New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-25

CAB!NBr-RiCAS0LI AND LA MARMORA-FAiL-
UREs oP HAPObEOMC IDBAs-THB MILITARY IN
ACTIVITY OF rTALy--Tus ITALIAN FLEET, 40.
From Our Special Correspondent.
MILAN July o. 1866
Caldiui has crossed the 20 with his whole army. The
bombarlmcnt of Borgofoho was probably for this
movement which appears to have encountered no oppo-
siton However as it is not likely that 100000 men
could cross tho Po anywhere without attracting alton
tom it is reasonably certain that tho Austrians per-
mlitcd the crossing for strategic or diplomatic reasons
incline the opinion that both classes of motives nhu
enoe the enemy. Public opinion has pronounced with
singular uuanmity against the propositions Of Austria
and the journals snguarly clear in their language
But the journals do not reach the camorous tone Of In
denaton which the people employ Meanwhile, although
four ys have passed. have 10 hint that Napoleon
proposes 10 decline the gift of VenCtia offered hum by
Austria that be will not use TINS singular gi
AS If wore lbs own and fradc M for other property
of ours simply note the fact Of utter silence on this all
important point do not believe he expects TO obaln
any territorial compensation for his most gracious patron
age but it very singular that one ventures 10 say
with the voice OF authority. There Is certainly "a a.
ycrgence of views the ministry of Florence. We
why there was so much difficulty IN inducing
Ricaso to take the Presidency OF the Council with Wis
cont Venosta for Foreign Affairs and La Marmora as
Minister without portfolio Venosia ard La Mar
mora mora arc the Napoleonic champions IN r"yi
1862 because he could not live on French ideas
and insisted upon an occasional change 10 maccarom
lie is still tho most thoroughly Iaan OF all our bltos-
mon-the most national of oil our politicians. His organ
the NGzioRc speaks out ychcmenty against the Austrian
propositions, and says they cannot and VIII not be ac-
cepted.' On the other hand the OpHiOR La MarmOras
organ, SAYS mOdesty: "The propositions have neither
been accepted rejected; negotiations going on.
The last mart of this statement is probably correct The
telegraph is kept hot with diplomatic debates between
Florence Pans, Berlin and Vienna, aud London and ST.
PeeTsburgh occasionally consulted. But If ncgoha-
tons going probably this means that we in Italy
cannot accept the offers Of Austria While believe 1t
VIII end in Napoeon having his own way whatever that
way may be- must note that any cession OF territory TO
hm-any qualification Of his vanity at the expense of
Italian pride any forced action the part Of Minis
tersw lay the foundation for long aud painful strife In
Italy, for settled antagonism between France and the
Liberal party in Italy and the Liberal party is to
triumph the day when France wants friend will be the
day of vengeance for the Italians You know how short
sighted Napoleon really is lilo played with Mexico in the
f belief chat you were divided and helpless lie agrees
t. retire because he has discovered his error but the
mistake which he lost his reputation among you
MAINS aud ought to furnish witt al least Lint to
las policy / do not think he is far-sghed enough to
care much for the national sentiments OF any people
much less OF the l'aansi and in the present pomatc
negotiations lie may DO expected 10 get all he can
without regard TO future consequences The Pus-
sian war is a proof of his fall biity Iie expected
that war TO be Of varying Prusss became
exhausted by series Of fitess battles and then his
Gauls would decide the fortunes Of by rapid marches
if Bsmark proved ntragiabe Prussia has Austria at her
feet and the Prussian Amy Is able TO pursue The enemy
after battles in which 100000 Ausaus have been put
hors du combat In Italy, some Of US believe he really
Ommands the army. The Malone, of which spoke
before very remarkable Language on the subject OF
the military injection from the 2ith Of june until the 5,h
of July: "WhOoycr is responsible for THIS strange and
needless delay has assumed immense possibility be-
fore the country But can no longer be toleraied tho
nation demands immediate and energetic action" In
short the national sentiment outraged by the pro-
posed ceson OF Veneta TO France that spoiarcous cry
Of Forward the Army was uttered by the whole country
That Cadini the Po is tho result Of TIL, popular
impotence II tie AusTians arc not fcireeung upon
vienna-if they are still in force in the Quadia'e
better tsan the one Of the eih II is Gem Grants bauky
team over agan-frst the "nigh boss aud then the
off one" For there is no indication that the Kings army
is in motion-perhaps 10 may be.
Garibald is doing what he can with bare.5acked empty
bcicd enthusiasts armed with castoA muskcs. But very
e be expected Of such troops, with such treatment.
There have been several skmishcs with VARYING success
and the General indefigable. II the Austrians
have weakened thei, lines in front Of him. presume he
will break through.
In case Caldni meets the whole Austrian army in in.
trenehed positions and defeated the public impotence
will be debied with disaster due to mil iary stupidity
You have not forgotten the fTsi Bull Run battle.
As for the feet and It's commander Perano have heard
-, eorer Of land baeTies He has not ircd gun er.
cept in saues. He has lawyer with him Ia teach him
international law II IS loosely insinuaied that the legal
opinion has not been completed that Persona has not
found time to read ii.
Italians know how 10 abuse each other well as other
people do In this military lull everybody has boon pretty
soundly abused The royal family, Gabali and Cialdni
about the only exceptions
1t is painful 10 brave and magnanimous people,
ready TO pour out its blood like water for national indie
pcndence made the sport Of diplomatic gamcseFs war
been called into play where the best blood Of the land is
offered in sacrifice, and those who remain at homo live
only for the which has sent their dear to the
field such war, fought diplomatic principles, is
sight to show the century. But is this the easel can
only say that the suspicious ofhe people are fully aroused
began" Nothing but real lighting and successful tight
ing the men in power from the charge OF having
deceived the nation and betrayed its honor.
Meanwhile, the press is muzzled; the bulletins Of the
battle OF Custozza wrechedy inaccurate that
dsst them and hardly expect TO get news except by
hi ofn(t aefue
the military mind is that the correspondents Of tho
papers suspected Of having betrayed the secrets of the
generals TO the enemy La Memora report OF the battle
Of CustoZza shows that be had no secrets TO beay lie
believed that the I'D the mass OF the army OF Austria
was beyond the Adge but he does not say how he
looked the railroads Of the Quadrilateral
THE PARTY OF REACTIoS-THE ROMAN QUESTION
ITALIAN RBPUBMcANs-THR QUESTION OF SOUTH
ERIN TYROL.
From Special Correspondent
MILAN. July TO- 1906.
The most obvious Of the difficulties which present them
selves TO the mind of Italian statesman almost
tain to escape the observation Of Foreigners.
l. We have party Of Reaction which is kept alive by
hopes held out by foreign complications of return to
the old rules In the Peninsula at least to fedeatve
or triportte The present settlement ought to be
clear as to destroy the foundations which this party
rests Any uncertainties the future of Italy which
may remain will render that party mischievous force
whose peril will be the greater il othor political troubles
subsist along with this one
2. The Roman question may remain unsolved. II will
be easy 70 solve by peaceful methods If the Papa Gov.
eminent is satisfied that Austria and France definitely
and forever close her long tst0gs Of Italy; and not
otherwise. II these foreign influences disappear from
political camp, We shall 10 adjust our matters with
Plus IXth on the bare the matters in hand with
out the misleading inteIve On Of illusions.
E3 The Republican party nas never forgiven
forgive the alienation Of Nice and Savoy 1t very easy
TO cali these men hotbraned enthusiasts but an Amer.
can will comprehend how hard II goes with Italian to
hand over even handful Of his brethren 10 be converted
into foreigners Half Europe believed you insane about
the possession of more or less land In 1861 and II Is not