PRUSSIA.

West Coast Times, Issue 629, 30 September 1867, Page 2

PRUSSIA.

Berlin, Aug. 9. Count Von Bismarck's official organ here strongly urges "the great powers of Europe to interfere in the Cretan question. The Prussian Government has become anxious for the safety of Baron Von Magnus, minister resident of Prussia in the city of Mexico. By the last official accounts the Baron had un- ! successfully interfered to save the^hfe of the Emperor Maximilian, and it is thought he thereby provoked the hos- ! tility of the Mexican leaders. No despatches from him have been received , for a long time past. An Army Commission appointed to examine the Chassepot rifle, the favorite arm ot the French service, have reported against fts adoption by the Prussian War department. A Convention of prominent members of the Liberal party in Southern Germany was held at Stuttgard on the 9th inst., when Resolutions were adopted by the Convention, urging the Southern States of Germany to unite with those of the North German Confederation. King William, on the 2nd iust., published a proclamation assuming the duties of Sovereign of the North German States. Baron Von der Herfdt, the Minister of Finance, will show in his forthcoming budget that the revenue of the kingdom of Prussia exceeds the expenditure. The city of Hambug has agreed to sign a military treaty with Prussia..