The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-29

OF the army was ordered, but the regiments,
brigades and divisions OF the second ban of
the landwehr in Il provinces nearest to
France have reinforced the armies Of Charles
and Steinmetz. The fact of the second section
of the landwehr being called on for service
outside of Prussian territory has not occurred
since the campaign of 1916, and "Prussia,
therefore," says the Opinion Ndtiondle, 'is
making her final efforts
Over 250,000 beeves, sheep and hogs are
now in Paris.
In the Corps Legislatif, yesterday, Palkao
announced that 10000 Prussians had attacked
Verdun, and were repulsed, with heavy loss,
and he gave the particulars, previously tele-
graphed. Marago demanded information on
the situation of the Prussian armies, but the
Minister of War declined to reply.
The law calling into the ranks married men
who have served in the army was rejected
PARIS, August %, via Brussels.-The sieges
of Strasburg, Toul, Thionville and Metz have
made no progress. The capitulation of Bazaine
for want of supplies is expected.
La Presse says the official announcement
made in the churches that the Prussans are
marching on Paris causes neither astonish-
ment nor fear in the capital. The Parisans re-
ceive it with quiet resignation. King William
is fatally led to this in spite of serious strategic
reasons which should turn him from it.
If it is considered that this obstinate old
man, has raised million of men, whom
he will never take back across the Rhine, it will
be early to risk bloody battle at the foot of
our towns. There is not one German in all
Prussia, Bavaria, Wertemburg, or Baden, who
would not scorn and curse the King should
he not make supreme effort to come here
and dictate peace in Paris. How can he return
to Germany in the midst of the destruction of
families, the misery and depopulation of city
and country? Should he not win bloody
success his defeat would be complete. This
is the decisive reason, more political than
military, which brings the old King under our
walls.
PARIS, August 2S.-[Special to New York
Times.l- have just seen private letter
from Robert Mitchell, late editor of the Con-
StitutiOnnel, to his father, dated at the head
quarters of Mcmahon, at Rethel, on August
25th. He says: "You know l was down
hearted when l left Paris at the progress of
the Prussians. Since have been with our
army my mind has been completely changed,
and am now certain of our ultimate success.
| Since our first unfortunate defeats on the
Rhine, our army has never come into collision
| with the Prussians without maintaining it's
| positions and infcting tremendous losses on
| the enemy.
saw and conversed with the Emperor yes
| terday. He is in excellent health and spirits.
1t is impossible to describe the enthusiasm of
tne army. lie leaVeS ClllS AFTERNOON In Une Ill
rection of Metz, but that is no indication OF
our real route. Rest assured that in a few
| days you will receive news that will surprise
| you.
LONDON, August 28.-[Special to New ork
| World. THE statement of the Opinion M
tiOndle that Steinmetz was badly defeated on
! August 22d and Prince Charles on the oath is
not confirmed. Private kilograms from Berlin
say the Prussians have 300, 900 troops along
the line of railway, ready to move across the
Rhine, to reinforce either of the German ar
mics in case of defeat. Prussia cannot move
these troops to the front yet, owing to the de-
ficiency of feeding such reserves
The King and Crown Prince advance rap
idly on Paris, where immense preparations
are made for defence. Fifteen hundred guns
are in position and provisions accumulated
for three months, but there are loud com
plants from the inhabitants because the
Crown Prince has been allowed to advance
unoppOsed.
There is talk of moving the government tC
Lyons with the vast army now assembled.
We have no tidings of Bazaine or Mcmahon
1t is believed the latter is endeavoring to re
lieve Bazaine at Metz
There will be heavy fighting soon. Pruss
cannot afford a long campaign, but France can
To-day there are great rejoicings at Berlin
A public procession, carrying four mitrailleuse
twenty three cannon and one eagle, capture'
from the French, passed through the streets
The Queen came out on the balcony of tn
palace, and received the congratulations of tn
people.