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THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
TIM EVENING, at 7, VIC WRINE ; or, I'LL SLEEP
ON:IT. Miss Neilson (her 9th appearance here), and Mrs.
Alf red Meilln ; Messrs. Billington, Paul Bedford, Ashley,
F. Shaw, and Romer.
To conclude with HELEN; or, TAKEN FROM THE
GREEK. Mrs. A. Mellon. :Hiss Furtado, Miss Emily Pitt ;
Messrs. Paul Bedford, R. Phillips, F. A. Shaw, Ashley,
Eburne.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
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ELEVENTH APPEARANCE OF MRS. JOHN WOOD.
THIS EVENING, a Drama, in 4 Acts, founded on the po-
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THEATRE ROYAL, ASTLEY'S.
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LAST NIGHT of tho GOLDEN DUSTMAN, which must
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THIS EVENING, THE ORIGINAL Dramatio Adapta-
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LONDON, FRIDAY, NOV. 23, 1866.

The full text of the Imperial Itescript at the open-
ing of the Hungarian Diet is
now
before us, and it
assumes an additional interest in consequence of the
recent events which have taken place. So far as we
can judge from the words, it would seem as if a
better policy was prevailing respecting Hungary
than has lately been observable among the Austrian
authorities. The EMPEROR begins by stating that
he considers it most desirable and important that
there should be a Constitutional settlement of the
bonds " connecting the monarchy, as well
as the speedy restoration of the autonomous
rights of the beloved Kingdom of Hungary."
It is then explained that the chances of war are ex-
tremely unfavourable, that the Imperial Govern-
ment deemed it to be expcdient not to make further
efforts to prolong the war, but rather to submit to
the terms of a peace which was very disadvaata-

geous in itself. No doubt, after the heavy losses ,of
the war, it was found impossible again to rally rouad
the Imperial standard in such a shape and with such
a spirit as to insure victory ; but at the same time,
in taking a retrospect of the matter at this
lapse of time, it seems doubly vexatious that a
better understanding should not have pre-
vailed between the Government of Vienna
and the Hungarian people. Had these latter felt
inspired by the fear and devotion that once ani-
mated them, they would in all probability have
rendered most important services to the Austrians.
iu their hour of need; and if they had not turned the
tide of war they might have materially altered the
aspect of peace when the treaty was signed at last.
It is stated, very correctly in this Rescript, that the
late momentous changes in international relations
render it more than ever necessary to establish the
affairs now pending upon a satisfactory basis.
We are glad to notice that there is a very hearty
recognition of the services which the Hungarian
Diet have rendered to the cause of unity, and regret
is expressed at the necessity which called for the
prorogation of the Hungarian Diet at the very time
when it was endeavouring to arrive at the solution
of the impending difficulties. The constitutional
compromise is indeed a very awkward matter to
settle'; but putting off this task will not expedite its
completion, and the sooner both sides set to work
in real earnest the better for the interests at stake
in Hungary, and also for the future welfare
of the Austrian Empire. A list is given of
what are considered the chief points to settle
by the Estates and Representatives, and the first
item mentioned is the unity of the army, both in
respect to its command, and also regarding the
unanimity of principle in its arrangement and orga-
nisation. Then comes the development of inter-
national traffic, and the various conditions of in-
dustry which require that there should be a speedy
regulation of the Customs' tariff and other matters
relating to indirect taxation. The State debts and
the State credit demand, it is said, that there
should be a united treasury " if the interests of
the money market, which affect public life in
all parts of the realm with equal rigour are
to be preserved from dangerous oscillation."
If these affairs rest upon the foundation here laid
down, it is expected, says this Rescript, that it will
soon be possible to come to a settlement of the im.
portant matter of the general State Commission,
which now it is necessary to guard from every
danger as the immediate consequence of the Prag
matic Sanction.

Certainly a powerful inducement is held out to
the Hungarians to agree with the requirements
herein set forth, inasmuch as they are promised, if
they consent to legislate upon these assump-
tions, that a responsible Ministry will be
formed as " well as the restoration of the
municipal self-administration to do justice to
the constitutional demand of the people of our be-
loved Hungary." However, while it is the firm re-
solve of the Emperor to accomplish these much-
desired objects, it is distinctly intimated that the
Imperial Government will reserve to itself the right
of carrying out the detailed application of affairs;
and, together with these, the modification of the
stipulations of the laws of 1848. Finally, an
earnest hope is expressed that the Estates and Re-

preseutatives of the Kingdom of Hungary will re-

ceive these statements with unprejudiced feelings,
and thus facilitate the great object in view, namely,
" the secure introduction of constitutional organisa-

ion into our collective realm." We trust that a

better understanding may prevail between the Aus-
trian Government and the Hungarians than has

hitherto been the case for some time.

mini

to the prosperity of Ireland. He observed that he
had an advantage over some of his predecessors,
that he was long acquainted with Ireland, and thus
knew the estimable qualities of her people, and could
appreciate more fully her wants and requirements
than those who had not resided among them could
hope or expect to do. If his connection with Ire-
land had been crowned with success, he said that he
did not attribute his good fortune so much to his
own merit as to the good order and industry of the
tenants themselves. Thus thetoast of ' Prosperity to
Ireland,' with which his name was coupled, was not
one of a mere political sentiment, and of a loyal ex-
pression of philanthropy." It was, on the con-
trary, one which he was bound up by every tie of
affection, interest, and long hereditary connection."
It is really a relief to find any one discussing Irish
questions who takes a hopeful view of affairs, and.
while admitting that some drawbacks exist, yet
declare that much remains to inspire confidence
and deserve gratitude. There has been this year
a decrease of emigration, compared with last year,
of eight thousand persons, and we agree with
his Excellency that this is matter of con-
gratulation. He said that he " had viewed
with regret the emigration, which had drained
their shores of some of the most enterprising,
hardiest, and most industrious of the popu-
lation—those, in fact, whom they could least easily
have spared." The Marquis of ABERCORN then
adverted to the great work just accomplished, by
means of which an " electric whisper" gained their
shores to those of a distant people, who spoke the
same language as themselves and progressed in the
same civilisation. In the present unsettled state of
feeling in some parts of Ireland it is doubly im-
portant to notice the unanimity that prevailed among
those who appeared on this festive occasion, and who
represented many and divers interests.

The news which reaches us from India tells us
that matters are proceeding pretty quietly, although
there is still terrible distress in the famine districts of
Bengal. Private communications assert that there
is great need for more money, and that at a meeting
held on the 9th ult. it was resolved to make an ear-
nest appeal to the public of India, England, and
elsewhere for subscriptions. If the Governments of
the Presidencies do their duty vigorously, and in a
liberal spirit, there ought to be no need for this, but
the local authorities have from the first mani-
fested an extraordinary unwillingness to ap-
preciate the magnitude of the evil and its
pressing character. The Bengal Government
has now requested the Calcutta Committee to ex-
tend its operation to all Bengal and Orissa. The
scarcity will last until the new crops are gathered,
but it is at least satisfactory to know that they pro-
mise well. There is a rumour now current of
scarcity being felt in some districts of Bombay--
the same which suffered in 1864. We hope tha
the Bombay Government will take warning by the
Bombay authorities, whose incredulity and neglect
in the early stages of the famine have done so much
mischief. It will be easy by instituting an efficient
inquiry to arrive It the truth of the report, and if

there is even a threatening of scarcity the
Government should prepare to encounter a famine.
It does not follow that idleness and improvidence
would be encouraged by such a course, for due
precautions might be taken ; but, as famine is an
enemy who can never take us by surprise, but give
warning of his approach, so he is a foe that it is
difficult, if not impossible, to dislodge speedily.
There is certainly no economy of money or labour
iu postponing the proper measures, though the
difference is that in the one case they are under-
taken by the Administration, in the other
the expense and the exertion are both
borne by voluntary effort. The Calcutta Com-
mittee have already raised more than; £27,000,
and more is required. As in the case of our visita-
tion by the cholera, the famine, when it departs,
will leave so much distress behind it in the shape of
sick destitute persons and orphans that public bene-
volence will still have much to do. It is to be hoped
too that the effect of both visitations will be prac-
tical and lasting good. As the ravages of the cho-
lera among our poorer districts have forced upon
public attention the deficiencies of our sanitary ar-
rangements, and the miserable condition of the
labourers' dwellings, so the famine in India
will, we trust, secure immediate attention
to the necessity for works of irrigation. Those
who have studied the subject are confident that a
scientific irrigation of the famine districts will
greatly diminish, if not altogether remove, the
chances of its recurrence, while even those who
oppose or disregard the system can only give their
opinions without reference to facts. The important
services which canals would render as cheap and
easy means for the conveyance of stores are iudis-

putable ; and we hope that all our chief Anglo-
Indian officials, whether new or old in their posts,
will combine heartily to carry on the public works
of the country.