The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-04

accept such reasonable solution of the
troublesome question.
Napoleon's Manifesto.
The remarkable document which Napoleon
has caused to be issued to the representatives
of the French government in foreign countries,
and which we published yesterday, very plainly
establishes the future policy of the Emperor,
based upon the recent momentous events
which have transpired in Europe. That policy
is OF an eminently peaceful character and
manifests Napoleon's eagerness to keep France
out Of all European broils. He meekly ac-
cepts the result Of all the startling events of
the last six months, and cannot find in the alb
sorption of States and kingdoms, the recon-
struction of Territories, the growth of q new
German predominant Power, the humiliation
Of Austria or The success Of Italy, anything
which affects the interests Of France or at
which she should take umbrage. This being
SO, he asks why France should interfere in the
late war, because everything has happened
and the United States, which is delicately
touched upon-that France could have desired.
England is left out Of view altogether in
Napoleon's summing up of the new order of
things which the late war has established,
because he evidently regards her as she is,
nothing but mere colonial power, destined,
perhaps, to look after the progress Of civiliza-
ton in the East, according to Disraeli's idea,
but exercising no more political influence in
Europe. France can no longer summon her to
war with Russia or any other nation; no
longer form alliances to settle the balance Of
power or participate in perplexing conven-
tions. England is counted out of all this bust
ness, and hence Napoleon passes her over.
But France herself stands to-day In some
what similar position. As controlling ele-
ment in European affairs she has no prestige.
She is but one of q confederation Of States
The voice of Napoleon il powerless because
his aims and ambitions are defeated. Hence
it is that he recognizes the existing condition
Of the Continent as favorable to France and
endeavors to suit himself and the prospects Of
his dynasty to inevitable circumstances. In
the concentration Of the central Powers Of
Europe at the expense Of the lesser States which
have been swallowed up, he looks for safety
against revolution. 1t is by the uniHcation Of
Germany that the democratic element now
prevailing in Europe can be kept within
bounds. To stimulate the reconstructed ma
tons he conjures up two spectres, the demon
Of democratic revolution and the friendly alli-
ance between Russia and the United States.
These are the twin devils which he expects
will keep the sovereigns Of Central Europe on
their good behavior towards France.
The Russian entente cordiale with this coun-
try he deals with, as we have said, very ten
DERBY; but withal his allusion is full of mean
ing. Calculating that before another century
each of these countries will number hundred
millions Of people, he cautiously observes that
" with wise foresight ia respect of the future,
the nations of Central Europe should not re-
main parcelled out into SO many different
States, without strength and without public
spirit" He does not overrate the influence OF
the United States in Europe, although 1t is en-
tirely Of . moral nature and is embraced in
the spread Of liberal ideas, the example Of our
wonderful growth and the strength Of demo-
cratic form Of government SO splendidly at
tested in our late war. II is thus, and not by
armed Intervention, which is no part Of our
policy, that the United States exercises and
will continue to exercise . potent influence
upon The affairs Of Europe, and II il this very
kind Of control, in conjunction with so
powerful an empire as Russia, that
Napoleon most fears. The appeal made by
Greece to this country il an evidence OF
how our influence was regarded In Europe.
We did not seek Intervention. 1t was Greece
That sought our aid.
In dealing with the Roman question Napo-
leon says that France, although she will with
draw her troops from Rome, win guarantee the
protection Of the Holy Father. II might be
asked what protection the Pope needs. As for
his spiritual power, that Is safe enough. II
cannot be diminished. The whole Catholic
world win take care Of that His temporal
power amounts TO nothing but that Of . police
over the Eternal City, and the kingdom Of
Italy 10 surely both able and willing to afford
him all the police he requires. What neces-
sity then, for any guarantees from Francei
Taking this manifesto as q whole IL is very
significant exposition Of the policy Of Napo-
leon, accepting itas an acknowledgment Of the
changed position which France Is compelled
10 assume in the face Of the marvellous rcvolu-
lion which has just taken place in Europe.
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