The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-12
THE GERMAN QUESTION.

THE GERMAN QUESTION.
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Preparations for the Congress.
According Berlin despatch Russia in reply to tho
invitation for conference, accedes to the desire ex
pressed the letters Of invitation that the armed Powers
sho Id not mako further military movements during the
deliberations.
The Vienna journals publish news from Paris stating
that during tho late financial panic In London, Earl
getic mediation o. the Emperor Napo con In favor OF
peace and received from his Majesty the following re-
ply I'm the years Of 1859 aud 1884 England opposed my
proposals In reference 70 the Venetian and Schleswg-
Hoistein questions. Now England wants peace also
desire peace but the most favorable opportunities
have rered away, and as the conflicting interests
have been permitted 70 point at which they must
clash can no longer assume the responsibility OF
events
Is expected 10 arrive the 9Th Of June and Count
Bismark Is also expected IN Paris shortly
place before tn end OF next week. All the Powers in
their replies accepting the invitation TO the Congress,
have ;yen that th will take measures TO
prevent tho occurrence OF any act Of hostility until
definite decision has been arrived ct BY the conference
The Prussan reply accepts the without con-
been caused not by the Schleswig Hostein question
Prussia never having intended to to war on that &C
count butsooly BY The threatening Arnanens OF Aus
Tho Paris Tress believes that tho Emperor Napoleon
viii e person :, the sitting Of the Conference
m
late Vienna telegram says:--Austria win DO rep
resented at the Conference BY Count Esterhazy ana
Tn, Vienna papers rc'seraie that an understanding
exists between Austria and rruss ana that the latte,
tho treaties Of 1876 They 90 far 10 declare
that formal alliance between the two Bowers "a in
Tbe Official 0asete Of Vienna confirms tho intelligence
that Austria has positively fused 70 entertain pro-
solution Of the schcswg Hosseln question: Be brought
by the OF tho Estates Of those Duchc
and mnlntans the Incompetence q The Conference to
Tho Federal dict Ut Frankfort on the lst accepted the
Invitation tho proposed Conference with the eserva
reform are matters Of an essentially German character
long they do mot Affect international relations Baron
Wonder Pfordtsu, III. Bavarian Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs thercupon elected 70 represent the Germano
The Austrian declared that his govern.
Obtained thar the Of peace should not again
be destroyed He further stated that Austria had
81 oT The settlement o. The schesw Hocn question
IN accordance with the rights Of the Bund and OF the
Duchies and therefore, he would nov leave the matter
Governor Of Hostein 70 convoke the estates Of that
DuchH
regards disarmament and announced that II the Diet
should be unsuccessful In inducing Austria and Saxony
70 dsasm Or shod reject the RUSSIAN PROPOSE for fed
The Prussian representative stated In conclusion that
Prussia had intended TO decide the question Of the
Elbe Duchies by an appeal To arms
The declaration OF the Austrian representative relative
the question OF the Duches referred TO the sches
wig Hostcin Committee and considered the ntroduc
tion TO q political execution against Prussia
Paris despatch Of June sys.Esrl Clarendon,
have oincially announced that they will shortly
live in Paris for the opening Of the Conference
Conference the G to arrive and this fact looked
upon as sign Of the peaceful intentions Of that Power
The Prussnn government declared in their reply that
was ready 10 disarm as soon the military measures
threatening Prussia were discontinued
Apprehensions are entertained that all the seven
Powers which have been invited will not take part In
the conference Austria in accepting the invitation
insis,s on he condition that the Venetian question shall
The London Times of the I'd is almost hopeless as 10
the Conference ensung peace and says that overy day
makes IT moscear that the three armed Powers not
likely to submit their disputes to their neigbors In such
way 10 admit Of settlement II Il now stated that
Austria couples her acceptance OF the Conference
refusal She declares tho cesson OF venetia utterly
nadmissabc Italy thus demands what Austria declares
she VIII not concede and Austria has just committed an
carried into effect She has virtually forestaed the de-
cson OF the Conference respecting the Duchies and has
thrown down the gauntlet to Prussia by making over
Hostein 10 the Confederation aud ordering General Ga
blenz TO convokc the states Of that Ducby.
It Is stated that the Prussiaus had erected batteries
upon the mountains which extend In tho direc ion Of
Nachod, on the Bohemian frontier.
royal decree had been published n Berlin. stating
that should become necessary In the event OF
complete the regimenta csdres this will be done without
calling out the old classes OF the landwehr should tho
necessity arise those liable 10 military service who have
not been enlisted In the army 1858 TO 1857 will BE-
called out for inspection
According 70 q telegram from Florence the Italian
notes 10 the amount Of two hundred and hfty millions
liree.
Letters from Venice state that the Jesuit priests are
leaving their houses in Venice and proceeding north
The fertilization works upon the left bank Of the
Danube, near Vienna, were rapidly approaching CON-
plstion.
THE --LATEST.
Berlin despatch says the Austrian government has
justified the armament Of the States Of the Cermanc
70 the representatives Of the Great Powers
alteration the possibility VI Federal execution against
Prussia tho latter questions The right OF federal
Diet 70 settle the differences respecting the succession
tine Duchics
vmxsA June q Isso
scmiofaca article says:--Grcat importance IL at
ached 70 the obstacles which exist In the way Of set
ement Of the questions 20 be discussed In the Confer
regards venea II In conicnicd that u vii be
most dcult 70 nd OF comp nsairs A. strta for
me cess0n % sn.s prorncs even should Austria b
Great Britain.
In the House OF Commons the 3ist Mr. Iayard said
ports had been alleged but had presented letters Of
recall There 10 expect any disruption OF
friendly relations between England and Chile
The debate on the Reform Ills continued on the
3ls ana evnced incorporating hostility on the part
OF the conservatives and few so-csed liberals The
principal speakers were Sir PackinRton and Mr. Lowe,
ing the seats, and Mr. Goschen and the Attorney Gen.
eral In support o. the measure
On the 1st instant the debate further continued
and adjourned I'll the 9Th, when u was expected the al
vision would take place Captain Hayters motion for
postponement OF the question Rufnore were current
,ha. the sove,nmsn. obtained majority the ol would
of the ministry considered not unlikely but some
even advocated dissolution OF Parliament