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

having frst obtained the consent of the French Gov
eminent
The E1stey7, Budget, semi-oaicial Austrian jour
nal, denies that the sympathy Of Austria is with
Germany.
According to accounts from Rome the Pope
openly favors Prussia.
Navarro and wirtemberg join Prussia; Hesse
Darmstadt voted large war loan.
BERLIN, July sOth.-The Reichstadt, or North
/ German Parliament, met yesterday evening. Vehe-
ment cheering followed Bismarck's announcement
of war by France.
/ DUBLIN, July eOth.-A great popular demoustra.
tion in favor of France made in this city last
evening. More than 10000 people with twenty
] bands OF music, paraded the streets. French and
[ Iish flags were carried entwine6. Police charged
on the procession and captured these flags but the
mob rallied and retook them. Intense excitement
/ prevailed.
/ COLOGNE, July Goth. The French troops passed
the frontier near Soar Brucken, last evening, and
seized the custom house.
I BERLIN, July 2Otb-There is perfect harmony in
the councils of all North German States on the war
questions. In the Saxon Chambers, the Minister of
/ Finance told the deputies that France was anxious
/ for war; and should have it sharply and severely
as possible. These remarks enthusiastically
received.
The North German Parliament voted 10, OO0, OoO
thalers fer war expenses.
LONDON July 20th-Germany makes the dethrone-
ment of the Bonapartes its ultimatum
Official notice of declaration of war was sent
| yesterday to European powers.
France has notified Prussia that they will not use
explosive bullets if Prussia viii not
After the first battle is fought, all the powers of
Europe will make an effort TO stop the conflict.
The French journals have received orders to pub
lsn no information concerning military movements
The Catholics Of South Germany reported OPP
posed to Prussia.
LONDON, July 20.-Noon.-No news of any en-
gagemeut by land or sea is received here Rumors
of alliance still rumors only. No authentic in
formation of any powers having taken sides with
either combatant is made public.
BERLIN, July 2O.-Upon opening the Reichstadt
yesterday the King said prussia had no interest
in the selection of Prince Hohenzoern for the Span
ish throne, except that it might bring peace to Il
friendly people. 1t had nevertheless furnished the
Emperor Of the French with pretext of war I'M
known to diplomacy He had INDUCED In language
to Germany which could only have been prompted
by mscalcuatiou of her strength Germany was
lbNtiiui tu'u=H " iNpNl suNh iHsui'S-
PARIS July 20-In the Corps Legisatif to-day
the Duke dc Grammont announced that war had
been declared with Prussia aud her allies.
Ia LBte asserts that NJ. Vrugate has gone TO Flor
ence with a treaty Of alliance between France and
Italy. The paper says: Denmark joins France
in the war The Prince of Orleans will serve in the
Danish army
There has been no fighting on sea or land reported
- .ns-
have taken place between custom officers and patrols
but there has been no blood shed.
Prussians the border say Bismarck is much
troubled at the slowness of the Land weir in com
ing forward.
Spanish papers unanimously condemn Napoleon
for declaring war.
Earl Granville reports the determined and abso-
Lutte refusal of the Emperor Napoleon to entertain
negotiations, which renders it improbable that any
attempt will be made to renew it, as it will be use
less, until great battle has been fought.
PARIS July -Miduight-Represeutat of
foreign powers made united effort to-day to prevent
war. Unsuccessful.
BERLIN, July 21.-A correspondent says Prussia
will in few hours equal France. AT all points
national exultation is uubounded. Students are
throngng to recruiting officers and scenes of 1914
are repeated The same is true of South Germany.
The French fleet has entered the Baltic.
LONDON, July 21.-It is believed here that the
Prussians are short of ammunition The French are
aware oft, hence the great activity of their move
ments The bitches around Magence have been
filled with water. Works at that place are consid-
cred mpregnable.
LONDON, July 21.-The following sketch of the
French campaign has been received from very relia
bic sources The French army is concentrating
within the quadIalaeral of Theouville, Strasburg
and Mayence. South of Strasburg on the same
meridian entrenched camps at Befont, where
corps aInes has taken up its position to form the
right of the French army. Another corps will be in
reserve at Chilone Sur Maine The entire army will
be composed of eight corps, each Of three or four
divisions infantry, and from six to eight regiments
Of cavalry. Each division will have three bat
teries artillery, company of engineers,
and will comprise from 10000 TO 1900 men.
The army of the Moselle will be commanded
by Marshal Bazaine, and composed of the sec
ond, third and fourth corps The headquarters
of the various corps will be at St. Award, Metz
and Theouville. The army of the RHINE, which
Marshal Mcmahon will command is composed Of
the first, fifth and seventh corps, with headquarters
respectively at Strusburg Bitsch and Belfont. The
corps under Gen. De Failley, posted around Btsch,
viii unite the two armies. Reserves occupy camp
at Chalons Sur Maine under Marshal Can Robert,
will be composed of troops of the line, reinforced
from reserves of all kinds.
Turkey offers France 200 900 soldiers for pay.
The battle yesterday reported TO have occurred
near Forbach, merely an exchange of shots by
sentinels.
WASHINGTON, July 1s.-The report that Admiral
Porter recommends placing the navy war foot
ing is iase also that the President is urged
veHe Congress.
CHICAGO, July 1S-The war excitement continues
undated especially among the Germans, several
hundred of whom, it is reported, left day for New
York. with the intention of proceeding to Father
land to join the forces in Prussia.
Iiest. Gen. Sheridan intends to leave for Europe
in few days to take observations Of the approach
ing conflict
New YORK, July 1s--The Germans had a meet
ing tonight. Intense Prussian sympathy exhi-
bitrd Speeches were made proposing prizes for
the brdvest of the Prussan regiments. The Com
mittee stated that the workingmen would offer
prize OF $4,000 and flag 10 the first regiment that
distinguished itself in an engagement. A Commit
tee was appointed to the President and Seere-
.ary Of State in relation to the protection of German