The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-25
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THE WAR CRISIS.

Complete Diplomatic Rupture Between
Austria aud Prussia-The Austrian
Minister TO Leave Bcrlin-Dimrulty of
the Minor states Of Gsrma my.
From the London Times. June 1871
The diplomatic rupture between Prussia and Austria 10
now complete Yesterday Count Karoly, the Austrian
Minister Berlin asked for his passports and he will
leave Berlin, with all the legation, to.dg Such con-
summation be expected after the correspondence
which has passed between the two governments
during the last few days. The despatch OF Count Bis
mark went beyond every such document we have ever
read in dilcourtesy nvecnve and provocation and II
has been replied TO by Count Mensdorf In more
guarded style, but in language which shows offended
pride and unc2aquerdbs resolution The Austrian Minis
ter for Foreign Aairs makes solemn protest against
the proceedings in Holstein and the statements by
which il has been attempted to justify them He de
cines all responsibility for the consequence and de-
cares that for months Prussia has taken up pos on
which ENDANGERED the former settlement. In conclu-
eion Count MensdorG to the imperial govern
ment the eht OF taking such steps a. may be found
necessary since nothing remains for Austria but to de
fend her honor and guard her rights from contempt
Viewed by the light shed on it by this despatch the
recall Of Count Karoyi Is event Of grave importance
II not only puts an end to negotiation but even TO CON-
munica,ion. IL would 10 show that Austria will
not wait 10 be actually attacked but looks upon the
breach Of the Convention as an act OF war,
which justi6es her in reiaatipg al any point
and with all her strength. Prussia was, II ls said,
about 10 send ehiSsdfam 10 Vienna but Vienna
has anticipated any such mssive. or course a
diplomatic rupture Is not necessarily followed by war
and il is still possible that the two Powers may remain in
that suen state Of inactive enmty called suspension Of
relations But il would be excess Of hopefulness
to expect such forbearance in the present The
OF the Powers denotes anything but passive un
friendliness They have dened each other nercely
and have made preparations formidable for them
be content with an armed peace. Austria particularly
has every reason 10 cherish ne desire Of vengeance She
has seen her position threatened and her righs In.
vaded IN Germany, and she axo knows that lmpaca
BILE enemy behind her has been reused into action
by Prussian intrigue. The Emperor cannot reflect
His troops occupied the Duchy last week under
convention only few months old. On the pretence
that this convention Is annued the Prussians
have entered Hosten in force, and with purpose
which the affected legality and moderation OF their
Generals uterances have not made less formidable
The Austrian government has been convinced that only
retreat could ITS troops from capture destruc-
ton. General Gablenz has received orders to withdraw
The whole Austrian force abandons the Duchy, which
will pass completely INTO the hands OF the Prssians
How these prepared to their power may learned
from the proceedings Of General Manteufe On Monday
the Holsten estates, which had ut Itzchoe were
dispersed by his orders Thus ends the reign OF law and
utonay, and the Schleswig Hosteners behold
King Stork firmly enthroned. Herr Lesser the Holsten
government commissioner 10 arrested and sent To Rends-
burg Herr Hoffman, the Austrian Civil Adlaus re,ires
From this time forth the Ducncs for which German
Princes and patriots were ready 70 convnse Europe.
may be considered as forming part Of the Prssan mon
archy Count Bsmark has SO far gained his ends He
has used FIRST the people OF the Duches then the gov
ernments Of the m nor German States and lastly the
Kaiser him elf for his purposes and has the very
SET accomplished the object which he has all along pro-
posed. 1t is great victory. bat the more com.
pete and conspicuous y rs the greater is likely
10 pe the irritation OF the AustriGns Thcy
cannot c'"ceal from themselves that they have
been really driven out OF the country It Is said and
the proclamation OF General Gabenz 10 confirm
h that orders had rs been sent from Vienna for the
Austrian force 10 maintain It's position but 20 avoid firing
ance impraccable, that the Prussans vastly
more numerous and that the Austrian force must pc
sacrificed or wthdrawn upon which he received orders
20 retire. The forces nj my command, - says
General Gablenz in his proclamation, care no,
sufficient 10 offer resistance TO hostile attack
from German Power which has hitherto bccn
our ally am lot in position 10 protect the right
with my small force Following the Emperor's orders
yield superior numbers and leave tho country II
this proclamation speaks the spirit OF the Ausrlns
annot but fear llat will be followed by act OF
retaliation Tho Emperor, who has shown himself so
tile inclined TO bear slight is not likely 20 hear
with patience that his troops have been hurried from
their positions b. an invading enemy.
In the meantime the minor States Of the German Con
federation hare q MAKE Up Tier minds as to the part
they will take Prussia has notice 10 the Northern
states hat IL the proposition Just made by Austria he
adortei 70 morrow, rH deon ths Coa'edsrot teds
s1lred and Gcf considrGiions Of W L1ry cpcd'sHv
1ore This probably means tna relying on rs strength
the Prussan government viii a right OF trano
cupaiion with regard 10 the territory Of its neigh
bors and Will not hesitate 10 make use Of their
resource. Sdond Ddr ~f te Gpeted Tie day
hare come They may then judge OF the wisdom Of
lher nciemesls to the schleswg Hols,einers in 1854
The proposals for reform VI the Confederation
forth by Prussia little likely to be discussed such
moment II there be great Il rSn very actually
rJJrm Germany tor good or evil; bat whether u " II
leave the King of Bavaria q joint Commander.
in Chief with the King Of Prussia may be doubted.
The whole country hushed In expectation
OF the 1rst cannon shot Armies more numerous and
complete have seldom been arayed against each other
Accord NJ 10 trustworthy estimates the Aufraa cruy
viH nemsr frrJron $50 600 men, ,caa ne P,u sans
tdvs $50 600 g he field NTH rnerre Of 90 600 tetcr
rn and hs SGx1n ronfv OF the probabilities Of the
campaign II would be presumptuous 10 speak but
ought 10 BE- surprised II Austria strikes a blow sbe
may consider that both her honor and Ler bid
her delay longer rhe is fully prepared and vic
tory over Prussia msht de the fate of the
iluch must depend on the use which Fiald Marshal
Benedek Is able 20 make OF the Saxon territory.
should he be able 10 operate from excellent base o.
operations aansf the level country OF Prussia, he will
have important and almost dective advantages On the
other hand the Prussans even though they should
prove 10 be IN eror In NUMBER and tboagh their
hearts may not be in the war will be nghiIng tor their
homes against an invading enemy, and will, doubt ~,
d. their part maEfuy. TAe cgy' giA ~ t,r1e bit
r4a Wi ro be prot ncsd Any day may bring
uswoTh'y Intelligence. Great ersnts are ri hand; and
we, having done our part, mus. u at,a 70 % IN ~