The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26
SWITZERLAND.
The Political sifuation-The Late Innnda.
tions--Commercial Treaties-The Budget.

The POLITICAL SifunfIOn-Tne Late Inundas
tions-Comn,ercial Treaties-The Budget.
BERNIE, Dec. :, 1858.
The Federal Council assembled here this morning
at teno'cock The Council was opened byIIerr Aepli
the President, In lengthy speech, In the course OF
which he reviewed the political situation as FOL.
lows
Tne widespread desire entertained at the present
time by all the nations OF Europe for the mainte-
nance Of peace has thanks 10 the wise moderation
OF the Powers, been gratined. Nevertheless the
endeavors to increase and perfect the OF war have
not ceased, and the heavy burdens thereby entared
still press uDon the nations. The unfinished condi-
ton Of the internal affairs OF some States and the
uncertainty as 10 their ultimate formation and their
possible influence upon the interests and position OF
other Powers. serve to q certain extent to weaken
the fun confidence IN the maintenance q peace ana
To give rise to feeling OF doubt. Although we can
not completely isolate ourselves frsm the general
opinion, yet we may be cons0led nv the excellence
of our relations With all tho other states from whom
we receive on every occasion proofs both OF friend
ship and sincere sympathy. We received with sur
prise the announcement OF The dynastic changes IN
Spain which, commencing but TWO months ago
have developed themselves In so abort n
time, although not 10 u dennstive point, vet to ono
pregnant with important events. 10 the carefully
prepared alliance or opposite political sections to
the desertios OF the fleet aud army and the consent
OF almost the entire nation, these changes are due
thus overthrowing with but little difficulty not only
the hated government. but also the sovereigns
themselves, and In all probability bsnshing forever
theswhoie dynasty. With this eventful occurrence
the abolition OF hated system Of government op-
posed 10 the spiritual ana material development OF
The country was associated the recognition OF tho
principle OF religious liberty long coptcndcd for
which, however often n may he misunderstood will
procure those liberties desired by all men,
The speaker afterwards proceeded to critcisc the
purely democratic movements which have OF late
appeared IN the various cantons and the reaction
which viii not fail 10 make Itself felt IN the lns.
tutons OF the Bund. The speaker also mentioned
the friendly sympathy which Switzerland had
lately experienced on the occasion OF the recent
inundation from foreign countries, and for which
ne rendered his thanks In the name or the Swiss
population. In conclusion Herr Aepli referred 10
the various documents 10 be laid before the Assem-
bly, which he requested tho Councillors to take
into their serious consideration. Resides the eiec
ton OF the President and VICE President Of the
Bund the President and Vice President OF the Fede-
raj Court have also to be chosen.
Among the most important business IL the con-
sderatiOn or the commercial treaties with Italy and
Austria, the postal treaty with England, and the
Budget for 1850, which latter unfortunately
closes with deficiency OF 1855 francs. This
rather large disturbance OF the financial equilibrium
of the federal administration Ia SO critical n matter
that the Councillors must seriously consult how to
prevent It's reurrenco in future. To eject this the
Budget Commission Of the National Council has
modiiied several items OF expenditure. among
others the increase OF the salaries OF the Ministers
at Vienna and Berlin amounting TO IL 600 francs as
originally proposed.