swedish government has granted per
mission to its officers to servo in .ae Danish
army. This is significant fact, and proves
that Sweden is an ally of the little kingdom 80
seriously menaced by the Germans IL must
be evident that from this state of universal agi-
taton new phase of affairs must spring up in
Europe. The probabilities are that just az this
country shall be once more at peace Europe
will be undergoing all the dangers and mis-
fortunes Of general war, from which she will
emerge but with the downfall Of those
monarches which now rule. A few months
since our troubles were the source o. jeers and
insults in tas European press. At present they
are too much occupied with their owa troubles
to notice how nearly ours are at al end