The proceedings of the diplomatists at Constantinople have been enlivened
by a new incident. Prince Bismarck is weary alike of the delays and the concessions to Turkey, and has instructed Baron Werther to inform the Conference that in the opinion of his Government, further surrenders or discussions would be derogatory to the dignity of Europe. The correspondent of the Telegraph, who is officially inspired, even asserts that on Monday Baron Werther will insist on a distinct and final reply from the Porte within forty-eight hours. The words of the bulletin are " eight hours," but it is probable that this is an error, though, if we re- member aright, that was the time finally given to the Hanoverian Government. In the event of an unfavourable answer, Baron Werther will retire from Constantinople. We have discussed elsewhere the meaning of this intervention, which is understood to be unfavourable to peace, and need only add here that the story can scarcely be an invention. It is reported by too many writers of opposite opinions.
