The Express.
London, England, 1867-11-09 00:00:00

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(11161.1T61N TZL646A.119.)
ITALY AND FRANCE.

FLORENCE, Nov. 8.

The rumours which have been current here, that
popular demonstrations took place yesterday at
Naples, Genoa, and Turin are unfounded. The
public mind, however, in the two last-named cities
is in some degree agitated.
The efibial Ga:,tte of this evening says :
" Some organs of the press have asserted that the
Italian government had received an intimation to'
withdraw the royal troops from the Pontifical ter-
ritory. This assertion is devoid of foundation."
The same journal, referring to the article pub-
lished in the Moniteur of yesterday, expresses
satisfaction at the fact that France appreciates the
sincere and independent action of the Italian
government, and says :—" In the present serious
crisis, it is our wish to point out that distinguished
personages have not been wanting to co-operate
with the government in delivering the country
from perhaps the most serious danger with which it
has ever been threatened during late years. The
efficacious labours of General Della Marm•.ra, the
Marquis di Pepoli, and the Chevalier di Nigra will
certainly be remembered by Italians with feelings
of gratitude."
Nothing has as yet been decided by the Italian
government relative to the time for the convoca-
tion of parliament. Garibaldi is still at Varignano.
A slight popular demonstration took place last
night at Turin. It was principally directed against
France. The other cities of Italy are tranquil.
ROME, Nov. 6.
The French and Papal troops who were engaged
at Monte Rotondo returned to Rome this after-
noon.

The Pontifical forces will re-occupy Frosinone on
Friday.
The railway between Rome and Vellstri is re-
opened.
Telegraphic communication with Italy is still
interrupted.

FRANCE.

PARIS, Nov. 8, Evartxo.

The prosecution against Le Courrier Francais
closed to-day, and judgment was delivered. M.
Georges Duchesne was tined 1,000 francs, and
sentenced to one month's imprisonment. M. Le
Page was fined 000 francs, and M. Dubrusson 200
francs.

The Prew of this evening says :—" We have
reason to believe that the speech of the Emperor
at the opening of the French Chambers will dis-
play great reserve respecting foreign affairs, ex-
cepting on the subject of the Roman question.
It will, on the other hand, dwell at length on home
questions, and will develop the programme of the
19th January last. It will also announce a new
loan, destined for works of peace, the construction
of public works, and the encouragement of com-
merce."

THE PRUSSIAN DIET.
BERLIN:, Nor. 8, rirlarThil.

Up to the present the returns of the elections for
the Prussian Diet show that as compared with the
results of the last election the party of progress
have lost ground, and that the conservatives have
gained several fresh votes. The national party has
increased, especially in the new provinces, and with
the other moderate fractions will probably form a
majority in the Diet. The Polish members have
lost votes.

A royal decree has been issued to-day convoking
the Prussian Diet for the 15th inst.

M. Benedetti, the French Minister at the Prus-
sian Court, has arrived here.
The sittings of the Postal Conference have been
resumed.

RETURN OF THE EMPEROR FRANCIS
JOSEPH TO VIENNA.
VIENNA, Nov. 8.

The Emperor arrived here at 4.30 this afternoon
on his return from Paris. His Majesty was re-
ceived at the railway station by the chief civil and
military authorities of the capital, deputations
from both houses of the Reichsrath, and by the
burgomaster and common councillors.
The burgomaster addressed his Majesty in it
lengthy speech, laying especial stress upon the
statement that the words spoken by the Emperor
in Paria had been most joyfully re-echoed through-
out the entire Austrian empire, for it was only by
peace at home and abroad, and under the protec-
tion of liberal and popular laws, that the happiness
of Austria could be secured. He expressed the
pleasure of Austria at the brilliant reception
given to his Majesty in Paris, and the delight
with which the people hailed the return of a
sovereign who respected and protected popular
rights. He concluded by calling for three cheers
for the Emperor.
His Majesty replied :—" I thank you much for
the hearty reception the inhabitants of the capital
have prepared for me. The sympathies I encoun-
tered everywhere in France were mainly based
upon the conviction that by unity at home Austria
will reassume with renewed strength that station to
which she is entitled, and that the object for
which we are therefore bound to strive peacefully
is the strengthening of the country. These mani-
festations can only encourage me to step boldly
forward in the course already entered upon, and in
so doing 1 count upon the support of all patriotic
Austrians."

The Emperor's speech was received with enthu-
siastic applause. His Majesty drove to the 'Hof-
burg in an open carriage, through gaily decorated
and crowded streets and amidst continuous cheers.