The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1870-08-17

French guuboats are already in Prussan waters, and
the army and navy will attack simultaneously. A
French fleet is watching the Prussan feet in the
British Channel awaiting orders 10 attack. Swe-
den will remain neutral. Denmark, the key of the
Baltic, offers to join France. Austria remains neu-
trail Spain is friendly, and Prim has written to
Napoleon. England will be neutral.
Last night by order of Prussian authorities nail
way and telegraph communication between France
/ and Prussia destroyed.
1 The Opinion National, Prince Napoleon's organ
says we learn from good authority that Italy has
rendered France, at the latter's option either her
friendly neutrality or unconditional aid. 1t adds
that Prussia has offered province to Austria for
a treaty OF alliance
| Pine Journal OFFICIAL denies that Prussian troops
have entered France, kilograms the subject are
contradictory. The latest report is that no Prus-
SLAMS are known to have crossed the Rhine.
BERLIN, July 16th.-Immediaie mobilization OF
the Prussian amy is ordered.
PARIS, July l6-Belgian has destroyed all the
bridges on the French frontier. Russia and Prussia
are reported in all accord.
ROME July l6.-Great excitement \ liberal up
rising and an attack on the city is expected. No
fighting yet reported
LONDON, July l7th.-The Crown Prince Frederick
will take command of the armies of the States Of
South Germany.
MUNICH, July l7th.-The Baravian army, includ-
ing the corps, has been ordered 10 take the
field
LONDON, July 18th. dispatch from Berlin SAYS
the South German States, responding to Prussia's
notice Of declaration OF war enthusiastic in sup
port of Faderand Political differences oblier-
ated by the aggressions OF France Columns Of
Prussian troops are moving toward the Rhine and
North coast.
PARIS, July l7th.-It is rumored that engage
ment took place near Forback, resulting in loss to
the Prussians of 600 killed. The French loss was
1000 killed. The report is traced to no reliable
source
The NoHitclsr has positive assurance Of the inten-
ton OF Spain to keep clear Of auy complication in
the impending struggle 1t is announced that 2SO,-
600 French troops ready to cross inter Germany.
Zouaves from Africa are disembarking at Marseil-
les.
LONDON, July 17.-Authentie reports have been
received that large bodies Of Russian troops-25OO 900
inall-have been concentrated the frontier dvid-
ed into two commands with all the appointments
of distinct armies, artillery, cavalry, infantry
and engineers apparently ready to be sent across
the line on the first announcement that Austria
takes sides in the present conflict fAustria should
attempt to aid France by sending away any eonsid-
cradle number Of troops Russia is evidently making
ready 10 take advantage Of the movement byprecip-
itatug those modified armies on Austrian ter
ritory.
LONDON, July 1S.-The Morning Post has a double
loaded article containing the following: "Any VIC
lation of Belgian territory ends Engands neutra-
lily"
The Times says it expects TO be obliged to chroni-
Gle Prussian at first owing TO superior pre-
partitions and efficiency OF the French army. PrUs-
sa needs at least another fortnight get all in readi
ness The Times also says that Franco without
shadow of excuse or Justification pluuges Europe
into war of which no person living may see the
end
BERLIN, July 1S.-The O6cidl Press asserts that
Benedict, late French Ambassador in this city,
courted insult by repeatedly addressing the King
after he had received Prussa's ultimate answer and
renewing iusolcnt demands. He says he was re-
called by the French Government but had leave of
absence granted him ON a matter altogether foreign
to the question at issue.
PARIS, July 1Sth-The ministry have submitted
to the Corps Legislatf law providing against pub
LEGATION Of information regarding the movements Of
troops and military operations; violation punisha
BILE by fine Of five thousand francs and suspension
of the offending journal.
The Minister of Finance asked of the Corps Leg
isatif supplemental credit of 100000 francs
for the war budget, and 60, 100000 for the navy.
There is the best of feeling between the French
and Spanish authorities along the line.
LONDON, July 1Slh.-Specials say General Moltke
stated in the Prussian Cabinet Council that Prussia
was never prepared for war than at present.
According to private information the French army
has a start Of five dnys ahead of the Prussian.
It is rumored that the French troops have COM
meucGd bombardiug Saar.
In the House of Commons, while the Premier was
speaking, dispatch from Lord Lyons was handed
to him announcing the formal declaration of war by
the French Government Gladstone then said that
all the papers would be published as soon as posi-
bic, and measures looking to preservation of neu-
trality in preparation. Particular attention
would be paid to the status of belligerent ships in
British ports.
Osborne asserted that the government was unable
to put 50 900 men in the field.
It said that the British Government is consider
ing the question of dispaiching troops to preserve
the neutrality of Belgium.
BERLIN, July l9th.-The King made a speech to
the people last evening saying that he was not re-
spOusibe for the war.
BRUSSELS, July 19th.-Fance has notified the
great powers that she has entered on reciprocal en-
gagements with Belgium and Holland, eusuring
their neutrality. France also is negotiating with
the same view with Prussia.
New YORK, July l9th.--A special to the New
York Tunes says it is positively asserted at london,
on what is regarded : the highest authority that
Austria joins France against Prussia.
PARIS, July l9-Earl Granville arrived from Lon
don yesterday, and had an hours conference with
the Emperor
The Journal Qfieie announces that the Emperor
has decided receive eitherat Imperial quarters
or at the quarters of the general officers any volun-
teer or foreign officer or any not belonging to
the French army.
The Minister OF War has asked the Corps Legisla-
tiff for an increase of from 10000 to 14OpOO men, and
that a contingent force may be called out to serve
till July.
PARIS, July 19-La Liberte states that Chanamier
will probably be Minister Of War vice LeBoux, who
takes the field. A large number Of the constituents
of NJ. Theirs demand his retirement from the Corps
Legisatif, on the ground that he outraged the