The French Government has finally decided against the ex- tradition
of Hartmann, the man accused of blowing up the Czar's train. They plead that the evidence of identity is not sufficient, and, in the absence of a Court which could decide that point, there being no extradition treaty, and there- fore no means of instituting a regular prosecution, they decline. The Government of Russia is annoyed, and Count 'Orloff has been directed to take leave of absence ; but it is believed that the difficulties of the French Government are recognised, and that the refusal will produce no consequences. It is very doubtful if the extradition of all assassins would mend matters for the Kings. Their real danger is not from the men who are contemplating flight after the attempt, but from the men like Hodel and Otero, who know from the first that escape is impossible.
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