Századok – 1937

Pótfüzet - HEGEDÜS LORÁNT: Lord Beaconsfield politikai ügynökének jelentései gróf Andrássy Gyula és Tisza Kálmán politikájáról a keleti válság idejében 576–616

[65] BE ACONSFIELD ÜGYNÖKÉNEK JELENTÉSEI. 75 poverished, families, have been dazzled by the prospect of lucrative employment in the districts to be annexed or protected ; while speculative schemes for developing the resources which have been neglected under Ottoman Rule, hold out irresistible temptations to needy politicians, whose appetites, whetted by the temporary prosperity of the period between 1868 and 1873, have remained unsatisfied since the financial catastrophes of the latter year. Such and such like are the reasons which make me doubtful of the success of the real sentiment of the Magyars in asserting itself, and in determining the policy of the Government. Those who have at heart a vigorous and energetic action in opposition to Russia are unanimous in the belief that the only chance in its favour is the impression which may be produced by the decisions of Her Majesty's Government ; and they hope that when it is once clearly understood that the Advisers of the Queen are resolved to maintain at all hazards the principles of international right on which they have taken their stand, the patriotic instincts of the majority of the Magyar Deputies will lead them to see the interests of their Country in their true light, and to put such a pressure upon the Government as will force Count Andrassy to adopt without reserve the English Alliance. I have the honour, etc. No. 17. Buda Pesth, March 31, 1878. Sir, A Petition was presented yesterday to the Lower House of the Diet by Representatives of the County of Zipser, urging the defence of the interests of the Monarchy by arms if necessary, and was made the occasion of a short, but lively and instructive, debate on the Foreign Policy of the Government. Several Members of the Left and Left Centre having spoken in favour of an anti-Russian policy and an understanding with England, M. Csernátonyi, the Editor of the "Ellenőr", and an intimate friend of M. Tisza, said that at this critical moment in the Eastern Question the Government must justify its policy. England, the Country which sets such store by peace, is arming for war. It is known on the other hand that Ignatieff is at Vienna, endeavouring to separate the two Countries which have the greatest interest that the Eastern Question shall not be settled in a Russian sense. This is not the time to see how to come to an understanding with Russia ; — it is the moment to come to an understanding with England (Loud Cheering). If Hungary does not make common cause with England against Russia, the end of the Monarchy is at hand (Cheers). The Premier having declared that he thought it inopportune to give explanations, members both of the Right and Left disclaimed any wish to press the Government unfairly ; Count Albert Apponyi (Right) adding that the Government should clearly understand that any policy of "Compensation" or division of the spoil, would be condemned both by the Parliament and the Nation. The Petition was then unanimously accepted to be communicated to the Premier, M. Tisza ; who started for Vienna by the evening train to confer with Count Andrassy. I have the honour, etc.