A note by Prince Metternich to the Austrian Ambassador at
_Naples has been published by the Greek papers. It shows that A note by Prince Metternich to the Austrian Ambassador at _Naples has been published by the Greek papers. It shows that
• Austria's bearing towards the young kingdom should be watched as closely as that of any among the " protecting " Powers. Un- der the guise of " conservative " policy, the modern Machiavel lets it be seen that Austria thinks it wise to keep Greece, for ever, just as she is—no change of boundaries, no change of King, no change whatever. Say that to any- people, and they are no longer free, but bound hand and foot to be oppressed by the " guaran- teed " influences. Luckily, Austria cannot speak alone ; and
• from France, if not from England, Greece will hear different counsels, in spirit if not in present purpose.
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