M. Hall, late Premier of Denmark, is understood to be
the author of the strong protest against the conduct of England which has appeared in the Dagbladet. He asserts that under "Lord Russell's characterless guidance of foreign affairs England has sunk so low that she has lost all feeling of honour, and resents nothing." Ia the event of a complete failure of Conference, therefore, he advises Denmark to appeal direct to Berlin. This advice coincides with the opinion reported to be very prevalent at Copenhagen, that the only courses for Denmark, if Schleswig is torn away, are to join Sweden, to accept a Russian Protectorate, or to enter the German Confederation. The first course is unpopular, because Sweden is held to have betrayed Denmark, and the second would by degrees be fatal to internal freedom. There remains the possibility that the people in utter despair may sanction the third, carrying to Germany the fleet, arsenals, and naval position she craves.
