The Causes of European War
War.—If the predicted European war takes place, we suppose that England will fight for “Honor”—France for “Glory” and “Empire”—Italy for “Nationality”—Austria to remain a “First Class Power”—Turkey to save herself from being “devoured”—Prussia for “German Unity”—Russia for the “East”—and the lesser powers, to help settle the “Family Dispute.” Perhaps the true explanation is—Satan’s abroad. Queen Victoria in a recent address to the House of Parliament says that there was no reason to fear a war. The most unparalleled preparations for war, and the jealousy and suspicion between all the leading Powers, indicate a very uncertain peace. It is not probable that the many long disputes will ever be amicably settled. If foreign correspondents are to be relied upon, a “sweeping hurricane” is even now brewing. The good time when “there shall be no more war,” has not yet arrived.