The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-25


to-day, in which be regrets the precipitate
measui es taken on both sides, and that an
opportunity was not allowed to Russia and
the other powers of Europe to act in favor of
peace. The Gar, while regretting the Gala
nifty of war; will remain neutral as long as
the interests of Russia do not suffer. He
adds that he is ready to do all to limit hostil-
ties and mitigate the horrors of war;"
The Queen of Prussia on leaving the Rhine
provinces for Berlin made farewell address
to the people, saying she had lived twenty
years among them, and had experienced
nothing but their attachment and devotion
for the King, his children and herself. She
would willingly stay, but sacred duties called
her elsewhere. The enthusiasm of the
Germans is the voice of God! The sufferings
in the past and the blessings which have fol-
lowed them for half century warrant q con-
tinued trust in Him for time and eternity
PARIS, July 24.-It is predicted that the
Emperor will proclaim republic throughout
Europe if a coalition is formed against him.
Prussia is threatening Denmark.
Guns are being mounted on the forti6ca-
tons of aris.
MARsE1LLEs, July 23.-Yesterday a large
part of the army which has been operating in
Algeria arrived here on transports. They
were accompanied by a number of volunteers,
Kabyles. Ali we're greeted with the greatest
streets of the city on their way to the front.
STRAsBoURG, July PA panic occurred
here this morning, occasioned by the report
of a loud explosion. The Prussians had
blown up the abutments of the Kehl railway
bridge.
Marshal McMahon is expected here to-
morrow. The Emperor is expected at Nancy
The French troops are massing at Metz and
Thionvile.
Lotto raetaYdo,, aftarnoo,, 1bo p,,o,;o,, e.oo
on the Baden side of the Rhine blew up the
eastern end of the bridge connecting the city
with Kehl.
Last evening Madame Sass repeated the
'Marseillaise' at the Grand Opera. The
scene, as before, was one of the greatest ex-
element and enthusiasm.
LONDON, July 24.-A special correspondent
writes from Metz, under date of July 21, that
three camps have been formed around that
city. He was allowed to inspect Fort st.
Quintin under the guidance of an officer,
and full information was furnished him.
The fortress was to be completed in twenty
four hours. Sixty cannon are being placed
in position. The bitches, casemates, bonn
proofs, barracks, and everything connected
with the fortress are constructed on an i'm
mense scale. This work is not designed to
defend Metz merely, as that place was suffi-
GENTLY fortified before, but is to protect a
vast epcampment or give shelter when needed
to beaten army
The fact that the walls were commenced
months ago is clear proof of how France has
been preparing for offensive war. There are
two forts, st. Q0intin, commanding the broad
valley of the river and approaches to the
town, and the guns of these forts can play
with tremendous effect on any enemy that
may advance through the valley to attack the
town, while in the valley there is ample
shelter for the whole army. guarded on one
side by the guns of the town and on the other
side by the guns of the fort
The officers at the forts did not expect to
leave for the frontier in less than eight days.
A captain in the Prussian engineer corps had
just arrived in the fort as spy.
| Bazaine was in Metz. All the horses be-
longing to the members of his staff were KEEP
saddled and standing before the hotel, but nc
move had yet been made Great difficulties
were experienced in getting supplies forward
not only from Paris, but from the country
about Metz, all the horses belonging to the
inhabitants having been seized, and ever
meat and vegetables are beginning to fail
This indicates that the French movements
may be still some time delayed.
Prussian troops were passing through
Basle. Several detachments have beer
stopped by the Swiss authorities, who have
an observation corps of 20, 600 soldiers.
General McMahon's headquarters were a
Strasbourg. A strong French force wa
massing to prevent surprise through tn
depths of Vosges. Troops were pouring int
Strasbourg.
CoBLENTz, July PA Prussian force fror
Saarlouis crossed the French border on Satul
day to make reconnaissance in the directio
of Metz and st. Avolt (rairoad station be
tween Metz and Forbach). After proceedin
some distance they encountered the outpost
of the enemy, and had brisk skirmish wit
force of French chasseurs, and the Prui
slams retired, leaving two men on the iel(
1t is believed that the French had ten {
twelve killed. 1t is confidently stated thi
the Prussians. are strengthening Coblent
only with the intention of making it a bas
of operations, and intend to move fore
down the line of the Saar and carry offensi,
war into France.