The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-09
NAP0LE0N'S SPEECHES.

The Return from Saizburg and Popular Re-
ceptions bv the Way-Uis Majesty Defines
His Posiiion-What France Wants aud
What She Defends.
BY the steamship City OF Baltimore we have written
mail accounts of the reception accorded Napoleon and
Eugene tho manufacturing districts Of France on
their Sazbug, with reports of the speeches
delivered by tho Emperor at Arras and Lille, which
have been already summarized in cable dispatches
Tho report says:-Nspoleon while en- route TO Paris
his from salsburg had been making speeches
in some OF the provincial cities which attract attention
In response address from the Mayor Of Arras he
said
You are right have confidence in the future Il is
only weak governments who seek in foreign complca
tious to divert attention from troubles al home But
he who derives his strength from the great body OF the
nation has only do his dug and to satisfy the per-
manent interests OF the country and, while holding
aoft the national flag should not allow ourselves TO
be- drawn away by Incorporate impulses however pa
tr,otic thew NAV be- thank you for the sentiments
you have expressed towards the Empress and our son.
that their most ardent wish Is 10 put an end TO all
misery aud alleviate all msfortunes.
Dispatches from Lille state that their Haesties were
received in that town with enthusiasm, and passed
through the streets and bousvards in open carriage
The following is the text OF the reply made 6y the
Emperor the address presented by the Mayor OF Lille.
He said
When some years ago came for the first time to visit
the Department of the Nord everything smiled upon
my wishes had just espoused the Empress, and,
may say, I had also iua reddsd Franc before eight
NtittOns UkntsSeS Oruer was fesOrou,
s,ons we're uled to rest and foresaw for the country
new era OF greatness and prosperity. At home the
union existing among all good citizens presaged the
peaceful dawn OF liberty abroad. saw our glorious
flag protecting every cause OF ciyiizn2 justice During
the last fourteen years many OF my hopes have been
realized, and great progress has been accomplished
Dark spots however, have darkened our horizon bat
good fortune has not daz:ed me. 80 nansiT
icu MT discourage How should be dis
Couraged when see from one end OF France 10 the
other the people meeting the Empress and myself with
acclamations 10 which are increasingly associated
ba of /
here only to celebrate q glorious anniversary In
the capital OF ancient Flanders. j also come
your wants to heghten the courage OF some 10
confirm tho confidence OF all, and To endeavor to IN
crease the prosperity OF this great department by still
further developing Its agriculture. manu- features and
commerce You will aid, me gentlemen, In Tbs noble
task but you will not forget that the inst condition OF
the prosperity OF nation like IL 10 possess tue con-
scousnss OF its strength, and not allow itself 10 DO
depressed by imaginary fears but 20 rely upon the WIS
dom and patriotism OF the government The Empress,
touched by the sentiments which you express, unes
with me in thanking you for your warm and sympa-
theuc welcome.
The London Ne,cs says the Emperor Napoleon's re-
ported speeches Arras and Lille make very welcome
and desirable sequel to the unreported conversation nj
Sazburg aud trusts they will succeed in ailay Ink the
irritation OF the Prussan press and the suspicion Of the
German people
The London Times remarks that though the express
sons In the Emperor's two speeches have the usual
vagueness OF the imperial style, they undoubtedly
peaceabe In their tenor The language OF part OF the
French press gives sufficient that warke incn-
tons should be explicitly denied and the London Tmes
believes that the Emperors sincere wish vas 10 remove
the that his recent saizburg journey bad
caused would 10 belle bis sagac.ty TO believe that
he intends to preciptats . gigantic conflict with
forty millions Germans