The Republican journal., 1870-07-21
WAR IN EUROPE!
THE SWORD DRAWN, AND ARMIES MOVING.

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have eliminated in a declaration OF war
against Prussia The demand OF France
that Prince Leopold should withdraw as a
candidate for the Spanish throne, was follow
ed by an announcement that the Prince was
no longer an aspirant TO the throne. de-
mand was then made that Prussia should
disavow any right, now and hereafter, TO
support the pretensions of German Prlnce 10
he King Of Spain. This was refused. The
French ambassador soon after abruptly ac-
costed the King, and demanded to know his
intentions. Tie ambassador was dismissed,
which was at once followed bv declaration
of war by France.
The following is the communication from the
French minister of foreign affairs to the Corps Leg
iSlatf:
MesSieuTS: The manner in which the country
received declaration of the 9th of July led us to
commence negotiations with Prussia to secure her
ccognition of the validity of our grievances. We
It'd not treat with Spain, whose independence we
have no wish to trammel, nor with the Prince of
liohenzollcn, whom we consider to be under the
-hadow of the King. Nor have we advanced any
ether grievance than the candidacy of the Prince
ior the Spanish throne. The Prussian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs opposed to us determination not
1o receive our representative. pretending to ignore
The affair We then addressed ourselves to the
Ming, who maintained that he a stranger to
the affair and that he could not intervene eXceptas
The head Of the family, but he ayowed that he had
instructed Bismarck. We demanded that the King
should influence the Prince of Hohenzolern. Re-
>Slsnce TO the project came from the quarter where
il WAS least expected. We then determined that
The King should give promise for the future.
This moderate demand, made in moderate terms,
declared to be without reservation. The King
declined TO say that he would refuse in future tC
interfere with the candidature, and he refused to
uthorze US TO transmit to You the declaration that
be would in future oppose the candidature. lie
declared that he reserved to himself the right to re-
consider the circumstance. Even after this refusal
we did not break off the negotiations, but adjourn
ri our explanations to you until this date. lester-
day appraised that the King of Prussia had
notified our Ambassador that he would no longer
receive him and to render the rupture more obvi-
Gus he gave notice OF his action to the Cabinets of
Europe. The same time he assured him he might
take his leave, and that the armament of Prussia
had commenced. On our part we yesterday called
out the reserves and we have to take other meas
ures as the interest and honor of the country de-
lnand>. The government ask vote of supplies
and the call TO arms of all classes owing military
service.
The Corps Legisatif accedcd to every request of
HE government the party OF the left voting in the
negative. Marshall MacNIahon is to be succeeded
IN Algeria by Marshal Random
In Prussia the Diet is in session and the dele
stteS Of the North German Confederation met yes
to-day. The chiefs of all parties assure the King
their unqualified approval of his iignilied and encr-
getic attitude A resolution was adopted accord
ing unlimited credit for the national defence.
count Bismarck has issued a circular. which has
been tcicgraphcd in all directions, notifying Ger
man vessels to hasten 10 ports Of shelter. The no.
lice of course applies 10 all ocean steamers belong
ln@ 10 German ports.
The army of Holland is to be put on a war foot
in@. The English. Austrian, Russian and Italian
Governments all demonstrated against war The
German vessels on the Pacific warned against
me French war which are between Panama and
>tn Francisco.
THE EMPEROR TO HEAD THE ARMY.
Paris July lG. The Emperor Is expected to
head the army in person and by series of rapid
movements arrive at the Rhine before Prllssi has
completed her defence.
HE SITUATION IN PARIS-HENEDETTI'S RETURN
WAR MOVEMENTS.
Paris, July IL. Count Benedeti arrived last
nlght. coming from Ems instead of Berlin. lie did
h"t receive his passports.
Nothing positive has yet been ascertaned con-
'rrhing an alliance between France and Austria
h"t II i reported again to-day that Austria will
main neutral.
Baron Wcrthcr the North German Minister, and
all the members of his embassy left Paris yester-
day afternoon for Berlin.
The French squadron in the Mediterranean has
been rcdoubled, Vice Admiral Gravirr in COM
inand.
fhere is great activity at the War Department
To-day and large number of sealed orders have
been sent in various directions.
Prince Napoleon arrived in Norway Yesterday.
lle received a despatch and will return immediate
The pupils of the second year at the military
rhool Of ST. Cyr have been ordered to reioin the
army with the rank of sub-lieutenant.
The Emperor's attendants last evening received
orders To depart for the seat of war forthwith.
Transport steamers have been despatched to Al
@eria TO bring home the troops operating
against the rebels in that country
The Minister of Marine has ordered all vessels
not useful in time of war, such Imperial yachts,
Ac.. to be lisarned.
me IN, c,vo
Of war made last evening on the bouleyartE.
BIsMNRCKS PoLICY-EFFoRTs FOR PEACE.
Paris July 1G Eight days ago Bismarck order
cd Baron Werthcr to make no concessions to the
French Government. Say ing, DO not I've too much
impressed. We are ready TO prolong the situation
if pos~ible TO July 20" The Journals argue from
tins that Prussia meant war from the beginning
and sought To- gain time.
The Emperor leaves Paris to-day for the seat of
war, the Prince Imperial accompanying him. The
Emperor desires this and the Empress does not
object. Prince Napoleon will be charged with IN
important mission to Italy.
l0ll Lyons, the English Minister, is still endeav-
"rln% to get his colleagues here TO present coec-
live request for Congress of European Powers to
-etle the question between France and Prussia
From HEEIiN-KiNG WILLIAMS ARRIvAL-POPU-
LAR ENTHUSIASM.
Berlin, July lG. King William arrived here last
oNation from the START on pausing at Coblentz he
WAS surrounded by an immense throng. and on
coming forward, SAID, 81 am pleased with this sur
prise. See to il that you behave as bravely else
where" ON his arrival in this city the King
found fully one hundred Thousand people at the
station waiting to escort him to the palace The
route lay through the splendid street of Unterden
Linden which was covered with flags md grandlv
illuminated for the occasion All along the march
the crowd shouted, cheered and sang national
hymns The King was repeatedly called for and
-aIuled the crowd from the palace windows.
The Government receives each hour, from all
parts ofGerlnany, offers of men, horses arms and
money in support Of the national cause The vol
unteerin@ is extraordinary and the entire male pop
nlation demand arms. The government recon-
amends Bremen is port of entry.
ITALY AND AUSTRIA SUPPORT FRANCE.
Paris, July IT, Victor Emanuel has telegraphed
10 The Emperor of the French his sympathy and
cordial cooperation. Austria and Denmark have
also declared for France by special kilograms.
me FRENCH FIEET-sPAIN FRIENDLY TO
FRANCE.
New York, July 16. The following i, a special
10 the Herald.
Paris, July 16. The French army is concentra
ting at MentZ. Napoleon leaves to day for the Dor
der and will cross the Rhine Immediately
Marshals Mcmahon, Bazanc and Canrobprt
will command the divisions.
A French glnboat fotla is on the Rhine
Admiral GenOuy, who commands the Baltic
fleet, will Immediately lombard the Prllssim ports
on the Baltic. French glnboats are already in the
l'russian rivers. The army and navy will attack
simultaneously