The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-26
THE WAR.

THE FRENCH PRUssIAN SECRET TREATY-EXCITE-
MENT IN PARLIAMENT OVER THE MEASURE
AUSTRIA PRooLAIMs HER NEUTRALITY
LONDON, July pa special correspondent
writes from Metz on the 22d inst. describing
the movements of troops at that place. On
that day there were ten thousand soldiers at
Forbach, seven thousand at st. Avolt, three
thousand at Saarguemines. There is large
cavalry camp at Thionville, which protects
the left of the French army. This force will
be increased to forty thousand.
The 1st Division of the Sd Corps is COM
manded by General Azmands, and is COM
posed of the 18th Battalion Chasseurs, and
59th, Goth, 91st, and 95th Regiments of the
line. This division marched out on the
morning of the 22d, and by this time is at
Boulay, on the road to Saarlous.
The Imperial Guard is reported to be on
the way to Metz, but their probable destina-
tioR is Nancy.
Bavarian videttes have already been seen
with the Prussians. This fact is considered
important, showing the complete blending of
the Prussisn and South German forces.
LONDON, July 25.-It is confidently affirmed
here that the Prussians are retiring and con-
centrating between Mayence and Coblentz.
Many arrests are made daily. A correspon-
dent of the London Standard was arrested
He entered the camp without leave, telling
the sentinel that his British passport was an
order from headquarters.
The authorities prohibit the sale of mill
tary maps to civilians; officers only can buy
them. No parcels or goods are permitted to
come by rail except by quartermasters orders.
Factories unable to obtain coal will be
obliged to close.
Marshal Bazaine is sending everywhere for
maps of Bavaria.
The military chest arrived this morning.
All the money is in gold, which shows that
the French intend to quit the territory imme-
diately, and carry on the campaign where
French notes will not be taken.
Great importance is attached here to the
gunboats, which will be used as they were in
the American war, and will act on the Rhine
and Moselle, and possibly on the Saar, should
the Prussians defend that stream. Each gun
boat carries one heavy gun, manned by
twelve men, and commanded by lieutenant.
1t is believed that the Prussians have no gun
boats.
Everything is quiet in Luxembourg.
Communication with Germany is easy.
The French officers boast that they have q
million of men between Thionville and
Strasbourg.
still rigidly refused. General Bazaine sends
10 all applications a written reply, as follows
THE formal orders of the Emperor pro
hibit the granting of any authorization tC
follow the headquarters to any person moi
belonging to the army. l have, therefore, nc
power to grant the request you have done me
the honor to make, and can only refer you tC
the decision of the Major-General of tn,
Army"
The Paris correspondent of the ITi6un
writes, under date of the 25th, that the Em
peror was expected to leave quietly for th'
front last night, but he did not go. Hi
departure viii probably be delayed SOM
days. 1t is certain that he is ill.
PARIS, July 25-Midnight. ha
issued proclamation Of neutrality similar Il
that made by Russia.
BERLIN, July 25.-The official journal pub
fishes manifesto from King William, thank
llg lie people foI the innamerab!s expires