The Emperor and Empress of Russia arrived in Vienna on
Thursday morning, and were of course well received by the crowd. During the drive from the station to the Hof Burg, the two Emperors occupied one carriage and the two Empresses the other. Throughout the proceedings both Monarchs were evidently doing their best to show friendliness and sympathy. There is, of course, no special political significance in the visit, but it must be admitted that by paying visits to both the great Powers of the Triple Alliance before his visit to Paris, the Czar has very much taken the sting out of that event. The Czar says plainly, 'Though I am going to be civil to France, I want it clearly understood that I am anything but unfriendly to the Powers leagued against my alleged ally.' Naturally the French are not too well pleased, but they must be content, even if they are told by way of apology that it is difficult for the people of a Republic to realise the obligations of courtesy involved in the intercourse of Emperors.
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