The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
THE PRINCE IMPERIAL.

Speech OF Napo1eon's Heir to the French
Deputation Mt ChiseIhurst.
BY the English mall OF the goth Of March we have
O verbatim report OF the speech which the Prince
Imperial OF France delivered in reply to the ad-
dress which was presented to him at Chiselhurst
on the occasion OF his attaining his majority.
THE PRINCES SPEECH.
The French address to the Prince. which was
read by the Duke de Padoue, concluded rather ADJ
rupty and strikingly with an appeal to the Prince
and the Empress:-"Sovez pretz aug desseins de Ia
Froridence"
The Duke then bowed, and the Prince, turning to
MIN, began with thanking him briefly in the name
of the deputation. He then turned to the audience
and said:-
In coming here to-day you have acted in ODE
dience to feeling OF fidelity to the Emperor's
The public conscience has indicated that great
memory IRON caumny ana sees the Emperor as he
really was. You, who have come from various parts
OF the country. can bear witness to this. His reign
was distinguished throughout by soicitude tor the
welfare OF aii-his last day on the soil OF France
was DAY q annexation ana heroism. Your pres.
attest the anxiety 81 France respecting her future
destiny. Order is protected by the SWORD OF the
Duke OF Magenta, my 1ather's cOnrade In glory
and misfortune. HIS loyalty is sure guarantee
Tor you tDat he will guard the trust he has received
against surprise from all parties. But material
order Is not secured. The future is unknown. Pub
lie interests are alarmed, and party passion may
I. ke undue advantage OF this state OF things.
Hence arises the feeling tine echo OF which you bear
to Inc the feeling which draws public opinion with
irresistible force towards a direct appeal to the
nation TO lay the foundation OF definite govern
ment. The ple6iScite Is salvation; 1t IS law; it is
strength restored to authority long era secu-
rity reopened for the country. 1t great national
party without conquerors, or, conquered rising
above all parties TO reconcile them. France freely
consulted looks towards the son OF Napoleon Ill.
This thought renders me Their dtstrustiul OF my
strength than proud. The Emperor taught me
the weight OF authority, even Tor virile shoulders,
and how necess Try for the accom- plishment OF so
lofty mission faith In ones sell and the feeling
oil duty. 1t s this faith which gives what my
youth lacks. Bound to my mother by the ten
derest and most grateful affections l shall work
unremittingly TO anticipate the march OF years,
and when the hour mag come, II another govern
ment should receive the SURFACES OF the majority,
shall bow with respect TO tue decision OF the
country. II the name OF Napoleon comes out for
the eighth time from the voting urns | shall be
ready to accept the responsibility imposed upon
me by the national vote. such are my IDEAS, and
/ thank you for having made long journey to
hear the expression OF them. Remember me TO
the absent. Bear to France the wishes OF one of
her children. My courage and my life belong to
her. May God watch over her, ana restore ner
grandeur and prosperity.
The Prince Imperial, who read his reply in
clear, musical voice, emphasized its various points
with diStnctnesS and earnestnesS