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in modest terms, we declared TO be Without any
reservation. The King declined 10 say INV 10
would refuse in future to interfere WITH the candi-
dature, and he refused to authorize us 10 transmit
TO YOU the declaration that he would IN Ilture
oppose the candidature. He declared that ne re-
served the right TO consider the circumstances even
after this refusal. We did not break on the neRo-
t~iations. but adjourned our explanations until lhis
date. Yesterday we were apprised that the King
of Prussia had notified our ambassador that nc
would no longer receive him ana 10 renue[ -
rupture more obvious, he gave notice OF bis acuon
to the Cabinets of Europe. At The same Tune nc
announced that WeTther, the Prussian Minister AT
Paris. might take his leave, and that the ornaments
of Prussia had commenced. On our part. we, yes
terday, called out the reserves and have taken such
other measures as the interest and honor OF the
country demanded.
A copy of this declaration has been presented TO
the Corps Legislatif by the keeper OF the Seals.
The Government ask a vote Of supplies and the
call to arms of all the classes owing military service.
The Corps Legislatif has voted the extreme de-
mands. The lef: voting in the negative.
LONDON. July l5~.-Bismarck has issued a circular,
which was telegraphed in all directions, notifying
vessels to hasten to ports OF shelter.
The French declaration OF war is based on the
following causes: ErSt-The Insult offered to
Benedict and its approval by the Prusslan Gov
eminent. Second-The refusal of the King to
compel the withdrawal of Leopold's name as q
candidate for the Spanish throne. Third-Thef fact
that the King persisted in giving the Prince liberty
to accept the Crown.
The declaration concludes as follows "The ex-
ira constitutional changes in Prussia awaken tho
slumbering hopes OF 1914. Let us cross the Rhine
and avenge the insults Of Prussia. The victCrs Of
Jena survive"
The excitement in Paris is intense.
Remonstrance Against War.
The Governments of Austria, England, Italy
and Russia are known TO have presented at Paris,
urgent remonstrances against war.
The Prussian Legislature Sustaining
King William.
BERLIN, July I5.-The BcrhenZorth Of the North
German Confederation met here to-day. The
Prussian Diet is already in session. The chiefs OF
all parties assure the King OF unqualified approval
of his digni6ed and energetic attitude. A resolution
was adopted according unlimited credit for the
national defense.
The Scene i'm the Misunderstanding
Debate.
PARIS, July I6.-Proceedings in the Chambers
yesterday on the question OF war were interesting
and important.
In the Corps Legislatif, NJ. Theirs in a long
speech pronounced against the declaration of the
Government. He found after all that was said,
that France had received satisfaction from Prussia,
and war should not be made on her for n mere
Formally.
Prime Minister Olivier replied TO THEIRS, and
said it was impossible for the Government 10 do
otherwise than it had done.
Theirs again took the floor. lie recalled Mexico
and Sadowa, and said the Government had made n
new blunder.
Inc majority interrupted inc speaker, out no
proceeded amid the greatest agitation. When
silence was restored, Gambetta demanded that all
correspondence had with Prussia be laid before
the corps L~egislatif.
Jules Favre seconded the motion in a long
speech, asserting that France could not make war
on telegraph dispatches.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied that &c
was necessary to make war, and TO do so immedi-
alely, in order 70 give Prussia no time TO arm. IL
any other course was pursued he could no longer
remain IN ne Ministry.
The question was then put 10 vote, and the de-
mand for correspondence was rejected by lG4
rhe Corps then adjourned till 8 o'clock in the
evening. On ~reassembling, the following projects
of law were brought forward
First, to call the Garde Mobile into active
service; second, TO authorize the enlistment Of
for the term Of the war and third, 10
Issue a demand for q loan of fifty million francs
in aid of the army, and six cen million in aid Of
the navy.
After a short debate. all these propositions
were carried by the following vote: For, LAG;
against, 10.
In the Senate yesterday. after the Duke of Gram
mont had finished his declaration, Rouher asked
if any Senator wished to speak. Loud cries OF
:" No, no." followed. M. Rouher then said "As
of the Senate, 1 will respond for the
nation. We must place onr hopes ia Providence,
and rely upon our courage for the triumph Of our
He sat down amid murmurs Of the
majority.
The French Tactics.
PARIS, July lG.-Tbe Emperor is expected 10
lead the army In person and by a series OF rapid
arrive on the Rhine before Prussia has
completed her defense.
HOnOrs to the King Of Prussia.
BERLIN, July 16.-Thc King arrived here last
evening from Ems. The entire journey was a
complete ovation. At Coblentz he was surrounded
by an immense throng, which greeted him with
cheers. AT length the King came forward and
said, II am pleased with this surprise. See to IL
that you behave as braveIy elsewhere On arriv-
here the King found fullyi00, 900 people at the
station, waiting to escort him 10 the Palace. His
route lay through the splendid street Inter den
Illuminated for the occasion all along the line Of
The crowd shouted and cheered and sang
national hymns. The King repeatedly came for
ward and saluted the crowd from the Palace
LONDON, July 16.-The absolute withdrawal of
Prince Leopold is generally credited.
PARIS. July 16.-Prince Napoleon arrived In
Norway yesterday. He received a dispatch from
Paris and will return Immediately.
Pupils of the second year at the Military School
1t st. Cyr, have been ordered TO join the army with
he rank of Sub-Lieutenants The Emperor's at
endants last evening received an order TO depart
or the seat of war forthwith.
The steamers Of the Messageries Imperial line
rave been dispatched to Algeria; TO bring home
he troops now operating against that country.
The Minister Of Marine has ordered all vessels
lot useful in time of war, such as imperial yachts,
'tc, to be disarmed.
Great popular manifestations in favor Of the war
we're made last evening. The streets and boule-
ards and all public places were crowded TO excess
i'll after midnight, and there was much enthusiasm.
PARIS, July 16.-Journals assert that the French
Government, as soon as The result OF the vote on
be AVAILABILITY dogma was known here, ordered
he recall of troops from Rome.
The Bourse opened declining Rentes, Go 10 GO.
Beneditte arrived in this city last night, coming
Ems instead Of Berlin. He did not receive
is passports, He came TO give the Emperor q
erbal explanation.
Nothing positive has been ascertained yet con-
erning the allience between France and Austria.
t is reported again that Austria will remain
eutral.
Baron Werthier, North German Minister, and all
be member Of his Embassy, left Paris yesterday
)r Berlin.
The French s1nadron In the Mediterranean has