Well. informed people on the Continent believe that both the
Austrian and Italian Governments are seriously moved by the cleavage which has occurred between Great Britain and Germany. They fear that it will lead in the end, if France can be compensated for her lost hopes in Egypt, to a renewal of the French and English alliance which, in 1856, dominated politics. They believe that the mission of Count Goluchowski to Berlin has for one object the removal of this difficulty in their way, and that if the German Emperor is reasonable his proposals will be laid by the Austrian Emperor before Queen Victoria during his approaching visit to her at Cimiez. These statements are denied with some acerbity, the personal negotiations of monarchs being always described as -ceremonial communications ; but of the existence of the feeling -described we have no doubt. It is doubtful if the end sought will be attained, for the British Government is more hurt by the conduct of the Powers as to Armenia than is generally believed; and to effect a cordial reconciliation with Great Britain the German Emperor must turn his eyes away from Africa, which he will be slow to do.
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