New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-13

period between the Pope and the King OF Italy.
and the rupture Of the negotiations with the
Vatican by Minister La Marmora, in 1860, the
writer says
This rupture did not contribute 70 the renown
OF Italy. Her enemies accused her Of not being
sincere in her promises OF liberty, no more than
in her desire 10 concnate. She had now
no longer any right TO reproach the Papacy with
obstinacy IN the face OF her own bad faith
With the exception Of those who wished neither
10 see nor hear, II was evident 10 all that the
unique aim OF the ministers, whatever name Is
they went by, TO plumber the Holy see. ana
not 10 seek a rapprochement with her.
The chapter headed ''AIaximilien au Mexique"
affords abundant matter for reflection on the
proverb Put not your trust in princes" In
obedience 10 the wishes OF Napolean III. more.
perhaps. than from any other motive. Maxi
milan accepted the crown of Mexico; even his
imperial brother OF Austria only approved but
in no way Influenced the choice. Bazaine in
a letter TO Napoleon dated October 80. 18Th
describes in glowing terms the new Emperor s
entry into Mexico But Macmillan himself
wrote in a less joyous tone TO his imperial
brother and protector Of France. In his letter
he spoke indeed. Of his belief in the devotion Of
the majority OF his subjects. but, according to
Bazaine. ALI received him with enthusiasm
without exception OF party Events proved
which was right. but meanwhile Napoleon, hav-
ing contributed 10 create the situation. wished
TO make the best Of It, and Bazaine was nothing
Ioath 10 hide the true state OF affairs. Says
Olivier:
Both Macmillan and the Empress Charlotte
more interested than any one else IN knowing
the truth. even while they affected 10 DeIleNe IN
the consolidation Of their kingdom felt how IN
dispense BILE the presence of our army was 10
Them When Bazaine spoke for the first time
10 the Empress Charlotte Of Withdrawing a por-
ton Of our troops she protested warmly NOT,
when she promised that the Belglahs anu
the Austrians would provide assistance. she was
not treasured; she had confidence only IN me
pantalons rouges We shall never get through
this crisis" she said, IF the country is not sun
further strengthened with French soIdlers.
Bazaine however. assured her that twenty-five
thousand men would be sufficient 10 complete
the work commenced
And he wrote in the same strain 70 Napoleon.
American popular sentiment was from the hrst
on the side Of the republicans OF Mexico Gen
eral Grant urged his countrynen 10 uphold. II
need be by war. the Monroe doctrines and TO
send these Latins back TO their wornout world.
General johnson. who was made Presi-
dent after the assassination Of Lincoln, and his
illustrious Secretary of State. Seward, spoke OF
Macmillan as the so-cAlled Emperor OF Mexico
While Maximilians prospects were gloomiest.
the French Emperor was absorbed in the proofs
of his Jules Cesar and lulled into confident
security by the optimist reports Of Bazaine-'
When at length the true state Of affairs dawned
upon him. he realized that II the French troops
were not withdrawn from Mexico A with
the United States must be the result Find
ing himself face TO face with catastrophe If
he persisted. and humiliation If he drew back.
Napoleon III resigned himself 10 the humila-
ton and Mexico was abandoned Saillard
was selected TO convey 70 Macmillan the news
OF the intended withdrawal Of the French
troops" and charged at the same time with
letter to Bazaine in which the Emperor ex-
pressed a hope that Macmillan would be able
TO hold his own with the help Of the foreign
legion but that If he found he had not the
energy 10 remain he should at least With the
help Of Bazaine, appoint proper president Of
the new republic Mon polus VII desir est cue
Tempereur Maximilien pusse Sc soutenir" are
the concluding words Of this remarkable docu-
ment.
Emile Olivier had more than one personal IN
terview with the third Napoleon. The first is
thus described:
I found the Empress alone Cat the Tuileries)
beside a little table covered with books, her
armchair protected by a screen. She rose and
invited 10 be seated. After a few moments
the door leading to the neighboring apartments
partly opened. The Empress made a sign
with her hand. and the door thrown wide
open and the Empress rising said IN a SOL
forward. II have often heard Of you from one
Of my friends. Morny," said the Emperor. He
has a charming nature" I answered lat once
fine and strong, and 1 have real affection for
him" To which Napoleon answered; He appre-
ciates also your character and talent"
The conversation then turned on the prison Of
La Raquette. which the Empress had visited
being greatly interested in the then much
discussed question OF allowing. not allowing
young culprits 10 be confined there with crlni-
nails old in crime In illusions TO II. Theirs
whom Emile Olivier admired and upheld to the
Emperor, his majesty said shortly; Il have
known him well: he would like to force his opin-
ions on every one and he is dangerous" Speak
ing the subject Of The liberty of the press the
Emperor said: "An governments make mis-
takes, and the press is never tired Of embitter-
ing those mistakes"
on the following day the Emperor said TO
many persons, and notably to Pierre, no doubt
wishing him 10 repeat il TO me: M. Emile Oh
livier is not, as they have tried to make me be
leve un ambitieuX; one need only see him for
an instant to be sure that he is an honest man
and q man Of sound convictions Morny was
right" On my side here IS what l wrote in my
journal: Il was charmed with the Emperor.
He is gay, frank, laughs easily OF a simplicity
that puts one instantly at ease. certainly no
gossip. but an agreeable talker. His eye is
lively. clear and caressing In appearance he
Is cold. but without stiffness, and IL IS easy TO
divine that his is a delicate, feminine nature.
do not think he could be taken by assault:
neither storm nor tactics would have any in1u-
ence with him; II seems TO me that It IS only
by slow and gentle insinuation. soft and subtle.
that he could be persuaded to anything
1T struck me- too. that owing to excess Of
confidence he is distrustful. Nor is this a para
dox. for l presume that when he believes in
any one, he readily trusts all they say, and hav-
ing been often deceived he is now slow to con-
fide. His health seems good. Nevertheless, under
all the amiable exterior. 1 discerned in light
ming flashes the lassitude OF blase by both
men and things. He VIII not draw back GER
tainly. but neither viii he place himself in the
'front.' II he advances It will be by one step at
g time; we have not yet arrived at the couron-
nernert de rAdihcen