There has been no settlement of the dispute between Austria
a:_d Hungary. Count Khuen Hedervary has resigned, and M. Koloman de Szell, the most adroit politician in Hungary, has been offered and may accept the Premiership ; but there is as yet no sign either of concession or compromise upon the question of the " unitary " words of command. The number of districts which refuse to pay taxes increases, and there is said to be disaffection even among officials. The most serious symptom of all, however, is the paralysis among the Liberals, who say and do nothing, being evidently afraid that if they commit themselves they may be replaced by Kossuthites. The latter demand the complete separation of the kingdom from Austria, and are suspected by their adversaries of not being unwilling to change the dynasty or proclaim a Republic. We do not believe, however, as outside observers, that the Magyar leaders, with their long training in politics, forget that more than half their population is Slav, or wish to deprive either Austria or Hungary of any influence in the affairs of Europe. We can see as yet no method of compromise; but Austria has survived greater troubles than these.
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