The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-05
France and Gormany-Comnt Won Arnim
Recalled to Berlin.

France and Germany-Couns Won Arnim
Recalled to Berlin.
Among our cable dispatches this morning
there is one of more than ordinary significance.
The Count Won Misunderstanding to this de-
spatch, which is credited to the London
TGmes-has been recalled from Versailles to
Berlin to give to the German government his
opinion of the stability of the present govern
ment Of France. 1t is not generally the habit
of governments to make known to the outside
world their reasons for recalling or summon
ing home ambassadors. II is not unnatural,
therefore, that some should doubt whether the
declared purpose of the return to Berlin of the
German Ambassador Is not q mere rumOr,
founded on nothing better than suspicion. At
the same time it is well to bear in mind that
newspaper correspondents have in these times
easy access to Cabinet and diplomatic Sc
crets. On the face of this report there is the
semblance of truth, and, considering the source
whence it comes, we see no reason why we
should hesitate to accept 1t as substantially
true statement of the case.
German government should be anxious to
know what is the actual state of things at Ver-
sailles and generally throughout France what
is the strength Of the present government and
what are the prospects of the various political
parties who are now VIGOROUSLY contending
for the mastery in the State. Who more
likely to be well informed on these points than
the man who has watched the interests of
Germany and been studious observer of all
that has taken place in Versailles since the
close of the WARP 1t is only few days since
we were made aware that the Germans were
apprehensive of trouble in France, and that
in view of possible complications they were
actually making arrangements so as to be in
readiness to march their troops across the
frontier to protect their interests. Later we
have had more encouraging news. France
has offered-and the offer has been accepted
to pay in advance another instalment of the
war indemnity; and as if to convince the
world that there could be no likelihood of
France refusing to pay the last farthing due to
Germany on account of the war, the ladies of
France have been denuding themselves of their
ornaments and sending in to the Treasury
their rich caskets of jewels and gold, thus
reviving the patriotism of Rome in Rome's
purest days, and revealing love of country
which, if it has been equalled, has never been
surpassed. In spite of all this Germany is
watchful and slightly distrustful When it
is borne in mind that a change Of govern :
ment in France might upset the best arrange
ments, and that change of government is, as
many think, imminent, it is not much to be
wondered at that Germany should preserve
her watchful aud determined attitude.
1t will be well if the Count Won Arnim shall
be able to satisfy his government that there is
no danger of revolution in France-at least of
such revolution as shall imperil the interests
of Fatherland In such case there will be no
reoccupation of the evacuated provinces, and
France will be permitted to work out her own
destiny without let or hindrance. 1t is not to
be denied that the French people have done
we'll under the Presidency of M. Theirs. The
great misfortune is that uncertainty still hangs
over the government and cramps the energies
of the nation. If only they could settle down
into solid republic all would be we'll. But
no one can tell what day or an hour may
bring forth. This is the present curse of
France.