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16& Tlie Leader and Saturday Anal yst. [...
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LETTER FROM GERMANY. GERMANY AND THIS HO...
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RECOliD OF THE WEEK. HOME AND COLONIAL. ...
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Letter Piiojnj: Italy. (Speciai,.) Pa.Pa...
permitted to kiss his sacred foot ; " and then , having comforted the virgins with " . paternal and laving words , he returned to the Vatican '"—returned past the French troops , and through the beggar-swarming : streets , . amidst cold , sullen glances and averted obeisances , back to his dreary palace , there to wait wearily for telegrams from Paris . ¦ . -
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16 & Tlie Leader and Saturday Anal yst . [ Feb . IS , 1860 .
Letter From Germany. Germany And This Ho...
LETTER FROM GERMANY . GERMANY AND THIS HOUSE OF H APS BURG . Hanover , February 13 th , 1860 . P UBLIC opinion in all parts of Germany li-as undergone a considerable change of late , and I thinlc I am correct in asserting that , should waf ' break out again in Italy , Austria . ' may count upon the enthusiastic support of all Germans , Prussians included . The proposed annexation of Savoy , the hostile , neutrality of Prussin , and , above all , the active intrigues of Russian agents , have made Germans more inclined to give ear to the supporters of Austria . The Liberals , from the bitterest opponents of the Southern States , cannot
have become their most resolute adherents . Indeed , they help doubling the prudence of the policy pursued by England and Prussia , \ vlien thev observe journals , the acknowledged organs of Russia—such as ' . ' Ze JSTor ' d of Brussels , and tlie Fersevcrcnrza , lately brousrhfc out at Milan—heartily applauding every step taken l > 3 ' the French Emperor , and every enterprise that appears to have Ms countenance—instance the Spanish raid in Morocco , the Suez Canal project , as well as all lie bus doneor intends to do in Italy . Tlie applause of these journals must fill every Liberal with doubt and dread . The titles given to tliese . two Russian papers , The Worth , and J ? ey ^ severdnce . are significant enough . It is believed to be the fell determination of Russia to aid in the discomfiture and
disr u p tion of the Austrian E mpire j fi is t , from it desi re of re ven ge ; and secondly and chiefly , ' that when all treaties he , as they will be , cancelled by the death of Loxjis Napoleon—when the entire Continent , except Itussia and Sweden , shall become one vast scene of confusion , Russia niay pour in her legions and ' .-. 'dictate' her will to the struggling factions , Unless some mail of jrenius be found , to unite all Liberals into one solid phalanx in defence of liberty . The fear of Russia is beginning to strengthen the hands of Austria , and should she be again provoked to war , France may rely ivpon it , Germany to a man will rise in defence of the HapsbtjEgs ; despots and blunderers though they be . The present ' moment has been considered the : most opportune to publish a letter w .-itten by M . Vox Gagerx , the head of the National and Liberal , or ,. as it is
also termed , Gotlia party . The letter is a reply to an application requesting liis signature to the programme of- Eisenach . A translation of . this programme has appeared in tlie columns of the Leader . M . Voif Gagerjs" positively declined to subscribe to the document in question , and gives at great length the reasons of his refusal . He agrees with the programme so far that a central power combined with a national representation , is an absolute necessity for Germany ; but he objects decidedly to Prussia ' s being Called upon to take the initiative . He thinks the exclusion of Austria , . iii a proposal to effect a reform of German affairs , both insulting to that power , and ridiculous in itself . They would reject Austria on account of her supposed anti-liberal system , forgetting what the nationalities are that compose the Empire , and forgetting
further that the Prussian system , with its' liberal institutions of yesterday ' s growth , is only free in name . With regard to the position ' tin ; t Austria bears towards Germany , there are two views . According to one , which is tho view he takes , the political and . military power of Austria is a Eunvpean necessity , as well as a bulwark of Germany . This view has lately talteii such forcible possession of the public mi «) d , as to have become a national instinct . Those who hold this opinion desire Austria to ndhore to Germany , and Germany to Austria . They would gladly see the contending eloinents . of tho . monarchy'united into a contented smd well-orderod mass , and joined firmly and for ever to Germany , The other view is that Austria , stands in the way of a united and concentrated Germany under tlie leadership of Prussia , and that therefore thu
sooner the euijpive be dissolved the better for Grennauy . Ayhether a . loosely-united Germany , without Austria , would be in a position to protect the new States * lying between France and Russia , does" not seem , to enter into the calculations of the adherents of this view , as little as does the qT . ve » tion as to what would become of the Danubian countries , whut of J-IIyriii , ' and of the communication ,-with the Adriatic . Thtf holder * of this opinion go so far m to assert that it would bo preferable to oast overboard the lumbering element of the Southern Onlliolic . States , and rely entirely urioii tho progressive energy of the Northern Protestant countries . This idea , which was promulgated by t | ie programme , wna another veflsqu why ho could not put , his wiynnturq to it . Any reform , to bo effective . nnd ml van tuKvoufl " to Germany na a whole , must have tho entire
acquiescence iind the support of Austria and the other States , ns well ns of- Prussia . Whatever may haye been the failings of Austria , Pnmam has , up to the preaunt time , done nothing to gain tho love or esteem of Gornuvny . M . Von CUaNitj ? then proeoods to expose with groat fyrco of language tho , cowardly and crafty Bolfinhnosa of Prussia during the war in Italy , nucl cqik ' iIuiIos b , is letter thus : I will uwaittho future deeds of Pnifsiu ; it i » to bo hoped tlmfc nho will do moro for the \ n | it , y and powi-r of ( tavmnny than aho has hitherto done ; but X will not ' oxpVoiHfl u confidence tit a time when with tho deepest acorn I i ' eol that she hua aonndulouwly damaged tho jnteu'ests , tho power , nnd . the honour of tiio nation , " This letlov ) iu . » ^ rpduoud n yrout st'U ?»» tio « , nnd Mio progrinnmo of
the Eisenach party may be said to have vanished . In its place we may have a second Rkine-hifiid of the Central -States , with Austria at their head . : Wi ^ h' regard to the coast defences , there is an appearance of j a disposition on the part of Hanover to give way , at least so far as I to adopt measures in Concert with Pruksia . Bremerhaven , the I port of the city of Bremen , and the free poi-t of Guesteinunde , belonging to Hauover , separated from each -. other by a little stream called the Geeste , tire to be both strongly fortified , to [ the grief of some of the most thoughtful of the itjhabitants ,. ' who' have an idea that their weakness has hitherto ^ been and ! might possibly still pfove to be their best defence . It is expected that Prussia will commence with her coast defences so soon a *
the 'Chambers shall have granted the supplies . The dangers which are threatening from the South of Europe , the bitter hatred of the Prussian name and the dynastic policy of the Government entertained by the people and princes of Central and Southern Germanv , have forced the Regent and his ministers to carry out one of the promises of tlie constitution . The . constitution guaranteed liberty of the press , but successive ministries have found justifications "in other laws or ukases to nullify this right Whenever an editor incurred the displeasure of a minister , nothing was required but to refuse or withdraw the license to publish . So long as publishers were licensed , and depended upon the Government for the license , liberty- of the press was a mere name . Count Sciivverix is iini
now about to bring in / a bill , or , as the . Prussians term it in 'tatipn of the French , " present the-project of a law" to secure the press against arbitrary interference on the part of the Government . In strict accordance with the press laws , the liL-ense of a journal cannot be withdrawn but by sentence of the legal tribunals . Count ScirvvEurtf explains that the attitude of the press towards the present Government lias been such that " no occasion has arisen to require the exerc-se of the power they possess , aiid . the Govtrninent thinks that the faculty oi' intervening may now be surrendered entirely by the authorities . It is the interest of the Government to accord the press a liberty regulated by the laws , not passing the limits of propriety and order . The printer relieved from , tlie trammels which have hitherto held him in check , and knowing that the
judge alone can condemn him ; , will acknowledge the moral responsibility of his profession , and exercise the " censure" upon himself , even if the good seiise _ of the public should not control him . Should , however , the Government find itself deceived , in its expectations , or should the state of affairs at home or abroad be threatening , so as tp render an examination of the written word necessary before being printed , the Government will not hesitate a moi « , ent to demand from the Chambers the fullest powers of suppression .
Recolid Of The Week. Home And Colonial. ...
RECOliD OF THE WEEK . HOME AND COLONIAL . ON Saturday , Mb . 11 , the Queen returned to Buckingham Palace from Windsor ; the Prince of Wales recurned to Oxford . — -On IVedmsdav , Feb . 15 , was tho first levee of the
season . . On Saturday , Feb . 11 , there was a Cabinet Council , attended by all the membcrs .-7-On Monday , Feb . 13 , the Hon . W . F . Cowper was re-elected for Hertford , and Mr . ' Hutfc for Gateshead , —The same day was announced the retirement of Judge Perrin from the Irish bench ; he is succeeded by Mr . Fitzgerald , Attorney-General for Ireland ; the Solicitor-General , Mr . Deasy , is appointed Attorney-General , ^ —On Tuesday , Feb . 1 A , a , meeting of the Conservative party was held at the Marquis of Salisbury ' s louse ; Lord Derby was present , and about a hundred and forty others ; it wsts resolved tp oppose the Budget , —On the same dlty the Gazette announced the elevation of Lord Ward to the earldom of Dudley . —On the same day the Builders' strike terminated ; tlie masters having withdrawn the' * document . "
On Friday , Feb . 10 , the Earl of Bectivo , Sir Hugh Cairns , several members of Parliament , and othors , waited on tlie President of the Board of Trade on the subject of the French duties on British linen . On Monday ., Feb . ' 13 , the Manchester Chamber of Commerce passed , resolutions approving of the new Commercial Treaty with France , and Mr . Gladstone ' s budget , —On the same day tho Bradford Chamber of C \> mmeree pronounced in their favour . — On tlie same day the Birmingham licensed victuallers and the Glasgow grocers and spirit dcttlers passed condemnatory resolutions .- —On Tuesday , Feb . hi , the Edinburgh Clminber of Commerce were ih favour of these measures ; and on tho same dittf tlie Liverpool Ship
Owners' Association , the Mincing Lane wholesale ten-dealers , ana tho Edinburgh grouors and apirit"denlera , declared ngainHt them .- — On Wednesday , Feb . 15 , the licensed victuallers of Manchester protested against tlie entire measure , and a meeting 1 , of hop-growera in the Borough ag-ainut the clauses which aH'eot hops . On Saturday-, Fob . 11 ., n Common Hall of tho Livery of London passed resolutions condemning the Government Hill for the reform of the eorporatiou . —On Tuesday , Feb . 14 , was held a public mooting 1 at Manchester , at which Mr . . Bright spoke n " resolutions were pnssod in favour of tho Treaty rtpd the Budfot . —On tho same day , n meeting of the Westininstor JLiefonn Union passed similar resolutions ; and condoxnned tho pi'oposed expoudituro on tho army and navy . On Monday , Fob . 13 , tho Buthop of London consycralod tho Ohuvoli of St . Biirlholoiuow , awn ' h-inn . roail .-- On 1 utility ,
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Leader (1850-1860), Feb. 18, 1860, page 20, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_18021860/page/20/
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