The Sun.
London, England, 1867-09-25 00:00:00

THE SUN, LON uON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867

stances abound in all directions of the tyrannous
Vatlre of Prussian policy. From Hanover we learn
that in consequence of the continual refusal of
1 GEORGE to accede to the Prussian proposals
or settling his affairs the Prussian Government in-
tends to regulate them of its own accord, whether
ror not the assent of the KING be obtained. This is
inost unfair, but who will prevent it ? There never
vas a greater outrage on good sense and consistency
than for people to persist in talking about the bene-
fits that have been derived from the success of
Prussia last year. Sooner or later this truth must
be known ; but meanwhile it would be just as well
if people would keep their eyes open, and judge for
themselves as to the nature and meaning of the
transactions which are taking place around them.

The promoters of the Grand Reform fête at the
Crystal Palace have a busy time of it. Probably
few of those who undertake such an affair are at all
aware, at the outset, of the amount of patience and
perseverance that will be required before their
labours are completed. There is always some in-
evitable annoyance, or disappointment, or delay.
As in the case of GOLDSMITH'S memorable dinner
party, it is always the "JOHNSON and BURKE" of
the party who will not come ; the medio-
crities, whose places can easily be filled, are
always prompt to accept the invitation. It
was not to be expected perhaps that in
the case in question Mr. GLADSTONE would assist
at the celebration of what most people consider his
rival's triumph, and accordingly no great surprise
need have been excited at the meeting of the Fête
Committee last evening by the reading of a letter
from Hawarden, in which Mr. GLADSTONE politely
thanked his would-be hosts, and declared his
sincerity in the cause of reform, but adhered to his
former announcement and declined to take part
in the banquet. Mr. GLADSTONE, in writing
this, takes care to let us know that he considers
the Reform Bill incomplete, and he says he shall
labour in the same spirit as heretofore to settle all
that remains unaccomplished. We hope he will be
a little less imperative and fault-finding in the
completion of his self-imposed task, else his
followers will not appreciate his efforts. However,
it would have been scarcely in keeping with Mr.
GLADSTONE'S ordinary conduct to have identified
himself with a movement of this kind, and the
committee are now trying to console themselves
for his absence by the hope of welcoming
Mr. BRIGHT. What the member for Birmingham's
decision may be we cannot yet tell, but in the
meantime we should advise the Committee to be leas
anxious about securing particular stars, and be
content with aiming at a successful popular cele-
bration. The real glory of the fete will be in the
achievement of a Parliamentary Reform, and in the
heartiness and goodwill with which it is celebrated.
It must derive importance from numbers, not from
individuals, however gifted or remarkable. The
managers of the Crystal Palace are happily dis-
posed to be propitious, and have promised
to bring all their resources to the aid of the
committee to enhance the attractions of the fete.
Reform, wherever else it may be wanted, is cer-
tainly not needed in the fairy world of Sydenham,
and Reformers will be sure of having something
pleasant to look at while they are celebrating the
progress of Reform. At any rate matters
have changed for the better since this time
last year. Instead of organising processions
Reformers are arranging fetes ; instead of discuss-
ing the points of the Charter, they are considering
a bill of fare, while the compound householder has
vanished in the spray of the illuminated fountains.
Ministers and members were bandying mutual
recriminations last autumn, while the professed
Reformers were loud in their complaints, and the
ordinary mortals were inclined to think, between
one and the other. them would be no Reform at all.
Let us hope that this pleasant change in the politi-
cal atmosphere may be as lasting as it is agreeable.

however, she will make but a short stay previous to
her intended journey to Madrid.
The Moniteur of this morning does nut contain a
line of interesting news.
Rather a serious accident has taken place upon
the Paris and Vincennes Railway, between St.
Maude and Bel Air. One of the trains got off the
line, and a passenger, M. Herbeck, was so mutilated
that he died soon after being taken to the hospital
Several other passengers received injuries, but there
is only one case of a serious character. An acci-
dent has also occurred upon the Orleans Railway
in consequence of an iron bridge near the Ivry
station having given way. Three of the company's
servants were much injured. It was not a passenger
train. The accident happened to the tendt•r.
According to the Correspondence de Berlin the
union of the south with the north of Germany is now
only a question of time and form. It is the
question of form with which for the moment
Germany is now fully occupied. It was said
a short time ago that at Berlin there was no desire
to see the Southern States enter too quickly into
the Confederation of the North, because there was
a fear of their too liberal spirit. If such fears
really did exist they must now be dispelled, for the
journal quoted promises all sorts of guarantees " for
their automony, of which they are very justly
jealous, but which they have reason to think is not
irreconcilable with the political unity of Germany."
They have only to present to the Confederation
their postive demand of accession, and the demand
once received every effort will be made to solve the
problem submitted in a manner calculated to please
everybody.
Just as I was about to close my letter I learnt
that information has been received officially from
Florence that Garibaldi has been arrested at Asina-
lunga by order of the Italian Government, just as
he was about to enter the Pontifical territory.
An ordinance has been issued by the King of
Prussia dissolving the Chamber of Deputies. The
report of the Minister of State, which accompanies
this ordinance, mentions as the motive for this mea-
sare the extension of the territory of the State, and
the transformation of Germany, in consequence of
which the present Chamber can no longer represent
the entire people.
The Grand Duke, heir of Russia, has arrived at
Vienna from the Crimea, on his way to St. Peters-
burg.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Sept. 25.

The Opinione of to-day, speaking of the arrest of
Garibaldi, says it considers it probable that he will
be sent from Allesandria to Caprera if he expresses
a desire to go there, and abandon all idea of any
expedition which may compromise the State and the
authority of the law.

ROME, Sept. 24.

The report that the officers of the Antibes Legion
had sent in their resignations is declared entirely
without foundation.

lIUNGARY.

PESTI!, Sept. 25.

A general meeting of the evangelical delegates
took place to-day, in which a reconciliation was
effected between the different religious fractions.
Their Majesties are expected here at the begin-
ing of October.

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 23.

Active diplomatic negotiations are being carried
on between the Porte and the representatives of the
Foreign Powers relative to the future administrant
tion of Crete.

OUTWARD CALCUTTA, CHINA, AND
AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

GIBRALTAR, Sept. 24.
The Bangalore, from Southampton on the 20th
inst., arrived to-day at 10.30 a.m., and leaves at
2 p.m. for Alexandria. All well.