The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-05


national necessity, all theoountry between the
Maine boundary and the ocean that lies TO the
south of the ST. Lawrence river. Every inch
of the continent grayitates towards the Stars
and Stripes but our convenience on one
hand, and common humanity on the other.
require that in the cases of Mexico and the
ST. Lawrence country we should take action TO
hasten the operation of the natural law.
Congregation OF sOvoroigns In Europe
What is TO Come Out of ltl
From Gbe Herald.
In 1916 Paris presented sight such as has
been rarely seen in the history of the world.
A great battle had been fought-a battle in
which an empire and dynasty were staked,
and France was unsuccessful. The empire
perished, the dynasty was exiled, and Paris,
the pride of France, was occupied by well-nigh
a million of strangers. The allied armies,
headed by their respective generals, and also
by their respective sovereigns, held possession
of the French capital, and dictated, not un-
Justly, but somewhat severely, the terms on
which alone peace was to be secured. 1t was
a sorrowful day for France for Paris, for the
family of Napoleon, and for many other fami-
lies besdes--a day strangely mixed with ioy
and sorrow, with relief and depression of
spirits, and which will not and cannot be soon
forgotten.
Fifty-two years have since elapsed and
now, in 1867, Paris witnesses and endures
another Occupation" The representatives
of the allied sOvereigns are there and other
soveregns from the East and from the South
as well as from the West and from the North,
not then represented. This time, however
the circumstances are altogether chonged.
The dynasty they then restored is again in
exile, and the dynasty they dethroned and
exiled is again in power. The Parisians, then
clothed with sackcloth and sitting in dust
and ashes, are now full of life and spirit. and
clothed with their holiday attire; and Paris.
having adorned herself with new beauties,
shines with greater splendor and attractive
ness than ever. Then they came as con-
querors and the sworn foes of Napoleon; now
they come as friends, to be the guests OF
Napoleon's nephew. Such and so strange are
the vicissitudes of fortune Well, indeed,
may the crowned heads reflect, as they gather
around the Emperor's board, on the vanity Of
human things.
This congregation of the princes and rulers
of Europe is interesting for other reasons than
for the contrast which it presents to former
period. 1t indicates that great success has
been achieved. II does more-it promises ia
be fruitful of great and lasting results. 1t will
be strange if Napoleon is not now fully and
formally admitted into the dynastic family o.
Europe. III he has been waiting for some such
event, as we have reason to believe he has, we
can discover no reason why his coronation
should be longer deferred. Fuller recognition
than he is now receiving from his roya
brothers and sisters is impossible. He may
therefore, with good grace, and without dread.
ing the insinuation that he has forced himself
into unwilling company, put on the imperial
crown. The hand of the Holy Father alone il
requisite to complete the work. An imperial
coronation, unless we greatly mistake, will
give France holiday ere many months roll
past.
Another result of this Congress of sove
reigns is the all but certain settlement of the
affairs of the East. On this difficult and long
vexed question the different Governments are
evidently getting more and more into unison.
Nothing more is necessary to secure tempo
rary arrangement. We have no hope that the
settlement will be final. We are satisfied
however, that difficulties will be got over, that
peace will be secured for the present, and the
burial of the "sick man. not unduly fastened
Well-laid schemes are sometimes defeated, and
Notwithstanding the hopeful appearances oi
the present, we must still be allowed to doubt
whether the various States of Europe, armed
to the teeth and ready for conflict at q
moments notice, will so easily settle down into
a condition of permanent repOse.
Tha Con oF