The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-20
s ECOND EDITION
Another Great Battle.
Near Rezonville.
The French Routed.
Driven into Metz.
Isolated from Paris.
BombardmentO Strasburg
Surrender Refused.
is NAPOLEON ALIVE?
His Heath heain Rennrtnd
Bombardment of Strasburg
Surrender Refused.
is NAPOLEON ALIVE?
His Death Again Reported.
FROM EUROPE.


frsm King William.
BERLIN, Aug 20.-The Queen has received
the following despatch from King William
NEAR REzoNv1LLE, sAug. 1919 P. M.-The
French army was attacked to-day west of
Metz. Its position was very strong. My
command, after combat of nine hours dura-
ton, totally routed the French forces, inter-
cepted their communications with Paris, and
threw them back on Metz.
The French Oefeat-Another Account.
MUNICH, Aug. 19-9P. MA bloody battle
occurred to-day (yesterdayP) between Gra-
velatte and Rezonville. The French were
reB0lsed and driven back on Metz. All COM
munication between Metz and Paris has
been destroyed.
An EnGlish Account.
LONDON, Aug. Poll A. MA great Prus-
sian victory is announced. Particulars will
be forwarded soon. .aa
Combinations of the French Defeat.
LONDON, Aug. 20--(From private source)
The following is an official despatch from
King William, dated Rezonville, Thursday
eyening:-"We have defeated the French
under Bazaine, after battle which lasted
ten hours. There were 1000 killed and
wounded. The garrison were taken prison
ers. commanded. The defeat Of tie
French aoas complete. WILLIAM"
LONDON, Aug. 20.-All private dispatches
agree precisely in terms regarding the victory
of the Prussians The following is the des-
patch from King William
''The French army were west of Metz.
Their position was very strong. My COM
mand, after combat of nine hours, totally
defeated the French army, and intercepted
their comHunication with Paris and with the
forces at Metz"
Rejoicings Over the Prussian Successes.
LONDON, Aug. 20-There is great JOY al
Hamburg, Berlin, and Frankfort over the
recent Prussian victories. Illuminations an6
professions are the features of the occasion
Enthusiastically cheered
Reported Death of Napoleon.
LONDON, Aug. 2O.-A rumor is current
here of the sudden death of Napoleon. /
is asserted confidently by some, but it is t.
be accepted with distrust. Apoplexy il
named as the cause of his death.
Napoleon Dead Civiliy and Infperialiy.
A Paris correspondent writes as follows :
''Silence has settled on the name of Napoleon
the Third more astounding than even tho
se.N -.
imperially; where will he drag his deposet
worn-out carcass? For fortnight his name
has been unpronounced in the Chamber, ant
he is as much disregarded as the Pope"
AIacnIahon Retiring Paris.
BRUSSELS, Aug 2O.-A Paris letter to tn,
Independence Beige says Marshal MacMahor
is retreating on Paris, and will avoid an en-
gagement unless he can form junction with
Marshal Bazsine.
Destruction of the Bois de Bslogne Ordered
PARIS, Aug. 20.-The council of war al
Paris as defensive measure, have ordered
the partial destruction of the Bois de Bou.
logne.
Paris Anxious for War News.
Nothing has yet been received from the
front, and the public is very anxious. Great
crowds of people are around the offices of the
Ministers of War and of the Interior.
M. olivier siiII In Paris.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-Advices from private
sources state that M Emile Olivier is still
in Paris. He is keeping out of sight. Our
informant dined with him ON Thursday.
Prussian Vessels Captared.
ATrENe. Aug ls, -TYo Prussian vessels