The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-08-04
THE EUROPEAN WAR.

! An additional firebrand has been cast int
the European middle, and one which is likel,
to caase England to abandon her position 0
neutrality A short time since the Londol
Times published what purports to be project
ed secret treaty which had been submitted Il
the Prussian Government by the French En-
peror, and guarantees the genuineness and au
thenticity of the document. The preamble
sets forth that the King of Prussia and the
Emperor of the French, 10 order to strengthen
tho friendship existing between their respect
i've countries. etc, conclude the annexed OF
subjoiaed treaty, which contains the following
stipulations: In the First Article Napoleon re.
cognizes the acquisition of territory by Prus.
STA from Austria as the result of the war be-
tween those two Powers in 1866, and in the
Second the Prussian King promises and agrees
to facilitate the acquisition of Luxembourg by
tho French. In the Third Article the French
Emperor acquiesces in the union of the North
and South German States us members OF the
North German Confederation, excepting Aus
tria. La the Fourth Article Prussia is TO lend
her assistance to France in the acquisition of
Belgium by the latter. and the Fifth Article
contains the usual stipulations of an offensive
aud defensive alliance between Prussia aud
France.
The publication of this projected treaty cre-
ated intense excitement in England aud has
reused the ire OF John Bull. who will not tame
ly submit 10 such n nice arrangement between
these two formidable Powers. The main,en.
ance OF Belgian neutrality. and IFS independ-
eace Of European complications OH the Cont.
nent. is The settled policy of Great Britain
Both Prussia aud France had acquiesccd in
this position, aud had agreed 10 respect the
neutrality Of Belgium. The English Cabinet
have demanded an explanation from both of
these Powers ia reference 10 this secret game
which appears 10 have been played under the
bose OF the British Ministers. both at Paris
aud Berlin. and active preparations are being
made 10 place the British navy on war foot.
ng. Should the war between Prussia and |
France continue any great length OF time it |
would certainly be- Ia The interests Of England /
o occgpy neutral position. Possessed oil the
argos. commercial marine of any nation on the
lobc-in fact her aggregate tonnage afoa. be.
ny almost equal 30 that of all other nations
woul! naonopolizc al.nos. the
nitro carrying trade during the continuation
{ The war. Such considerations may, aud in /
i probability Will, tn certain cxtent, govern
be policy pursued by Grca, Britain during the
resent conflict; but should shc abandon her
euirai',y and take an active part tn the grca,
AR which has commenced. the result will un.
oubscdIy be that the whole Of Europe will
anticipate. on one side or the ether Russia
al not stand an idle spectator The Car. ID
nding !! an excellent opportunity TO realize
IA dreams Of extending has boundaries Ia the
Icdiicrrancan, and 10 make Russian lake of /
&c Black Sea, will no: hesitate TO take another /
ice oi tho sick mas" Turkey Denmark
Ill naturally side with France in the hope of .
blaming revenge upon Prussia for the treat
cn' received in the Schlcswie- liolstein at. lie
ir, aud Austria will pursue the same course
wipe out the disgrace Of Sadowa y
Everything at present seems TO indicate that |,
% war will become general, unless the cam. q
''sn 10 short, sharp. and decisive one b.. U
'een the French aud Prussiaus. The dis. =
'tches indicate that n great battle In ,mmi.
mt. and both Powers will doubtless put forth I
their energies TO render the first battle de.
'ive of all questions of differences between p
@ two nations. Should the Prussians be sic
rious, aud follow up their advantage by n pl
arch on Paris, rs the dispatches indicate that q
~ viii do If successful, the downfall of the n
lpoleonic dynasty and the expulsion of the G
'napartes from France will be the result. ~
the other hand, should tho French be yicto. ;,
JUS the absorption of the South Rhenish Prov. G
'es by Franco will be the consequence. and
} boundaries of France will be extended 10 N u
, Rhine. ~
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