The Express.
London, England, 1864-01-18 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN ULTIMATUM TO
DENMARK?

The continental journals received this morning
give much prominence to the statement that, on
Thursday last, an ultimatum was sent to the
Danish government by Austria and Prussia, stating
that unless the constitution of the 18th of November
was withdrawn within forty-eight hours, the minis-
ters of those powers would quit Copenhagen. The
general belief is that the Danish govern-
ment will neither abrogate nor suspend the
constitution in question. The invasion of
Sleawig by the two powers will then take
place. But here arises another difficulty ; for
Hanover and Saxony are said to have declared that
they will not allow the Austrians and Prussians
access to Sleewig through Holstein. So that civil
war in Germany would appear almost as imminent
as war with Denmark. The strong feeling of the
Prussian government in the matter is expressed by
the Kreutz Zeitang, which says :—" The two great
powers have too maturely weighed this affair to take
lessons from Beust and Pfortdeu, and, despite all
the protests of those ministers, they will take
the question of Sleswig in hand, and will bring it
to a satisfactory issue, whether this pleases the
'National Verein ' and ita cousins or not. We
have not yet reached this point, that the Prussian
army is to receive orders from Munich or Carlsruhe."
In the Prussian chamber the liberal majority have
taken into consideration, and will probably carry,
the following resolution proposed by M. Schultze :

Seeing that Press* in concert with Austria, has declared
at Frankfort that the two Powers will resist the decision
of the Diet of the 14th, and that they will take into their
own hands the affairs of Sleswig-Holstein and the occupa-
tion of Sleswig ; seeing that Prussia thus separate. itself
from Germany, and abuses its position as a great Power—
that the Austro-Prtunian poliZy eau have no other result
than the abandonment of the duchies to Denmark, that
this violence provokes the legitimate resistants of other
States and civil war—for these reasons the Chamber de-
claim that it will oppose this polity by all the legal mesas
in its power.

Some of the journals, such as tho Paris Presse,
are of opinion that Denmark wiU not resist the
occupation by Austro-Proaaian troops of Sleswig,
as the candidature of the Duke of Augustenburg
would be thus got rid of. The Morning Post, how-
ever, says :—" It is certain that the Danish govern-
ment will not give in to this suddenand overbearing
requisition. We expect, therefore, to hear within
a short time of the rupture of diplomatic relations
between Denmark, Austria, and Prussia, and to
learn what further steps the latter Powers are
determined to take in this aggressive proceeding.
Every movement in this direction of war cannot
but be looked upon in this country not only with
regret, but also with much anxiety ; for interests
may be imperilled and obligations violated which
may call upon us, in our turn, to consider whether
it is not incumbent on us to a,sume a decided atti-
tude for the protection of European order and the
faith of treaties."

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
COPENHAGEN, JAR. 18.

The Day()laclet of to-day says :—" The ultimatum
of Austria and Prussia, delivered to the Minister
for Foreign Affairs ou Saturday, demands the
retractation of the constitution of the 18th Novem-
ber before this day, and the temporary return to
the status quo existing before its promulgation.
What will happen if Denmark complies with this
unjustifiable and brutal demaud they do not state.
If, on the other hand, the ultimatum should not
be complied with, they threateu all the misfortunes
at their command, commencing with the with-
drawal of their ambassadors."

The Da iblafb t goes on to remark :—" It is self-
evident that no idea can be entertained of com-
pliance with the ultimatum. What will happen
then depends upon eventualities in Europe and
Germany. We may observe that iu case of war
the German armies will require from three to four
weeks to collect the necessary strength. By that
time the Danish army will be larger than ever,
awl the fortified works be able to hold in check
an enemy nearly twice as strong."

THE AR'?HDUKE MAXIMILIAN AND THE
EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA.

The Minwrial D;plonutt;,pez announces that the
Archduke Maximilian has left Trieste for Vienna,
having been sent for by the Emperor his brother.
Another journal says that it may after all depend
upon the conversation to take place on this occa-
sion whether the archduke will persevere in his
professed intention to go to Mexico.

SPAIN.

MARSHAL NARVAEZ ON GIBRALTAR.

The Mndrid Gw.ettc of the 9th publishes a speech
delivered in the Senate on the previous day by the
Duke of Valentia (Narvaez), in which we find the
following passage :—" Mews. Senators,—What-
ever is useful to the country can never be pro-
scribed ; and although some forget it, and others
may deem the moment inopportune to claim it, we
at last profit by the most propitious moment for
demanding and obtaining it. The carrying out of
reform is precisely a case in point ; and in the
same category I class, for instance, another ques-
tion, namely this—the English unhappily, and to
the shame of Spain, have unfurled their flag upon
the walls of Gibraltar. We devour in silence this
bitterness. We have made no claim. Circum-
stances, perhaps, are stronger than our will. And
why, Messrs. Senators, this silence ? Is it that Gib-
raltar is not rightfully ours t Do we admit limitation
when our own property is concerned ? Assured 4
not. There is not and there cannot be in that case
any limitation."

(11LTilei
THE POLISH INSURRECTION.
CRACOW, J.N. 18.

Advices received here state that a circular of the
national government, dated the 4th inst.,announces
the dismissal of General Mieroslawski from his
post of general organiser of the revolutionary
forces. He is said neverthless to be actively
engaged at Liege in services for the national cause.
The insurgent leader Krnk is reported to have
retreated with a few followers into Galicia, his
detachment having been dispersed.
The Bishops of Lublin, Kieltre, and Cracow,
have ceased church mourning.

(azyrne6 !inns.)

THE KING'S REPLY TO THE ADDRESS
OF THE UPPER HOUSE.
BERLIN, JAN. IS.
The reply of the King to the address of the
Upper House may be summarised as follows :
The objects of the demand of the government
were—firstly, the fulfilment of federal obliga-
tions, the means for which could not
be refused ; secondly, the preservation of
the power and honour of Prussia against
attack while such fulfilment was taking place. The
declaration of the Upper House is agreeable to the
King, at a time when resolutions pregnant with
serious consequences are required. In view of
threatening complications it is impossible to define