New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-30
GERMANY.
THE QUESTION OF GERMAN UNITY.

THE QUESTION OF GERMAN UNITY
BERLIN. Oct. 9-At last there are some clearly
defined and welldTected efforts toward a union OF
North and South Germany. 1t is very generally adj
mitted that this can only be brought about by
movement initiated by one of the Southern States
themselves: and it has been assumed that such
proposition would first of all be made by Bavaria
mistake that is now becoming very apparent Such
a step could only proceed from the King, who is
strongly opposed to it, and even If sufficient influence
cOud be brought to bear upon the King, to overcome
his Discrimination. the position of Prince llohenlohe
would be too critical for him 10 undertake its execu-
tion The policy Of that minister is not dictated by
fear Of foreign countries IN the event Of union OF
bavaria or South Germany with North Germany, but
from purely domestic considerations such union
he is convinced is not that organization of Germany
best adapted TO the German people, and the German
federatiye character Hopes are, therefore, concen
trated upon Baden. There the Grand Duke, the min
stry and the people are answering in their desire
20 be connected with North Germany, and this desire
they have adhered TO in spite of the chilling discour-
ageinent of the North German Government. Not
long ago the Baden Chamber wasopened bya speech
from the throne, which expressed these sentiments
with remarkable clearness.
ain the national reconstruction Of Germany said
the Grand Duke, (which the health and prosperity
of the individual States of Germany require, since
vour last adjournment no decisive progress has been
made | rejoice over the near relations existing
between my land and the North German Union, and
gladly give the assurance that from the growing
national sentiment constantlyincTeasing communl-
Nv of interest is developed in all the German Saes'
Rnt There ia one great obstacle TO the accomplish
ment of German unity. Count Bismarck. who at
this time so entirely rules the destnies of Prussia
has hitherto regarded them with disfavor as likely
TO involve his country in complications with France
and Austria His position now il peculiar. Though
he enjoys the unlimited confidence of the King, he is
on friendly footing with only Prussian Minis
ter of State In the Prussan Chambers the Progress
siyes form the most numerous party and include
among them too the best talents of the house; it is
from them that every sound political reform is TO be
expected They are steadfastly opposed to granting
new taxes TO the Government. and insist upon re-
trenchmont especially in the military establishments
| They are thus in degree opposed 10 Count DIS,
marck although they do not desire his removal OF
the two conservative parties, which, when united
are almost az strong their extreme liberal 0ppo-
nents the feudals favor Increased taxation, IhoSe
| more advanced favor conditional grant Inc H'l-
anoe OF power is held by the national liberals lac
ton composed mostly of moderate liberals. VINO are
wiling TO barter their principles for consideration.
They are tho leaders OF the national movement u,
| North Germany. The programme ad9pleu Wien men
Connt Bismarck retired to VaIzn is followea now
with scarcely any variation. The present ministry
will be beaten several questions by the complheu
votes of progressyes. national liberals, ana some
conservatives in the session Of the Chamber opening
| ON the 9th of October Probably toward the end
| Of November. or in the early part OF December,
Count Bismarck will return TO Berlin and procure
the reconstruction of the ministry in way satsiac
tory to the moderate liberals. II appears probable
! that Count Bismarck is more fayorably disposed
toward the national movement than heretofore:
| One Of the causes may be that the attention OF
France is distracted by the reorganization Of her
OWE constitution, but that whic has or VIII nave
more weight than anything else IL much more
nd nf rio
| has been exhibited for long time before. Little
| interest attaches TO the late exchange OF notes
scarcely moro than one of those ebutions OF tenn
per that 80 frequently before characterized their
diplomatic intercourse, but il has resulted quite
parties dropping the matter with sullen indifference,
Count Benst has been induced 10 avail himself III q
measure OF the Prnssian offer of reconciliation 10
| make the adyances 80 frequently urged by those
of the Austro, Hungarian Monarchy who hostile
| to the centralizing influence Of the German Aus