Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-26
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES.
THE SECRET TREATY DISCUSSED.


nopGliZes the attention here or the public press
and Parliament. Intense indignation is mani
tested at the duplicity of the powers concerned.
he acton OF Napoleon Is considered insulting
10 England. Complete ignorance OF the nero-
tStlCn Is profCSsed at the French embassy.
dispatch from Brussels states that the account
OF the treaty projected between France and
Prussia, which was printed in the London Times
this morning, is perfectly authentic The Bel
gan government knew OF its existence short
time ago.
In the House OF Lords, Earl Granville in replv
to question from Lord Stratford lie EedciifFs
said he was unable TO state where the Times OBJ
tanned the text OF the treaty. After the an
nouncement OF the existence of such a remark
able document, it would be the duty OF France
and Prussia Immediately and spontaneously To
explain the matter TO Europe.
Disraeli, in the House of Commons tonight
after questioning the foreign Office in regard TO
the reported treaty, denounced the government
ject. He declared England could never have
tolerated such a proposition. The extinction OF
the Kingdom OF Belgium would be a calamity to
Europe. he hoped the government would give
all the particulars.
Mr.. Gladstone said he was sorry the papers
were not ready for submission, and that he was
unable To give the information required or
explain how the project became public. Its
purport certainly was astounding. DolbtleS>
the powers implicated would explain the mys-
terry.
THE FRENCH FLEET AT CHERBoURG
CHEEB"URG, july 2J.-The French heet i
ready Tor and is expected to sail to night or
TO- morrow. Admiral Bouet WIllianmez has
hOisted his lag on tue Sur Neitiante. A force
OF $500 marines, under command OF General
De NassOrgne, will accompany the northern
bound fleet.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE PRUssIAN RAID
COELENTZ, July AT O'Clock a. M on
Sunday force OF 800 Prussians crossed the linz.
near Saarguiminis, forty miles from Metz. Al
ter encounterlng small scattered parties OF
French cha:seurs, the Prussians took up posi-
ton and sent out flying detachments along the
railway uniting Strasbourg and ST. A volt which
N IN ll.akG tl.. L..
considerable damage. The Prus.ian force then
returned to Saarbruck.
THE FRENCH BASE.
LONDON, July %. I y. m.-rhe FrencI, base of
operations extends from Strasbourg to Thion-
vile, few miles north OF Metz. Tne center IL
between Bitchsche and StarnOld. The second
line at Metz is capable Of expansion To the CEN
ter and TO ThiOnville. Up to this hour no repor,
OF any general engagement has been received
here.
No EATTLE FOR SOME DAYS
PARIS, July -, p. m.-No rer 1rt of a battle
has yet been received; none is, indeed, expected
for seine days vet
MOVEMENTS OF TIE FRENCH FLEET
lt Il expected a French fleet will attack kieI.
Eleven French frigates, steaning east, passed
Hastings to-day.
TO MORROW DAY OF FASTING AND rRAYKRIN
PRUSSIA.
LONDON, July 25.-The people Of Prussia will
observe "Wednesday next as day Of fasting and
prayer to propltiate Divine ProyideAcs and in
woke blessing on their armies.
PROTECTION By NEUTRAL FLAGS
PARIS, July 25.-The journal Otiicel of this
morning contains the following declaration -
The French government has issued orders that
in the prosecution of the war commanders of
French forces scrupnlously regard with respect
the neutral Powers, the rules of international
right, and that they especially conform to the
principles of the declaration of the Paris Con-
gress Of 1886, as follows ws:-Privateerng is abol-
ished. A neutral nag protects the enemy's mer-
chandise, except contraband of war. The me.-
chandise of neutral, except contraband of war
Il not seizabie under foreign flag. Blockade
United States did not adhere to the declaration
OF 1o56, French vessels will not seize property
Of the enemy when such property is the cargo
OF a Spanish or an American vessel, provided
II II not contraband OF war. France will no
longer claim the right TO coniscate the propertv
Of Americans or Spaniards found on board OF
vessels OF the enemy.
FoITIFICArIoNs OF PARIS.
PARIs, July 25.-The journal OficieI An
nounces that the Minister of War has given in
siuctions 10 commence putting in a state of
defence and readiness for active Service the old
fortlhcatioSs OF Paris and the forts beyond the
present line OF works.
WAR NEWS.
i he journal Otficiel also reports that in spite
OF the Introduction pronounced by the govern
ment certain journals continue to give news Of
military movements to the great detrment OF
the national cause. The government had boped
the appeal made TO their patriotism would be
regarded. 1t will be matter OF regret if force
shali De found necessary to secure recognition OF
the law.
TURKEY PURCHASING ARMS.
LONDON, july y1.-It Is reported the Turkish
government has contracted with parCies in
American for two hundred cannon.
THR CARLIsT CAUSE IN SPAIN.
MADRID, July %, via Paris-General Priln
had long interview yesterday with the British
ambassador.
The signal for Carlst outbreak is momen-
tarily expected, and all needful preparations
have been made to meet it. The greater por-
ton of the garrison of Na.ladolid has been sent
to the frontier to guard against Carlist irrup-
tiOns in that quarter, but as Don Carlos has Of
fered to serve in the French army, it is prob
able that the orders for a rising, which are
known to have been issued have been counter
manded. The Carlist cheftains are incensed
against Don Carlos, and think OF selecting as
another candidate for the throne his brother
who is now serving in Rome ss = Pontiical
zouaye.
THE AMERICAN LADIES' SANITARY coNNrs-
SION.
PARIS, July 25.-The American ladies held
another meeting yesterday to organize sani-
tary commission. Mrs. Burlingame was chosen
Ward secretary, and Mrs. Koch assistant secre-
tary. The following committee was appointed:
Mesdames Paul Forbes, Parnell, Bates, Cum
mings IJOhnston, Levermore, Merrill and Grain
and MademOiselles HarwoOd and Benton. The
bureau OF the new commission lie at Is Rue Dc
la PaiX.
EUROPEAN REPUBLIC.
PARIS, July 24.-lt is predicted the Emperor
will proclaim a republic throughout Europe if q
coalition is formed against him.
Prussia is threatening Denmark. Guns are
being placed on the fOrtifcatiOns OF Paris.
THE CAMPS AT METZ.
LONDON, July A.-The special correspondent
OF the New York Tribune writes from Metz,
July q, that three camps have been formed
around that fortified city OF France. He was
allowed to inspect Fort st. Quintin under the
guidance of an officer, and fnll information was
furnished him.
The fort is to be completed in twenty-four
hours sixty cannon are being placed in position.
bitches, case IN Ates, and bOmb-prOOf barracks
and everything connected with q fortress, are
constructed on an immense scale. The work Il
not destined to defend Metz merely, that place
was sufficiently fortified before, but to protect
vast encampment like the present, or give shell
ter, when needed, to a beaten army.
The fact that the walls were tcommenced
months ago, is clear proof of how France has
been preparing for All offensive war at the first
opportunity. There are two forts, st. Quntin,
commanding the broad valley OF the river and
approaches to town. The guns of these forts
can play with tremendous effect on any enemv
that may advance through the valley to attack
the town, while in the valley there is ample
shelter for a whole army, guarded on one side
10y the guns Of the town and on the other b. the
guns OF the forts.
Oficers at the forts did not expect to leave for
the frontier in less time than eight days A cap
tain in the Prussian engineer corps had Just ar
rived in the fort as a spy,
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