When was it published?

January 25, 1859 in Staunton Spectator

Foreign News January 25, 1859

Staunton Spectator

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Political, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Italy Tensions, Sardinia War Preparations, Austrian Troops, French Assistance, Count Cavour, Milan Siege Rumor

Staunton, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from continental journals indicate rising tensions in Italy, with rumors of Milan under siege unconfirmed. Turin sources suggest the Sardinian government is preparing for imminent war against Austria, relying on French aid, led by Count Cavour. Austrians could muster 100,000 men quickly in their Italian territories.

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Italy.--The continental journals and correspondence continue to give alarming details of affairs in Italy. A rumor had been current in Paris that Milan was in a state of siege, but it lacked confirmation. The Turin correspondent of the Times says it is quite evident that the Sardinia Government desires war, means war, and is confident that war is at hand. The intimate friends of Ministers do not conceal that the assistance of France is reckoned upon. The Government has assumed such a position that if war does not occur, its term of office must be exceedingly short; and the confidence is so great in Count Cavour's strong sense that the Italians cannot believe he will stultify himself in the eyes of the country. They, therefore, fully believe that war is at hand. It is estimated that the Austrians could now muster 100,000 men in two or three days in the limits of their Italian dominions.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Italy Tensions Sardinia War Preparations Austrian Troops French Assistance Count Cavour Milan Siege Rumor

What entities or persons were involved?

Count Cavour

Where did it happen?

Italy

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Italy

Key Persons

Count Cavour

Outcome

austrians could muster 100,000 men in two or three days in their italian dominions.

Event Details

Continental journals and correspondence give alarming details of affairs in Italy. Rumor in Paris of Milan in siege lacks confirmation. Turin correspondent says Sardinia Government desires, means, and is confident in impending war, reckoning on French assistance. Government's position ties its survival to war occurring. Confidence in Count Cavour's sense leads Italians to believe war is at hand.