The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-10
EUROPE.
ERANCE AMI PRIIsSIA AGAIl

ne Int nds to Rebuild n Fortress More
MenRcing TO France than Luxembourg
From the Parts Pays, June 20.
We read in the PrecurSety of Antwerp:-"A
very serious piece OF news has just reached
Paris. In defiance of the Treaty of London, NJ.
de BlsmaTk, II would seem, intends to rebuild
originally constructed by Vauban, and which
Louis XIV was compelled to dismantle by the
treaty of Ryswick. Montlouis would be more
threatening for France than Luxembourg. It's
reconstruction would account for the readiness
with which Prussia abandoned the latter. IL is
difficult to believe that France will allow
Prussia TO carry out her designs without saying
a word"
sc ems to us that we have carried forbearance
towards Prussia to its utmost limits II ever
wish has been shown to respect the peace of
Europe, never has it been exhibited to such an
extent as recently by France. But even con-
ciliation may be carried too far. The cold and
dignified reception of the King of Prussia shows
the tension of the public mind In France.
Frances nerves have long been on the stretch;
her an immunity for her past golngs on; we
have duly made all our reserves. Let her be-
ware, lest by fresh pretensions and bravado she
cause the cup to overflow. No doubt, it was a
great event and great moral lesson TO behold
the King OF Prussia walking unmolested about
the streets of Paris And yet everything was
known. The public knew what respect Prus.
word The promise of Compeigne, the affairs OF
Luxembourg were unknown To none. Yes,
France Is great country She .e1 can ole a
put our magnanimity to too severe a trial; the
result might disappoint them. We are anxious
for peace, no doubt; we are desirous to termi-
nate quietly this glorious international fete of
the Universal Exhibition But less than ever,
especially after the Mexican disaster, after the
Luxembourg concessions, can France tolerate
the least offensive movement, or a menacing
attitude, however slight it may appear.
THE GRAND COUNCIL IN ROME.
The Pope and the FOreign PreIateS-
Enormous Presents for the AOly
Father
Rome (Jttne p Correspondence Pail Mall Gazette.
The procession OF Corpus Christi tbok place
the day before yesterday, ana was very
splendid 1t had special feature In the num-
ber OF prelates in its ranks, amoun Ling, with
the Cardinals, to no less than 3lS. Tne Bishops
of the Latin rite all wore white mitres and
white capes, without any emoroldery; ana
the Cardinals were only distinguished from
them by the satin work on their mitres. The
Oriental Bishops. with the ArchbishopS, Pri-
mates, and Patriarchs, were. on the contrary
attre1 in all the magntficence OF the East; their
mitres embroidered with gold, and richly jew
eled. and their diadems, which took the shape
of an imperial crown, blaZi"g win gems. Ihe
Pope appeared, in spite OF the doctors, looking
very pale and jaded. The Frencn Priests rs
sembled in thousands to see the procession.
and confident IN their numbers. gave free ex
preston to their zeal, knocking of the hats OF
those spectators VINO ala not uncover at Tue
proper moment, IL may have been IN con-
sequence of this violence that French
the Piazza della Maddalena His wounds
are serious, and his recovery is uncertain.
Yesterday the Anniversary OF MS coronation,
the Pope was present at q service chanted by
Carninal Matthew in the Sistine Chapel. The
edifice was completely filled by the bishops.
The foreign priests thronged the royal saloon
and the approaches to the 1oot OF the stairs
The Pore had to traverse lhe saloon several
in the Pauline Chapel; and on each occasion
was received with cries OF Long live the Pope
King!" In the afternoon there was a review of
the Pontifcal army in the grounds OF the villa
BoTghese, and here the foreign ecclesiastics
worked themselves into a perfect frenzy in
their acclamatiOns Of the Zouaves thus render
ing both the ZouaVes and themselves more
odouS than ever r to the Roman P1pnGtIon
boy Archbishop of Paris, who has taken up his
res dence at the French embassy He comes,
indeed, somewhat in an ambassadortal char &C
ter, being commissioned by the Emperor Ma
poieon TO invite the Pope to Paris for tue double
purpose of seeing his godson, the Prince Impe-
rial and the Exhibition. There is no nkeli-
lihOod OF the Holy Father accepting the tnyi-
The foreign bishops have brought the Pope
some munihcent presents Their donations in
money alone amount to 100000 crowns, or
1900 600 francs and their other gifts are OF great
value Cardinal Mathieu, Archbishop of Bes-
ancon, has presented him with an os ensoir
several feet high, and having its massive gold
disc enriched with diamonds and rubies OF rare
brilliancy. The bishops of Canada have brought
work of art in the shape OF silver ship, with
every detail beautifully executed The ballast
of this costly toy is composed of gold nuggets,
and each ofthe cabins contains heap OF gold
money from a different country The masts
and cord0ge are gaily dressed with bank notes
of every color aud from every country Ia the
world. "A, very old bishop sought an audience nee
of the Holy Father, leaning on q large thick
staff Monsignor Pacca, master of the ceremo-
MES told him that he must first lay his stan
aside as the etiquette of the court did not per-
mit OF his carrying II into the Pope's presence
The bishop claimed exemption from the rule.
| and the Pope, hearing what was going on,
! ordered him TO be admitted. Accordingly he
| appeared before the Holy Father, and, render
! ing his homage, stated that his diocese was so
! poor he had nothing TO bring hlm put his stick.
This the Pope took in his hand, and found very
| heavy. on Which he looked at IL very closely,
| and perceived that IL was formed OF solid gold.
| The Archbishop of Mexico had sent the Holy
| Father $4,000 crowns, and an English bishop
| had presented him with the large sum OF
! said 10 be bringing an enormous tribute.