New-York tribune., 1873-01-10


throughout Europe, and even with many Americans An
Imperial Prince born in March, lS56-an only one,
and again resemblance TO Napoleoni Even persons
not supersttous began incline toward the theory Of
"destiny."
BY this time the Republican element in France had be-
come almost tradition the Oreansts and Iegtimists,
finding their designs checked fast conceived,
lapsed into passive attitude, and the rule OF the Em-
pror seemed to be assured although probably very few
even then, believed the permanence OF his dynasty
There nevertheless. still danger from another and
apparently insignificant quarter The Italian Republi
cans in him their fatal enemy and the violation
of his youthful oath as carbonaro had. according to
their secret laws. forfeited his fe He forewarned
and therefore forearmed. When the first attempt was
made, Pianori but few feet distant and fired d.
recty at his breast but secret breaspate intercepted
the ball. 0rsni's attempt with hand-grenades was made
In January 1885, and the escape OF the Emperor and
Empress was almost miraculous The exeeuton OF the
consprators only increased the intensity OF the Italian
vendetta.
One characteristic OF Napoleon HI-his passion for
melodramatic situationshad already been frequently
manifested Such characteristic Is source OF strength
or weakness according to the circumstances under
which II appears. With his positive power and his
increasing prestige now possible TO relax some
what OF his former caution, and for a few years the
world convicted OF having undervaued him. persisted
In atonng for its oense by interpreting his stohdty as
depth his reticence wisdom his strainng after thea
rcal effect rs the force and daring OF genius From 1853
TO 1861 he was the most oyeesmated man in the world
Every urn and winding of his apparently subtitle policy
every new disclosure OF his seemingly impenetrable
plans was accepted as an evidence of greatness by
majority Of the civilized races.
THE ITALIAN WAR
1t would perhaps be unfair to say that sympathy for
the Italian had part IN bringing on the war OF
1852 He was scarcely insensbe TO 30 many early asso-
Citations knew the tremendous undereurrent OF resist
ance and aspiration in Lombardy the Romagna and the
Duches and felt that the seeds Of pOpu'
larity II not power IN his policy But there two
other equally powerful considerations he would abolish
the relentless determination Of the Carbonar and he
would the territory OF France by the annexation
Of Savoy There Is little doubt that the latter clause
was agreed upon when Cavour visited Napoleon Ill at
Plomberes before the war; His course beng decided,
there remained only the finding of pretext which
Austria blunderingy furnished III April 1889 Although
Napoleons Ministry were reported to be unfavoable to
the war, 1t was hailed with great enthusiasm by the
masses of the people The remarkable letter Of Orsn
written Just before his execution pointing to Napoleon
III as the Liberator of Italy, now explained and
tho aters declaration that Italy shonid be free from
the Alps TO the Adriatic" received by the Italians
with unbounded JOY and faith.
Nevertheless the declaration of war occasoned great
alarm and uDeasness throughout Europe. There was
vague fear-now that belief in the genius of Napoleon
Ill had been generally estabshed-that this would be
the beginning of course of conquest. in which the
career of Napoleon L might be repeated. The English
people were more excited than any other The volunteer
military movement was then inaugIIrated Tennyson
as laureate wrote his Riaemen, FOrm!" in which he
says to his countrymen:
"Be not deaf to tho sound that warns!
BE not Q,Ried 6y q deSpofs plea
Are figs Of thistles, or grapes OF thornst
And shall q tyrant make men freot"
We doubt. however whether Louis Napoleon ever seri
ousIy medtated a contest with England. He knew the
nation too well to enter war in which his new naval
strength might fall and his plans OF colonization be GER
tainly overthrown But he had no objection whatever to
agtatng the English people with the apprehension Of
war. 1t was the surest method Of finding anew the
alliance which had done him such good service and
accordingly within year Of the publication Of Tenny
sons outery (since suppressed nd the French aud
English troops entering Pekn together and the former
as usual impressing the world with the greater import
ance OF their share in the exploby making noise
about 1t.
After entering Piedmont the Emperor delayed three
weeks plotting and planning before commencing hOstil-
tiles. He had an interview with KOssuth, and agreed
with the latter upon plan for cooperating with the
Magyar and Sclavonic population Of Austria. Tuscany
had already risen the Romagna stirring and there
were movements in Naples and Sicily. The EmperOr's
design was to the former for Prince Napoleon
and the latter for the Muratsa united Italy was the
farthest thing possible from his plans. But he was
forced to simulate a generosity he did not feel and to
give battle with no other gain than Savoy and Nice
sured in advance. After small engagement at Monte.
beo the battle OF Magenta, the 4th OF June, gave
Milan and L0mbardy to the French and italian armies
The Emperors reception in Milan warm and cordial,
but a storm OF uncomfortable joy surged around the
path Of Victor Emanuel. Tuscany had by this time
claimed the laters prOtectorate and the drift Of popu
lar sentiment throughout Italy no longer to be mis-
taken The Emperor found himself embarked on a new
current the spirit Of Germany was aroused, the Pope
threatened accommodation, and after remarkable
stroke Of undeserved good luck at Soerno he fastened
70 withdraw. The peace OF Villafranea which Italy
TO the heart. betrayed Hungary and Croatia, and be-
wildered Europe enabled him to return to Paris with
the prestige OF conquerOr But he bitterly disap
pointed when italy pronounced for united nationality
under Victor Emanuel and be was conscious that the
French appetite for glory still unsatisfed and that
oven his own adherents had confidence in tue perma
nence OF his dynasty.
One who studies the course OF the foreign policy OF
France from peace Of vaanca to the departure OF
the Mexican expedition cannot notice It's restless
meddling irritating character. The continued forbear
OF the other European powers the taot submission
OF England, are among those circumstances which will
seem almost incredible TO the future historian. The En-
perorS Government apparently very strong for the
support OF the Roman Catholic Church added to that
of the army and the peasantry policy OF peace non
Intervention, and continued material development
that which ruler assured Of his place would undoubt
edly have chosen. Napoleon III unconscousy betrayed
his own want of faith in his lasting by adopting
an opposite policy.
MEXICO.
There is always Nemesis lying in wait FOR natures
essentially selfish and false. The first blow came back
upon him from the quarter whence no could have
Anticipated It, We not yet in possession Of all the
arguments by which he induced England and Spain to
join him in the Mexican business Tin October 1851 but
have the absurd theatrical letter to Gen. Forey,
nouncing his selfmposed mission to reconstruct the
Latin race in America and rebuild the fallen edHoe OF
its power At the time there favorable Opportu
nz 10 interfere ncfiYey In Enronean aara The Amer