The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-01-18
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The War Clouds Critical situation Be
tween the Pope and ItRly-Russian In
terference i'm the East.

The War Clouds -Critical situation Be
tween the Pope and Italy-Russian In
terference in the East.
From the journal de RoueH JaauoryS.
There are two black clouds on the horizon:
but we believe that the extent of the storm
therein gathered is exaggerated. The first con-
Germs Rome and the attitude which the POntiti-
cal army IS said to have assumed. Excited by
external influences, the foreigners VINO COM
pose it in great part are believed to be disposed
to provoke a quarrel between them and Italy.
We cannot credit any such rumors. The Ponti-
fCal army, led by an illustriOus general, for
merly paid too dearly for its first excitement to
yield 70 fresh temptation.
The Ponti1Cal Government, moreover, would
gain nothing by envenoming matters. Italy has
too clearly shown that she wishes for recon
citation 10 imagine that the wrongs could come
from her side, II the Papal Government pro-
voked or permitted others t. stir up trouble i'm
Rome, that would not bring back the French.
Italy has nov the ddty of protecting the HOLY
See, and ii Is she that would present bcrselt.
Finally, the MOniteUT asserts that the mission of
NJ. Tonello Is succeeding This affirmation ought
of itself to give denial to the rumors which
we oppose.
The other clouds appear much darker. They
are those heaped up by the heroic resistance OF
the Cretan., and the announcement OF a Russian
Intervention. But here several conditions must
be remembered. The affairs of the East are the
only ones that do not belong exclusively to any
body, and that ought necessarily to be treated
in common. Article eight OF the treaty of Paris
is formal 1t is TO this ehect:-
"If there should arise between the Porte and
one OF more of the other powers who signed the
treaty, dissension which should menace the
maintenance OF their relations, the Porte and
each of these powers before having recurrence
to force shall place the other parties to the
treaty III a position to prevent that extremity
by their mediating action"
Russia, before Taving recourse to arms, must,
therefore, be prepared to consult separately all
the power, and refer to their medlatiOus. The
idea Is attributed, It is true, to the Porte of
attacking Greece, and people are preoCcupied
on that subject about notes said to have been
sent by tue Ilvan to complain OF the Interven
ton OF the Greek volunteers. But it must also
/ be remembered that the existence of Greece is
under the safeguard ofEuropean treaties The
Dlvan could not attack Greece without coming
to an unders randing with the projecting powers,
We ought not, therefore, TO be in a hurry to
be alarmed. The storm may arise, without
doubt, out it Is che vigilance of those who
have the threads oil diplomacy in their hands to
prevent 1t by thelr interference.
Russian POIicy-Is the Treaty of 1856
BInu1ng on the CZnr!
From GaIigRGBPS Messenger, January 4.
Considerable attention has been excited by an
article published in the Moscow Gazette, endea-
vOrlDg 70 show that the events of the last ten
years, BIT chiefly those which have taken place
IN the Danub'an provinces, have destroyed the
Treaty OF 1855 and IN consequence, relieved
Russia tJom the onerous duties imposed upon
her at the close of the Cumean war. This
declaration would certainly cause anxiety ii,
instead OF emanating tlom the Journal Ill ques-
tlon, the author was Prince GOrtschakOH. But
until that takes place, and in presence OF the
calm existing in official quarters IN Paris and
London, we are at liberty to consider that state
ment as only the expression OF a Jealous feel
ing, agreeable perhaps to the Court OF Russia,
but which by no means proves that the latter
considers the moment to have arrived for it to
issue from its long retirement.
The Mexican Question French Report
-Mnximilian's Position as Stated by
Himself.
From La France, of Paris, Jannary5.
As soon as the health of the Emperor Maxi
milan permitted, he called together at Orizaba
Council OF State Ministers. They assembled at
one in the afternoon of the 24th of November
The Emperor, although still suffering, eX-
poundei with remarkable clearness and energy
his ideas respecting the new duties which recent
events appeared to prescribe.
After describing the situation of the country
from military point OF view, the new attitude
taken up by France, and that of the United
States, his Majesty drew attention to the sacri
fees which Mexico might have to make III order
to maintain her existing institutions. He also
spoke of his health, but added that this must be
looked upon as a secondary consideration, be-
cause If it were made plain that the welfare of
the nation demanded his presence in Mexico he
would willingly sacrifice his life Tor his adopted
country. In order to ascertain the opinion OF
the people Of whose destines he is the final
judge, the Emperor said that he considered it to
be his duty not to be satisfied with the assu-
RANGES given by his Ministers and high junction
ism he, however, greatly appreciated.
He added, moreover that, desiring above all
that his authority should be freely accepted by
every party, his irreyocable intention was to
appeal TO the nation. Our correspondent in
forms us that this address produced an immense
effect, and that the members of the Council
could NOT, after so clear and frank statement,
do otherwise than recognize the necessity of the
/ measure proposed by his Majesty. They, there
/ fore, undertook to make arrangements to give
effect TO the views Of the Sovereign, begging
him, in the meantime to be good enough to
remain at the head of affairs until the nation
had an opportunity of expressing its wishes.
! The following model Of testamentary con-
clseness IS the will of the late Mr.. Sergeant
Storks, OF London:-'I leave to my son, bert
Reeve Siorks all my personal property abso
lutely, which is not specifically bequeathed
To Kearrs, $50 year, Sir Henry and Mary
are provided for. Tom l omit, as he possesses a
fortune. Dated October u 1857 This brief
document disposes Of 5000, ,OOO-say $4,000 pei
word.
1867. DIARIES. 1867