The perfect tranquillity of France in the face of the
rumours from the East remains to be explained. The Paris correspondents scarcely allude to them, and the newspapers are satisfied that the scare has been got up in order that the Governments of Germany and Austria may increase their armies. It is said, however, that one cause of the tranquillity is a decision that in the event of war, France shall not at first interfere. She has no interest in the quarrel between Austria and Russia, and a great interest in not moving until Germany is well engaged. In the interim, M. Carnot, according to the correspondent of the Times, is acquiring "popularity" by shooting in the national forests, and promising to give entertainments at the klysee. Neither amuse- ment is calculated to attract votes, but the story shows that the President has no immediate or pressing preoccupation. Be it observed that the French Army has no magazine-rifle yet.
