New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-01-12

WIgNrU sp0NT UIWleMrI
formed me that Prince Metterch had seceyed a teie-
gram from Vienna last night by which he placed IN
pressed by the Emperor Napoleon in his letter Of june H.
coded Veneta to France aud accepted french meaaoh
TO bring about peace between the belgerent Powers
Tho EMPEROR Napoleon had accepted this proposition,
and had addressed himself directly to the Kings OF Prs
STA and Italy to obtain on aTmtsce For tins purpose
the Emperor had forwarded uabbreyated kilograms 10
both soycreigns. ~. ~. A.. ,,...,.u..
In that sent to the King of Italy the Emperor spoke 81
the cesson OF yeneta made to him by Austria and added
that agreement as to handing the province over to Italy
would not be difficult. 1870, vi,
NJ. Drouyn de Lhuys asked me II knew what the King
told Ills Excellency that the King had FASTENED to
reply and had thanked the Emperor for the interest nc
took in Italy That as to the proposals It Nas TOO selou
to decide upon without consulting his Goyernment ana
before coming TO arrangement with HIS MWesy the
King of Prussia with whom Lie was eagued by alhance
and a common war. ~ ,
plain to me the considerations which should Incline tue
King aud his Government to accept the Emperors pro
He said that the valor Of the italian army had had the
opportunity of displaying ITSELF and That the enemy mn
sell had done Justice 70 inc arms Oh Ie hs t yavd
find themselves satisfied and that there was no longer
cause fresh boodshed should he PROVOKED upon our RI
moral guarantee for the presGry&ton OF Eegn 70
minds Of the Kings Government
Ireplied that for the moment could only eohIIin
specially pointed to NJ Drouyn de Ihnys that Italy
being bound by alliance, could not either conclude
dice to the resolutions that might be arrived at III IS
respect by the King and his Government tod h5 TX
cellency would refer TO the Kings Government upon
the subject VI the communication that had Deeh aue W
me. ,,..,
Kings Government would admit that Austria, at this
opportunity aud condition Of her cesson should have
question we considered being settled by the conyen-
ton of September 18th, 1894 concluded between ItaIy
and France added that the term Veneta ought In the
opinion of the Kings Government TO comprehend the
district Of TTentino, which T. situated upon the tai
pndf rbah cd hV an
These considerations repeat were put forward by me
Government shall take in presence Of the unforeseen pro-
pOsal of the Emperor Napoleon.
FLORENCE.
Signor Viscont- V@osta TO CdrGliere d Hirg.
sense in which the Kings Government would be able 10
accept the French proposal
We have not rejected the armstice I'm principle; we
have only made known the condition that woud render
It possible Austria, by ce6ng Veneia to france mas
alliance and by thus putting IN end to the war IN
VenetIa dispose Of an her forces to recomgene her
self for this cesOn at the expense OF Prussia She seems
therefore under existing circumstances to nave Tor her
object, not peace, but the ContinuauohOI ie WAT DS
destroying AZ blow the alliance between Prussia ana
Tie Emperor Napoleon in proposing an armistce to
tho Kings Government wishes that should he proposed
in Germany ~ the same time Thus he demonstrates ms
perfect mparalty and we are glad TO see IN TINS taet
proof thar the Imperial Government by exercising ITS
powerful influence ia favor of the reGstabshment OF
peace justly appreciates the exgencies ana the duties
Thcc evcrnces and dnties cannot he felt less strongly
by US and Italy would fail IN her obligations if she laid
down her arms without the consent OF her Oa consent
which depends upon the conditions Of peace Austria will
be disposed TO accept an Germany.
The officers of tho newly organized PontitIcal
army lad boon presented to the Pope by the War
Minister. who assured his Holiness that they were
all entirely devoted TO his cause, and were ready to
fight. not against the Romans, for they were the
friends of order but against foreigners who should
dare to come aud disturb the public peace; ,,
The Pope replied that he did not doubt the senti-
mcnts entertained by his soldiers lie urged them to
guard themselves from falling into the dangers on
which .ho enemies of the Holy See relied, and to pre-
serve among themselves concord, peace and m0dera-
ton Resist said his Holiness :" all seductive
influences and perseveTe in the defense Of the great
cause 10 which you have been called by Providence
and which is the cause Of justice aud religion"