The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
The Condition OF France and Her
Future Political Prospects.
The Position Abroad-Taxes- That Noble House
Of Bourbon"-The Bonaparte Family-The
Government Of the 4th Of september-A De
Facto Govsrnmsnt-The Republic-A
Hereditary President-The Old Man
Leaning Toward Monarchy
The Patriotism of the Princes
II Will Deceive No Ons.'


must tell you what the state OF the country really
Is l WIN do so without exaggeraton. but also
without attenuation. We have lust ended great
civil warOne, believe, or the greatest that ever
afflicted any nation. We have nae before us the
most hateful scoundrels Qr you will excuse my using
great country. Their numbers were formidable
neir weapons, such as no insurrectlon ever pos
and they illuminated me. Thanks to the devoted
and the right spirit OF the army-tnanks to the
skill OF Its chleISthanks to you, we conquered.
say II with pride, not for myself but for my country,
| We won q great victory-the victory OF social
Il may be permitted to say so, has never shown us
any very great cordiality, now thanks us. Europe
on behalf OF the country. That victory has not only
rescued US rom anarchy, it mas also
IMPROVED OUR POSITION ABROAD.
At the same time we must beware against any illu-
sion. The passions we mad to contend against are
disarmed. We have taken out OF the rebels hands
800 900 muskets 1000 cannon but II the passions
have had TO deal with are disarmed they not
appeased. What remedies ought We to apply
mends The first is to allay these passions by de-
prlvinR them OF any real cause; the second Is to
can be found for passlons good or bad. What was
| tue pretext invoked by the great culprts against
whom We fougnts They SAID that the republic was
III DANGER said that 1t was not true. In The present
state Of affairs 1t Is OF the highest Importance TO
avoid giving any pretext. Moreover, in order that
work, 1t is necessary that people should feel con-
| ndence in your wisdom and in your union.
|
Europe which cannot do without our productions,
and which has been deprived OF them for one year
Is anxiously awaiting the opening OF our workshops
| the resumption OF work by our manufacturers.
Never, perhaps, has the resumption or labor been
closer at hand; all our great manufacturing towns
| have received large orders. What Is required TO
enable heads Of hrms to enter on new ventures ?
Nothing bat confidence. They nave their eyes nXed
upon US. They wonder whether the peace our army
has restored IN The streets exists within these walls
Have confidence, gentlemen, IN your wisdom, IN
your union, and instantaneousy the Drodiglous
mr. n M u'ill and
we shall have the means vi meeting ali our bur-
dens. Believe me, then, let us refrain from
the passions we nave had TO conquer. We have
burdens TO meet such as never were laid on France
and means to bring about the evacuation OF the
country by the foreign troops that now hold large
part Of IT, The evacuation OF the country, gentie.
men! To understand the full import Of that word
it IL necessary TO be- like my colleagues and myself
IN charge OF the affairs of the country.
THE PRESENCE ON A FOREiGN ARMY
on French soil wounds the feelings Of dignity OF q
nation ike France; It Is offensive to It's PRIDE.
the sulierings they have been enduring since our
soil has been invaded Dy the armies OF Germany-
that Is, constant preoccupation We have been
armies DO you know what burden that en-
tails upon uss we have daily to provide
When that burden ceases we shall have got rid OF
about one-half OF our war expenditure. We shall
our taxes. We have had deficit Of vSoeI to
make up. WhyY Is 1t that the productive power
Of the country has ceaseds BY no means; but our
more productive tax than that tobacco but we
cannet receive all that 1t should produce because
only part OF the territory Is in our hands Now. 1t
OBVIOUS that 1t not with ordinary resources
that we can meet all our engagements, and support
our burdens AS for the loan, II we could possibly
negotiate with any private firm or financial coin.
pany, the task would be less arduOus; but we need
the cooperation Of all capitalists IN Europe
PUBLIC CREDIT
will have confidence In France because it relies on
her faithful discharge OF her future Obligations but
on the condition that we should preserve order
only In the Streets but permit me to say So how.
ever painful 1t may be TO you to near II, also order
hope You viii take yours TOO have EXPRESSED
my appre 1ensions-my doubts respecting the grave
subject now before us. could not continue to bear
the burden have assumed without ha ing opened
my heart TO you: have sacrtnced my perplexities
to our good understanding: Only the day before
But could not make up my mind to cause that
agitation IN the country which change III the gov
eminent under present circumstances could moi fail
TO bring about. 1t was not meant to pass political
measure, but measure OF generosity towards
THAT NOBLE HOUSE OF BOURBON,
whose destInies have been identified with France
with the exception Of the last tnree-quarters OF
century ores oie'D have no hesitation in pro-
nOunclng the name OF the House OF BOurDOn II Is
same thing as to pronounce the name Of France.
But maintain that the measure which you intend
1t been said that laws OF prescription must be
put an end to. and that OF all governments the re-
considered these laws OF prescription as any
thing but precautionary measures. 1t is, In fact,
impossible for two governments to cOexist In the
same country BY the side OF each other. Every gov
eminent IN turn has resorted to these precautionary
measures. the republic alone, Notwithstanding my
advice, omitted to take these precautions, and In
favor OF whomp Why, IN favor Of
THE BONAPARTE FAMILY.
When Louis Napoleon returned TO France one OF |
his old friends-wnO after being true republican,
laid himself out to serve with fervOr the man who
was little later TO become Napoleon HI-asked
leave to introduce Louis Napoleon to me- said the
you In France In spite or
my efforts to keep GU out The imprudent people who
doing you Will probably be their master; you shall
never be mine" Having established thus much [ |
saVSe Of 5ds an SSy N IN "
peal OF the laws OF exile Had only consulted my
personal feelings would not have hesitated one |
The Princes OF Orleans know that. ] |
WILL REMAIN THEIR FRIEND;
but there Is LII my eyes consideration which Is |
to every other and that Is Lhe interest or
my country. We have won material victory; your
wisdom VIII secure for us a moral triumph NOW.
gentlemen, am compelled to revert to what has
been called the Bordeaux compact and to explain
TO you that my view OF 1t now is precisely what 1T
was three months ago. il Is necessary that should
do so to ascertain whether We still understand each
other. / believe we do. hope we do; but cannot
AFFAIRS at bordeaux The Emperor had been over
thrown ON the attn Of September. Now, people have
THE GOVERNMENT OF The 9TH OF SEPTEMBER.
can AFFORD ~ be impartial refused to form part
Of that government, not on account Of It's mem
one Knows my opinion about them, as
joined them--Dut because DID not
hlnk It consiste mt with my past career TO take a
in revolution then progress. But that revo-
ution OF september 4, which Is now so fercely at.
acked It should be remembered that 1t was ardenty
Wished for marks OF assent on the left. Let US
low distinguish what the faults OF that government
we're and when these faults were committed. The
aut OF the men who took part IN that revolution
vas to continue the war after the evident Interest
u che country required II to cease. But observe, |
What could those who were shut up In Paris dol
Jould thev open the gates OF the town No. There
vas one part TO DO played In the work Of national
leience, and we looked TO Paris to perform that
to close Its gates and keep the enemy at
ay as long possible. have censured with deep
the faults committed out OF Paris. Paris
vas able TO resist 1t was not In position to Judge
whether the war outside could be continued. IL
vas in the same position as any other fortified
own and was bound to hold out to the last. 1t did
o. But IL was
THE DUTY OF THOSE WHO WERE OUTSIDE
o ascertain whether they had the means OF beating