The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-03

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Brazil would have to come at once to terms.
She could not fight Paraguay and the Argen-
tine republic. Sooner than do that she would
make any terms and trust to time and her own
money for rr."."..o on.ry change in the
| government OF the La riata republics. But
now that the instructions in Spain virtually
leave the west coast republics free, the pro-
liabilities are that Brazil win have the whole
southern half Of our Continent arrayed against
her. The animus against republicanism which
the empire displayed in making the treaty OF
alliance May l, 1866, viii prompt the great
majority of South Americans TO work for the
overthrow of Imperialism in Brazil.
| Napoleon and the Spanish Rsvolution.
1t now begins to be manifest that the
| Spanish revolution, which by its unparalleled
success has surprised the world. has not been
much Of surprise to the astute, ver-watchful
and far-seeing ruler of France It might be
unjust to say that the revolution has in any
| sense been brought about by his influence; but
we are not now without good reason for
believing that the Emperor has been kept
thoroughly posted on the actual condition of
| Spain, that he knew what was coming and
that he had made his arrangements accord
ingly. His unwillingness to see Isabella was
no doubt owing to the fact that he was fully
aware Of the hopelessness of her condi-
ton. His consenting to see her at last
was simple act Of courtesy which had
become unavoidable in the circumstances,
but which had no political significance
1t is natural enough to suppose that he had to
listen to the Queens earnest entreaties for
counsel and aid, but it is not conceivable
that he promised her any help. Queen Isabella
has found an asylum in France, and this is,
perhaps, all that the Emperor meant to give
her.
That this Spanish affair has turned up
OPPORTUNITY for Napoleon there can be no
manner of doubt. The anti-Prussian feeling
had become so strong that it would not much
longer with safety have been held in check. The
enthusiasm of the army which, both at Chalons
and Lannemezan, found expression in such
language as 'Vsoe la guerre, "'"Au Rim"
must, in the absence of some such excitement
as that which has now come to the Emperor's
aid, have rendered war necessity. As we
have no good reason to believe that Napoleon
desired war we can only regard this
| Spanish uprising as an evidence OF
his superior foresight or as proof
that the fates have not yet deserted him. It
is a fact that the situation in Europe is COM
pletely changed, and that the probability Of a
! Franco-P russian war is no longer question
Of the hour. The public mind Of France will
| for some time to come be sufficiently occupied
with the progress of events in Spain to make the
Rhine boundary subordinate question. The
| game of diplomacy will take precedence Of the
game of war.
What Napoleon means to do is of course, the
question which is now uppermost in every
mind. 1t is, we think, now clearly manifest
that he will not interfere by force of arms, at
least for the present. The news which we
| give this morning shows that the movement
makes steady progress, although French re-
ports say that there is already slight
variance between the regular army under
Serrano and the National Guard. The sup
porters of Queen Isabella are nowhere, and
steps have already been taken to hasten the
election of o Constituent Assembly, on the
members of which will devolve tho duty
of determining the nature and character
Of the future government Of Spain.
/ That French influence will be active in Spain
during the elections, and that the same influ-
ence will be brought powerfully to bear on the
Assembly when it proceeds to business, there
cannot be the slightest doubt. We have no
hesitation in saying that Napoleon is already
almost, if not entirely, the master Of the situa-
ton, and we may rest assured that no effort
will be spared so to direct the revolution that
it will result permanently to the advantage Of
the Bonaparte dynasty. Who will be the
successor Of Queen Isabella is as yet q
dark question. Spain, should she persist
in rejecting q republic, which now appears
uncertain, win have her choice Of the idle
princes Of Europe, and there are plenty Of
them. Her election will seem to be free and
unfetered, but it will surprise US If the elected
chief Of Spain does not prove to be devoted
friend Of Napoleon. 1t only requires this to
place Napoleon at the head Of the Latin race
in Europe II requires this to make his
dynasty secure. He has gained much by the
dethronement Of Isabella, for the Bourbons
now are throneless all. He will have gained
more II her successor is man after his own
heart.
General Grnnt's Position and Policy.
Some Of the political philosophers, In view
Of General Grants election, ore beginning to
speculate upon the policy Of his administration.
We have no misgivings on that subject. We
expect sound, pacific, conservative, economi-
cal and withal progressive policy from Gen.