Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-07-23

W S~o"N'0~o vecu'ieu o-udy~SeVeO
fatal.
Owing to the France Prussian war;
there is much activity in French circles in
this city. Gen. Dennis T. Burke has is
sued call for a special meeting of the
military organization in his heighborhood.
ATLANTA, Ga, July 1s.--Gov. Bullock
has announced to the Legislature the mas.
sage by Congress of the Georgia bill, but
the State would remain under military su-
pervision until next Congress.
CHICAGO, July 1S.-The war excite.
ment continues undated, especially among
Germans, several hundred of whom, it Is
reported, left to-day for New York with
the intention of proceeding to Faderland
to join the force of Prussia.
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan intends to leave
for Europe in few days, to take observa.
tons of the approaching conflict.
New YORK, July 1S.-The Germans
had a meeting toni ht. Intense Prussian
sympathy was exhibited. Speeches were
made proposing prizes for the bravest of
the Prussian regiments. A committee
stated that workingmen would offer prize
OF 500, 900 and flag to the first regiment
that distinguished itself in an enga cement.
a committee was appointed TO sec the,
President and Secretary of State in rcla.-
ton to protection Of German shipping.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-The French
Minister called upon the Secretary of
State to-day, and verbally informed him
that France would be governed by the pro-
visions Of the Treaty of Paris.
New York, July 10. p. m.-Bis.
marck says private property on the high
seas will be exempt from seizure, without
regard to the reciprocity. The French
transatlantic company's ships will make
regular trips.
Foreign.
PARIS, July lG-Bclgium has de.
stroyed all the bridges on the French
frontier.
Russia and Prussia are reported in full
accord.
ROME, July 16-Grcat excitement. A
Liberal uprising is expected An attack
on the city is expected No fighting yet
reported
PARIS. July 1G-Russia is said to be
in full accord. An effort will be made TO-
localize the war between France and Prus-
STA, Germany not being party to the
question ut issue.
ROME, July ia Liberal uprising is
expected here. Fears Of an attack on the
city are entertained.
LONDON, July 1.-THE British Foreign
Office has not yet received official notice Of
the declaration Of war between France and
Prussia.
Rouhcr last night told the French SEN
ate that Prussian troops had passed the
frontier of France.
Italy and Denmark assure the great
Powers Of their intention to preserve u
neutral attitude.
PARIS, July l6.--It is said that Franco
will oppose to Prussia a revolving rined
cannon, shooting 10 balls per minute.
Perhaps it is a lIymcn American gun.
The French forces on the frontier are
estimated at 1870 900.
1t is believed the PrusSians will attack
the fortified city of Metz from two dircc-
tions, viz: From Bicnvillc and Kchl. 1t
is said the French are throwing bridge.
over the Rhine, near Kehl. The French
army is concentrating at Metz.
The French ernbo; Aotila is on the
Rhine, Admiral Geromctti commanding.
The balance of the fleet will Immediately
lombard the Prussan ports. French gun
boats are already in Prussian waters and
rivers. The army and navy will attack
The French feet is
Watching the Prussian feet in the English
Channel, awaiting trIcr to attack.
L0NpoN, July 1.-THE Grown Prince,
Frederick, will take command Of the
armies Of the States of South Germany.
LONDON, July IA dispatch from
Berlin says, the South German States re-
spending to prussia's notice of declara-
ton of war, are enthusiastic in support of
Fadcrland. Political differences are oblit-
Grated by the aggrcssions of France. .,
Columns of Prussian troops are moving
in the direction of the Rhine and the North
coast.
ZURICH, July 1S.-Switzerland will
armed neutrality. The Cham
bers have granted plenary powers to the
State Council to raise money and troops.
COPENHAGEN, July 1S.-The neutrality
Of Sweden has just been officially an.
nounced, the Government having previ-
ously communicated with France.
PARIS, July l6.-Le C|aqurr, Repub-
|ican organ, holds that the Empire is an
swerablc for the war without pretext.
At noon the French troops occupied
Nubern and Linden.
Baron Alfonsio Rothschilds has resigned
The Prussian Consul Gcneralship here. Tho
King Of Prussia refused to receive him at
Ems.
CARLrRunE, July 1s.-Troops are ar
irving by Ponder and arc encamped at
Radstad.
LIVERPOOL, July IS, 2 p. m.-There
IS panic in the market; quotations are
entirely nominal.
PARIS, July 1S.-The Figaro says
France distrusts Belgian neutrality, be-
cause Gems. Briolent and Mayele, APP