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While these horrors have been going forward in Prague, matters have not
improved much in Vienna.

The two parties are more furious against each other than ever. It is
asserted that if the Reichsrath reassembles with the same president, the
previous disgraceful riots will be repeated.

It is said, however, that there is a chance of an understanding on the
language question, but it is thought that it will be impossible to pass
the Austro-Hungarian Compromise Bill in the Reichsrath.

This bill is the contract which holds Austria and Hungary together as
one country, and which, as we have told you, expires on December 31st of
this year.

If it is not renewed, Austria and Hungary must be separated.

As it has been impossible for the two nations to agree as to the terms
of the new contract, it has, as we have told you, been suggested to make
a temporary one for one year, which will bind the kingdoms while the
permanent contract is being prepared.

It is this one-year agreement which it is supposed cannot be passed by
the Reichsrath.

If it becomes evident that the Reichsrath will not pass this necessary
bill, it is thought that the Emperor will finally take advantage of his