The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-01


nsl t learned their power. Many OF the old abuses
d,,e mon nad been swept away by the revolution were
OV1mparatlve Justice lberality, and humanity.
a. ne spirit OF liberty had entered into the hearts OF
various ways, and in 1S4s France returned again to
arepuDlic. This lasted but short time but the new
monarch @ who overthrew It and established himself
upon its ruins was constrained 20 acknowledge the
nv s%VHeregnty OF the people and 10 profess TO accept
hn @ crown bY the vote OF the majority. While we
cannot say much for the freedom OF that election,
nor believe that the result the will OF the peoples
YET IL was OF vast significance that the usurp-
ing government was compelled TO claim its title
from a pretended popular election In many re-
Hpects the Government of Napoleon III has been
excellent lie has recognized the freedom of re-
liglous opinion. lie has protected the people In
trade and Industry stimulated manufacturer, and
eNtenued their commerce. He has given them
guarantees many rights aud privileges. But the
people are not satisfied. They are denied liberty OF
SpeSc o ma ana OF tne press upon political questions
OF measures in which they vitally Interested
Their legislative body is so constructed and man
aged as 70 be mere register of the will of the Em-
peror. The recent elections show the spirit of dis
content and the existence of powerful party who
understand ther rights and are determined TO assert
them, peaccably II they can and, we have reason
to believe, forcibiy II they must The attentive OBJ
server and student OF French history is led TO the
conclusion that nothing can preserve the throne and
dynasty OF Napoleon III but the concession OF popu-
lar rights and the establishment of freedom of
legislative body.
The republican sentiment of France. though il
has been unfortunate and from time to time sup
pressed and apparently eXtingushed is still VITAL is
growing in intelligence and power, and cannot be
restrained unless monarchy becomes so liberal and
public -
We cannot doubt that Napoleon appreciates the
situation, and is preparing to make such concessions
as VIII Keep the popular discomfort this side Of revo
The march OF liberty in Germany is slow but
steady The great German family are struggling for
unity and freedom The institutions Of Germany
are becoming more liberal from year to year, and
the condition OF the people better and happier
The evil of large standing armies annually with
drawing young men from home and productive pur-
suits, IL still endured because Germany is sur
rounded by warllke and powerful enemies, clad in
But everywhere the tendency of the German mind is
to the fullest liberty OF thought and to the recOgn
tion OF the equal rights of men.
Austria, so long oppressed, reels and responds to
the impulse OF liberty. An intelligent Emperor, who
has not shut his eyes to what is going on in the
the powerful current everywhere setting in towards
free Institutions and that the security OF the throne
depends upon his conceding to the people rights and
privileges which have been denied them since Aus
tra was an empire, and giving back to Hungary the
enjoyment OF her ancient Constitution.
The abolition of the Concordat, the establishment
OF religious freedom, the equal taxation of all
classes,are among the hopeful beginnings OF Austrian
Italy, the ancient seat of the power and glory of
the Roman empire land Of history philosophy,
poetry, music, painting, sculpture and romance;
land Of 'starry skies and sunny climesr whose de-
licious climate lofty mountains and beautined val
leys and plains have ever excited the admiration OF
the traveller and poet, has made great progress in
unity and freedom
Suffrage nearly universal, the habeas corpus free
dom OF religion, and free schools are some of the
principal features Of Italian liberty.
The spirit of liberty is abroad in Rnssia-mighty
empire OF the North, whose Government has repre-
sented the perfect idea OF absolute despotism-an
autocrat power, unrestraned by constitution law.
An enlightened Gar animated by love for his people,
and perceving the individual happiness and material
prosperity produced by free institutions, abolished
slavery throughout his dominions, made the serfs
freemen, and gave to them local 1ree institutions,
based upon the right of suffrage. 1t is true the inn
peTia power still extends ala dark impenetra-
bic canopy but beneath its shadow there is indi-
vidua liberty and local government Thus far the
prosperous result has established the wisdom OF the
Gar ard may we not beve that he has laid the
foundations of q free government, to be developed
into grand republic in the far future? and nearer,
into constitutional monarchy with representative
institutions? Liberty is like living seed wherever
planted 1t yivites, expands, develops. Thus planted
in Russia among the lowest people, and for local
purposes 1t Will grow, develop and finally conquer.
Russia is among the progressive nations and is our
friend; and it was the American example which
touched the heart and intellect OF the Emperor.
The spirit Of liberty in its onward march has in
Vaded Spain, and Is stirring the great national heart
We have lately seen the great Spanish people firmly,
ana almost peacefully and unanimously depose
licentltus Queen, and declare against her dynasty
We have seen this people meet in primary assemblies
and, by suffrage universal elect a National COrtes
which has for many months, in calm debate, con-
sldered and framed new constitution, which,
liberty, so much that is good and progressive in
government, as TO give the world high hope
IN the future of Spain. We have heard this Ma
power reside in the people; thus denying the divine
rights of kings, and asserting the fundamental idea
| of free institutions. We have heard it pronounce
| the abolition of slavery. We have heard it pro-
nounce the right OF all men to worship God accord
| ing TO the dictates OF their own conscences
Verify these great things, and new times, in old
| Spain.
These are the germs of free institutions, and will
in the progress Of years, grow into republican gov
| eminent
Cuha the queen of the Antilles, richest gem in the
Spanish crown the most fertile of islands, rich be-
tropical clmes, and from which the Spanish trea-
| sury has so long been supplied is making a bold
vigorous and, as we trust, successful eilOft 10
throw oil the Spanish yoke and establish her inde-
pcndCnce.
The native Cubans inspired by the spirit of liberty
have proclaimed freedom to the slaves freedom OF
religious opinion, and that governments exist only
| by consent of the governed. Cuba belongs TO the
| American system, and the question OF her fate Is
! essentially American. We cannot be Indifferent to
the struggle and trust and believe that our Govern
ment stands ready to acknowledge her independence
at the earliest moment that will be justified by the
laws and usages OF nations.
Though We cannot rghtfully intervene between
Spain and her colony which she has 80 long op-
pressed and impoverished, our sympathles are with
the Cubans ana we cannot regret any aid they may
receive which does not involve breach OF the in
| teTnational duty OF our Government
While the grand revolution In Spain ia proceeding
| so peacefully and successfully; while the Spanish
people asserting their liberties, and fortlfJ ing
them by constitutional bulwarks 1t is to be deeply
regretted that they are denying TO cuba what they
claim for themselves.
The American Revolution was also an English
revolution. The struggle for liberty here reacted
upon England, has gone forward there continually,
ana Is stronger To-Day NINA Eah eSer e OnS reform @ mas
wldened from time to time, and has always been
followed by an extension OF the rights, privileges,
and prosperity OF the people The institutions OF
| England have become more liberal, iust and benea-
| cent as the right of suffrage has been extended,
| and larger number of men admitted to voice
| in the Government. Recently we have seen
| new extension OF the franchise followed almost
| Immediately by movement for the disestablIsh-
| r1a1f nf hn Ipi iah 90.