Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-01
FRANCE AND AUSTRIA.
The UunGar Premfer's Speech
Discussed in tue Chamber.

TBy AnglO-American cable TO the Dlspatch.l
PARIS, May 31.-ln the Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day NJ. Reach interpellated the Gov.
eminent in regard to Won TiszIs speech.
lie declared that the Hungarian Premier's
language was discOurteOus and contrary 10
international comfy. Won Tisza, he said,
appeared to anticipate an early war. II mis-
expectations were realized France aud her
Government would be able to say thst they
had done everything possible 10 avoid IT, Ii
Won Tiszl had been better informed he
would have known that complete security
existed I'm France, where lives and property
Of foreigners are respected. Won TiszTs
utterauces did not involve any responsible
lily on the part OF Austria, but they sur
pTised those who are aware 81 the sympathy
existing between France and Hungary.
NJ Goblet, Minister OF Foreign Affairs,
IN reply. said that the Government shared the
feelings Won TlsZa's speech had generally.
aroused, but the matter must not be eXig-
eerated. While admitting that the exhibit
ton OF 1889 might arouse objections from
nations wto forgot thlt the celebration OF
the centennial OF 1879 recalled nothing but
ideas OF emancipation and justice, the
Government would gratefully welcome par
ticIpants in the exhibition, but bore no jill
Will towards countries refusing to take part.
A committee was formed for Austria to par
take with the Governments assent, which the
latter has withdrawn. 1t therefore was
Austris's right and duty TO dissuade Hunga.
rams from partaking in the exhibition, but
II was not right 10 say that the condition OF
affairs in France was such as to justify the
fear that peace would be disturbed between
tue countries 81 the tins OF The exhibition;
neither was 1t right 10 say that the French
Government was not in a position TO euaran-
tee the safety Of guests. These are unjust
charges, and were not expected from
country with which we have al
ways shown sympathy. Such words
coming from such lips could not
pass unremarked. The Government
therefore instructed its ambassador at
Vienna, De Crais. to question Count kalnO-
ky, the Austrian Prime Minister, in relation
10 the matter. Count KanOky expressed
deep regret for the incident, and declared
that neither the Government nor himself in
tended 10 afisOnt France. "AustriA," he
said. desires 10 maintain the excellent re-
laliOns existing between the two countries"
Won TisZa, the Hungarian Prime Minister,
aiferward disciaimed any intention to wound
French feeling.
In conclusion NJ. Goblet said awe are
bound 10 believe the declarations OF Counts
Kalnoky aud Won Tisza 10 he sincere. 1t
now depends on the latter TO dispel any mis-
that remains. Frances policy
is essentially pacific. She does not seek adj
ventures; she Is occupied with her own
affairs; she is as remote from aggIes-
sion as she IL from weakness. The exhibit
ton is the best evidence Of the resolu-
ton that peace will not be disturbed through
any fault OF France. Never WAS public
order served within France than within
the present time. II there are troubles any,
where the Hupgarlans know well they are
not in France. The republic Is firmly es-
tablshed. II neighboring States ADOPT
measures preiudicial TO our interests we do
not waste words IN useless recriminstion,
but wait to take our own time rs to the
steps necessary. Every one will admit that
this policy BELTS alike the dignity and in
terests OF France"
NJ. Goblet's remarks were greeted with
applause