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28Q The Leader andSaturday Analyst. [Mar...
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• Hanover, March 19th, 1860. TTPHE Pruss...
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Turin, March 17th, I860. Rphe Restilt Of...
to moderation . Now , a young prince is seated upon the throne , who is determined blindly to follow his father ' s course ; while at gti Petersburg a sovereign reigns who has liberal ideas , who desires progress , and has initiated a reform equivalent to a social revolution , and who can have no sympathy with the ideas which prevail at Naples . The king must , therefore , be depending upon Austria ; nor does it ; seem at all improbable that the government of Vienna will urge Borne and Naples to some attempt in Central Italy , to have the pretext of rushing to their defence . The predominance of Austrian influence , both at Rome and at Naples , is a fact which none can deny . Neither the Pope nor Fbancis is disposed to accede to the and it thafc to be
new arrangement of Italy ; may occur they agree tie precursors of Austria , and commence a struggle which may open a passage to Central Italy for the Austrian army . I much fear that war may not be far distant . To be prepared for it is certainly the duty of our Government . Should it not come , so much the better in every respect . The attention and care of our ting and his advisers could be wholly given to the arts of peace and the consolidation of the new state . But should ifc unfortunately occur , the Government might confidently depend upon the spontaneous concurrence of the people ; nor could it fail to receive the sympathyarid support of the powers , who see , in the formation of an Italian kingdom a guarantee of quiet and order in the Peninsula , and of peace for Europe , . ¦' - ;• . - L
,, , „ .. , The Chevalier Boncokpagni lias addressed the following letter to the jlrmonia , in which he calls upon Cardinal Antoneli-i to prove the assertions made against himself personally , and the Piedmontese ( government in genei-al : . ¦ . •' "In his note of February 29 th communicated to the French Government , his Eminence Cardinal AsrTONEi . 1 , 1 employed the following words— - ' A rare , and perhaps unique example ; will be recorded by history of what the diplomatic agents of Sardinia have done , to the detriment of the ' ¦¦ other- Italian States , in order to second the ambitious views of its own Government . The conduct of the Commendatoi-, BpNcoMPAGjii , cannot be qualified , or only by a name Which I vv'ill not venture to pronounce . '
" Conscious , as lam , of having failed ; in none of the obligations which the right of nations imposed upon me towards the princes to whom I have been accredited , I invite . Cardinal Antonem-i to retract his accusation , and publish the documents which may have misled him , and induced him to bring against me , in a document of the greatest importance , destined to be known throughout the civilized world , an accusation to which no man of honour could submit . Should he not respond to ; my invitation thus publioly addressed to him , I hereby declare that I shall believe his Eminence Cardinal Anton-ELI-i to be conscious of having wilfully violated the truth to the prejudice of my honour . ' < BoNCOXPAGirr . ' " Turin : March 16 tb , I 860 . "
28q The Leader Andsaturday Analyst. [Mar...
28 Q The Leader andSaturday Analyst . [ March 24 , I 860 .
• Hanover, March 19th, 1860. Ttphe Pruss...
• Hanover , March 19 th , 1860 . TTPHE Prussian proposals for the reorganisation of the military 4- forces of the Germanic Confederation are now under discussion in the Diet . Should the decision be favourable to the Prussian view , the ejntire military strength of Northern Germany will be " at the command of Prussia , and that of Southern Germany at the command of Austria . The consent of Austria , it is said , has been gained , but the Cabinets of Hanover and Saxpny , representing the minor states ,-are still most resolutely opposed . The Cabinet of Berlin has replied to the notes circulated by those two cabinets . Prussia declines any further diplomatic correspondence upon the question , depreoates the idea that she has any desire to undervalue the importance or encroach upon the sovereignly of other German States ; but , without attempting to
refute the arguments brought forward by Hanover and Sasony , she persists in her view of the * -question * and demands its solution by the Federal Diefe . The army reform in Prussia itself occupies a good share still of public attention . It is fully expected that the rejection of the measure will lend to the resignation of tlie Minititiy , the dissolution of thp chamber of representatives , or even the abdication of the Prince Regent . This last is hardly within the range of possibility , yet so goes the rumour , which /'¦ appears to be founded , upon a . remark addressed by the Prince to Mr . MiijDE , a represent jitivc . Tho , Prince said . " What you refuse to cbiieede to me , you will have to concede to my son , " This , however * like most utterances of German Princes , will bear two or three different interpretations . From an appeal made by a committee ; formed under the auspicfis of Prince B , liADZiWU ^ , for Ibhe purpose of collecting contributions for tho relief of the destitute , we learn that , in the circle of Sqblochau , "West Prussia , there are no less than 3000 families without the
moans of subsistence ; and according to tho Pomeranian Zaihwg typhus of tho most malignant kind , has broken out in tho circle of 3 ? Teustottijii and is extending itH ravages in nil directions among tho rich » a well ns tho poor , from whom it sprang . Tlio ulnrtn and oxasperation of all '' parties incroaso from day to day in proportion as tho annexation of Savoy appears to meet with less rosiatnnco from tho Cabinets of Germany and England . Upon the resolution of Switzerland depones , at this moment , tho peace oi Europe , « nd tho futo of Germany , Should tho Swiss take . up anna against the annexation they would have na many riflemen from all parts of $ ermnny na they could supply with tho menus of subsistence . No prohibitions on tho part of tho princes would keep them bnek ; tho princes themselves would bo most likely carried nwny by the enthusiastic * torrent , Tho following , declaration , j net issuud by the Committee of the National Association , is deserving of attention , because it is a most faithful reflex of tho public mind o'i Germany : ¦—Tho course of tho national movoment of Italy has beo »
followed by the ardent sympathy of millions in Germany . When a nation , groaning under a foreign yoke , and rent in pieces , struggles for freedom and unity , it may assuredly rely upon the admiration of another nation ., that , in ( tlie idea- of national independence and freedom , acknowledges the principles of its own development . But this sympathy , springing from similar yearnings and similar interests , ran counter to serious political considerations of another kind . The Italian movement trusted for support to an ally whose bearing filled all Europe , and , above all , Germany , with distrust . That Italy did not reject this alliance , the only one that presented itself , is conceivable ; nothing but an energetic liberal policy , and an acquiescence in every just requirement of the people on the part of the German Powers , could withdraw Italy from the coils of the
French alliance . This was not done . But Germany nil us t , therefore , not the less carefully watch , with the deepest dis * trust , the continuance of that policy which made use of the Italian movement as the most effectual means of strengthening the aggressive domination of France , and of establishing surer foundations for the accomplishment of his still hidden projects . The events of the last few days justify ev ery suspicion , and admonish the nation to prepare for action . Italy has learnt now the price she has to pay for the French alliance . If she be willing to pay that price the dangers which threaten ns are only thereby increased . The surrender of Savoy , the passes of the Alps , to France , and , still more , the grounds upon which the surrender is demanded , secure the preponderance of French influence in Italy .
This first extension of territory by the Imperial State is a first encroachment upon the balance of ¦ power . The aggressive advance on the bank of the Lake of Geneva menaces further the integrity of Switzerland , which Europe , not without the weightiest reasons , took under its protection . Not one square foot of land must we allow France to acquire on the Continent of Europe , while she holds possession of those German provinces , Alsatia and Lorraine , which have raised" lier military and financial power to its present height . Further , the immediate fact of this annexation is not more to be feared than the defiant , form in which it is niade knpvvh to the world . When Frailce speaks , as in the Emperor's address of 1 st March , of her right to " re-demand" territories ; , it is equivalent to the declaration of a policy of conquest and intrigue , only to he
satisfied by the restoration of the boundaries of the First Empire * When the old and never-failing rallying cry of ¦' " Natural boundaries" is uttered in . the solemn addresses of the French Emperor , we may depend upon it that plans have been formed and intrigues have commenced . We have no means of knowing how far the French Emperor is serious with the idea of venluriug such a throwas an attack upon German provinces would be , in the hope of lirinly establishing his dynasty and gratify ing his ambition ; but this uncertainty must not deter us Germans . Irani proclaiming everywhere and on every occasion the determination of all Germany in opposition to the desires of France . We declare that the surrender of Savoy , or any other portion of territory to France , is dangerous to German interests , and to prevent the accomplishment of such an
act must be the chief aim' of a national policy . We declare further that every attempt to encroach upon German territory will meet with the resistance of an entire nation , unanimously resolved to . shed their last , drop of blood in the maintenance of their rights and their honour . No speculations upon the blindness of dynasties , nor upon our territorial divisions and political parties , will again succeed with us ; nay , the people of Franco shall find , if they are upt already aware of it , that thousands among us impatiently long for swqh an attempt to be made ; in the conviction that it will prove the quickest and most effectual means of uniting , us , and of solving at once the long-agitated question , of a United German Constitution and Parliament . Yet a heavy penalty shall they pay who drive us to seek the weal of our nation in tho bloody field . To avoid such a risk
by instantaneous and energetic measures is now the-duty or every Gernian statesman . Lut the whole ' strength of the ' nation beat once organised , the liberty and pai'lianientjiry institutions we have so long- sought and waited for be assured to us . The history of tho past year ought to be a lesson to . us how closely tho external power and internal freedom of Germany . aro interwoven , ho \ v impossible it is to arouse an enthusiastic patriotism to nniroli under tho banner of despotism . Germany is still without a central power , etill without a parliament , still without a voice in the council of the nations . ,. There is no German policy , no German veto in the Savoy quoationj nor any other question that agitates Europe . Tims every day warns us , princes and people , to labour at once in the construction of a Gorman National Constitution .
Tho National Association is gainingstrength , from day to day in spite of M . von Gagerd ' b refusal to join it $ but Von Gapekn ' s refusal was based upon patriotic grounds , and it is hoped that ho will ultimately lend his name . The Association comprises twothirds , at least ; , of nil the town population of Germany . Tho suicide of tho Austrian general , IJarpn von Eynattrn , chief of tho military department , during 1 tho Italian war , and tho avowals which ho had' boon forced to make ns to tho disgraceful / hinds committed by himself nud others , by which tho lives of hundreds of poor soldiers were sacrificed noodlosaly , is another serious blow for tho Austrian despotic system . TUo polioo authorities endeavoured , as usual , to stilly tho affair , but by the Qxpross orders of the Emporor , tho prosecution of all parties in any wny epneernod in these frauds has been continued . The following oiljloiul article has been published by tho Gasotte of Vienna ;— ' ' Tho military authorities have lately boon under the painful necessity of wresting 1 and placing bol'oro a , court-martial Lieutenant Field-Marshal Buron vow J 2 yna'jptbn , strongly suspected , pf having committed serious frauds in his
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Leader (1850-1860), March 24, 1860, page 18, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_24031860/page/18/
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