NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE general anticipation of astruggle between Hungary and its King is a little premature. The Emperor, it would seem, was not altogether indisposed to receive the address of the Diet, even as it stood; but the diplomatists at Vienna, with Lord Blomfield at their head, represented that such an act might seriously affect his position in Europe, perhaps give a pretext for foreign intervention. This representation weighed heavily with the Hungarians, who unani- mously resolved to excise the offending paragraphs, and address the Emperor as their King. The address thus corrected was received by the Emperor on the 9th July ; and his Majesty, after thanking the Diet for their "dutiful readiness" to comply with his wishes, pro- mised a speedy and a full reply. His reply will doubtless contain the ultimatum of the Court, and include some grave concessions. The latest rumour has it that the Emperor will yield everything ex- cept the control of the army, a reserve which, however, includes' much. The Hungarians cannot permit the national force to be em- ployed against Italy without a breach of faith, which would stamp their cause for ever with the reproach of treachery. It was Count Cavour, not M. Deak, who obtained them their new liberties ; and to turn round and enslave the gallant nation which has revived its constitution would cover themselves with ignominy. It is difficult to believe, however, that the House of Hapsburg will depart so far from its traditions as not to ask something the Hungarians cannot grant.
