Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-03
EVENING STAR.
THE WAR.
LAST NIGHTS KILOGRAMS.
A RATTLE Al SAARBUCK.

PAETs, Aug. 2-Evening.-An official des-
ratch from Metz announces that to-day, az n
O'Clock in the morning, the French had a seTi-
Gus engagement with the PIusslans. our army
took the offensive, crossed the frontier and in
yaGed the territory of Prussia.
HEIGHTS OF sAAEEUBR CARRIED.
In spite of the numbers and position of the
enemy a few OF our battaliOns were SUN cient to
carry the heights which overlook Sasrbuck and
our artillery was not slow to drive the enemy
LOSSES SLIGHT.
The Sldp OF our troops was great that our
losses was slight. The engagement eommenced
al eleven and ended at one.
NAToLEcS AND THE PRINCE IHrsRIAL.
The Emperor assisted at the operations, and
the Prince Imperial. who accompanied him
everywhere, received on the inst feld OF battle
his baptism OF fire. His presence of mind and
song fTosd IN danger were worthy OF the name
lie bears.
NAPOLEON RETURNS TO METZ
Tie Emperor returned to Metz at p. N.
THE DEPARTURE OF KING WILLIAM
FROM BERLIN.
BERLIN, August 2.-Thc scene on the depar-
tuTe OF kIng William Tor the scat OF war on
Monday evening was extraordinary. Tue King
rode from the palace u the railway station in
an open carriage with the Queen. lie wore a
short military cloak, and his helmet was placed
on the seat by his side. The carriage
rounded, followed and frequently stopped by an
immense multitude wild with emotion, shouting
farewells and benedictiOns. Houses were hung
with flags and festooned with flowers. At the
railway station arches were erected and p2tri-
Otic inscriptions displayed. The Queen, weep
ing. parted from the King with repeated EN-
braces. When his Majesty, from the platform
of the railway car, finally saluted the crowd, the
scene was iBdescribabe. The people were
frenzed with enthusiasm. The entire Court,
ladies and all, mingled with the crowd, and,
participating in its emotion, surrounded the old
soldier and babe him good bye with every de-
monstratiOn 80 loyalty and devotion. Count
Bismark and Generals MOltke and Won Room
we're present and were repeatedly cheered.
THE GERMAN FLEET AT WILHELM
HAVEN.
COPENHAGES, Aug. "A German fleet, in
GLIDING the iron-clad konig Wilhelm, has col
lected in Wilbelmhsven. The report that IT had
been dlsarned and the men paid on Is regarded
AS vet only nine French vessels have arrived
in Danish waters. The weather is hazy.
KING WILLIAM AT MAYENCE.
MAYENcE, Aug. 2, VIA LoNDoS.-King Will
liam arrived here this morning. with several
members of his staff. His Majesty received
highly satisfactory reports from three army
corps on the French frontier.
SUPPLIES FOR THE FRENCH ARMY.
PARIS. Aug. 2-The women of France are
sending Immense quantities OF bedding and hos
pital furniture to the army.
Nine hundred surgical students have gone to
the front
Among the chaplains in the French service
are nine Protestant and three IsraeIite clergy
men.
THE EMPEROR IN COMMUNICATION
WITH PARIS.
PARIS, Aug. 1.-The Emperor. since he has
been with the army, has kept one telegraph
wiIe constantly busy with correspondence with
the Empress.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM ROME.
The first nstalment of French troops from
Rome arrived at Marseiles this morning.
MODELLING THE ITALIAN ARMY.
FLORENCE. Aug. 2-In conformity with the
decision Of the Council Of Generals. held on the
I'd ut, the effective force OF the Italian army
Is being rapidly raised to 12O, 900 men. A camp
of O,OOC men is established between Mantua and
Verona, and two camps OF observ alton are form
ing on the P0ntif'csl frontier. Ii Is the inteu-
ton OF the Italian government 20 enter Rome
as soon as the French army witlIdrsws, on the
plea of protection.
Gen. kOnzler. PapaI Minister of War. is pre-
pairing a camy OF observation in the province OF
Siterbo.
THE DANUBIAN PERSONALITIES.
LONDON, August 2--Russis Indignantly repu-
dates the design of taxing advantage OF the
var in -urope TO invade the Dsnubisn Princi-
palitieS.
COPENHAGEN, August Entire harmony
exists between Denmark and Sweden in the
matter Of the Franco PTussian war.
ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE DESIRED
COPENHAsES. August 2.-Duke de Galore
Special Envoy of France, had a long interview
to-day with Baron EosenOw, of tie Foreign
Office His object Was 10 urge an alliance with
France.
ENGLAND
TEOCEEDISGs OF THE CABINET.
LoSror, August In Council OF Ministers
last Flday, the supplementary appropri alton
bill was only agreed To after a hard struggle IL
is understood that Lord Granville Is In favor of
giving distinct notification to France and Prus-
STA Of Ensland's determination TO maintain the
independence of Belgium and Luxembourg
accompanied by an expression OF surprise az
tie recent developments. Ii is said Mr.. Glad
stone i determined not TO yield TO the growing
feeling Of the people against the Ministry.
DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT.
LONDON: August In the House of Lords to-
day Lord Russell moved the second reading of
the bills amending the militia acts. He spoke
At sorne length in review of the condition OF
foreign Affairs, and said the government requires
full defensive powers The intrigues and perils
on the continent are due to the uncertainty as to
the course 10 be pursued by England. In his
opinion, We need only declare for the enforce
ment OF treaties, whereupon half the danger
would vanish, for neither of the warning Powers
courts the hostility OF England. Only in this
manner could Antwerp be saved.
Earl Granville lamented the noble Lords nal
Fable lack of confidence in the government A
week ago he had fully sustained it, and the
speaker knew nothing that had since occurred
that could properly alter his mind. While fully
sensible a 10 our obligations TO Belgium Earl
Granville considered it needless and injudcious
TO discuss them with this publicity. Last week,
he continued. the noble Lord approved the
course OF Ministers, and was ready to back them
and irexcuSsblr.
In the House of Commons Mr. Gladstone in
reply TO a question put by Mr.. Harcourt. said he
was unable TO submit the correspondence of the
late Earl OF Clarendon urging disarmament
upon the powers. IL was inexpedient even to
repeat is purpOrt- lie thought, however, that
either France OF Prussia might properly do so.
Baron BrunOn, said Mr.. Gladstone three
weeks ago proposed the signing OF a protocol by
the powers, recognizing the remuneration OF the
S1anisl crown by the Prince Hohenzo!lern
but he did so personally and informally leaving
the invitation to England. On July -, when il
Was entirely 100 late, the proposition was form
ally repeated. but even then IL WAS supposed re-
nnnciatiOn would satisfy France, whom Eng
land had vsinly besought to withdraw her de-
mand uIon Prussia. Further emo insurance. now
can only eNasperate either government and the
only course for England Is to seek safe oppov-
tunity for renewed efforts in favor of peace
Nr. Otway. under Foreign Secretary present.
cd To the House the treaties and guarantees for
The neutrality of Belgium and Luxembourg
MI CsrdveI. Secretary of War, answering a
question laid al British regulars. except one
regiment IN India, are armef with the Sn;der
rine, while OF the militia and volunteers some
have breech-Ioaders.
On the proposition of the government to enlist
.",ot0 additional regulars, a discussion arose.
81 W. Lawson urging that now was the time
Tor the Intervention of England TO secure peace
between France and Prussia.
Sir y. PakingtOn followed in support of the
proposal OF The Ministry, and in his remarks
urged the Importance Of its adoption In view of
ltlg OF the cOunfry-