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Prince Bismarck's latest resignation has ended as we expected. His

resignation was not accepted, and he remains Chancellor, with certain additional authority over all other Ministers except the War Minister. He obtains also an indefinite leave of absence, which he will enjoy at Varzin, while Baron von Billow and Herr Camphausen act as his substitutes in Foreign and Home affairs sespectively. They are, however, directed to consult him on all affairs of importance, and he remains, therefore, Chancellor without the responsibility for details. This is probably exactly what he wishes, as he is really ill, and worried when in Berlin by the necessity of contending against Court cabals, which impede him much more than his avowed opponents do.

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