The Express.
London, England, 1867-03-15 00:00:00

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(REurza's TELIGRAMR.)
FRANCE.
PARIS, MARCH 14.

The France of this evening asserts that the dis-
cussions in the Corps Legialatif on foreign policy,
will show that the alleged negotiations in reference
to Luxemburg have never taken place, that the basis
of an understanding between France, Russia and
England on the Eastern question exists in terms
which permit the hope of a speedy solution ; and
lastly, that the arrival in Paris of M. Benedetti,
the French Minister at Berlin, is solely due to
circumstances of a private character. "There exists,"
adds the Foin,,, '' at the present moment in the
foreign policy of France no single question
capable of embarrassing her diplomatic action
abroad, or of disquieting public opinion at home."

SPEECH OF M. THIERS.
PARIS, MARCH 14.

In to-clay's sitting of the Legislative Body, the
interpellation of M. Thiers upon the foreign policy
of the government came on for discuasion. M.
Thiers said—" Thu state of Europe, and particu-
larly Of France, at the present time is serious.
Thisfact is proved by the general increase of arma-
ments, but it may nevertheless be viewed without
anxiety. The present state of things is occasioned
by the false ideas which have spread into Euro-
pean policy. Formerly the policy of Europe was
based upon the equilibrium cif power, and the
smaller States, which serve to weaken the collisions
between the greater ones, were respected. This
policy, which made the greatness of France, has
been replaced by a new idea—that of nationalities,
and of great agglomerations having the same
origin and speaking the same language. From
this arose the interest shown towards Poland, and
the efforts made to establish the unity of Italy.
The ambition of Prussia and Russia in taking ad-
vantage of the idea of nationality is a menace to
Europe. France made a serious mistake in per-
mitting the development of this state of things.
The government had but to say one word to arrest
the course of this ambition, and that word was
European equilibrium ; but the government was
led away by the chimera of the nationality princi-
ple, and by an unreflecting desire for popularity.
To lessen the evil, a policy at once wise
and firm is neceasary. We will examine the
scheme for the re-organisation of the army
with patriotism ; but we must also return
to the policy of an European equilibrium. By
pursuing this course France will recover the
alliance of England, and will again become the
protectress of the small States. Her sword will once
more be the independent sword of Europe. But
support must also be sought in liberty, and a larger
participation in the direction of public affairs must
be restored to the country. A return, in fact,
must be made to the policy of good sense, for not
another mistake must be made." M. Thiers'
speech was listened to with great attention, but
without any great marks either of approval or
disapproval.
The debate will be resumed to-morrow.

THE NORTH GERMAN PARLIAMENT.
BERLIN, MARCH 14.

The several fractions of the North German Par-
liament are engaged to-day in examining separately
the draught of the constitution. The national
fraction has debated it as far as the article relative
to the matters within the competency of the Baud,
and the old liberals as far as the article on the
common right of nationality. The conserva-
tives are deliberating in union with the free con-
servatives, and the reporters of these two fractions
will set in concert. The conservatives have called
upon the old liberals to be present at the sittings of
the conservative fraction.

On the commencement of the special debate in
the North German Parliament, upon paragraph 1
of the draught of the constitution, which makes
known the territory of the Confederation, the
deputies of Polish nationality will enter a protest
against the incorporation of the Polish provinces
as part of the Confederation. The deputies from
North Schleswig, who are in favour of incorpora-
tion with Denmark, will make an analogous pro-
test, and will observe a passive attitude during the
rest of the discussions.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Mem( 14.

The Council of Ministers have resolved to reject
the address to the Emperor voted by tho Tyrolese
Diet, and to rocs! Herr von Teggeuburg, the pre-
sent governor of that province.
The Austrian Ministry of Police has been
abolished, and the functionaries of that depart-
ment will in future be under the direction of the
Presidency of the Ministry.

HUNGARY.

PESTA, MARCH 14.

To-day a deputation from the Diet waited upon
the Emperor to convey to his Majesty the thanks
of the nation for the restoral of the Hungarian
Constitution. In reply to the spokesman of the
deputation, the Emperor declared that in the
Hungarians he expected to find loyal defenders of
his throne, and that he himself would be the most
faithful supporter of the integrity and constitution
of the country. The Hungarian ministers have
taken the oath of allegiance to the King.

RUSSIA.

MOSCOW, 11.4acm 14.

Deputations are expected here from Taschkend
and from some of the Ural and Khirgiz tribes on
their way to St. Petersburg, to express homage and
respect to the Emperor.

DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN, MARCH 14.

The King and Queen leave this evening for Lon-
don. Princess Louise of Glucksburg, mother of