The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-28

WlJneSS6O WIN importantly the Struggle WINCH
was engaged in on the other side of the Rhine.
In presence OF that conflict the country had
plainly testified its desire to remain stranger
to it. Not only did / defer to that wish, but
used all my efforts to hasten the conclusion of
peace. did not arm one additional soldier;
| did not advance one regiment; and yet the
voice of France had influence enough to arrest
the conqueror at the gates OF Vienna. Our
mediation produced between the belligerente
an accord which, leaving to Prussia the result Of
her success, preserved to Austria, except one
proviL ce, the integrity of her territory; and by
the cession OF Venetia, completed Italian indie,
pCndenCe. Our action was therefore exercised
IN the views OF Justice and conciliation. France
did not draw the sword, because her honor was
not engaged, and because she had promised to
observe a strict neutrality. In another part of
the globe we have been obliged to have recourse
to force to redress legitimate wrongs, and we
have endeavored to raise up again an ancient
empire. The fortunate results at first obtained
were compromised by deporab concurrence
oil circumstances. The idea which had pre-.
sided over the expedition TO Mexico was grand
one-to regenerate people; to implant among
them ideas of order and of progress; to open
to our commerce vast outlets, and to
leave, as the trace of our passage, the memory
of services rendered to civilizaton-su was
my desire as well as yours. But in the day
wnen the extent of our sacrifices appeared to
me to go beyond the interests which had called
on us from the other side OF the Atlantic,
spontaneously decided on the recall of our
army. cloud applause.) The Government of
the united states COLnDre1eu0eQ That an attl-
tude of a non-concilatory character could only
have the effect OF prolonging the occupation
and enVenoming relations which, for the ad-
vantage of the two countries, ought to remain
OF friendly character. (Approbation. In
the East troubles have burst out, but the great
powers are concocting together to bring
about a situation which should satisfy
the legitimate demands of the Christian
populations, reserve the rights of the Sultan
| and prevent dangerous complications At Rome
we have faithfully executed the Convention of
September Is. The Government of the Holy
Father has entered on new phase. Delivered
to itself, it remains firm by Its own forces, by
the venerstlon which all feel for the head of the
Catholic Church, and by the superintendent
which is Loyalty exercised on the frontiers by
the Italian Government. But if demagoglcal
conspirators should endeavor, in their audacity,
to menace the temporal power of the Holy
See, Europe, / have not the slightest doubt,
would not permit an event of such a character
to take place, calculated as it would be to
cause so great disturbance in the Catholic
world. MARKS OF assent) / have only to
congratulate myself on my relations with
foreign powers. Our connection with England
becomes every day more intimate through the
conformity of our policy and the multiplicity of
our commercial relations. Prussia seeks to avoid
everything that might awaken our national
susceptibilities, and agrees with us in our prln-
clpal European quest ons. Russia, animated
by conciliatory Intentions, is disposed TO sepa-
rate in the East her policy from that of France.
1t is the same with the empire of Austria, the
greatness or winch is indispensable TO the gene
raj equilibrium A recent treaty of commerce
has created new ties between the two countries.
Lastly, Spain and Italy maintain with us a
sincere understanding. (Approbation.) Thus,
therefore, nothing, in present circumstances,
can awake our uneasiness, and l have the firm
conviction that peace will not be disturbed.
Loud applause.) Assured as TO the present,
and confident in the future, l thought that the
moment was come to develop our institutions.
Every year you expressed to me desire for
such course; but, convinced with reason
that progress is only accomplished by har-
mony between the various powers, you have
placed in me, and thank you for it, your con-
fdence to decide on the moment when should
believe in the possibility of realizing your views
At present, after fifteen years of calm and pros
! perity, due to our common efforts and to your
] profound deyotedness to the institutions of the
! empire, it has appeared to me that the hour was
! come to adopt the liberal measures which were
alike in the thoughts of the Senate and the
aspirations of the Legislative body. l respond
then TO your expectation, and, without depart
ing frOm the Constitution, l propose certain
| laws to you which offer new guarantees for
political liberties. loud applause.) The nation
| which renders justice to my efforts, and which
again recently in Lorraine, gave such touching
| proofs OF ITS attachment to my dynasty, will
exercise those new rights judicially. Justly
anxious for its own tranquility and prosperity
it will continue TO dlsdain dangerous utopiau
ideas and party provocatiOns. As for you,
gentlemen, of whom the immense majority
have constantly sustained my courage in that
!
will continue to be, with me- the faithful guar
dians of the real interests and grandeur OF the
country. (Renewed accamations.) Those in
terests impose on us obligations which we shal
know how to fulfil. France is respected abroad
the army has shown its valor, out the condi
tions of warfare being changed, the increase o
our national forces is required, and we mus
organize ourselves in such manner as to bC
invulnerable. The bill, which has been pre-
pared with the greatest care, lghtens the bar
den Of the conscriptlon in time of peace, offerl
considerable resources In time of war, and by
distributing in a just measure the charge
among all, satisfies the principle of equality
/ it has all the importance OF an institution, anC
will be, am convinced, accepted with patriot
ism. The influence of nation depends on tht
number ofmen 1t can place under arms. Do no
forget that the neighboring States impos
on themselves much heavier sacrifices for tn
effectual constitution OF their armies, and hav
their eyes fixed on you to judge, by your reso
lutens, whether the influence of France is t
increase or diminish in the world. (Applause.
| Let us always hold our national flag at tn
same height as at present; that is the most ceI
tain means of preserving peace; and that peac
must be rendered fruitful by alleviating dis
tresses and augmentng the general well-being
We have been tlied by cruel visitations in tn
, conrse of fhe mast wear for innn6atIona on,
epidemics have desolated some of the depart
ments. Bene6cence has relieved individua
sufferings, and credits will be asked of you T.
repair the disasters occasioned to public pro
, perties' In spite of these partial calg
mites, the progress of the general pros
perlty has not slackened. During tn
last financial year 1.-THE indirect reve
, nues have increased oy nifty millions, an
) SAND millions. The gradual amelioration of ou
finances will soon allow a large satisfactio
' to be given to the agricultural and economi
!. interests on which light has been tnrown by tn
I inquiry opened in all parts OF the terr1tor.
\ | Our solicitude will then have for object the r.
: | duction of certain taxes which weigh Ia