The Prussian Minister of War stated on the 15th 'inst.
the com- promise to which the Government would consent. - They will allow the strength of the army to be fixed by-law, provided they are authorized to increase it in times of danger, and that the Chamber accepts the re-organization of the army and the rule of " thiee instead of two years' service. This does not meet the views of the majority, who assert first of all that the army costs too much, and that taxation must be reduced and civil salaries increased. This view seems to have greatly irritated the King, for on the 23rd inst. Herr von Boon told the House bluntly that if it were adopted Government would know that the Chamber sought to extend its own power, and that should it "refuse to co- operate with the King the question at issue will no longer be one of rights, but of existence. Make your choice." In other words, the cook says to the hen, "Co-operate with me in making yourself a roast fowl, or I will wring your neck. Make your choice freely."
