The New York herald., 1879-12-09
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY DECEMBER g. SHEET

pretext for q ruinous deadly war. another great
ton the nobest and most civilized OF the Slav
~ IN its religion sna dignity by
that very nation which chivalrously protected the
Bulgarians.
DIFFICULTY CHOOSING.
According to the anonymous writer the thought
full perceive at the present time that they
from the advantages they freely bestow upon the
Slavs. sIf inspired by sound reason" he writes.
sthe Russian government would at this critical
ment gather around itself all the elements of
Poland and further by legal means their progress;
II it established the principle of equal rights be-
tween Russians and Poles, il inviting the Poles to
come TO frank understanding with the Czar; ii at
tho same time the Russian governments granted
some liberal reforms to the enslaved nation,
we have doubt that all loyal and sensible Poles
would sincerely address themselves to the COM
promise. Only from such combination can result
with mutual advantage the union of the two nations,
aud by decided step in this direction tho Poles
would give evidence OF commendLble political tact"
He next undertakes to investigate the advantages
that Poland might derive by throwing itself into the
arms of Austria Prussia. aud although his reason
ing s not very clear he concludes for the negative
..Between Prussan and Russian domination" says
the author. (which is Poland to choose? The
from the Poles pockets. while the latter are in posi-
tion to make money out of their present tyrants."
Thus it Is perceived that the writer reduces all ques
tions to dollars and cents. We however, afraid
that he overestimates the Poles capacity to treat
Russia in the same way as Prussia treats the prov
iLces subject to her. The author-and this is not
the less strange of his deas-proposes that Franco
should employ all her influence to bring about
understanding between Russia and Poland grounded
on the latters renuncation of her Independence.
He believes that should the Poles yield to the auto
cratic despotis Of the Czar the latter would permit
them to speak their beloved language and to clothe
the national costume. How far this would satisfy
the Poles aspirations is q mystery; but still
from the metaniorphoss Of the Poles into Russians.
Perhaps this would help France to have her re-
venge. Should Prussia be crushed has the former
nothing to fear from triumphant Russia?
10 this enigmatic pamphlet the Polish publicist.
L. Rymwid, replies by an example. "a Pole" says
he. ''who n,ade his escape from Siberia-Rufn-
Observation-Disclosures in his memoirs that, seeing two
brigands who had kidnapped peasant he hid him.
self behind some bushes and heard that the peasant
was by them left free to choose between Drowning
and poisoning The dilemma offered by the author
TO the Poles by inviting them to throw themselves
of the same stamp. 10 the question. Russia
Prussia? Poland must reply Neither Russia nor
Prussia" 3"
In case of hostilities breaking out between the
Of one or the other viii be Of great importance In
what direction the Poles will turn difficult fore
see. The appearance Of this pamphlet determines.
however. that the question is now being seriously
ventilated and that 1t may be solved at
early date. There two courses only
open to Poland In case OF hostilities-to de-
clare for either Russia or for the alliance She
will decide her course according to the treatment
she has received from the three empires. Ger.
many and Austria shave dealt with their portions Of.
dismembered Poland each after its own manner but
both in tar more successful and satisfactory style
systematically denationalized the inhabitants of
Posen not by the processes of extermination exile
ton in the language training and habits Of the dom
lnant to which their destinies were committed
in 1772 She has done her best to turn them into
Germans. and although she has not yet utterly
rooted out their attachment to their purely national
traditions she has at least infused into their natures
steadfast loyalty to the Hohenzollern crown.
Austria with the kindly sxgacity characterizes
her treatment of the heterogeneous subjected
to her benehcent rule has adopted diam metrically
with results however ess
tous. She has in way nterfered with the language
customs Of her Polish liegemen. She has LETT
them Poles; has administered their affairs by officials
either chosen from among themselves thoroughly
instructed in their tongue and acquainted with their
ways. They have been. SO to speak. her pets. her
spoiled children: consequently she owns no more
loyal and attached province within the boundaries
mer thot r.rs ta xntas az tha 90 a.
Posen aud Gaicis to be taken tomorrow upon the
broad question whether they would rather belong
q reconstructed Kingdom OF Poland or remain re-
spectvely German and Austrian subjects, as they
now are. eight male adults out Of every ten would
unhesitatingy declare for the latter alternative On
the other hand were the Russian Poles offered their
choice between the Cars yoke aud the stern but
just rule Of Germany or the tolerant and eminently
humane domination OF AUSTRIA well informed
mind can for moment doubt what their election
would So judges IN English writer in tho
Daily Telegraph. and though he writes somewhat
cording to his wishes he expresses what the world
thinks about the matter
The dream OF the Polish patriot Of q renewed
Polish kingdom must. we imagine. remain dream
forever. In the Poles attempted to gain their
Independence the Drefkaiser- Bund would be called
again into existence The Polish provinces OF
Prussia have lost much Of their national spirit
Russian Poland's hopes ut present can only be to
unite with the Galician Poles under the Hapsburgs
who in tiiue might be induced In order to further
secure the dynasty. to grant them semi.indepen-
dence. such as is enjoyed by Hungary and desired
by the Cxechs. new Poland can only arise in this
way. It is certainly remarkable that during the
Lemberg fates the toast in honor Of "The Emperor
Francis Joseph. the legitimate sovereign. met with
an enthusiastic response. Kraszewsh himself. In
his speech. urged his people to occupy themselves
with the intellectual development Of the nation and
to put all ideas of romantic politics. out of their
heads. Commenting on these words Russian
writer says :-"Our relations with Poland have been
marked with great hostilites The time has come
when the two peoples should be in accord. A frank
reconciliation with the Poles is necessary we'll
for internal peace for interests with for
eign countries"