The New York herald., 1879-08-27

Andrassy had to fee his native country the Austrian
tribunals meanwhile condemning him to death for
treason, and burning him in efigy. His property
being confiscated he earned livelihood by writing
correspondence from Paris and London for German
and Hungarian newspapers Pardoned by the En-
peror Francis Joseph IN 1857. when the latter was
persuaded by Count de Beust embrace q more
liberal policy Andrassy returned to his country and
in the Hungarian Landtag took seat among the Deak
party. After the creation of a Hungarian Min
istry Andrassy was appointed Minister President
with the unanimous support of all parties
the Department OF National Defence QS6D The
solemn coronation of the Emperor as King OF Hun
gary, which was looked upon by the Magyars the
close OF q sad period of national slavery was largely
brought about by the exertions or Count Andrassy.
The Emperor had many opportunities to appreciate
his tar seeing talent as statesman, but more than
mis- talent and the recommendations of Beust and
Deak. he owed the high favor he afterward enjoy ed
In the opinion Of his sovereign the Empress
patronage. On the occasion of the latter's first
Journey through the Hungarian kingdom Andrassy
was her Malesty's most agreeable and devoted
companion. Brave. handsome. witty, highly cul-
tivated, upright and sincere Bayard, he appeared
to the Empress ss the ideal type Of the Hungarian
cavalier She readily perceived that he would
be = valusble acquisition to her husband, and she
was not loath TO recommend the Count to him.
retire before the opposition manifested throughout
the Empire against his bold abolition Of the Con-
cordat Andrassy was appointed Chancellor of the
more tolerated than appreciated.
THE BOSNIAN CAMPAIGN
Count Andrassy's troubles came to q climax the
moment in which he conceived the idea of extend
ing Austrias sway over the Turkish provinces. We
will not indulge in prophesying. but cannot for
bear expressing our fears that Austria has struck
against harder rock than she may have believed,
by undertaking the occupation of Bosnia. The con-
may have voted the credit demanded to carry out
the enterprise, are more and dissatis-
s aas nst of ss the Eyrs no
lowed up by the expedition in Bosnia
The Magyars will hardly forgive Kossuth's old
friend for fsvoring the development of the Slav
tendencies to such an extent, particularly that
after check experienced in reference to the
patton OF Novi- Bazaar. he cannot invoke success as
The justification of his bold policy. The rude defeat
that the imperial Cabinet has suffered from the
recent elections to the Reichsrath and the subse-
have made things still more uncomfortable for
the Hungarian statesman. The blind goddess seems
and honors she lad bestowed upon him. Whether
he remains or retires this much is certain
that the policy of the imperial Cabinet must
1871 must be evidently abandoned. The
who has led the monarchy Of the Hapsburgs on the
path Of Slav snnexations is not moved by the same
ideas that he professed eight years ago. When he
entered his high office he represented the alliance of
the Magyars with the constitutional German elements
Of the Empire. This alliance had double object
to crush the Slav element and wholly disarm the
clericals and the feudal party. who prevented IN
ideas Of government. But the result Of the recent
elections is very decided protest against the OBJ
jects Of that alliance. and it is possible that the
Magyar statesman. perceving what is coming. may
have resolved to retire while yet he can honoraby
do SO.
THE ATTITUDE OF THE czEcHs
The entrance of the Czechs into the Vienna Parla-
melt is undoubtedly the commencement of a
struggle for Bohemia's historical rights. Accord
Prague . meeting of all the Czech MEM
bers of the Reichsrath was held, when it
was decided that the Bohemian deputies, who for
some years have kept away from Vienna. should
take an active part in Austrian politics; and. being
in majority with regard to the German ele-
ment In the Empire, it Is thought that they
may press for and obtain the rights and privileges
which they have hitherto demanded IN vain. At
any rate their into Austrian Parliamentary
lie may lead to fresh difficulties. and the question
is. els Count Andrassy the man to meet them. to be
st once true to Hungary and to himself as Chancel
lor OF the Austro-Hungarian EmpireY' To this the
have given way to the wishes of the
Bosnia campaign. he is doubtless Magyar at heart.
aud considers 1t to retire before the strength
Of the enemies Of which
ing. The Count prefers to let the com
ing struggles Of the various nstionalities be
guided by some other and stronger mind. His has
been masterly policy Of undulating which must
give way to one Of set purpose in the future. The
Hungarians have had long innings in the ruling of
the dual empire. The Emperor himself, favoring
partic uarly neither Hungarian nor German
nor Austrian sclav. but being the ruler
pleased with their continual conflicts. and wishes
to have peace. He is personally pleased to see
the Czech senter Parliament. Addressing the Princes
Won Schwarzenberg and Won Rohan recently, he
sad:- :-'I have the agreeable communication to make
to you that in the next Reichstag the whole Of Bo
hemia will be represented"
THE CYCLrCAN DEMANDS.
With this feeling the part OF the Emperor, with
the victory of the Czecks IN the elections it is only
q matter of time when q Minister, who has all
along been at heart the representative of the
the Magyars the enemies Of the Slavs and Bohemian
semi-independence should retire. Thus Count An
drassy has lost all his friends. The Hungarians
joce in his resignation because he has favored the
extension of Slav territory; the Germans because
they have always felt that he the representative
of Magyar preponderance in the affairs OF the En-
pre; the Slavs because his policy has been always
Sntagonistic to them; the Cxecks. because he
has had sympathy with their aspirations.
Even the Imperial and military party will doubtless
be glad to another chancellor whose ambition to
enlarge the empire at the expense Of the Turk
ish territory will not be thwarted by the
unborn Magyar, desire to keep the Slav
as well the other elements COM
posing the Empire. in as subordinate position ss
Il consistent with apparent harmony. At any rate.
it must be said of Count Andrassy that he has
not kept faith with his promise, made in 1871.
'that his constant aim would be the retaining of
peace with foreign powers. the development of har
mony between the heterogeneous elements of the
empire and the preservation OF natinoal interests
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