The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-16
FRANCE.
Important Debate In the Corps IeRisIatif-
Opposltion of Ilncrnls TO the Mmr.

Important Debate In the Corps IegisIatif-
Opposition of Liberals to the War.
PARIS, July 16.-The proceedings in the
Chambers yesterday on the question of war were
interesting and important. In the Corps Legis-
latf NJ. Theirs, in long speech, pronounced
against the declaration of the Government. He
said tnat France had received satisfaction from
Prussia, and that war should not be made
on her for mere formality. Olivier responded
to Thiers, and said it was impossible for the
Government to do otherwise than it had DONE
Thiers again took the floor, and recalled
Mexico and Sadowa and said the Government
had made new blunder.
The majority interrupted the speaker, but he
continued amidst the greatest agitation, and
when silence was restored Gambetta demanded
that all the correspondence had with Prussia be
laid before the Corps Legiolatif. Jules Favre
seconded the motion in long speech asserting
that France could not make war on the authority
of tclegraphic dispatches
The Minister OF Foreign Affairs replied that
it was necessary to make war, and to do so i'm
medately in order to give Prussia no time to
arm. If any other course was proposed he could
no longer remain in tie Ministry. The question
was then put to vote, and the demand for the
correspondence was rejected by 164 against "a.
The Corps then adjourned until p. NJ.
On reassembling the following projects of law
were brought forward:--First, to call the Garde
Mobile into active service; second, to autho-
rize the enlistment of volunteers for the term
of the war; and, third, to issue demand loan
of So 0O0 O00f. in aid of thehrmy, and 16 000 000f
in aid Of the navy. After a short debate, al
these propositions were carried by a vote
246 to TO-
The G government Endorsed.
In the Senate yesterday, after the Duke de
Gramont had finished his declaration, NJ. Rouher
asked if auy Senator desired to speak. Loud
cries of 'No! not" followed, and Rouher then
said 'as President of the Senate, will state
that the Senate, responding for the nation, ap
proves the conduct of the Government We
must place our hopes in Providence and rely
upon our courage .or the triumph of our rights"
The Emperor To Take the Field.
PARIS July 16.-The Emperor is expected to
head the army in person, and by series of
rapid movements arrive at the Rhine before
Prussia mas completed her defense.
Prince Leopold.
PARIS, July 16.-The absolute withdrawal of
Prince Leopold is generally credited.
Movements of Prince Napoleon.
Prince Napoleon arrived in Norway yester-
day. He received a despatch from Paris, and
will return Immediately.
military Movements.
The pupils of the second year at the military
school of ST. Cyr, have been ordered to join the
army, with the rank of sub-lieutenaRts. The
Emperors attendants last evening received
orders to depart for the seat of war forthwith.
Steamers of the Messageries IInperiales have
been despatched to Algeria to bring home
troops now operating against the rebels in that
country.
The Minister of Marine has ordered all ves-
sells not useful in time of war, such as imperial
yachts, etc., to be disarmed.
A great popular manifestation in favor of war
was made last evening in the streets and on the
boulevards. The streets and all public places
were crowded to excess till after midnight
Much enthusiasm was manifested.