New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-13
ITALY.

CIRCULAR OF THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT.
Gen. Menabrea has addressed the following
circular to the Italian diplomatic agents abroad dated
Oct. 80:
1.-THE September Convention in stipulatlng upon the
hand the evacuation Of the Pontihca territory by
the French troops imposed at the time upon Italy
obligations which heavy and very difficult OF fulfill
ment We however accepted them with the sincere and
absolute desire 70 every effort to secure their beng
observed Contrary TO the laws, and Notwithstanding
bands have succeeded In penetrating into the provinces
OF the Pontcal States by eudng TIE surveillance OF the
troops But In consequence OF the typographical
hguraton Of the territory, the considerable extent OF
the line which 1t was necessary 70 guard and taking
intoyaccount the right OF every citizen 70 travel with
out incumbrance one may conceive that II was an abso
lutte impOssiby for the Corps OF Observation 10
cessfuy prevent such occurrences The difficulties OF
the matter did not certainly escape the penetration and
perpcacity Of the high contracting Powers when they
signed the Convention IT. VIII be remembered that the
fixed for the execution Of this arrangement
have taken place between the Holy See and Italy or at
least mOds Urepd might have been arrived at between
cproca relations possible This hope has been deceived,
not indeed because the Goyernment OF the King omitted
aught which could have tended toward the attainment OF
this aim but because always met with resistance from
the Holy See, and even sometimes was censured for
surprising IL the crisis which regret has now taken
place. The Government OF the Emperor In document
published ia the MOer declared that the Intervention
OF the French troops had no oect OF any hostile charae
ter toward Italy, and that the Imperial Government did
not intend by any means 20 renew occupation, the
entire gravity OF which it fully estimated. The Kings
Government while highly appreciating these declara-
rendered an act of this character necessary. The i'm
peria Government cannot but be aware that the septe
Der Convention was concluded especially with view TO
place the Holy See In the usual position OF other
priDcipalities which should themselves provide
assert that the spirit OF the Convention has not
always been observed in this respect but be this as
II may 1t is fact that the troops enrolled by the Pon
cal Government have sueed for the defense OF their
nag But although they thus fulfilled the object assigned
70 hen the Imperial Government, despite reiterated
observations and protestaons judged otherwise and de-
cded 10 Intervene. The formal declarations have
Gently made that we would do utmost TO prevent the
Invasion OF tie armed bands-dcclaratiOns which we
have fulfedhave unhappily not suiced TO change so
grave resolution. Public opinion in Italy is deeply
moved aud the population las not been carried away
10 acts OF gravity II Is because the majority are WISE
aud because the country is accustomed 20 have fun
confidence In the Government OF a faithful King, VINO
guards and will guard their homes at the cost OF any
sacrifice whatever. We have consulted the exSencles OF
our dignity and OF our Interests the Government conse
gnenty has had 10 take upon Itself the serious RESPONSE
bty OF ordering the troops TO cross the fronuer ms
step can by 10 be considered by France az hOse
act Occupying few points in the Papal territory the
Royal troops instructed 20 gain the goodwill and re-
the minds of the inhabitants, aud TO reestabsh
quiet among the adated population, which addresses
invoking its protection. The troops have orders
to everywhere respect the established authority
and municipalities, and to act In such man
10 avoid every conflict likely TO give rise 10 subse
queut compcRtions. 1.-THE situation created by the
September Convention having becn altered by The inter
yentlm ~ Imperial troops. the KINGS Government
GcJiod guard 10 rights by placing itself IN an denu-