The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-11-15

from Europe seem 70 parport. The bsIIicoss spirit
awakened by the last var has not pa 6and
satisfaction. and dreams Of novel dsvastsfioss.
The happy age When al nations Ein Be suiisd
in friendly brotherhood and peacsfsI relations
Of mutual interest, is receding arlhsr and
farther from our century. and some wicked
misanthroPists 60 50 far as TO sfirn taat uaris
as necessary an evil as Pestileacs and cholsra,
and wise law Of nature against a too large
increase Of mankind, which, in a short tine. II
unchecked, wolld, ike an uHWeleomo weed. over
run this sublunar globe Be II Is Il nay. he
Gastein interview. the alleged arangsmeuts nsds
between Russia and Francs. and. above an ths
really dangerous InHlence exercised b. tts
doctrines Of Socialism, nov poi1cal Vpspoa
in the skillful hands Of tie Iaternadona Socisty,
are in themselves facis s1zEsstiVs Of sarious
thoughts, calculated 70 discourage the most hope
fu believers in general peace and universal love.
Political troubles and national strilss are not,
however, aPprehended for the present pro-
cautions are merely being taken BY those P0z-rs
which, BY tho force Of Circumstances, must cone
in collision sooner or later. The inisrvisH ae
Gastein between the Empsrors Of Germany and
Austria has not led. II We are correctly informed.
to aDy serious and definite treaty. on account a
the contending and heterogeneous als1euts e5na-
posing the Austrian Empire the slavouic and
UItramOutane parties being aEsrss to German
alliance. On the other hand. an alIianes between
Russia and France, although not absolutely
! impossible, under the pressure Of necessity is
far from being an accomplished iact. The trsdi-
tions Of French diplomacy have always been
adverse 70 Russian politics. thrsztsning the
existence Of Turkey, and thereby displacing tie
famous European equilibrium. But this longs
reverenced theory has received terrible blows
lately at the hands Of Prussia. and may not BE-
any longer an object Of political creed and q
guide. 1t is possible that the Russian Govern
ment, which, since tbs death Of Emperor
Nicholas and the Cnmeau var, have altered
their aggressive attitude to one Of cOnciIa;ica
and persuasion, may give to France. in relation
| to the Eastern question, such assurances as will
alleviate, if not remove, her fears, and thus
render desirable an alliance founded on mutual
interest, in case Of political complications threat
eniug both nations. But nothing short Of stern
necessity viii do it.
It may be added that no nation at present has
any real interest in rekiDdling the brand Of dis
cord. Prussia has accomplished the unity Of
Germany, and does not wish for 3 war Uhis1
would necessarily postpone the payment Of ths
French indemnity. Italy has her full attention
engrossed BY the setteaent Of domestic Afairs,
while, being now in possession Of all her pro-
vinees, she has nothing TO gain By a renewal Of
warfare. II seems therefore, az though the
statl quo may be maintained for some time, aad
We are Of those who believe that the longer il
is prolonged the better will be the prospect Of
peaceful settlement offatGre contingencies, unless
ambition alone prompt Prussia and Russia 70
contend for military supremacy in Europe. It's
dangerous game. as history fully illustrates
For France it will be long time before
she engages in another European war. She is now
diligently employed and absorbed in internal
affairs. Under the direction Of Mons Thiers-
now the acknowledged President Of the Rsps5-
lic-prompt aud efficient measures are taken
Reforms IN the system Of education in the mill
taTy service are being carried on. The Prussian
military organization has been adopted. and
supersedes the old system Of recruiting the army.
The difficult question Of extra-iaxation, amount
ing to 5OO,O0O-O0Of., TO meet the immense charges
of the war burden, has almost been settled By
the Legislative Assembly, which likewise, before
taking their vacation, adopted a Temporary
Custom TreAty with Alsaee-Lorraiue. These
two Provinces, being excluded from the ZoIl-
Terein to January lss, 1872, Woald have been in
absolute trade quarantine had they not obtained
the privilege Of sending their products 10 Franco
during that period Of transition. In exchange
for said privilege, six French Departments occu-
pied by the German troops viii be vacated six
months sooner than stipulated 10 the Treaty Of
Frankfort, and the army Of occupation to bs
supported at expense Of France Until the entire
payment Of the FIVE milliards is made, win bo
reduced from $4,000 TO $4,000 men
The returns Of the elections for the General
Councils in the Departments win show Whether
France is decided on maintaining Republican
form Of government, or is simply allowing Il TO
exist, as an easy means Of transition TO
monarchy.
But il there is sreasouablsg ground for believing
that national wars are not impending. the sane
security cannot be felt in regard to The future
relations Of the different classes Of society. Tbs
working-classes, led partly By Well-meaninz
partly By ambitious politicians.
are assir all over the world. The trades unions,
once local or national, are nov forming q con-
pact body under international direction. That
they act in concert Is no more 10 be doubted, a.
illustrated by the strikes in England, when ;hs
workiBg-men called from Sweden. Germany and
Belgium, to take the place Of the Ne~cssils
rioters, refused to serve the contracts signed By
hem when they knew that they Wers 10 SuppIant
heir English brethren.
We ara evidently on the eve Of great social
evolution. that neither existing LsgisLtious nor
'olce regulations can stay. Let Us hope that it
nay have peaceful termination, and that CsPi-
al and labor will come to the conclusion that,
s they cannot do the one without the other. /.
) better fog them 70 live on amicabls terms
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