S. Rattazzi made three speeches during the debate, in one
of which he said openly that he knew he had risked a war with France, but thought the risk less than thoie present in the interior. He believed M. Rouher's " never " did not express the .inner thought either of France or her Government. _His speeches admit an intention of securing Rome at all hazards, but to justify his position he must explain one other point. Had he any sufficient guarantee that Napoleon would sanction his proceedings? If not, and he clearly had not, why did he not previously bring the Army up to its strength, purchase breech-loaders, and prepare to defend Civita Vecchia by sea? To trust to a national risitik with France all armed was madness. Tbe truth is, he hoped himake piorniki titude take the place of strength, and intrigue of diplomacy,' mid he failed. Cavour, who twice did nearly the same thing, aid, not fail.
