The New York herald., 1870-08-09

the prison where he expiateS his crime.
The Voice of the Continental Press Of
Europe ON the War.
Our files of European exchanges, dating
late into the closing weeks of July, and conse-
quently expressing opinion at the great Con-
tinental centres as 1t was announced in print
only few days before the imposing events
now in progress give fair transcript of the
public thought. We have already made
copious extracts from the English papers, and
that existed in the countries adjacent to France;
but more detailed notice of the latter will
be neither out of place nor uninteresting at
this moment, when the probable attitude Of
several Powers is so earnestly canvassed in
the light of the reverses that have just befallen
French arms.
1t is needless, almost to say that the Prus-
sian press, without exception, very firmly and,
in some cases, enthusiastically uphold the
cause Of ''King and Fatherland," to use their
own peculiar phrase, but it is worthy of note
that this adhesion Is shared by the ultra
liberals and monarchists alike, and that in
such expression there is no difference of creed.
In South Germany few papers venture to
debate the propriety of conceding the whole
position of control to Prussia, but not one that
we have seen advocates an alliance or even
cooperation with France. In Austria the
case is somewhat different. Nearly all the
liberal journals, such as the Fresse, the
Neue FreSe Presse and the Wanderer
insist upon absolute and unconditional
neutrality, but the aristocratic and mill
tary organs, without exception, favor
France The official journals, such as the
Gazette and the A6end Zestung, maintain
cautious reserve, and deny ali rumors Of secret
treaties and movements of troops and fleets.
the resolutions urging neutrality which were
passed by the municipal councils of Vienna
and other leading cities of the Austrian en-
pire, and blames what it terms the precipitate
action of Southern Germany in recognizing tue
casus Gderis, or federal pact with Prussia at this
time. The Russian press is somewhat divided,
the quasi official organs condning themselves
to bold statement of facts, yet giving 1t In
such way as to reveal leaning to-
ward Prussia. Tie Journal de ST.
Peters5ourg, however, is quite impartial,
but deplores the idea Of war, and very sensibly
points to its accompanying devastations and
perils in the present state of Europe. The
Golos, which is considered the mouthpiece Of
Russian liberalism, on the other hand, comes
out very decidedly for the French cause, and
might become a very dangerous neighbor TO
the Muscovte empire. At the same time it
does not hint at any direct Intervention, but
says :-"Even should Austria and Italy inter-
fere in this war we should not be compelled to
follow their example. The more numerous
the Powers involved in it the greater will be
the advantage of neutrality to us. AS proof
of this we may cite the immense profits which
Prussia reaped by remaining neutral during
the Crimean war;" The papers Of Sweden
and Denmark with one accord, except
ing the official sheets, reveal strong
French tendencies, and those that favor
Scandinavian union are shot i the mouth" in
that direction. The BerIingske 1Fdende Of
Copenhagen, however, mingles some discretion
with its valor, and advises caution. Prussia
has long and a strong arm, and is within
easy striking distance.
Italy is checkered all over with various opip-
ions. At Venice, Verona and Milan the press
have strong French sympathies, but prefer
neutrality to any demonstration on either side.
The same may be said, in modified sense, Of
Turin, although Napoleonic views grow more
distinct as we approach the French frontier.
AS specimen we may quote the Perseoeransa
of Milan, which says 1.-THE absolute prepon-
derance of one as of the other of these Powers
Ia hurtful to us; but that Of Prussia is,
indeed, far more So" Again, "We
must remain neutral, and should not
change our attitude until the war should
become European by the interference of other
Powers" However, in view of the trouble at
Rome and the danger which ''the defeat Of
France would terribly increase" it advises an
armed neutrality. The humorous papers OF
all the Italian cities caricature Napoleon III.
unsparingly and join the Garibaldian organs
In demanding the occupation Of Rome, with or
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