The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-03

constituting the Germanic Confedera-
ton had the right to examine if the
changes demanded were not calcula-
ted to disturb the state of things as
settled in Europe.
So far as we are concerned, we
should have desired for the secondary
States Of the Confederation more in
innate union, more powerful organ
ization, more important role appro-
baton l. for Prussia more homogenei-
ty and greater strength in the north;
for Austria the maintenance OF her
great position in Germany. Several
voices: {" Tres bien. We should
have wished, moreover, that Austria
could, for suitable compensation, have
coded Venetia to Italy, Tres bien,
tres bien > flor if, in concert with
Prussia and without any regard for
the treaty of 1852, she waged war
against Denmark in the name of the
German nationality; it appeared only
fair to me that she should acknowl-
edge the same principle in Italy, and
complete the independence of the PEI
ninsula. APPROPRIATION. c
Setting aside those circumstances, l
think it more worthy on our country
to prefer the inestimable advantage
of keeping on good terms with our
neighbors to mere territorial acqulsl-
ton" Tres bien, tres 6ien, and
respect their independence and their
nationality. Fresh APPRECIATION An
imated with these sentiments, and
having solely in view the maintenance
of peace, had appealed to England
and Russia. in order Jointly to address
words of Cancellation to the interested
parties. Fresh marks Of adhesion
The understanding established be-
tween the neutral Powers is in itself
a pledge of security for Europe; those
Powers had shown their impartiality
by restricting the discussions Of the
Conference to pending questions. To
solve them. my opinion was they
should be frankly dealt with, they
should be stripped of the diplomatic
walls that muffe them, and that the
legitimate wishes of soyereigns and
people, should be taken 3uto very Sc
rious consideration. ["I8S bfen, tres
bien. ~" . '''-t5la
Such are the ideas which, in the in
terest of the tranquility of Europe,
we should have tried to promote. AT
present it is to be feared that the fate
of arms will alone decide.
I With regard to these eventualities
what is the attitude which is BETTING
for France? Must we show our dis
pleasure because Germany finds that
the treaties of 1915 are no longer ade-
quate to satisfy her nationol tenden-
cies and to maintain her tranquility?
In the struggle about to commence
we have but two interests-the preser-
walton of the balance of power in
Europe, and the maintenance of the
edifce which we have contributed to
raise in Italy," Tres 6ien, tres bed. "
But to protect both those interests
will not the moral force of France be
sufficient? To secure attention for
her voice will she have to draw the
sword? / think not. Fresh APP
plause.] IF, in spite of our efforts,
the hopes of peave should not be re-
allied. we have, nevertheless, the as
surance of the Courts engaged in the
conflict that, whatever the results Of
the war may be- none of the questions
that concern us shall be solved with
out the assent of France. Tres
bien. Let us, therefore, maintain
an attentive neutrality, and, strong in
the consciousness of our disinterested-
ness, animated with sincere desire
to see the peoples of Europe forget
their ouarrels, and unite to promote
liberty, civilization and progress, let
us remain confident in our right an
calm in our strength. Prolonged
applause.
Upon this, Monsieur lie Ministre, /
pray God that he may have you in his
holy keeping. NAPOLEON.