The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-08-25
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Dates to August 2Oth.

Dates to August 2Oth.
NEW YORK, Aug. 49, A cable special to the
Tribune says that the reported retreat of the
French army from Metz upon Chalons, turns
out to be incorrect All il being pushed for
ward to Metz Whit has been sent back from
Metz isabaggage, not troops -ssAss---
LONDON, Aug. 16-Persons just arrived
from the vicinity of the hostile armies report
lthat-a great battle Inns been in-progress since
yesterday morning. No further details could
The British army ID rapidly recruiting, and
Int the clubs and elsewhere the feeling il. gain.
ing ground that Europe is in danger from the
military preponderance Of Germany, and that
England must be prepared to maintain her
traditional policy Of keeping the North Sea out
Ut the control Of any preponderance Of mill
tary power whatever.
Paris, August l6.-The Russian national
press express great anxiety in regard to the
recent successes of the Prussians. 1t 10 thought.
should the Prussians be victorious, that the SUI
periority of Prussia upon the continent would
be more dangerous to the interests Of Russia
than would the superiority of France.
The Russian Journals propose that after a
decided victory by either party, o Congress of
European powers shall be convened to secure
guarantees Tor the maintenance of peace and
the protection Of the balance of power in
Europe.
NEW York. Aug l6-The Worids London
special says: We have no account Of French
victory ut the crossing of the Moseile but the
Emperor's dispatch. There are rnmors t'-
night that the Prussans bsve sudered most
serious defeat. with enormous loss of men. aud
have been driven back 10 the river These ru.
inors do not come from the French Govern
ment. which manifests singular indifference
to public opinion probably III consequence OF
the military character imposed upon il by its
head, Count Palikao.
PARIS, Aug l7-5 A. II The Journal on
ciei gives nothing fresh this morning. Gaalois,
however, states that important and satisfactory
dispatches were received here yesterday. b.
xaine insists upon secrecy. Yet ii il reported
that Prince Frederick Charles demanded a
truce and armisiic. tn bury the dead which
Was refused. No doubt fighting has been GO
ing on since Saturday the French being en-
gagged in great strategical movement involv-
Ing serirs ol engagements. aud operating IN
places where communication IL difhcult The
wires are cut. aud news ID necsssari-
!, sent slowly. There IL great agitation In this
riiy. Crowds were oil night al the Ministry
81 tho Interior and at other places where nees
aas posted. There are many rumors, but
none can be traced 10 authentic sources
The following official dispatch IL made pubic:
"MErz. Aug I7th-3p M.-W- had Sc.
-ious engagement yesterday. Tire 10th. near
;rasellotir. We gained the advantage but
ost heavily"
An official dispatch from the Minister OF
Var ID received. giving news from the army. /
shich continues To carr! out the combined
nuse:neni made after the Combat of Sunday |
hight Two divisions oi the army lPrussian)
&''ight to interrupt the march aud were re-
'ulsed. The Emperor j. at Chaions. where
argr fprcc is being organized
NEw logk, August I7.-F. Gailiard tel--
raphs Ia til. Courier Dcs Efats Uais. that
hr battles of Snnda, and Monday were both
ought between Metz and Verdun; that these
iiacks, however, did not check the retreat.
at on the cnnsrar, that the Prussians sus-
alned ~ severe reverse that they were CUM
rIlcd Ia halt on their victorious narch fr"m
he Mosrllr. He adds that this check will en-
Bile Gen. Trecha 10 reorganize the army at
,halons ALREADY numbering 2oU.o men. He
omplains that the Paris authorities don't, how
yer, confirm nil this news.
LONDON, August u. - French kilograms
lse the following resume of Sundays work:
rench Engaged the Prussians before Metz aud
he latter suffered heavy losses. The Preach
'iired to Vcrdun. On Monday the Emperor |
as at Giouraincourt with 60,Ut0 troops. En-
agements subsequeril, occurred ut Hainou- .
III. and ether places; the Preach constantly |
shiIng. reireaiing and contestire every step /.
u Tuesday the Emperor passed through Yer.
an and reached Rheims, where he now is. )
he Paris Presse says the report that the Prus- I
aus have demanded an armistic. Ia fully con-
-ined. aud praises Bazaine for not according :
that the peasants must bury the dead while
c army continued the work OF annIhilating r
e enemy. I he French forces are CONSTANT, a
creasing while the Prussian il decreasing. r.
ID the hour Of a complete victory for France
near. There 10 great activity on the fortif.
tions of Paris, and thousands ARE Mt work
renethening the defenses. A telegram from
hey. near Metz, says an obstinate struggle
cured near Mars In Tour yesterday. Ii il
lieved The engagement was general. Large
mbrrs of wounded of both armies are arriv.
, at Briey. Travellers report tina. a vast ar.
ut Prnssians is thrown back on the Moselle .
the Imperial Guard.
Paris, Ang lS.-Da Soir says ii was feared
rtan important railway connections would n
cut by the eneiny, which would thwart the |,
rsent movement Ut the French army. The ~
neral commanding Mt Chaluns was sent with
tr"ne column tn prevent this movement and -
assure our communications. That column i
lived IN time to accomplish its mission. The
Irrent battles around Metz were fought by +