The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-22

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The English Parliament and the French
Legislature have both been formally opened
with speeches from the throne. In yesterdays
HERALD we printed the Emperor's speech in
full and . synopsis Of that Of the Queen. The
Emperor appeared and delivered his speech In
person The Queens speech was read BY
royal commission. There is some food for
thought in this difference. The Emperor Of
France retains his popularity and his power
by doing his own work. The Queen loses her
popularity and her power by leaving her work
to be done by others Many things might be
said on this subject If we felt disposed to 60
into particulars. This much, at least, 1t is safe
to say, that II little less Of Napoleonism
would be blessing to France, little more OF
Napoleonism would be blessing to England.
Where monarchy exists its success depends on
the avoidance of two opposite extynes. Too
much projected, monarchy is liable to become
bore too little projected, 1t is liable to be-
come nuisance. We have the two extremes
exemplifed in France and England Napo-
leon is too much Of despot; Victoria Il too
much Of an automaton. 1t is no longer to be
denied that if the French people have occasion
to complain that the government is too much
in the hands Of one man, the English people
are Of opinion that q little more OF Napoleon
ism is the thing which, Of all others, they most
need. The fashionable world Of London,
including, Of course, the West End shop
keepers, are heartily sick of the Queens
retirement This feeling has been very much
aggravated by the protracted illness Of the
Princess of Wales. Even the English people
will get tired Of monarchy il 1t cannot or will
not keep up the excitement Of court
The Queens speech does not appear to have
had any special excellence. We do not forget,
of course, that the speech was composed by
Lord Derby and his henchman Disraeli. It
seems to have been guarded and cautious in
the extreme. II it erred at all 1t erred by
defect The Emperor's speech, on the other
hand, was full and exhaustive. II is his own
speech-an expression of the thoughts Of bis
own active and observant mind-and no one
can read it without feeling that it is worthy Of
the ruler Of great country. We are not
blind admirers Of the Emperor Napoleon. We
think he has made during his reign some great
and serious mistakes. But perfection is not to
be looked for in mere mortality, even if that
mortality should be found to live In the persons
of imperial philosophers. History will con-
denim him for the part he has played in the
September Convention business but history
will justify the conclusion he has arrived at
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We are not satisfied that the Emperor is quite
pleased to have on his northern border so pow
erful neighbor as Prussia has become but he
has shown his wisdom by yielding gracefully
and in time to that which be cannot resist
We cannot say that Napoleon has never
attempted the impossible; but We can
say that he has never stupidity per-
sisted in the attempt In this Roman
difficulty Napoleon has . heavy task on
hand, but we ara not without reasons for
believing that II life il spared him he will
bring 1t TO satisfactory issue. The September
Convention unquestionably rendered his inter-
vention necessary; but, though originally in
our opinion . grand mistake, the September
Convention may prove the means of finally and
satisfactorily settling the Roman question.
No one Is now more fully convinced than
Napoleon himself that the Pope, to remain q
great spiritual ruler, must cease to be a tenn.
poral prince. 1t will be seen from the
Emperor's remarks that the efficiency Of the
army is the object Of his constant soil
citude. II is equally nantes. from the
tenor Of his speech that European war
Ii no longer to be decided. To be ready
tor any emergency is wise policy but his
desire to maintain the efficiency OF the
army does not imply that the Emperor wishes
war; 1t is gratifying to learn that the Western
Powers are at one as to the policy to be
pursued in the East II the doctors do not
tender too much advice the "Sick Man NAV
yet become convalesc mt The Roman question
is the only difficulty Napoleon has on his hands.
He has, be tells us, called to his aid the diff
ferent European Powers; but 1t remains to be
seen whether they will respond to his call.
Napoleon ought. not to wait for their advice.
He is strong enough to complete the work
which he has begun in Italy. The real crown
ing OF The edidce would be the dissolution of
the temporal power Of the Papacy. 1t was
French Emperor who laid the foundation Of
that power. It Is fitting. now that its work is
done, that French Emperor should bring il TO
naught The work Of the second Charlemagne
might thus be greater than thai OF the frat.
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