Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-06-23
TI2E TRegBLEs IN EUROPE.
Aggregation of fIle Elements OF a y:es:
IVar-EiaiS's Dangers en;I 9nnpaticnoe-
Conservatism Of t.se German iscuDIa


From the London Times, June O.
In one quarter any delays of the German
Powers nre likely TO excite impatience and indigna-
ton. Italy has given herself up so completely to
Government to stop the peorlc AID difficult fer the
people to stop Themselves. We know not what Sc
cret understanding there may be between Prussia
and Italy, whether ANYTHING like cont ention has
been arranged. and. if so, what form it has assumed
But virtually an alliance has been concluded, and
Italy will not fail to urge upon the Prussian Gov
eminent the expediency of immediate war. Italy
can only safety in such course. Her levies
are so large her expenses enormous in proportion
10 her means, the enthusiasm OF the people has raen
30 reused such muititudeS of men have focked into
the army, that to return to state of political quiet
~ expectation would. in the opinion OF Italian pol-
tiei ms, be equivalent TO national ruin.
with her to draw back would he fatal, while to
stend sun and allow TIE country to be crushed by
to the Continental phrase has been called 10 the
aid of the Italian government, and this same reyo-
luton Is spirit which Is not easily laid when it has
once been summoned. We may then expect to find
the Prussian government exposed to the strongest
solicitations of his ally and Italy, perhaps, commit
ted to struggle by rash of those whom she
has summoned to her banner. 1t is announced that
the king was Immediately to arrive in Florence and
Of war viii no uabt folio; ana Italy viii caJcnats
her chances in attacking her enemy with or without
defensive, those who attack the Quadrilateral viii
have nc easy task. Something more than zeal and
such a position.
If any CLEAN appears on the dark horizon it ia to
be found IN the temper and behavior of the Prussian
and other German populations. The King of Prus-
ria and his Minister may well hesitate when they see
what Inlsety they have caused and what spirit NAV
soon pc reused Inc conscription presses with ire
try though richer and more industrious than for
merry mas not increased in population to degree
winch Will admit OF such enormous gatherings OF
men. The army which is actually in the field is said
to amount to two hundred and eighty thousand gbt-
ing men, with fifty five thousand accessories There
are one hundred and ten thousand depot troops and
one hundred and twenty thousand Of the first ban of
ike sS these IN ca a os La TN %eI Of
sWered without unwlllingness but a war to please
Minister or even TO gain seacoast and fine harbor
must not make too great demands. Tho require
ments OF the State have now been beyond all bounds
population Of less than nineteen millions is ey-
pected to support an army of more than half u mil
lion OF men active service. 10 make up the num-
ber the clerk is taken from the counting house the
tradeSman from his shop, and the peasant from The
their usual share of the hard and coarse work OF the
world. An act of hostility on the part of Austria,
such as the entrance of Marshal Benede into Prus-
san territory, might mako tho people forget these
hardships in hatred of the enemy but at present the
Not until the enemy has struck blow will the King
nave really Jealous and warlike army. As long as
peace Is preserved there is the possibility that this
disposition of the Prussian people may have some
influence upon the ministerial policy. The middle
states which have not yet given up hopes of recon.
Citation. are no doubt encouraged by this disin-
clnation for war to persevere in their efforts Their
own limited power. however, and the cumbrous ma
Sn rant o. he are likely to nterpose
= With the abandonment of the Conference the eff
forts OF the neutral Powers have naturally come to
end; though if there were TO appear any cbance
OF resumng profitable negotiations it would, doubt
less. not DC neglected Every Power is interested in
checking war which gay spread over tho greater
part Of the continent. Even distant Spain and Por-
tusa think It necessary to AXE for nsuring
1her neutrality. As regards Central and Southern
Europe the prospect is gloomy enough Nor arc IL n
outlying portions OF the Turkish Empire yet so secure
that We can afford to dispense with the SUPERVISION
sud guardianship thai the Powers have exercised. If
those Powers are engaged in war an ambitious empire
IKE fusSia may attempt return to policy that has
only 5een temporarily abandoncd. Though we can
further interfere with the beligerents, they might
take counsel together for the benefit Of the rest Of
Europe aDd use their influence to prevent any am
htious Power from turning the general confusion to
account. -