The St. Cloud journal., 1870-07-28
ENGLAND GREATLY, EXCITED.
Preparations for War
With France.
A SMALL ENGAGEMENT.

were made prisoners after a skirmish.
None were killed and Few wounded.
War preparations are actively going on.
The entire army is mobilized, and ar
tillery is going to the frontier.
The Official Gazette declares that
before the war closes, Germany and
Europe will exact from Franco guar
antees for the observance of peace
hereafter, and in case of refusal, will so
cripple France as to prevent her max
ing more mischief. The Nordeatsche
Alzen,ane, Bismarck's organ, says Ger
many would not suffer the insolence OF
France sixty years ogo, and she is much
less likely to put up with it after Sado-
wa.
LONDON, July 2l.-Large orders
have been issued by the British Govern
ment this week for naval supplies.
There is great activity at all the naval
stations. Several war vessels have been
ordered to concentrate at Plymouth.
PARIS, July 22.-The authorities Of
Strasbourg no longer permit strangers
to ascend the steeple OF the Cathedral,
as the movements Of the troops on both
sides can be seen from that point.
The number of volunteers who have
enlisted for the war IS $4,000. Many
ladies also offer their services as nurses
for the wounded. While in service
they will wear a costume similar to
that Of the Sisters Of Charity.
LONDON, July 22.-The army
movements on both sides arc very slow.
A correspondent writes from Belin that
Prussia was actually taken by surprise.
Nobody contemplated war. Hence the
concentration Of forces is less advanced
with Prussia than with the French,
nor can even Won Moltke be hurried.
There are two methods of mobilizing
the Prussian army. The quicker is to
have the regiments march as they are,
not waiting for reserves, which will
follow when ready. The more regular
method is for regiments to wait their
reserves till their ranks are full. The
latter and slower method has been
adopted, showing that Prussia is not
dreading the threatened immediate in
vasion.
Enthusiasm aud confidence increase
daily throughout Germany, and is in
comparable, except in that Of the NORTH
when Sumpter was attacked.
The financial and commercial distres.
is terrible and there are lnnumcrabl'
fears for the safety Of old and strong
houses.
1t is perfectly understood in Berlil
that the German army, if victorious
| will mach en- Paris.
| LONDON, July 25.--At Garden OF
Siquady, where the Prussian army wa
reconnoitcring they were encountered
and rcpulsed by the French. Paris pa
pers claim that tho Prussians lost q
! killed and Is wounded, while the Chas
; seurs had only Is slightly wounded.
The 20 Prussian soldiers killed wer
on the left.
The Emperor, with his son, positive
ly leaves for the front to-day O
Wednesday.
LATER.
E The London Times Of Monday 9th
, 25tb,) published projected treat:
submitted by the French to the Pru:
sian Government, and guarantees il
authenticity. The preamble sets for'
that the King Of Prussia and the En-
peror Of the French, in order
= strengthen the ties Of friendship b
tween the two governments and peopl'
&c, hereby conclude the subjoine
: treaty. In the first article Napolet
admits and recognizes the late acquis
tions Of Prussia from Austria. In tt
second the Prussian King engages
! facilitate the French acquisition {
Luxembourg. In the third, the En-
reror acquiesces in the union OF II
North and South German States, Au
,ria excepted. In the fourth, Franc
finding it necessary to absorb Belgiu,
. Prussia lends her assistance to tn
measure. The fifth article is the usu
one of offensive and defensive allianc
between the two nations.
When questioned in the House
" Lords on the matter, Mr.. Gladstone,
0. reply, while declining absolutely
commit the Government to any opini
CT declaration whatever, betrayed me
"a in manner than words, an unmistakat
20 apprehension that the document mig
DO prove authentic. His answer was civ
with pale face and hesitating lips.
20 "France must explain this offens'
20 treaty." are the words of the Pin
and the burden ssof the London pre-
of The Times particularly is seeking
nd make this treaty the pretext for t
ok Intervention of England in favor
no Prussia. - .se .ss.. ~ .es.sa.
TIA LONDON, MIDNIGHT, July ga
be vices from special correspondents
al Cherbourg state that the French squa
rem is completely formed. 1t consi
almost entirely of iron.clad frigates.
of General De Vasgsn arrived tt
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