But the English Solomon could not see the wisdom of this policy.

"The King of England says we are right," continued the Archduke, "and has ordered his ambassador to insist on our view.

The French ambassador here says that his colleague at the Hague has similar instructions, but admits that he has not acted up to them.

There is not much chance of the Hollanders changing.

It would be well that the King should send a written ultimatum that the Hollanders should sign the convention which we propose.