The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-07-05

France Is threatened with famine, and
in France famine Is the precursor Of rcvo-
luton. The dark days that preceded the
overthrow Of Louis XVI, saw an angry
mob clainorous for bread surging against
TIE vary palace door. Royalty dwelling
neonlo In the face. was imSfent..stared the
lion could bear. The food that they sought
was Withheld, and with rcmorselc'' hands
they bore the King and his beautiful con.
cor, 10 the scafrold. Loyal
while prosperous, the French
are uncomfortable when misfortune
becomes their portion. They have none
of tina, heroic patience that enables them
70 suffer and be strong. Self denial Is II
lesson which they have never learned.
They have baricrcd bread for principle,
and care little for the form of govern
ment II only il saves them from want But
should famine come upon them, and all
the energy Of Louis Napoleon prove IN
availing to supply the demand for food
the throne which he occupies, although re-
Gently strengthened and made hereditary
BY the popular vote would not stand a
moment against the imperative clamor' Of
the hungry multitude.
However dangerous II famine may be 20
the newly established Napoleonic dynasty
It threatens 10 lay hold Of France and 10
bring the people within IT, terrible power.
Already farmers are killing their cattle by
hundreds because they have no food TO
give them. Hay is bringing such eNorbi,-
ant prices that few can afford to purchase
IL. The cereals are being rapidly consumed
while the production will not meet the de-
msnds Of home consumption. France must
depend upon foreign imports for food for
the year 10 come, aud with the entire loss Of
the crops in many of the grain producing
districts Of Spain, and the decrease Of pro-
duction In England, il IS probable that
the poorer classes will suffer in conse-
quence Of the high prices which will be
demanded for food France will be com.
PEELED 10 look 20 the United States for ,up-
plies. Her condition is most critical, and
The s..one .'o.' ~ ~. "a endangered by
the want which confronts her people
With prudent sagaciiy, characteristic
oG all his political conduct, the Emperor /.
providing protection 10 his throne which.
while it will ensure the perpe,uity Of his
power, will also render him popular with
the masses. BY order Of the government
all the forests within the exclusive control
OF the State have been thrown open 10 the
people for the gratuitous removal Of The
grass growing therein for the use Of the
starving cattle, Provcnder has also been
provided for at government expense, and
nothing omitted which could
eyinee the desire of the Emperor
" alleviate the misfortunes of
hl' subjects. Laws, which have been in
e1orable IN forbidding the use Of these for
ests' nave been voluntarily suspended by
imperial decree. The royal prerogatiye
mas yielded withou, compulsion, 10 ma.
tional necessity. The emperor has PLAYED
the part of the patriot on the STAGE Of
politics, and in 30 doing has Demonstrated
his statesmanship beyond all cayil. He
may not avert the impending calamity by
his course, but he will present to France
the uncommon spectacle Of n ruler who 4.
willing tosufier with his people when the
evil days befall them.
Conscious of the selishness Of Louis Ma
Poleon, We cannot, however, but admire
his wonderful sagacity in employing every
event for his own aggrandizement aud ad-
vantage. He knows when TO surround
tis throne with bayonets, and when 70