Nothing, of course, has been published as to the interviews
of the Czar with French statesmen, or as to any designs which they may have pressed upon him, and French poli- ticians are evidently a little puzzled, and disposed to hope rather than expect that " something would be said " during the review at Melons, which is not probable. A cue has, however, evidently been given that the Emperor wishes peace, and an impression grows strong that M. Hanotanx will not resist under some restraint. The Czar is to stay on his return for three days with the German Emperor at Potsdam, and until he regains St. Petersburg nothing will be accurately known. The admiration for the Czarina among the people of Paris is very decided, especially since she paid a visit of condolence to Madame Carnot, and as she is at once a German and an English Princess, it is a little noteworthy. The populace, too, have taken to the baby Grand-Duchess, whom they apparently find unexpectedly human, and delight in accordingly. The precautions taken for the safety of the Czar amidst a worshipping people seem extravagant, but the number of lunatics at large in Paris is appreciable, and most of them chow the disposition to be conspicuous at any cost, which is the most dangerous of all. A criminal who attacked the Czar would for a few hours be visible to all mankind.
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