des populations et la sanction du Parlement.

Quelque pénible qu'il me soit de me séparer des provinces qui ont fait si longtemps partie des Etats de mes ancêtres, et auxquelles tant de souvenirs me rattachent, j'ai dû considérer que les changements territoriaux amenés par la guerre en Italie justifiaient la demande que mon auguste allié l'Empereur Napoléon m'a adressée pour obtenir cette réunion. J'ai dû en outre tenir compte des services immenses que la France a rendus à l'Italie, des sacrifices qu'elle a faits dans l'intérêt de son indépendance, des liens que les batailles et les traités ont formés entre les deux pays. Je ne pouvais méconnaître d'ailleurs que le développement du commerce, la rapidité et la facilité des communications augmentent chaque jour davantage l'importance et le nombre des rapports de la Savoie et de Nice avec la France. Je n'ai pu oublier enfin que de grandes affinités de race, de langage et de mœurs rendent ces rapports de plus en plus intimes et naturels.

Toutefois ce grand changement dans le sort de ces provinces ne saurait vous être imposé. Il doit être le résultat de votre libre consentement. Telle est ma ferme volonté : telle est aussi l'intention de l'Empereur des Français. Pour que rien ne puisse gêner la libre manifestation de vos vœux, je rappelle ceux parmi les prin

take place with the concurrence of the populations and the sanction of the Parliament.

However painful it may be for me to separate myself from provinces which have for so long a period formed part of the dominions of my ancestors, and to which I am bound by so many recollections, I have had to take into consideration that the territorial changes which the war in Italy led to, justified the demand which my august ally the Emperor Napoleon addressed to me with a view to effecting this union. I had, moreover, to take into account the vast services rendered by France to Italy, the sacrifices made in the interest of her independence, the ties which battles and Treaties have formed between the two countries. I could not, besides, ignore the fact that the development of commerce, the rapidity and the ease of communication, increase more and more every day the importance and the number of the relations of Savoy and of Nice with France. Lastly, I could not forget that great affinity in race, in language, and in manners, render these relations continually closer and more natural.

Nevertheless, this great change in the destiny of the provinces cannot be imposed upon you. It must be the result of your free consent. Such is my determined wish; such is also the intention of the Emperor of the French. In order that nothing may hinder the free manifestation of your wishes, I recall those among the prin

cipaux fonctionnaires de l'ordre administratif qui n'appartiennent pas à votre pays, et je les remplace momentanément par plusieurs de vos concitoyens entourés de l'estime et de la considération générale.

Dans ces circonstances solennelles vous vous montrerez dignes de la réputation que vous avez acquise. Si vous devez suivre d'autres destinées, faites en sorte que les Français vous accueillent comme des frères qu'on a depuis longtemps appris à apprécier et à estimer. Faites que votre réunion à la France soit un lien de plus entre deux nations dont la mission est de travailler de concert au développement de la civilisation.

Turin, 1 avril 1860.

cipal functionaries in the ranks of the Administration who do not belong to your country, and I replace them temporarily by several of your fellow-citizens who have earned the esteem and regard of the public.

In circumstances of such solemnity you will show yourselves worthy of the reputation which you have acquired. If you should have to seek a new destiny, act in such wise that the French shall receive you as brethren whom they have long since learnt to appreciate and to esteem. Act so that your union to France may become an additional link between two nations whose mission is to labour in concert for the development of civilization.

Turin, April 1, 1860.

Di tanto bene andiamo debitori ad un Alleato magnanimo, alla prodezza dei suoi e dei nostri soldati (Applausi prolungati), alla abnegazione dei volontari, alla perseverante concordia dei popoli, e ne rendiamo merito a Dio; chè senza aiuto sovrumano non si compiono imprese memorabili alle presenti ed alle future generazioni (Nuovi applausi).

Per riconoscenza alla Francia, pel bene d'Italia, per assodare la unione delle due nazioni che hanno comunanza di origini, di principii e di destini, abbisognando alcun sacrificio, ho fatto quello che costava di più al mio cuore (Sua Maestà il Re pronuncia queste parole con commozione visible. Nuove grida di "Viva il Re!"). Salvi il voto dei popoli e l'approvazione del Parlamento, salvi in risguardo della Svizzera le guarentigie del diritto internazionale, ho stipulato un Trattato sulla riunione della Savoia el del circondario di Nizza alla Francia.

part of the people, and to-day assembled around me the representatives of right, and of the hopes of the nation.

All this we owe, partly to a magnanimous ally, to the bravery of his and our soldiers, to the abnegation of the volunteers, to the persevering concord of the people, and we render God thanks for it; for without his help such events, memorable for the present and the future could not have come to pass.

In gratitude to France, for the welfare of Italy, to consolidate the union of those nations which have a common origin, common principles and destinies, some sacrifice being necessary, I have made that one most painful to my heart. Conditionally on the wish of the natives and the consent of Parliament, and that the International rights of Switzerland be guaranteed, I have stipulated a Treaty that Savoy and the territory of Nice be reunited to France.

CITIZENS,

Re Vittorio Emanuele II ci ha detto come questo sacrificio sia stato coloroso al suo cuore.

Egli conserva per la Savoia, per questa terra di cui la sua famiglia ha illustrato il nome, quei sentimenti di stima e di affezione che essa ha saputo meritarsi per otto secoli di fedelità e di devozione.

Un pensiero, nondimanco, tempra l'amarezza del suo rammarico ed è che la riunione della nostra patria alla Francia assicura per sempre la sua felicità e la sua prosperità, affidandone egli la cura al suo magnanimo alleato, Sua Maestà l'Imperatore Napoleone III.

Il paese intanto dee far udir la sua voce. I due Sovrani lo esigono ugualmente, e la lor ferma volontà è che sia assicurata la libertà più intera alla manifestazione de'suoi voti.

Accettando in queste circostanze l'ufficio delicato che mi è stato affidato, e che, quantunque temporaneo, è d'assai superiore alle mie forze, io non ho consultato che il mio attaccamento alla nostra cara patria.

Io fo assegnamento, per compierlo, sul concorso leale di tutte le autorità e sul buon senso della popolazione di questa provincia.

Concittadini,

Raccogliamoci aspettando il momento solenne in cui dovremo esprimere i nostri voti, secondo il modo che sarà ulteriormente adottato; e quando questo giorno sarà venuto, riuniti tutti in uno stesso sentimento di amore per la patria, ci avvieremo con altrettanta calma e risoluzione verso i

us, King Victor Emanuel has told us how much this costs him.

He cherishes for Savoy, a name which his family have so much illustrated, those sentiments of esteem and affection which Savoy has earned by eight centuries of fidelity and devotion.

One feeling moderates his regret, which is that the union of our country to France secures for ever her prosperity, the care of it being intrusted to our magnanimous ally Napoleon III.

Still the country must let its voice be heard. Both Sovereigns demand it, and their wish is that the most entire liberty prevail in the voting.

Under these circumstances, in accepting the office confided to me, and which, though temporary, is much above my abilities, I have only consulted my love for my country.

I count on the loyal support of the authorities, and on the good sense of the populace.

Citizens,

Let us await with calm the solemn moment in which we shall have to express our wishes in the manner which shall hereafter be prescribed; and when that day shall come, united in one common sentiment of love for our country, we will turn with calm and resolution to the new

nuovi e grandi destini che la attendono.

Ciamberi, 4 Aprile, 1860.

Il Governatore Provvisorio,
(Firmato) Du Pasquier.

destinies that so gloriously await her.

Chambery, 4 April, 1860. The Provisional Governor, (Signed) Du PASQUIER.

On nous transmet la Proclaination suivante, adressée le 5 avril aux habitants de la Ville et du Comté de Nice par le Gouverneur-Régent, M. Lubonis:

"CONCITOYENS,

"Les incertitudes sur nos destinées viennent de cesser. Par le Traité signé le 24 mars dernier, le vaillant Roi Victor Emanuel a cédé à la France la Savoie et l'Arondissement de Nice. Les plus puissants motifs de convenance politique, les exigences de l'avenir de l'Italie, le sentiment de reconnaissance envers son puissant allié, les circonstances enfin toutes particulières de notre pays ont décidé, quoique à regret, ce bien-aimé Souverain à se séparer de provinces étroitement liées depuis de siècles à sa Dynastie. Mais le sort des peuples ne doit pas ressortir exclusivement de la volonté des Princes. Aussi le magnanime Empereur Napoléon III et le loyal Victor Emanuel ont-ils désiré que le Traité de Cession fut fortifié par l'adhésion populaire.

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The following Proclamation has been transmitted to us, addressed, on April 5, to the inhabitants of the town and county of Nice by the GovernorRegent, M. Lubonis:

"FELLOW-CITIZENS,

"The uncertainty as to our destinies has ceased. By the Treaty signed on the 24th of March last, the valiant King Victor Emanuel has ceded to France Savoy and the Arrondissement of Nice. The most powerful motives of political convenience, the exigencies of the future of Italy, the sentiment of gratitude towards his powerful ally — in fine, the altogether peculiar circumstances of our country, decided our well-beloved Sovereign, although with regret, to separate himself from provinces for centuries closely connected with his Dynasty. But the fate of peoples ought not to depend exclusively on the will of Princes. The magnanimous Emperor Napoleon III and the loyal Victor Emanuel also desired that the Treaty of Cession

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