A certain tension has suddenly been revealed between Austria and
Germany ; and it is alleged that the German Ambassador, Prince Reuss, is quarrelling with the Cis-Leithan Premier, Count Taaffe. This is denied, of course ; but it will be remembered that the German Emperor, on his visit to Vienna, entirely neglected Count Taaffe, and it is alleged that Berlin is annoyed at that Minister's strong Federal tendencies. The German Court, in fact, distrusts the Slav voters of Austria. Both the Austrian and Hungarian journalists are furious at what they consider interference in internal affairs, and it is supposed they are inspired, because Count Taaffe is the most intimate personal friend of the Austrian Emperor. It is improbable that the dispute will become serious, the interests of the two dynasties being too deeply involved ; but the Hofburg has evidently become sensitive, and the journals
go the whole length of pointing out that a coalition between France, Austria, and Russia would secure for the Monarchy all it wishes. That is not quite so certain if Italy holds firm.
