The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-27
Germany's Reasons for Distrust-
Bismarck's Opinion.
SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE"

HERALD BUREAU, 81 AVENUE DE L'OPERA,
pAUfS Nav 1877


popular part of the work for them. Germany Is
bitterly antagonistc to tho state OF things for
1t raises the hopes OF the German ultramontancs,
whose long persecution had failed OF Its object ard
who now hail the change in France as an omen OF
more positive triumph in the future Besides this
the German government knows that the tradition OF
dcspotic rule in France (and thther the Marshalatc
is tending in spite, probably, OF the Presidents
belief to the contrary has been to put an end to
domestic terment by the risks OF a foreign
war. Hence the haste with which regiment
after regiment is hurried to the western frontier
Germany will be the real arbitcr in the Russo
Turkish war, and to preserve that character she
must keep France quiet The Simon Ministry had
announced It's neutral Intentions and they had
been accepted in good faith; but the De Broglic
Cabinets assurance must be taken with large
allowance OF salt In Italy the clerical influence
which has brought about the change is dsquietng
to the advisers OF Victor Emmanuel In England
the change meets with general condemnation. but
1t is questionable il the Beaconsleld Cabinet is al
together displcased.
BISMARCK ON THE SITUATION
The HERALD correspondent at Berlin telegraphs
that Prince Bismarck during his recent short visit
to that city, had an interview with the French
Charge d'Anares, in which lie repeatedly ex.
pressed his great disapprobation OF the change OF
Cabinet. The continuation Of Due Decazes In the
Ministry OF Foreign Affairs somewhat appeased the
irritation OF the great ex-Chanceor who said that
10 interference need be expected SO long as the
French government rerains from promoting ultra.
montana interests; otherwise the most serious
complications might be feared.
The Berlin minsterialist Post continues to com
ment OIL the French crisis and says France ruled by
the Vatican is the centre OF Papa system which
frivolousy threatens the worlds peace and is pre-.
pairing crusade against Germany, for there can be
no doubt that disturbance OF peace is inevitable
should France continue the course she has now
taken.
| A BETLIGERENT POSSIBILITY.
In a conversation with an OrIcanist who supports
the new Ministry the following was laid down with
a smile:-
1--WE shall not assume the role OF prophecy, or
|
is contemplated by any one with power to enforce
even portion OF it, but see, now. In the imperial
coalition Austria is the weak spot. Engand's
line to interfere in the war is drawn some-
where this side OF too late.' She intercrcs. Ger
many cries HAITI more England cannot Austria, led
on by British gold and promises, and driven by
Hungarian hatred OF Russia and Austrian dislike
OF the con1ueror of Sadowa, throws herself on the
side OF England and Turkey Germany advances
on Austria Helped 1t is true, by Italy. Is not this
frances opportunity 1t would then stands Ger
many, Russia and Italy against England France,
Austria and Turkey"
| do not credit my amiable friend with any gov
ernmcnt influence or put much trust in his cacula
tions but 1T shows what is roating on the surface
in certain quiet pools Of politics.
THE MINISTRIES HARD HOME ROAD.
II foreign opinion Is discouraging 10 the Ministry
the outlook home is the very OF Icassur-
ing. The prudence and selfcontrol OF the repub-
| leans have destroyed the confidence OF the faction
in power It's already evident that all this is tell.
ing on the members OF the senate, so tnat the co.
operation Of that body In the scheme OF dissolution
! is exceedingly doubtful. In Illustration OF tins I
may relate conversation which friend OF mine
overheard at Ernest Picards funeral. The Due
dArdiYrct Pasquicr was asked how he thought the
Senate would act
1--WE shall decree dissolution, OF COURSE was the
reply. "Therc is no choice between that and the
Marshal's resignation"
avon are mistaken, Duke" rcjoincd Senator Of
the Right Centre who was present. "Thc choice is
between civil war and the Marslal's resignation.
and the senate viii prefer the lattcr.'
This sentiment Is becoming daily more and more
evident, and the Minister'S are becoming nervous
as 10 results. They think that by wholesale re-
mova Of projects and sub-prefccts they may have
a chance OF altering the Lower Chamber in case
dissolution Is agreed upon, but they might just
wen attempt TO set back the ocean tide. Even
those partisaus who have been put into the va
Gated places are so convinced OF the futility oil
trying to arrest the popular current that they will In
dubitably prove Ialse their employers and try to
curry favor with the coming men BY the Iukcwarm.
ness OF their efforts.
PRESS PERSECUTION BEGUN.
Meanwhile the weakness OF the Cabinet Is made
deplorably manifest by the rcprcssivc measures II
is putting In force. The press kilograms OF foreign
cores ondents are ovcrhaucd and withheld at tho
Ministry OF the Interior, and II Is an
nounccd In the journals to-day that stringent
measures win be adopted toward the corresponds
cnts themselves The prosecutions OF the Paris
Journals are beginning, several or the radical sheets
having already felt the lash. md the comic pa