The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-16

Is certain no regular treaty OF
alliance has been concluded by the OF Victor
Emanuel with this country the Austrian Cabinet must
be aware that General Gavone had been sent here for the
purpose OF coming to understanding with Count Bis
mark, that his overtures were met at than half
way by the Prussan Premier and the breaking out Of hos
tiltes In Germany would DO the signal for attack
upon the Austrian possessions in Italy Hitherto how
ever the Italian government who already have an army
IN fact much too large for their nnape Resources have
not shown any particular alacrty making such prepare
lions as would DO required for great war; they know BY
experience how long the tw German Powers may snai
sna v D snd :Sa'
ing In, !" rather thsa proceed to extremities
II seems sssrsnge therefore that after having kept
was 10 9sgn the Italians should start Up an At once
and when the conse q Austria 70 drm had left Prus-
ratons Have they given way 70 an uncomfortable At Of
lmpatience and disappontment Ct being again frus-
Of the last few weeks cannot fail 70 have awak.
snsd In .hemf or has monls . Napodson VINO,
as 1ouy 70 be-
which offers splendid prospect to his ambition given
the Italian hint TO make some move that may
compcate matters again and prevent everything revert
ing that OF somnoent repose that affords no scope
advenurcrs schemes and has always been dangerous
to French ruers9 Or finally has Bsmark, finding himself
checkmated by the court Influences brought to bear
against him. and foresecng that In the event OF COM
plee reconciliation with Austria ne would Dc made the
the King and the Kaiser induced the Italian govern
ment to work upon the fears Of Austria by az
measures she had agreed to take, and which were
TO precede the disarmament OF Prussiaf
At any rate the from Italy has had all the effect
that could DO desired such case either by the French
Emperor or the Prussian Premier. II Austria resume
her ornaments and on more extensive scale tnan De-
FORE that Prussia cannot disarm Tor that would
be placing rather too much confidence In the good faith
Of the Court OF Vienna which 10 anything but unim-
peachabe. Who can be sure whether the alleged arma-
mens in Italy are for Austrias keeping
her armies state Of preparation, which II cost her
ha loth IN rciin although the bAhayiOr n
Prussia is very much like That Of the dog
in the fable, Austria is not quite .n he lamb
already turns out to have been fiction. "PrassiaH
says Bismarks official osgaD csnnot remain indifferent
to the spectacle offered BY Austria scarcely week AFTER
pro.sis,ions Ono d ihs two either Austria really en-
teains aggressive designs against Italy, or the point OF
her sword which seems directed towards the south,
will in the moment be turned in another direction.
In either Prussia must be on her guard, for
her interests would be- deeply involved by the
she must not allow herself TO DO surprised
by the events to which II may lead" A motto
has consequently been dispatched 70 Vienna where
Of the Venetian army the war footing vitlaes the
whole agreement between the two Powers that Prussia
for war and that unless the aatu quo venca Is also
restored Prussia will consider herself released from all
her previous engagements, and at liberty 10 take what
ever steps may appear necessary under the present Cir
cumstances
Il is mot too much to say that peace or war depends
do 50 Il sho really believes herself to be In danger Of at
tack IN u %a ssS an Of o.s
ity on a much larger scale than fov.neriy
The reluctance Of the Kngto engage In awsr with Aus
ta has enhanced hitherto by the fear that IN tho
eleventh hour the Court OF Vienna would make friends
with the Italians by selling or ccdng TO them that pro
vince which they have set their hearts upon, and that
Prussia would then be left single 10 carry
contest against Austria and the rest OF Germany and
perhaps even against France who would hsfdy resist
ekot ~ avtan dtpOh QY
but II Italy once assumes the initiative, and war
between her and Austria actually breaks out his conser
vatve tendencies might easily be overpowered BY the
eloquence Of his Minister and by the opportunities Of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT which such q contingency would pre-
sent Besides there Is general Impression ina. sooner
decided by the sword, and pcrhaps may be as well 70
let be fought out at once as for their mutual enmy 70
shoulder for months and years longer, only 70 arrive
at the same inevitable result.
The Prussian Project OF Federal Reform.
According to the Journal de rreues the following are
the bases OF the plan proposed by Prussia TO the Diet
l. A Parliament TO he elected by universal suffrage.
with some restrictions in respect OF the qualifications OF
An executive power shall be constituted in which
Austria, Prussia and Bavaria alone shall exercise prcpon
s. Germany shall be divided into three military groups,
formed by Austria Prussia and s" var .o, command
Of the military forces forming the two last mentioned
groups; Prussia 10 have the command Of the Fedeai
g. The Diet will cease guarantee the possessions OF
Austria but Interior understanding upon that subject
Tho parliament shall have the function Of voting tho
contingens OF the subsidies for TIE army and marine,
and all laws applicable TO the entire Confederation
The diplomatic direction 20 be len exclusively 10
the hands OF Prussia which, however, viii allow Of the
different other States retaining the power Of naming their
respective consuiS
A Legislative Warning 10 Napoleon.
An important conversation with references 20 the con
dition q Europe has just taken place In the Corps Lees
latf Of France.
On the question Of hsing day for discussing the bill
for the levy Of hundred thousand recruits Emile
Olivier said II shall ask the chamber 10 1x Thursday
for the debate And take this opportunity OF saying
that my object ION 70 naming the earliest day n frankly
70 give ne government '"ornsns ~A'eh "dy Preeoy
President w,IswsKI-you would rather say advice
Nj EmIr 6IrIvrxR-This bin presents question which
we have consdcr every year but this year the special
and ordinary subject IL complicated with general consd
eratiops arising Of circumstances which cause ex
trcme anxiety In the country II Is therefore our inten-
ton not question the government for thai the regu
debate as maitsr pertinent the merits some observs
tions upon the political state o. Europe We nha lnri'
denislly ask some questions OF me sovernmsn, w.,n
pursue under existing circumstances Excitement 10 sh
parts OF the chambcr)
III RcuHss Minister Of staie,--I have a reserve 20
make afssr olhviers observation DO nes sn9 ~
possible for those Who represent the government 70 &C
cent the debate which be proposes But between THIS
and Thursday shall b IN position, a,or having taken
the INSTRUCTIONS Of government to give more decisive
answer Numerous marks Of assent
The Atlantic Telegraph.
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City road through tbs various progresses OF manufactufs
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an hour In the vast tanks OF the Great Eastern Iht
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freight the other day n now moorcd alongside the grts
ship Oh sheerncs while The Iris N being laden In hs
turn Greenwich, and viii supply the Amethysrs place
directly the latter Il empted mus manufscture and