The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-17
AUSTEgEA'S POLICY.
The Proclamation ISSUED by the Austrian
government to the B0snianss
fLOndon Times

[London Times1
VIENNA, July 26.-An indubitable prelude To
Austria is the publication to-day Of the fol-
lowing proclamation to the Inhabitants Of
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
jewellers in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
'Fhe troops Of the Emperor OF Austria and
King OF Hungary are about to cross the bor-
ders Of your country. They do not come ag
enemies to take possession by violence Of
your lands. They come as friends to ,putan
end to the evils which for q series OF years
have disquieted not only Bosnia and Herze-
govina, but also the bordering territories OF
peror and King has heard how civil
war has wasted this beautiful country,
how it's inhabitants have risen up Ia
conflict against each other, how trade and
commerce have been interrupted, your herds
becoming the spoil Of the robber, your fields
| lying untitled, and misery brought home to
the heart alike Of town and country Great
| and grave events have made it impossible for
your government permanently to restore the
| O. people depends. The Emperor and King
| could no longer look on and see violence and
| discomfort reigning in the vicinity OF his pro-
v1nces, distress and misery knocking at the
frontiers of his States. He has directed the
eye Of the European States to your situation,
and in the council Of the peoples it was slnan-
imously resolved that Austria Hungary
should restore the peace and welfare so long
| y
a desire for your happiness, has found himself
| induced to commit you to the protection of
his powerful friend, the Emperor and King
| The troops OF the Emperor and King will AZ
| eordiDgly appear in your midst. They do
not bring you war, but they bring you peace
Our arms are for the protection Of every one
and for the oppression Of none, The Emperor
and King commands that all sons OF this
country enjoy equal rights in the eyes OF the
law; that they shall all be protected in their
| lives, in their faith, in their possessions and
properties. Your laws and institutions
shall not be arbitrarily overturned, your
manners and customs shall be spared
Nothing shall be violently altered without
due consideration Of what is needful for
you. The old laws shall remain In force
till new ones are enacted. All temporal
and spiritual authorities are expected ttg-
rightly to maintain order and support the
| government. The revenues Of the land shall
be applied exclusively to the needs Of the
country. The arrears to taxes for the last
years shall not be levied. The troops Of the
Emperor and King shall not oppress nor Yno-
lest the land; they shall pay with money
what they need at the hands OF the inhab-
itants. The Emperor and King knows your
troubles and wishes your good Under his
powerful sceptre many peoples dwell to-
gether, each one speaking his own tongue.
and each one is free to profess his own faith.
jewellers In Bosnia and Herzegovina, cora~
nit yourselves with confidence to the prot II
tion Of the renowned banners of Austria-Hun-
gary. Receive our soldiers as friends, obey
those set over you, resume your callings, and
you shall be protected In the fruits Of your
| IahorS' $&