New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-29

whose responsibility the question of peace arc
at present the greatest From his first appearance on the
political stage his situation has been complicated one
he rose to power under double star. that OF his own
name, name portending and great adventures as
in and throughout Europe by the revolution of
l8s Oseillatng between these two stars, and under
their alternative influence he has lived and reigned ever
since his accession At first peace maintained The
restoration Of order in mode too arbitrary not to be
preearOus, dearly purchased. That once achieved,
Napoleon HI. determined 10 give full career
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Italy and in the Crmea, and chimercal and unfortu
nate war IN Mexico rms Is great dealt enough
debt he owed 10 the name and examples OF Napoleon L.
have no hesitation III stating that such the feeling or
France and unless am mistaken such at present the
opinion Of Napoleon III himself In 1855 had the honor
OF an interview With INN AS director OF me Erench
pera sanction the election Of NJ Ponsard In the room of
NJ. BaourL ormsn. 1t was at the time Of the Crmean
war; sebast0po not yet taken and the issue M ght
appear uncertain Ny academic duties fulfilled the EN-
State Of affairs in The Black Sea lie showed himself pre-
occupied above all respecting the issue OF the war; the
various ways there might be OF getting Of it, and the
diplomatic arrangements it would be necessary tOtake in
order to prevent the necessity Ofbcgnnngs risky an UNI
dertang over again sstruck with the perpexity OF
ms mind with his prudent anxiety with his moderation
viii take the liberty saying with the modesly OF MS de-
sres and his views left him. carrying away with the
CONVICTION that if he had readily entered upon war lie
would still more readily. make peace. do not think
that the Italian war with the grave embarrasments
which attended have followed its successes, in the
Mexican with ts anentabe issue, can have greatly
engthened IN the Emperor Napoleon heart TASTE lor
war, aud the problems which II raises. know not
whether he still retains oil that faith in his destiny all
that confidence in his fortune, which for long tme
characterized mis- life. The experience Of disappont
and of is heavy burden TO BEAR even
on bringing with it other than personal inter
ests, and other than the 1aaeles OF
these facts and moral probabilities L INFER that IN
the question Oh peace or war arising OUT OF tne
annoyance these events must him, the Emperor
Will seek rather to allow time gradually to heal the
wounds of France and his than embitter them by
running fresh risks IL is said that there about bn,
even in his council parsans or war the Ministers OF
War aud Marine are given credt Tor desire TO prove
that the forces they have been organizing adequate
70 secure the victory OF france. can understand Tue
feeling the part Of gallant soldiers aud sailors; but
Marshal Neil and Admiral Rgault dc Genouliy are ALTO
men OF TOO much sense ard TOO much attached to ther
country make their personal feeling suDseryent to
their duty to their country ana to the general policy Of
France no party, 10 man that can over row peace
policy. IL depends the will Of the Emperor Napoleon
and on him alone"
AS regards the anxiety that prevails NJ. Guizot says
eminent is the root Of IT, clear and eXpcitspoey
is required, and the Imperial GOvernnent acts as u "
had not made up its mind 10 what 10 do. M GuzOt
approves the Government for not going TO war after ga
duwa; he approves though not without restrictions the
inevitable, or even prO0able he UNDERSTANDS mat Tue
Government should ADOPT an cXpccant and threatening
table only probable NJ Guzot holds hat the Govern
mont IS bound TO nave opinion and 10 manifest H.
ment To take the one measure when would restore CONT
deuce to France and 10 Europct 10 reduce the mil
ascertaned by means familiar TO diplomacy that Tue
example would be followed. By such course, NJ Guizot
argues France would gain greet credit ia Europe, and
achieve 5, at home prSspeFlty ana seeGr i ,o,,
miudcd and sagacious Prince, wrote to fum Stuff
In very compicated state France and GerimSiy are
e any soss 10 % tut fT%ec the
great advantage of having the experience OF her history
aud having also single aim The Germans are great
people, but not nation, and their different provinces
have very distinct history aud interest which viii
render the reconstruction OF a German league most
stability OF our institutions are essentially dependent
on the future state OF France aud Germany"
the difficulties and errors that would be encoun.
tered aud raised in Germany 10y some OK the political
France There Is, In the way ia which two OF the prlnc
cples-natiOnaiy and unity-are taken possession of
which Il ought 10 be impossible sensible 10 let
themselves he deceived or inundated Not only is the
variety Of races and language IN those organized sOce
Ties called naIoh or siae, iact 10 an .lhes
duced and maintained III history, but u has powerfully
as the progress OF general civilization; enters eVi-
IDENTIFY into the plans OF Providence over human
of Prussia in Germany is most serious matter TO
France. The French Government has acted
caIcns IN The Tho new a% firmly and ably de-
Tended by Marshal Mel increases it is true, the military
duties Of those citizens VINO are not regular soldiers but
confident that altogether. IL will be TO the adyant
age Of the present and future military power OF
ing peace shown caution and by her legislative
aud administrative measures, does Prussia wish for war
The indecision apparent, Of the Government s
the cause.-the true causeof the evil say real or ap'
parent the mere phantom Of ndeesiOn produces
the effect the reality. Alter what has taken
place In Europe aud in presence OF raised and pending
questions there must be clear and decided line Of poll
ties The Imperial Government has no defiDte policy,
at least 1t not 10 have one and appears dis
posed to await events before deciding what 10
follow That It's perpexy aud indecisiOn have their first
cause in faults committed during the late events is quite
repeated words are not sufficient 10 Inspire confidence In
peaceful pOltlcs and make declarations effective There
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