New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-26
ENGLISH REPORTS.
THE SECRET TREATY IN PARLIAMENT-THE DOC
UMENT DECLARED TO BE AUTHENTIC.
LONDON. Monday. July %, 1870

THE SECRET TREATY IN PARLIAMENT-THE DOC
UMENT DECLARED TO BE AUTHENTIC.
LONDON Monday, July 25, 1870
The secret treaty which was projected between
France and Prussia monopolzes the attention here
of the public, the press and Parliament. Intense
indignation is manifested at the duplcity of the
Powers concerned. The action of Napoleon Is con-
sidered as insulting to England.
Complete ignorance of the negotiation is protested
at the French Embassy here.
dispatch from Brussels states that the account of
the treaty projected between France and Prussia,
which was printed in The London Times this morn
ing is perfectly authentic. The Belgian Govern
ment knew of its existence short time ago.
In the House of Lords Earl Granville in reply TO
a question from Lord Stratford de Radcliffe, said he
was unable to state where the Times obtained the
text of the treaty. After the announcement of the
existence Of such remarkable document it would
be the duty of France and Prussia Immediately and
spontaneously oexpain the matter to Europe.
Mr. Disraeli in the House of Commons tonight
after questioning the Foreign Office in regard to the
reported treaty denounced the Government for with
holding the correspondence on the subject He de-
clared that England could never have tolerated such
a proposition. The extinction of the Kingdom Of
Belgium would be a calamity to Europe. He hoped
the Government would give all the particulars.
Mr.. Gladstone said he was sorry that the papers
were not ready for submission and that he was una
BILE to give the information required or explain how
the project became public Its purpor certainly was
astounding. Doubtless the Powers implicated would
explain the mystery.
RESULT OF AN INTERVIEW WITH NAPOLEON
IRISH SYMPATHY WITH THE FRENCH.
LONDON, Monday, July 25, 1870.
The Morning Telegraph prints to-day, in large type,
n communication reciting an interview recently had
with the Emperor Napoleon AfOrtnight ago the En-
peror had no thought of war with Prussia. He still
unready. But France was slipping from his hands,
and in order to rule he must lead France to war The
Emperor related the contents of dispatches between
himself and Bismarck, asserting that the latter
wanted too much and wanted it too soon. The
Fmperor demanded Luxembourg in 1866 as an
eouivalent for her neutrality in Prussia's war
with Austria Bismarck replied by demanding IIol-
land as an equivalent for Luxembourg. The En-
peror replied to this demand of Bismarck, that
should the independence of Holland be attacked by
Prussia it would be regarded as declaration of war.
Count Benedict was present at the interview when
these facts were elected.
The sympathy of Ireland is almost unanimously
with France. Large meetings were held at Dublin,
Cork. and elsewhere in Ireland yesterday
The existence of treaty, offensive and defensive,
between Spain and France is denied by the minis
terial organs in Madrid but reasseted by the other
journals nevertheless.
Florence dispatch says that the Italian Chambers
have passed the law authorizing the negotiation of
loan of 100000 lire.
The people of Prussia will observe Wednesday
next as day of fasting and prayer TO proptiate Di-
vine Providence and invoke blessing on their arms.
1t is expected that the French fleet will attack
Kel II French rigates steering east having passed
Hastings to-day.
Reports received from Mayence indicate that the
Prussians are shifting their position so as to face
southwark.