On Thursday, Count Caprivi made a very important speech before
the Army Bills Committee. After declaring that the present ferment in France has increased the danger of the situation, he dwelt upon the great military strength of Russia and her animosity towards Germany, and quoted the saying that the way to Constantinople now lies " not by way of Vienna, but through the Brandenburg Gate." What was new in the speech, however, was the assumption that in the next war Denmark will be against the Triple Alliance, and with France and Russia. If the German Foreign Office is really sure of that, it is no doubt a most serious matter. Denmark opens a door into North Germany. The speech made a great impression, and appears to have im- proved the chances of the Bills, which had been greatly injured by the Ultramontane ultimatum.
