Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-25
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PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
The accounts OF the proceedings Of Frsnce
with a view 90 mediation, and the attitude a.
sumsd by Prussia and Italy, are very con fiiei-
ing. The statements Of one day are deule ne
next, and nothing really trustworthy or au-
fht nfic had transpirec. IL is repeated n AZ
Prussia refuses 10 admit OF an armisiice ON re
basis OF the eessIon OF Nenetia, and the Italian
govern me nj is said 10 have announced its reeo-
tuition to continue offensive operations against
the Austrian Empire without relaxation, in
conformity with the engagements mutually
entered into by Prussia and Italy. until both
these powers shall have obfained from Aus
peace. ~
THE DENASpe or irAlr.
Italy is said 10 claim from Austria the direct
cesslon TO italy OF all the Italian territories
under Austrian dominion. Ia cluding the Itaiias
portion OF The Tyrol These conditions and
those stipulated for by Prussia are said 70 have
government would consequently contnpe 20
Try the fortunes OF war.
rEKLINe BKTwKEN FRANCE AND pgrser.
LoNpoN. July A-Evening-Th Paris Mon
iteur says thaf negotiaiions are s,,li nrosr.s
sing. and the best Of feeling prevails between
France and Prussia.
LONDON, sunday, July ts.-Tbe yepn.
Presee OF the 18th says that the proposed me-
diauon OF Napoleon ls ended for the present.
and Austria must trust 10 her own strength
and resources. She was resolved to make The
most ,1 siren nuous exeraons TO maintain her posi-
uoH as great power.
THE RkcrPERATIyE POWER or AUSTRIA.
The Times nhhuary correspondent vain the
Austria can easily replace those she has lost'
Prussia cannet. So the army OF ne former
will become daily stronger, and tina, Of the lat
The Austrian army OF the North is receiving
reinforcements, but IL is believed 20 be not vet
decided whether il will hold the line from On
mutz TO Brnnn and night another battle in that
position. The Prussian march ON Ielau Is said
TO be the cause OF this indecisIon
STRENGTH up TIE AUSTRIAN ARMY
Times with the Austrian army, writing on the
llth OF July, says :-s.Gen- Benedek hs. now
unders his orders al least 10000 men, not in
einaine his eavalry and artillery. lmmedi-
ately sfter the fatal 3D. or July IL may be doubt
iul whether he could have mustered more than
half the number; but the men have rallied 20
crease is daily given by volunteers, drafts and
regiments from other quarters, 10 now Assem-.
bled TO try conclusions with their Formidable
opponents II all attempts 70 effect q peaceful
solupon prove unsuccessful"
CAUTIOUS ADVANCE OF TEE PRuseIAN AMY
The Times military correspondent with The
Prussisn army says IN his letter OF the sth that
Notwithstanding rnmors o. probable peace. the
army continued its steady advance. and its
march was conducted with the same precap-
tons and the same circumspection as IL the
campaign was only beginning, ana as il an
unbroken enemy was In front ready 10 take
advantage Of the slightest error.
The London Globe thinks that from appear
emma IN a week or ten days.
OPINIONS or THE LONDON JOURNALS
The Daily News Of the 18Th contreyerts the
general impression that the French govern
ment would either obtain the full acceptance
OF its reeommehd dations or take part in the war
This supposition. says the Daily News, 90 pre-
judicial to the high political reputation Of the
Russia and Italy have felt compelled 70 make
their acceptance OF the Rrmistice SUBJECT 10
conditions required IN the interest OF their
respective States, and these conditions the
French government m ,fps,
and discussing. On the whole, there 10 more
hope OF containing the war within its present
immediately, but before very iong-than there
has been any day since the MoniteuY an
nounced the ceesion OF Venetia, under cir
eums,ances which have greatly complicated
The London Times Of the 18th says :-.Ths
mere hint at the possibility OF an armed medi-
anSn ON me part Of france opened . vista OF
lieye that there Is no present danger Of such an
additional calamity. Our apprehensione Of an
armed mediation are greatly abated. II begins
TO be tolerably clear that Austria will bow 20
necessity. Prussia makes no mystery Of her
design TO drive Austria out Of the German con-
federation; but she expresses no wish 70 de-
stroy her position as a great European Power.
France, however, could scarcely venture on a
course fraught with such momentous conse-
| quences TO all Europe without a certainty OF
the cooperation Of the other neutral Powe-s
England would not follow France in an inter
yention likely 10 extend and aggrayate the
evils ~ was intended 70 mitigate.
Amy threat of foreign interference would
| need have had the effect of urging Prussia 10
still greater exertions. An appeal 70 the peo-
pie Of all the States TO stand up in defense OF
responsive chord in most German bosomsn
THE PRUssIAN MANIFESTO.
The following is the fun text OF the oficiaI
statement as TO the policy Of Prussia in under
To clear up the mistakes promulgated by ths
press IN Judging the present political SITUATION
and 10 remove the uncertainty and disc uier
thereby excited in the public mind, we the Of
ficial Staatsanzeieero Of July 13) are empowered
10 make the following declaration:
The treaty Obligations existing between Prus-
sia and Italy render IL impossible TO conclude
an arpistice or peace with Austria without
the mutual consent of both States. These OBJ
legations could not but prevent Italy from ac-
eeding 20 the one-sided desire Of Austria for
peace. expressed solely for that purpose, by
the acceptance of Nenetia as a gift. and from,
terminating the Italian participation in the
war.
Europe knows that no sordid desire OF con-
quest is the motive of Prussia in the great con-
test INTO which she mas been forced oy Austria
and the federal allies. What Prussia wishes
70 conquer subserves the highest national aims
regards the noblest national possessions. We
demand for ourselves only guarantees for the
territorial security of our future. But for Ger
many we require the establish ment OF political
unity, at least among the majority Of German
races and States, 10 put az end 70 the unworthy
condition OF affairs within her boundaries,
which has so long depressed and Inundated
the reputation and power of the nauon In
the fulflment Of its national mission the ma
jority of patrioric German princes are upon
The side OF Prussia. Our people, however,
sacrifice blood and treasure for this lofty TASK
and our sons in the army, under the leader
ship OF their royal master. are In nspired by the
sacredness OF the great contest like our fathers
in 1913.
Whenever our troops penetrate into the
enemy's country they afford a striking proof
how strongly. as bearers If Egropeaa eivtlisation
they are imbued with the consciousness thar
they do not make war upon the peoples, but
only against the governments which ha We in
vain endeavored 10 ex cite their subjects 10 blind
hatred against Prussia Wherever our nags
waves for any perlod this haired gives place
10 nobler feelings toward us. Our armies.
however, accompanied by the sympathis OF
the nation, sustained by the consciousness OF
their lofty mission, well know how 10 conquer
and 10 die for its attainment
SUIT FOR DAMAGEs.-Mr. williams a MEM
Der of the Tennessee Legislature, who was ar
rested because he refused TO appear in his seat
so as TO form quorum, has brought suit for