Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-30
EVENING STAR.
TIE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMS.
MOVING OF The GERMAN ARMY.

MOVING OF THE GERMAN ARMY.
BrELIS, July "a general movement OF the
Prussian forces in front of the French line has
commenced. 1t is evident that decisive opera
tions are at hand. Troops are pushing on to
Mayence from all directions. The King of
Prussia babe adieu to his Guards yesterday
Fnglands violation of neutrality, in supplying
articles cOntraband of war to France, Is bitterly
complained of here
EXCITEMENT IN THE FRENCH CAMP.
METz, July 29-Great excitement prevails
here. The news that the Prussians are moving
causes a general hurry in French operations.
There i little doubt that the main body will
strike through Rhenish Bavaria, and an adj
vance OF the PruSsians on the left is expected.
THE SAARBRUCKEN SKIRMISH
SAARGEUCEES, July 29.-The success of the
PTUssians in the affair of the outposts yester-
day is admitted by the enemy. The French re-
tired after a few rounds Of cannon and mus
kerry.
SKIRMISHING GOING ON-NO BATTLE
YET.
LONDON, July GIL p. m--From the seat of
war the latest reports are that diminishing Is
going on between the OutpOsts but not even the
TumOr OF battle has been received.
FRENCH REPORTS FROM THE FRONT.
PARIS July 29-Eyening.-The following OIL
cial reports from the army are published. The
PTussian troops are making onerOus acquisitions
On the country they occupy. They take the
houses OF farmers, cut down trees, and trampie
standing crops. During a thunder storm the
struck By lightning, and three officers were in
juTed. AL the prisoners so TAR taken have been
sent TO Orleans, where accommodations have
been provided.
A despatch from Metz states that there are no
signs of the.enemy in front in any force.
The Emperors trip to Metz was continual
ovation.
ENGLISH DISTRUST OF FRANCE.
LONDON, July 29.-The Marquis DE La VAL
lettes assurances to Earl Granville in reply to
Bismarek's dispatch were received in Psria-
- IA
whatever that Mondays debate in the House of
Commons will reveal England in an attitude OF
IesOlute hostility to designs from every quarter
affecting Belgium. The governments policy of
caution cannot be maintained lauch longer
without being regarded As timidty. Their sup
porteTs will compel a straightforward declara-
ton. Disraelfs purpose is known in advance to
be to commit the country TO policy which shall
force France to let Belgium alone, or confront
her with England But no party lines will be
drawn on tins question at the present crisis.
The Daily Ncics says there will be no longer
al opposition. a unanimous Parliament will
recognize but one party-that OF the country.
Without distressing the good win of either
either. England must depend upon herself.
THE EMPEROR'S MOVEMENTS HAST
ENED-MOVEMENTS OF FRENCH
TROOPS.
1t is said that the return of Gen. Lebrun from
the frontier fastened the departure of the En-
perOr. Prince Napoleon is on the Emperor's
staff. Large bodies of French troops are moving
TrOchu is to lead a corps into South Germany.
II Is thought that the Prussians will decline a
battle till the French cross the Rhine. They are
concentrating heavy masses OF troops near
COblentZ.
THE POPULAR FEELING IN LONDON.
LONDON, July 29.-The popular excitement az
the course of the British government in the
present war is very great The people want pc
remptOry notice given to France that England
views with grief and displeasure the intrigue,
evidently having for its aim the violation of the
independence OF Belgium, and will oppose with
the whole strength OF the nation any attempt t.
extend French power on the continent before or
after the waT- The British government on the
other hand, while condemning France for
breaking peace. closes its ewes 20 LARGE pur-
ChaSes OF Coal and ammunition made in Eng
land for the use of the French army.
LONDOS. July 9.-Ihe report OF the violation
Of the Luxembourg territory was an absurd ex-
aggCTatson- \ French corporal crossed the
rlyCT from SIeTCk with some fellOw-sOllers in
search OF tobacco. Their appearance alarmed
the inhabitants and gave rise to the report of
the invasion which reached Brussels. and was
telegraphed thence 20 London and elsewhere.
The russian government offer 5000 thalers
10 the INST soldier who captures mitrolleur.
THE SECRET TREATY.
Lord Granville, an the House OF Lords to- night
admitted that he had received a despatch con
tanning copy of the secret treaty published IN
the Inns, but lie had the assurance OF the
French Ambassador that the proposals origI-
mated IN Berlin. and were declined by France.
In the House MIR. StaIleton gave notice of a
question whether England actually sup
plying Goals - the French deet.
ANGRY COMMENTS ON BISMARCK.
The LONDON Post, in a dOuble-leaded leader,
argfiiy comments on BiSmarck's language in
LIS organ the Berlin Ga-es, in reg ard TO the al
lcEed violations Of British neutrality, and calls
AZ "A direct threat against England. lie adds:
''PTUS>ia'S Boosting stories and lies viii before
long correctly estimated IL Dies not believe
that France covets BelgiuT2, and declares that
England will remain fairly neutral a. long a.
Prussia vithho.ds her hands from neutral ter
rItSTy.
The EramiHsr Laughs at England. red-handed
from scenes OF PARTITION aud diplomatic yio-
lenee which d'sgraced civilization. virtuOusly
protesting against the proposal OF France.