The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-10-09
Napoleon HI. on the Significance
and Probable Results of the APP
DroachfnE Conference.

lIn between the Emperors Of Germany, Austris
and Russia, il cannot but be very interesting tc
the Engiish public to have some idea Of the senti
ments With which this important event is regard
ed by one who not long since was greater than
either-Ehose word was peace or war-wbose
voice, according to some, may yet again be the
most powerful IN Europe-Napoleon Ill. Dur.
inz d visit which ] had the honor Of paving his
Majesty yesterday. the conversation turned upon
this subject and, as may be supposed, various
opinions were expressed as to the real object
which The three potentates-or rather, perhaps, 1t
should be said Prince Bismarck-bad 10 view
when il was arranged that they should assemble
in the Rrussian capital. Upon one point those
present were agreed-that the three sovereigns
did not propose to meet for the mere exchange
Of cou upIiments, but that they had some high po-
tjicd purpose 10 accomplish Nor was there
much difference on another point-that one Of
the principal endeavors would he to prevent an
immediate quarrel among themselves so that the
vast bodies " troops which are being constantly
drilled AMI the immense armamenls now being
prepare by each Of The three powerful nations
against either OF the empires represented. ButIt
Ess thought TO be very likely thai the Emperors
would cou61e their deliberations TO these mutual
concessions, and that they Woald not take into
serious consideration the much larger question,
how their agreement would affect other powers,
and above all, the position Of France.
Our discussion strangely followed the course Of
arrumeut employed in an article recently pub
lshed in the Pal Mall Gazeae. Russia it was
remarked. il she genuinely and finally gave up
her designs in Eastern Europe, would cease to be
Russia. and the Car who WIS instrumental in
such surrender, would long remain Gar
For her TO give up those designs. even in appear
ance, is a very great sacrifice. which must gall
her pride, and which makes the &, vernment sus-
pected and disiked by the National party. 1t hap
pens that, for different reasons. the three powers
want. at this moment. one and the same thing
But they want il each for different aud even OPP
posite reasons; and tins fact is held to be quite
enough 70 ensure that they will not long pursue
their ends in harmony. Russia wants peace,
that she may gather strength to resume her ira-
dltiousl policy. Germany wants peace, that she
may organize her new Empire and set France and
Russia al defiance. Austria wants peace, that
she may consolidate the Empire which is still
left her, oppose permanent barrier to the ad-
vance Of Russia in Europe. and perhaps become
once more German power. Russia may very
well be anxious tha; France should not rush into
war too soon. SINCE in that case she would have
either 10 see future ally crushed, or to fight at
a great disadvantage. But she can have no de-
sire that France should be permanently kept
down. Germany and Austria may very well be /
willing to be on good terms with Russia so long
as she consents not in any way to interfere with |
their wishes. The moment, however, that Russia |
feels strong enough to recall this consent, Ger /
many and Austria will not have the means Of pur-
chasing it Of her. Such were the views that pre-
vailed in our conversation.
Permit me 10 ask, Sire" said one of the
party. wether your Majesty thinks Prince Bis
marck 9ay have been anxious that the three
Emperors should meet for the express purpose of
isOlaung France and crippliag her as much as
possiblefrn
1t is impossible for me to know" replied the
Emperor, what the precise object of their In
perial Majesties may be. If you suspect that the
position Of France may form an important mat
Ter to be taken INTO consideration by the Confer
ence. il Is well you should consider what is the
actual condition Of that country at this moment
whether there is anything in the conduct Of the
Government which might form pretext for
Germany to take any such precautions as those
which you imagine"
Sire observed an English gentleman, ito
Germany II must appear almost a certainty that
France will never submit to the misfortunes
which beieI her-thut she is straiuing every
nerve 10 revenge the insults TO which she has
been suijeci-and consequently that the peace
professions Of NJ Tners must be valued accord
Iugly7
Words are uotbing when they are contradic-
ted by acts. returned dis Majesty, with marked
emphasis. When | was at the head of the ar
nv. NJ. Tbiers was furious il / proposed to spend
an extra franc upon 1t. Yet NJ. Theirs, who de-
clured against the slightest additional outlay then
has increased the cost Of the army by lOO,OOO0OO
trincs besides WHICH ne mas spent ullf UT elAt.
millions Of francs without any authority what
ever. NJ Theirs protests that be Is all for peacei
that be desires nothing but peace; that France
has no intention Of going to war; that his one
object Gov is to develop the trade and commerce
Of the country. Very we'll This are his words.
What DO We see {? AL his acts show that he
has design Of going to war in two or three
years. So much for his professions of peace
Aud how does he propose to develop the re-
sources Of the country and extend it's trade By
q system Of protection.
These words were spoken with q decision and
earuestuess which plainly proved how deep was
the interest Of the Emperor in the future of the
country he loves 60 well. Continuing his obser-
vaiions he showed how sincere we're his wishes
on the subject Of free trade, and how greatly be
the retrograde policy Of NJ. rhiers, who
believes that the way to increase the commercial
prosperity Of q nation is by increasing prOhibitive
tariffs
Although the Emperor did not express 10 def
mite and explicit terms his views upon the gene