The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-26
ENGLAND.

Secret Treaty Between Franco and Prus.
sin-Mutual Territorial Abs0rption-Lux-
emburs and Belgium to Erancc-Ge rnlnn
union North and South--BrItish National
Aiarm-Cabinet Statemcnt-News from the
Seat Of War-Napoleon Interviewed.
LONDON, July 25, 1870
The London Times this morning publishes pro-
jecled treaty submitted by France to the Prussian
government, and guarantees its authenticity. The
following are the points OF this document
The preamble sets forth that the King of Prussia
and the Emperor OF the French In order TO strength.
Ell the ties OF friendship between the two govern
ments and peoples, &C., hereby conclude the sub
In The drst article Napoleon admits and recog-
nizes he late acquisitions of Prussia from Austria
In the second the Prussian King engages to lacil-
tate the French acquisition Of Luxembourg.
In the third the Emperor acqulesces IN the union
Of the North aud South German States, Austria ex-
IN the fourth France nnding 1t necessary to ab.
sorb Belgium, Prussia lends her assistance to that
The nth article Is the usual one OF offensive and
defensive alliance between the two nations. naa
The secret treaty which was projected between
France and Prussia monopollzes the attention here
Of the public, the press and the Parliament.
Intense Indignation Is manifested at the duplicity
Of the Powers concerned. The action OF Napoleon
is considered as Insulting TO England.
Complete ignorance Of the negotiation Is professed
at the French Embassy, here. ,
despatch from Brussels states that the account
OF the treaty projected between France and Prussia
which was printed in the London Times this morn
ing is perfectly authentic. The Belgian government
knew of It's existence short time ago.
In the House OF Lords, Earl Granville, In reply to
question from Lord Stratf0rd de Redclife, said he
was unable to state where the Times obtained the
text Of the treaty. After the announcement OF the
existence Of such remarkable document it would
be the duty Of France and Prussia Immediately and
spontaneously TO explain the matter 10 Europe.
Mr.. Disraeli, In the House Of Commons tonight,
after questioning the Foreign once in regard to the
reported treaty, denounced the government for with
holding the correspondence on the subject. He de-
cared that England could never have tolerated such
proposition. The extinction OF the kingdom Of
Pe.gium would be calamity to Europe He hoped
the government would give all the particular.
Mr.. Gladstone said ne was sorry that the papers
were not ready for submission, and that he was I'm.
able to give the information required or explain
how the project became public. It's purport certainly
was astounding. Doubtless the Powers implicated
would explain the mystery.
The French base Of operations extends from Strass-
burg to Th0nvllle, a few miles north OF Metz The
centre is between Btscne and st. Avoid.
The second line at Metz, is capable OF expansion
to the centre and 10 Thionvllle.
UP " tul5 uouE no report Ol any general engage.
ment has been received here.
The people of Prussia will observe Wednesday
next as day Of fasting and prayer to propitatc
Divine Providence and invoke o blessing on their
arms.
IT Is expected that the French fleet will attack
Kiel. Eleven French irigates steering east passed
Hastings to-day.
The French residents here are literally subscribing
to the fund for the wounded.
Reports received from Mayence indicate that the
Prussians are shifting their position 80 as to face
southwark.
The TeleUaph prints to-day, in large type, com.
munication reciting inverview recently had with
the Emperor Napoleon. 1t says fortnight ago the
Emperor had no thought Of war with Prussia. lie
was still unready. But France was slipping from
his hands, and, in order to rule, he must
lead France to war. Tho Emperor related the con-
tents Of dispatches between himself and Bismarck,
claiming that the latter wanted too much and
wanted 1t too soon. The Emperor demanded Lux.
emburg IN 1853 as an equivalent for her neutrality
In Prussia's war with Austria Bismarck replied
by demanding Holland as nm equivalent for
Luxembourg. The Emperor replied to this demand
Of Bismarck that, should the independence of Hol-
land be attacked by Prussia 1t would be regarded as
declaration OF war.
Count Benedict was present at the interview
when these facts were elected.