New-York tribune., 1866-06-18
THE IMPENDING WAR,
Abandonment OF the Proposed Confers
AuSTRIA's RESERVATIONS.


The Pay confirms the that the Austrian reply &C
ecpts in principle the invitations to Conference, but
with such reservations and conditions necesstate the
exchange Of further communications between the neutral
Powers and the Austrian Government.
The Memorial DiDl0matigHe says: Austria will not
ask for territorial changes but viii not oppose free and
loyal discussion upon the Pretensons of other States
The london Times says 1t would be deP.orable if
The obsnacy or ambition of the Governments represent
ing civilized and enlightened States should hurry Europe
Into war without even the preliminary trial of pacific dis
eusson and yet such is the present prospect Of affairs
The armed powers have each in turn attempted to with
draw so much from the cognzance of the Conference that
little Of Importance would be left for the Conference TO
consider large share Of the responsibility for will
rest with Austria If she rejects the opportunity the Confer
eDce affords her Of coming to terms with her enemies II
is by no certain that the result of will leave
Austria with even so much the Conference would un
doubtedly adjude to her.
The following published before the announcement
Of the failure Of the negotiations
"The Ministerial Oserreischische ZeituHg publishes
article in reference the programme semi-oeiay stated
have bes proposed by Austria the basis for the de-
hbeatons Of the Conference Paris in accordance with
which no extension Of territory increase Of power would
be allowed to any of the States invited 10 the Conference
This programme says the Osferreschsce Zefuag, does
not render impossible exchange Of territory Negotia-
tons might be entered into for the cessation Of Yeneta
Italy offer Austria completely corresponding ter
rtonal compensation In the same way the acquisition Of
the Ebe Duches by Prussia could form the subject Of dis
pusson fha power ready cede to Austaa territory
equal to the Dachy of Hosein Until this is the case,
the treaty stipuatons will be adhered TO by the Austrian
Government"
FLORENCE RUMoRs.
The Florence journals are Of opinion that Ausras
resolution to discuss the Venetian question was fore
peen will prevent the meeting of the proposed Con-
ference the object Of which TO determine the respective
share of responsibility in the present difficulties which de-
wolves up each of the anagonstc powers The Confer
epce will provide the basis for subsequent settlement oi
pending questions
WHAT THB LONDON TIMES SAYS.
TlsLoadon Times of the 5h inst announces The oboi-
Le proposed Conference II says: alt is with
the deast regret we that the hopes Of settling
by Conference the disputes which agate Europe,
must be abandoned The French Government has tele-
yrapled TO our that consequence q ne prsse"ce
Of Aasyia IN imposing condition. which srould make tie
discussions ngg0tory the Conference will not be held
II would indeed be mockey to call together the Repre-
sentatves Of the great Powers on terms which would
necessarily involve their immediate separation We feal
then that matters stand they stood three weeks since
opd that IL now rests with the armed Powers 10 compose
tkr disputes by negotatioA btrees themselves, on 10 re-
sort TO the fHos orb,tr0nent Of rar.'
OTHER REPORTS.
This annour cement by The Times was afterward con
frned from other sources and the general feeling wa;
that the last hope Of peace had ran'shed
FRENCH ACCOUNTS.
Paris telegram of the 9Th says: "The French GOV
ernmept has sent note 20 Vienna in reference to the
reply given y Austria the invitation for Conference
The French Government regrets that this reply must be
considered az refusal to take part inthe Conference, and
N -. aft N
peace.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
England and Russia have declared through their repre-
senatves in Paris that their opinion the reservations
made by Austria her reply to the invitation OF the neu
trail Powers roulJ prerent The Conference from havng
HscfE result
40 HOPES OF PEACE.
TIE London kmes Of tte 9th says: "Da@y, almost
Loury ie chance, Of pqo fa6e array. Should the sword
be drawn il is from the Ebe Dvchies that we shall proba
bly, hear e the first serious even of the war but the con-
test IN this quarter cannot compare in Importance with
that which impending on the frcDter Of tive monarches
1T aay aaoBssaf he AusfriaHs may 6Hyst t0 S'ea. 1t
f. MOI unlikely that the dfs great Of Austria will DO
an attempt 10 possess herself of this province 1t would
almost seem 10 be the prize of the eoDqueror in the coming
campaign The Emperor has probably been led to look
for compensation in the province that was wresed from
bis house in the last This Is 10 counterbaance ho
stein make up for Veneta, If Veneta should be lost
Here Prussia mast defend herself for there is no one
% help her Even if che had Western ally he
could not penetrate into the heart of Europe
The only aid must come from Prussia, and the Car is
quite indisposed to take up arms on behalf OF the
SNorhern Power. n Prussia seized Hoiste'n {" Is there
foe not Hnhkliy hat hustria ~H at once cross NE
fOatr The Emperor is naturally desirous to show his
teng, and TO gain reputation at the outset by decided
Success Whether Bene1ek will advance through Saxony
q Berlin, ot content himself Fi4 provincial campaign