The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-13
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The French Yelio,O Book contains the follow
ing despatch, addressed by Baron Moustier TO
the French Am bassadOr at Rome;-
PARIS, December IL, lSGG.-Count: The EN-
peror has always desired the independence of
the l.oly See and the independence of Italy.
Each of these two interests would have pre-
ferred 10 he the object Of our exclusive prefer
enCe; but, Notwithstanding the dificulJy Of
reconclling their claims, the Emperor has
never permitted himself to forget the double
care imposed upon him. To-day, Italy being
dennluVely constituted, the consolidation
OF The TEMPORAL power becomes the principal
object of our efforts. and the Holy Father
has the fullest right to await the result of them
WIN conndence, and to insure onr success by
such wise measures as his conscience may sug-
gest. Doubtless the departure of our troops viii
occasion the Holy Father emotions which we
can well comprehend. Yet no moment could be
more favorable for confronting the situation
than that in which the national sentiment in
Italy was receiving such n complete satisfac-
Venetia.
We ielicitate ourselves upon the circum-
stances because II was most desirable that our
occupation, a temporary measure which pre-
served materially without consolidating
morally, and which could not become indef-
nlIe without destroying the power it sought to
defend, should cease.
The, Catholic world ought to know that we
cheerfully adjourned so long a measure whose
necessity had become manifest, and 10 could
not without injustice Ignore the TACT that when
this necessity became insurmountable we did
what we could to secure to the Holy Father new
and more valuable guarantees for the free and
tranquil exercise of his double sovereignty
despite the efforts made to belittle its import
ance, attests in the highest manner our sim
cerity and our forecast.
1t v as most difficult task to direct that
almost irresistible current which seemed to
draw all minds towards Rome. We assumed
THIS difficult task, and the selection Of Florence
as capital was the first pledge of the new policy
which we advocated In Italy, and the wisdom
of which will continue to be demonstrated.
Need point out the full security which results
to the Pontiflcal Government of King Victor
Emanuel to preserve invioate even by force,
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nal invasion, denying itself the power to cross
these frontiers?
ence, whose reiterated promises connot be DIS
credited, will faithfully maintain that which
We expect from IT,. Obtaining from Italy
pledge to assume its share of the Pontttical
debt, we have not only repaired an injustice,
we have also relieved the Papal finances of
weight which was crushing them. What re-
mains to be done does not depend entirely
upon ourselves, but our cOunsels and our int1u-
ence viii be employed without ceasing to inn
prove the situation.
The religious negotiations Of last year are
reopened under new conditions, which, from
the friendly disposition of the Italian Govern
ment, encourages us TO nope Tor q laYGra-
bic result. The return of the bishops to their
dioceses will give great satisfaction to the
Holy tather ana greatly contribute 10 Ihe
tranquility of consciences We do not doubt
that Plus IN Will take those steps which are
required by the nature OF Things, the oppor-
tuneness of which is demonstrated. He knows
our ideas upon this subject, and that we sug-
geSt nothing to him which can cause him to
hesitate, or induce him to draw back from the
dispositions which he has spontaneously mani
tested.
We believe it possible, in these conditions to
found the relation of the Holy See to its sub
iects and to the rest of Italy upon natural and
durable foundation. Inspire the Holy Father
with this conviction, which Will give him
courage to undertake the work without delay.
Tell him that the retirement OF our troops does
not imply the abandonment of the great inte-
rests which for seventeen years have
guarded by our presence, and which, near or
distant, we shall contriYe TO watch over with
entire affection.
You are authorized to leave a copy of this
despatch with the Cardinal Secretary of state.
(SiCnedD MOUSTIER