The New York herald., 1870-04-27
FRANCE.

RHtNSE.
The Cabinet situation and Ministerial Pros-
pects- Count Daru Likely TO Resign-PIe-
bscitum Dinlculties-NI. Theirs Policy
What Premier Olivier Seeks 10 Accomplish.
PARIS, April 13, 1870.
1t is now quite certain that Count Daru the Minis
ter for Foreign Affairs, will initiate his late col
league NJ Buffet and resign his post. This VIII pro.
badly be the only change that Will take place. Peo
pie surprised at the caprcious conduct OF these
two gentlemen who when the new constitution was
under discussion in the Cabinet Council, fully APP
proved OF the Emperor retaining his privilege OF an
appeal 10 the people, called here pfeotscae The
whole Cabinet were unit on this somewhat import
ant point but after the constitution had been dis
cussed in Cabinet Council, and Ministers and En-
peror were fully agreed on all the articles,
and after said constitution had been referred
TO the senate, who appointed committee
TO draw up report previous to a discussion and a
vote, then Messrs. Buffet and Daru, it seems were
suddenly seized with fears and scruples.' and
begged the Emperor TO modify the clause affecting
his right OF appeal the nation should any occasion
arise in the future for his exercising il The Empe
ror said ne would ohseriny have taken their oejec
ttons into consideration hzd iaty made them a. the
proper tlme but ser fAey had On full discussion.
given In rAelr heAr1T adhesion 1ls VERY point he
a51 THE wisdom and sin less the necessity of
rs1aEIMnr fhs slfsHt Bnd therefore declined lis
IaIIlnr sD n..ss 1rlg,Dsals WntrgUrpl NJ BE1sf
Eirsl trDm Ins MulsIry GlpDuDesa- bEi Count
DEru DID nln nci With eunGl lr4ul slrlAs- Rs WAS
enur-assau Gna nDrzrMry 30 his lsQn course Of &C.
tiOr viaiiso Gpd liasirntea Re YVES the rnssz s1-
srnalic IN nl the ,Cainsn discussions In nllutal-ir
fif InparD,;s rrif 81 gGsalsrlzt ans no
rurr rUund IN TWO nr three GBys ard
nppess w.hui hs ha6 80 warmly urged EAs
SUCH nRrrEIH inconsistency lhAi be nsruralr r
wpuersa unc nurussa- luH4 "a lbs EAs1 EBOr8snt he
has as,d.,a 10 rive ID h1s place s@eh angular COZ
0uef IL men VIII great p,sie1s5O1s 10 gravity ana
ssaaDsss &C purpose ESE damage them not little In
y-se cTaa5ga- The secret o. ali This IL in a nutshell.
TSese genslernen ssw nothing Objectionable in allow
iag me Emperor in a country where universal sur
frz2e prevails, 10 make appeal to the masses
s1Ouid any emergency call for 1t, and consequently
they approved Of IL, repeat In Cabinet Council; but
then q cry was raised by some cunning mischief
maker that the Parliamentary party could never be
masters OF the situation II the sovereign allowed
toappeal from their policy TO the people. The head
and front of this idle clamor that archetype OF
plotters and nriguers, the iDdomitable Thiers who
has more than shown his teeth at the Olivier
Ministry. He enraged at their supporting the
doctrines OF free trade, which he resisted with all
his might but in vain, and he has sought on
more than one occasion to throw them into
disorder He saw IN this democratic measure OF the
piebtScie chance 10 awaken ne strong arislCcratlc
prejudices Of those well known mOnarchists, Buffet
and Daru, and he played on their sllsceptbillte e
lloltly that he induced them to think they had
made grave mistake, and prevailed on them 10 eat
19eir words ana hn throw v up 5er places @ or course
he would have rubbed his hands IN gee had he
brought this about. Like true French politician he
cared nothing for the consequences OF his action or
the damage he might cause 10 the TRANQUILITY and
best interests OF his country. Not he all he thought OF
was the success OF his intrigue and the qualification
OF his spite against the men who had ventured to
thwart his avorite dogmas Of trade and politics. In
Engand and the United States politicians may be as
press well informed on political questions, ana
understand their own interests so clearly
that the politician is Obliged to to assume
himself In more straightforward manner.
But in France IL is far Otherwise Every journal
puffs its own men and measures without regard to
the general interest," and public opinion Is often led
astiay from not seeing its way with sufficient pre-
cison. In this respect however, matters are mend
ing here rapidly, for France is fast becoming fnan
cial and commercial, and all classes are disposed
now to unite against the mad pranKs Of the poll
ticians, who are always ready to make a sensation,
get up agitation and spring even revolution on
The country, 80 long as they use either for their
own satisfaction and advancement. These gentle
men, with their fine speeches and theatrical displays
have seen their best days. They will be compelled
in tie future 10 act more soberly and secretly II they
would retain public respect and influence. No won
der then you see, that they kick up their heels at
pleoiscite which gives tile nation with all its classes
and Interests. an opportunity to pass jndg-
them why should they dread ana oppose an ap-
peal to universal suffrage 10 come back TO
that venerable gGnljn, Theirs. He has succeeded in
sacrificing the prestige ana position OF two OF his
political friends but he viii fail utterly in his ardent
hope OF breaking up the Ministry. Olivier Is fully
equal to the occasion. He took onice with the
ayowed ambition of "reconciling the empire TO
liberty" that is OF restoring freedom TO the legislative
power freedom 10 the press, &C.; free expression to
The public voice in all matters Of reform well as OF
preserving the dynasty chosen by universal suffrage
This was his motive for taking oflice, and he has
made wonderful progress. as the very fact Of the
new constitution shows Olivier cares nothing about
securing for Tie legislative power undue ascend
ancy over the executive such as our Congress man
aged 10 obtain ever the unskillful Andy Johnson
This viii do for such men as Tliers and CuiZ0 who
once tried 10 play the despot at the head Of packed
majority in legislative body and broke down from
Oliiviefs purpose is far nober and patriotic. He
desi e. to get the French govern Ia good work
Ing order; the various powers OF the State each re-
voving IN its own orbit, without preponderating
one over the other, and SO fuvOvIng conflict and
dis r,ier. III this Is achieved France VIII develop
enormously, and enter upon an era OF peace and
prosperity she has never yet seen. should the rest
o the CaDnet retire, wnieh Is noe probable Olivier
VIII let TO work AMI make another and another
and persevere IN his great work. The Enpe or gives
INN full swing, as he desires nothing but good order
ana all the liuerty compatible win 1t. HIS only OIL
lect Is Simply the preservation or his dynasty, and
therefore Is anxious 60 yield 10 pubic opniJn what
ever 1t may lie. He viii not allow tile politlclans
however TO play any tricks upon him. or to get be-
tween him and the people He means to hold on to
mat anchor, whatever else he lets 20. Some one
sad 10 INN the other day that the people were
could bring so much pressure 10 bear them.
~ ou forget lSfs,' he replied, ''when l ran against
General Cavaignac, who had the Government, and
yesl peN hun by mlui9ns, You may possibly ".