18 JANUARY 1868, Page 2

A curious indication of the policy and the anticipations of

France in' regard to the Roman question is the report, if true, in the Nazione, that the artillery materials brought by the frigate Orenogue to Civita Vecchia consist of mortars and cannon for the fortification of that port and of Rome. If the French go to the expense of fortifying Civita Vecchia, the Emperor must intend to crush out deliberately any lingering Italian hopes of a bargain with Italy.