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London, England, 1865-07-28 00:00:00

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LOXDON, FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1865.

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The Austrian Reichsrath makes a favourab e
appearance when contrasted with the Prussian
Chambers. The latter presented a series of alter-
cations and discussions alike injurious to the con-
stitution and undignified to the nation, whereas in
Vienna a much more happy state of things has
supervened. Yesterday both Houses of the
Reichsrath were closed, and universal satisfaction
seemed to prevail. The speech on the occasion was
quite a congratulatory one, and thus presented a
striking contrast to the conclusion of the represen-
tative assemblies of the Prussians. The Archduke
LUDWIG VICTOR read the address, which commenced
by acknowledgment of the " patriotic zeal and inde-
fatigable activity" that had been displayed by the
members. With one thing and another, they have
had to decide upon several important subjects
during this session, but doubtless in the ceaseless
whirl of passing events some of these may have
been forgotten. A glance at this address will serve
to refresh the memories of those who are not quite
mr.fitit in these matters, and they will find that the
period that has been occupied by the sitting of the
houses has not been profitless and uneventful. On
the contrary, it may be affirmed that it has been
momentous as concerns public affairs, and highly
creditable to those who have taken part in the
discussions. Commercial matters have occupied a
considerable time, and great progress has been made
in this important item. The Austrians have improved
very much in this respect of late years, and taken
a stride that has surprised many who were accus-
tomed to their tardy management and prejudiced
views on such subjects. The general prosperity of
the country has testified to the advantages of such
schemes of commercial intercourse and trade, and,
therefore, the members of the Reichsrath have ap-
propriately devoted much time to their furtherance
and fulfilment. A treaty has been entered into
with the States of the Zollverein that has received
the Imperial sanction, and promises well for the
future. A well-grounded hope is expressed in this
Speech that " this Convention will materially add
to the welfare of the country," both by the exten-
sion of industrial powers and intelligence, and by
the exercise of the advantages which it opens.
The wants of the Administration have been met
by the Budget of 1865, which end was attained by
the united efforts of both Houses. In this respect
likewise we may observe a difference between
Austrian and Prussian management, for the Budget
was the stumbling-block in the deliberations that
took place between the Ministers and the Deputies,
and at last the KING has adopted the unconsti-
tutional course of sanctioning the proposals rejected
by the Chambers. In Vienna we find, on the other
hand, that they have contrived to frame and pass
a measure that has afforded universal satisfaction,
and completely answered the expectations of its
authors. Economy has been the prevailing feature
in the efforts made by both Houses, and it is here
mentioned that it could not be carried to a greater
extent, without " weakening the strength of the
monarchy at home, as well as its position abroad."
'When the domestic matters have been duly com-
mented upon, the address goes on to say that the
preservation of European peace will be the " con-
stant endeavour," as it has always been the aim, of
the Eltrteou's Government. The relations with
Prussia are rather in an awkward state just at
present, but the difficult subject is got over very
successfully in the speech
before us. It is intimated
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that the EMPEROR, will, in conjunction with his
illustrious ally the King of pitess
lA, "stride to
conduct the Schleswig-Holstein question to a solu-
tion compatible with the interests of entire Ger-
many, and with the position of Austria in the Ger-
manic Confederation." It is worthy of notice that
we do not meet in the passage that touches upon
this important topic, with the expression of a hope
that the desired result will be gained, still less is
there a glimpse of expectation visible. It is signi-
ficant, also, that the interests of " entire Germany"
are specially put forth, that being an aim quite
beyond the margin of Prussian policy. The neces-
sary regard to the position of Austria is also
neglected by the Berlin schemers ; and hence, con- ,
ciliatory as it may sound, this mention of the
Schleswig-Holstein subject in the speech is capable
of a construction anything but friendly. j
Much will depend upon the manner in
which the intimation is received in Prussia,
and the light in which they read the expression
there. They may consider them as a warning and
take heed to their ways, or they may look upon them
as a mere Ministerial declaration to keep up appear-
ances at home without compromising themselves
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abroad, The address concludes with the expression