The Paris correspondent of the Times, in a long telegram
published on Thursday, pointedly draws attention to the coming rapprochement between France and Spain. The latter Power is seeking for a great ally, and an invitation to the Prince of the Asturias to be present at the ma.nceuvres at Toulouse was eagerly accepted. In his speech at the compli- mentary dinner on the occasion General Andre expressed warmly, "in the name of the Government of the Republic," his sense of the honour done to the Army by the visit, and talked of the "comradeship of French and Spanish soldiers," while the Prince in his reply gave thanks for "the affectionate camaraderie" with which he had been treated. We incline to believe from this unusual exhibition of military cordiality, and from other information, that the two Governments are really drawing together, and have explained elsewhere the strong motives which may impel them to alliance. The new situation thus created would be watched with some jealousy in Germany, and perhaps also in this country, though the potential force of Spain is habitually underestimated here. Nelson thought Spanish sailors more formidable than French, and though the Spanish Navy has disappeared, France could reconstitute it.
