The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-03
PRUSSIA.

| Speculative Po!itfcians-Ausfria and Rassia
Firm Fricnds-PcacefuI Prospects Strength
ened-Baden Out of Court-SOufhern Mill
tary Conferences.
BERLIN, Nov. IA, 1858.
There is not much political news TO dwell upon,
unless your correspondent would leave his custom
AIRY arena OF matters OF fact and resort like many
do to all sorts OF speculation and hypothesis Pre-.
summing that your readers have better employment
than to read political chan and convinced that the
coup d'9R Of European affairs as given In your ed-
torials on the general situation affords them more
information than tedious detail OF political intrf
caces We forbear firing them with the illusions OF
dipomatists the inventions OF professional polltl-
clans, which commonly few days afterwards are
nsty conradicted shorn OF their apparent mystic
riousness. Having said this much we venture 10
repeat our often expressed opinion OF fair prospect
for durable peace; and this in spite OF Austriais
efforts TO raise an army, which, were 1t not
on paper only, would look indeed alarming
but which in reality Is only la bete noi,e, as
the French are wont to call IL. Our way
OF looking upon the present and future situation OF
Continental affairs Is strengthened by yesterdays
article OF the ofcial mi niseral organ saying that
"Many confused statements are aGoat respecting
Aus'ria's position In the question OF war or peace
Baron Beusts confidential remarks to the Military
Committee OF the Reichsrafh in favor OF an increase
Of the Austrian army 100000 men have found their
way to the public press. which says that Herr Bcust
had pointed at and argued the case OF threatening
collision between Prussia and France, and, although
Affirming Austrias pesceable intentions, had thrown
out some reflections which plainly Indicated hostile
feelings towards Prussia and Russia. The Austrian
government thereupon lost no time In offlcially
stating through the Pfesse OF Vienna, that these
reports were founded upon false apprehension or
I'M Ynr nj M Ror ltpnn n IN Ia
despatch TO the European Cabinets explaining to
them the meaning OF his remarks TO the committee,
and averring that his reflections on threatening
war or hostile action ON the part OF Austria
had no reference whatever to neighboring Powers.
These explanations, which were also communicated
10 the Prussan Cabinet. did not require on part
any reply. Prussia does not, matter OF course
lay any claim 10 being initiated In the confidential
deliberations between Austria's leading statesman
and her legislators, nor Is II inclined to attach i'm
plicit faith TO communications which reveal matters
recommenaed 10 pc KEPT secret and still less could
aim and intention have been so clearly and openly
expressed In the late throne speech.n
Here, then, we have the long and short OF the hub
bub which has Afforded such fair pasturage 70 the
political herd dwinde down 20 nothing. or what is
Beust NAV he rejoice oves his victory and consider
it pleasant fun; 10 poor Austria 1t will be death
though we strongly doubt that she win ever attempt
TO carry out such reorganization Of her army.
As 10 the late Russian ukase ordering levy OF
four per thousand inhabitants for the
recruitment OF the imperial army and navy,
q wish 10 keep on a level with the increased
armies OF the other Powers Respecting the
rumors OF an interference with the Danuban prncl.
paltlcs, revision Of the Paris treaty OF 1916 and
similar Cdndrds which, during last week, have sup
piled material for kilograms these have Gil recently
died away.
Even that fruitful topic for speculative writer's
the approaching entrance OF the Grand Duchy OF
Baden into the North German Bund as an inevitable
odsus beflt--is quite exhausted. and the Duchy's
case y completely taken or the record. But no. we
mus make mention OF q letter purporting 10 have
been written BY Count Bismarck, In reply TO South
err friend OF his who wished 10 learn the C0unps
views concerning al agitation IN the southern States
LOT immediate entrance into the Northern Confed
eIdcy Inc answer or the Count s said TO be couched
~ te following words :--"I look upon this matter
az Of no urgency at ali. IL would be q misappre
hehson oi the actual situation TO believe that q
Iornlaanle majority IN Southern Germany In inclined
anu ready 70 Join the North. Even supposing such
70 pc the case, could not say what would do to-
morrow or DAY after tomorrow II the question
came up ior decision Until tomorrow or day after
the position may have materially changed. But N
compelled 70 speak to-day and In the present shape
Of anairs would not hesitate to make my continu.
| Of annexation
The style OF this letter IL much like the Counts
| way OF speaking and writing. but we yery much
| doubt It's authenticity. Saving the newly opened
diplomatic intercourse between Baden and the Sand
/ wich lsands-Queen Emma having appointed her
orosnsrin-iaw, MAJOR paslacher, 70 the once OF