15 AUGUST 1868, Page 2

Baron Beast seems, in his final speech to the riflemen

assembled at Vienna, to have laid down moral conquest as the programme of Austria. He disclaimed, on her part, any intention to "intrude" in the affairs of Germany, but "no treaty prevented Austria from gaining esteem and affection by her deeds." He wished to excite the sympathy of all Germany without diplomatic intrigue. This is the first policy of Cavour, and means active rivalry with Prussia in every field save war, until the time arrives when the rivalry can once more be military. The programme, at all events, promises peace for the present, and that is something gained.