Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-06-26

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No formal declaration Of war has vet been
| made out Inc Emperor Of Austria, in
said that having done everything else he was
Il compelled 20 resort &C the sword The Ger
| man Diet by a vote OF nine to six have resolved
10 mobilize the Federal army A Prussian
! member protested against the decision Of the
| indissolubility of the CONFEDERATION. and the
Diet voted its adhesion 70 the Austrian Diet
declaration.
La France denies the rumors of an intended
abdication Of the Mexican throne by MAX
| milan -.
Rumors Were current at Liverpool when the
steamer sailed that Austria that morning had
vate telegrams are alleged 20 have been re-
ceived, but there is nothing public or an pthentic
known Nothing Of moment has transpired
since the last interruption of diplomatic rela-
tons between Prussia and Austria. The Aus-
trian Government in sending the Prussian
Ambassador his passport informed him IL took
the step because 81 looked as IL the withdra wal
cf the Austrians from Holstein and taking the
place was under compulsion from Prussia
The Prussian Government, IN giving Count
haoolyi his passport, which he demanded, ac-
cCmps MED u with a letter ackno wledeine the
cautious manner In which be fulfilled hrs
diplomatic functions as Austrian Ambassador
at Berlin. Austria is said TO have confided her
interests al Berlin snd Florence 10 the Dutch
Minister at those courts. The Ministers of
France and Bavaria are said 70 have declined
10 look after Prussia's interests at Vienna An
austrian courier. proceeding from Vienna 10
General Gobieenz, was stopped IN Prussian
territory. and the despatches taken from him
Ii is stated that body OF Austrian troope a.
about TO concentrate near Frankfort on the
Mnn- General GobleenZ and the Duka of
Augustenburg proceeded thither. The Prus
sia4 4Tpax.. which is in position on the Sile-
| the roads which deboucnrh pR. aefences on all
Menteufel has ordered every public function
m iiafQ1 in ElNle 1afr,.
| TO submit Internationally 10 all orders of the
HING OF Prussia and those acting on his behalf
The Daily News correspondent al Florence
says -" The first hostile movement of italy
VIII be 10 throw $4,000 men in a body across the
20, following this up by throwing 100000 into
Nenetia." The Jenna correspondent of ne
Times described the position OF the Austrian
army OF the north as follows :--'s Centre be-
tween Olmutz and Prague, to the northwest-
ern frontier of Bohemia. and the right wing
nom Olmutz TO tracow, where there Is a
strongly enirencbed camp" The Paris cor
respondent OF the Tunes says IL is believed
THAI The four queens or empresses, who are
German, using JAelT best efforts 20 establish
between the sovereigns that peace which their
people so earnestly desire, have done more
than is generally supposed. Russia was en-
| ploying all her diplomatic power with the
secondary German princes. The writer saws
There are suil people in Paris who believe war
may yet be- avoided The question of mobili-
zatlon Of The Federal army, proposed by Aus
trIa, is still pending in the Frankfort Diet
PRUSSIA Is opposed 10 II, as entirely opposed
| 10 the Federal laws. and called on the German
| States favorable TO Prussia 10 vote apainst ~
and would regard every supporter OF the mo-
| uon as her adversary. The cholera has broken
out an the neigh borhood of Berlin. The Swiss
Federal Council has issued a decree calling
out the first reserves of the Swiss army for the
| defence Of the Alps by the side of Italy The
Jesuits have issued an address 10 the Hunga-
rams, dated AT Turin, demanding them TO wait
for the course OF events, and remain as they
are; TO enroll themselves in the Hungarian le-
gion, and, If matters progress in such a man
ner as 10 offer field for action, due notice
Will be given.
In the extraordinary trial. I'M which Mrs
Ryyes sought TO establish herself a princess
OF the Royal family, the Jury fouaa a verdict
against the claimant. The Times treats ths
case as an imposture.
The crisis in Germany has increased in in
teneity. Austria has entirely evacuated Hol-
stein. retreating before superior numbers The
Prusslans occupy the Duchies- dismissed the
Government, arrested the Holstein commis-
sioners, and prevented the assembly Of the es-
taies, and entered Altoona on the l2ih. Onthat
day Austria determined TO break of relations
and ordered Count Kabolyi 20 retire from Rer
lin. No shot has been fired vet but war is
generally regarded as having virtually COM
menced.
THE CONFERENCE.
In the Corps Legislatif OF June I2, NJ Rouher
read a letter from the Emperor Napoleon 70 NJ
Drouyn oe Lhuys, IN which his Majesty, after
detailing the efforts made IN common with
England and Russia 10 prevent an armed con-
hict, says:
HAD the Conference assembled. nv Govern
ment would have declared that France repu-
dated all idea of territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT so
long as the European equilibrium remained
undisturbed. France could only think of an
extension OF her frontiers in the event OF the
map OF Europe being altered 10 the profit OF a
great power. and Of the bordering provinces
expressing by a formal and free vote their de-
sire Tor annexation. Ia the absence Of these
circumstances. the French Government pre-
fers 10 any territorial acquisition a good un-
derstanding with lis neighbors, resulting from
its respect for their Independence and their
nationality. lCheers.l We should have de-
sired for the Germanic Confederation posi-
ton more worthy of its Importance for Prus-
STA, better geographical boundaries FOR Aus
ira, the maintenance Of her great position IN
Europe after the cession of Venice 10 italy in
exchange for territorial Compensation
The Conference has failed. Will France be
led TO draw the sword! The French Govern
ment thinks not. Whatever may be the res ult
OF the war which may break out, no question
affecting us will be resolved without the as
sent Of France. France Therefore will con-
tlnue 10 observe an attentive neutrality CON
n6ent In her right and calm In her strength.
rCheers .-.----
NJ. Routher said: think that after IN is de.
claraiion the Corps Legisiauf with Understand
the mad dvlsabiiity OF debate upon upon the
affairs ofGermany and Italy. CShouts Of s'Yes,
yes -sf--. s-.s..
l. NM. Theirs, Faure. Alfred, and Ler.ux en-.
oeavored 10 prevent the closing Of the debate.
|. but the subject was declared 70 be closed by
&2 against 81 votes, and the Chamber passed
to the vote on the amended Budget, which was
adopted by 332 against ls votes
The sitting then terminated
REVIEW OF THE SITUATION
lFrom the London Times, June Ill
One days more respite, thank Heaven,
There is no war yet. The Conference broke
mp before meeting, the neutrals made their
bow, the field was cleared, and the would be
belligerents were left face 10 face TO consider
which of Them would venture 70 strike the
first blow. 1tmust have occurred TO most of
us TO step in between angry men i'm a gather
ing brawl, and to strive in vain TO put down
the outcry and bluster which increased IN
proportion 10 our well meant conciliatory en-
deavors; but when at last IN despair and yex-
alton we bade the unreasonable fellows s.fall
to-" and settle the dispute in their own way
all their fury collapsed, and the connbatants
skunk away, night and left, growing and
swearing, yet lorh 10 come TO the scratch
The Conference failed. but war did not there
fore break out There may be rashness in the
mere utterance OF a hope that hosiihties NAV
be altogether averted or indefinitely put of
but IL is no less difficult 10 foretell by what
means the outbreak may be brought about He
must be very daring man indeed who will
take upon himself the odium of the first onset
Neither Prussia nor Austria 10 hear them,
entered the lists with the slightest shadow of
hostile intentions. Not they. Prussis asked