The New York herald., 1871-11-08
Alliance Of Germany and Austria
an Accomplished Fact.
eBJECT OF THE ALLIANCE.
Nhy Russia Did Not Interfere in the Late
: Erane.-Cerman WaE
De CAR AND THE KAISER ARMING.

when this letter reaches YOU New York undouRtr
Ny viii be In state OF great excitement over the
Whit Of Prince Alexis inns visit OF scion Of the
Mouse Of Romanon TO the great American republic
bAs even in Berlin ecited coament, and In certain
Nnarter Is Rven great importance. 1t looked as ~
Shemi-diplOmstic mission 10 rouse public sympathy
i favor OF Russia ana to cemenr the friendship
Spparently already existing There can be no
koasoaablo doubt that mis- visit OF Alexis 70 the
thited States Is one Of the branches Of counter.
ane. laid by the diplomatic engineers Of Russia, to
tepei the assault to be made on the political strong
held OF this power In Europe In case Of q general
VA, In which the Russian government would 90
I>fced to fight upon It's own territory, the friendship
ma good win OF the American people would be OF
toalculable value. Last YEARS. war has proved she
Importance OF the United States Us an inexhaustible
AApot for arms and munitions Of war.
" THE POLITIcAL PROSPECTS, or RUROPB.
~ to q lasting peace are not very encouraging.
HSur correspondent enjoying manv facilities to bc
lEen informed. Is OF opinion that before long the
world will witness ono OF the most terrible wars
hat ever desolated the countries Of Europe. The
Xfupr0n will be forced or held back subject 10 tho
3ecision Of she military authorities at Berlin. In
tsc they decide adversely to change In the arma-
ent then the year 1872 VIII leave its bloody marks
u the annals OF history.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
i Some years ago, speaking Of the political pros
Hects OF FRANCE Napoleon made mention Of The
luminous cloud which then darkcned the political
korixon Of Europe. Thougn some Of these clouds
pave passed away one yet Is clearly discernible.
knis cmnous cloud yot Visible, and which at regu-
Rr intervals has overshadowcd Europe and
renohed the earth In blood, is called tile Eastern
kueson, or, more appropriate the Asiatlc European
question. Its solution win shape the future Of
EUROPE and exert controlling influence moro or
ess, over the whole civilized world. It Is this solu-
f3lon tnat VIII cause most terrible war;
\ THE CONFERENCE AT GAsrEN
as the nrst indication OF new policy on the part
H Germany and Austria aiming u solution Of the
Eastern question In the interests OF civilized Europe
nd destined to resist the encroachmenIs OF Russia
IN Western and Southern Europe. The ancient
and friendly relations between the Courts
H St. Petersburg and Berlin and the rivalry
Formerly existing between tho house OF
H0henzolern and tho Hapsourgcrs are now pre-.
Perred In proof OF the impossibility OF entente
pOrda0Le, or an alliance between Berlin and Vienna,
But il should be considered thar the theory ss TO
cause and effect In the political life OF nations OF
late has undergone fundamental changes, and who
hver attempts to prognostcate the future policy Of
he European Powers win do well to consider the
Isct Of our living in the second part Of she nine
notions and the material and political wants Of
pstons shape the policy OF their respective govern
ments. limo has passed wherein personal gratitude
or devotion Influenced or directed the policy OF tile
cabinets. II there were still proof required that
the conference NJ Gastein resulted In au alliance
defensive and Offensive we have only to examine
INTO tue relative positions oi the high contracting
powers as to Russia AMI the Eastern question. TO
t2CilItaso such conclusion let me communicate
few facts which were never puuilSneu.
THE RAsTERN QUESTION HAD ITS ORIGIN
IN the CROWN OF the Russian empire aud Peter the
Great stood godfather over Its cradle; II must be
considered the excrescence OF the policy inaagur-
sted 0y Peter, ana so relielouslJ followed up BY
very exist.n nee OF the Russian empire aS now con-
:ued on Posy whose avowsa " oDeS, g
empires. The conquest Of Constantn0ple is the
manifest destiny 'oi the rulers OF Russian and has
possession OF this great city u the objective point OF
Russian policy In Europe; i na magnificent
BPFHCr or GERMAN UHIFICAyION.
sNow, the fact "a, through the unidcation OF Ger
an Obstacle nas rsen @ n sne rsn oos o. a
which not only dehes diplomacy, but also every at-
tempt TO surmount II by torce Ol arms vast mill
the Bosphorus, and controlling the Baltic Sea.
Black Sea and Mediterranean, Is something which
Germany wiz not permit TO be set up In our times
always wide awake, q perfect Judge Of human
nsiure q profound thinker aud careful student Of
~
ton OF things and O men, Of nations and their rela
tons TO each other are Of the lIipntan style; his
craftsmanship Is Of that character which looks be-
fore and after, and takes comprehensive view OF
tho less ODs Of history teac ing by example, and
pies IL TO his own times and nation. There iS .
trulsm Bis took hearL-vlz. thai only those
statesmen DID succeed VINO used the power OF the
people TO realize sucn IDEAS as were embodied In
the people and had IT'S origin in the nationa! cnarac-
ter. Whoever attentlvely and unbiased did observe
the singular deveiopiAent OF Blsmarck's foreign
policy and Is not cntire stranger 10 current
Opnl0n In Germany, Will be ui the same opinion
your correspondent, who believes
THE ALLIANCE or GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
70 be Jdt acco'apt. END, being In possession OF
some matters Of fact not yet made public imaglnes
the time NOT far distant wherein the Eastern ques
o spS but hs eGass,s
should endeavor 70 curia the aggressive powers OF
government whose avowed ocjecL j. the conquest OF
Europe IL would amount 10 political suicide on
the part OF the German people TO grant 10 the House
OF R0man0n the time accessory FOR the completion
OF Its military preparations and the Russlncaion or
the peoples conquered anu subjuglted. Bismarck
mens or the Car so adroity dirnses, and which
pictures the manifest destiny OF Holy Russia the
subjugatIon OF tue roaming tribes OF Middle Asia
and their conversion to Christianity and lis ciylza
tion. II he had any doubt as 10 the secret
!. AIMS OF RUSSIAN rOLlCY
An autograph letter since May last IN MS possession
would uispe 1t. The letter reads rs roilows:-
. TsAasKo sELo,. .Noyemter lssa
NV BROTHER The letter send Your Majesty no. @ ONE
ansarr ia conen as nation by one s
you ya are not RAJ rate owe ycur lines
10 Ihe ne hs Alps and he pyrenees and france con-
stituted - 80. !, y..,,. o,.a ., M .Ac NM
~ aa mo aves nd 80 VlVUV0 frcemenl cannot anticipate
shs dncu,ics with whcu successors WIZ nave 70 aen.
thst may acque three sources OF nstlona prospeny
~xc,,urs industry and which, win tne ex
ssncn 81 Inc ars am greatly need desire an alliance
Win you defensive aud ensvc. am ready to sma my
Sams matter OF fac an one wmch % -. s.ms o
should ever forget that we are threatened ITO" 'Ae '
Tssss ara the conditions offer Your hAisssy
Tni. letter was sent to Charles Xr King ol FRANCE
ana eicited the following aiIswer:-
ST. CLoUp Jan. 25 1880.
MT BnorunE-The political aspee Of Europe 10 S nov s
rant acceptance OF proposals besdes you .uo
residence the ksy whicp you insenI 70 xssP
your own pocket CnAnhIS'
UGLY DOCUMENTS TO SEE.
which Bismarck thrust tue letters under the nose VI
she Russian Ambassador when this high funCton-
ery, some time ago. called al the DohnholsplaE 20
demand an explanation about Gastein &c. luis