The New York herald., 1873-09-30
THE WAR OF '66.
A Scrap from History-Thc Relations of
Austria and Germany.
Tho 10 mt nj the Eastern BudQPf writing

ALstria and Germany.
The correspondent OF the Eastern Budget, writing
from vienna, says:-
The statements in General La Marmoras book
about the policy OF Prussia In 1866 have produced
tremendous excitement among the Austrian pub
lie. one letter especially which Is quoted by the
General, has awakened universal Indignation. IT.
that addressed on The 18th OF june 1866 by queen
Elizabeth OF Prussia TO her nephew, the Emperor
% states That King William has given her his word
that no actual treaty between Italy and PRUSSIA
exists and that If italy were TO attack Austria
Prussia would not be bound to follow her. IL IL
alleged that the result Of the letter was that Aus
tria did not believe Prussia intended to hight
and neglected her military preparations accord
ingly. But though this attempt to reopen old
wounds has unquestionably produced strong
effect on the public generally, IL has not made any
impression in diplomatic circles, and it will most
certainly in no way influence the present
friendly relations between Austria and Germany.
General La MarmOra Is, no doubt, q sincere
patriot, but, being also jealous Cath0lc, ne
probably wishes to prevent the journey OF hing
OF the relations between Italy and Germany on
more intimate footing. IL Is evident hat ne Tears,
OH the one hand, that Italy may become more
dependent Prussia than ever. and, on the other,
that the war which has been declared by Prince
Bismarck against the Roman CATHOLIC Cnurch
might induce the Italian government 10 proceed
with energy than u has hitherto done against
the Pope and the Church IN Italy. HIS endeavors
have completely failed 80 lar as russia Is con-
ccrned for IL - now quite decided that the King
Will 20 to Berlin, and during his stay at vienna
i. he will have an opportunity OF convincing himself
tercst, that she Is equally friendly with all her
neighbOrs and that she has completely broken with
the Ultramont tanes. All the iacts relative TO the
policy OF Prussia in 1856 have long been known 10
the Vienna Government so that General La Mar
mora Is book does not furnish II with any informa-
tion on that subject which ~ has not already
possessed. IL Is well known that when Count
Beust was yet Minister OF SaXony he was kept
fully informed thanks TO his numerous dp0-
matte relations. OF all Prince Bismarck's nego-
tiations with Paris aud the Italian Cabinet.
His warnings TO Austria aud the other Powers of
the old confederation were, however. not needed,
and Saxony was, in fact. the only German state
Prussia OF course, eXceptedl tnat WAS not taken
10y surprise when war was declared in 1865 u was
the knowledge and sagacity displayed by count
Beust on this occasion that mainly contributed TO
bis appointment as Minister 0i Foreign Affairs in
Austria. IN which capacity he Gfst introduced that
pOhcy OF intcresth IN the direction oi AFFAIRS at the
HOfburg which has maintained the Empire ia lne
first RANK among the Powers Of Europe iha'
policy has been strictly adhered toby ais spccessv
and, as the interests OF Austria are IN no "O nO
touched upon In General LA Marmoras = pooN, va.
sovereigns oi Italy and Prussia VIII ne Iecen'ew az
Vienna with just as much cordially atsa w. ,n
licaton they we're before ~. Ine ene.t VI Wy
Generals revelations on the Ger mans VI
or rather that section among Insn m"vsu pv. ,a
! cat tendencies were more German tnan AusIiah,
| mas on the other hand, been very great, anu suc
! sudden change which IL has produced IN tncr
! views Gaming az it does, on the eve Oh tue eiec-
tions will be OF the greatest value 10 the const,tu-
| tionai party a. an important body OI its sup
norters will no longer be open TO the reprVAch Oi
| anbserviencY to PVlnca EiamArCk.