The effect of King Ludwig's recent action in Bavaria will,
it is thought, be tested when the addition to the military estimates comes on for discussion. The Ultramontanes will not venture to refuse the Budget, as in that case they would be sent back to their constituents under an accusation of making government impossible, but they may, it is believed, resist the increased con- tribution demanded towards the Imperial military chest. The refusal of this contribution, which has been voted by the Ger- man Parliament, would be almost equivalent to secession, but would appear to the peasants of Bavaria an ordinary question of economy. Such a vote would place the Government in a most painful situation, but it is probable that before January means will have been found to induce four Ultramontanes to abstain from voting, thus leaving the Liberals a majority of one. Much will depend, however, upon the view the peasants take of the King's declaration, posted in all public places, and upon this there is as yet no information.
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