Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-20
WAR IN EUROPE.

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to great crowd, who came to congratulate
him. He said that he was not responsible for
the war just broken out. He light personally
be passive under the outrage, but Germany
even from beyond the seas had spoken. Sac
rliccs were sure Prussia had been spoiled by
rapid victories in two wars, and perhaps
worse fate awaited her now. He, however
knew what to hope from God, the army andth
people.
A French proclamation fsr the purpose Of
exciting the people to revolt has been dis
tributcd in Hanover.
PARIS, July 10.
Not even skirmish has yet occurred be-
tween the hostile forces.
Hesse Dramstadt withdrew her agent from
Paris this morning.
The Emperor will not set out for the front
until everythingis ready for active operations.
Several Prussian agents here suspected Of
plotting and distributing money, have been
arrested.
The Marseillaise, Henri Rochefort's journal
appeared this morning for the first time in
several weeks, and was promptly seized.
Prince Napoleon is expected here tomorrow
and will have a command.
Don Carlos the famous Spanish Agitator is
here.
Baron Rothschild whow was drawnas mem
Der of the Jury of the High Court, did not at
tend, and has been fined 5 ZOO francs.
The public and private subscriptions to the
various charitable projects incident to war,
are very liberal in all parts of the country.
Duke De Montermont has given l0O, 900
francs to one Of the sea-funds. Many per-
sons have agreed TO pay certain sums daily
during the continuance of the war, and others
again pay double taxes.
Many manufacturers continue the wages of
their employers who choose to enlist
The Journal Official has the following
on the relations of switzerland to France.
We learn from several Swiss sources, land
particularly from Mentchalel that the military
measures of the federal govt are not directed
against France, but are inspired by friendly
neutrality. Switzerland shows that she has
nothing to fear for France, her national ally
and firm friend. The measures taken by
Switzerland to secure the respect of Prussia
for her neutrality, are in our favor as by her
graphical position she protects an impOrtl
position of our frontier. The friendly feeling
OF the Spanish people towards France is also
pointed out by the journal. which says we
hear from Spain that all notice how carefully
in the present conflict our govt, and the
chambers have avoided any art or expression
unfricndliness toward that power. This results
from the feelings Of sympathy between the
two nations.
The Emperor has sent 1000 francs to the
society of aid for the wounded
On the Bourse rentes opened at 65 francs
90 cents, and closed at 10 francs 95 cents.
The Emperor held another council OF Min
istry to-day.
Prince Napoleon has arrived and had a
long interview with the Emperor.
1t is understood that corps darmee will
be Immediately formed and placed under
command Of the Prince.
A grand dinner was given by the Emperor
at St. Cloud yesterday, after the council OF
war. The principle officers of the regiments
OF the line, and of the Imperial guard, who
are on the eve of leaving Paris, were pre-
sent. They testified in the most enthusiastic
manner their devotion OF the Emperor. The
band played the Marseillase.
The journals protest against the law for
the regulation OF the press in time OF war
There are runors that Denmark Is giving
way to the influence of England. Russia SO
far has shown no signs OF swerving from her
attitude of neutrality.
BRUSSELS. July 10.
France has communicated to the powers
notification that she has entered into recip-
rocal engagements with Belgium and llol-
land insuring their neutrality. France is also
in active negotiations with Russia to obtain
from her a formal promise of neutrality.
MADRID, july 10.
The workingmen made demonstration
yesterday. They marched through the streets
bearing banners inscribed 9 the people dying
of hunger" In front of the Ministry OF the
Interior and other public departments, they
halted and demai ded employment Their
conduct was orderly and ended without dis
turbance.
LONDON, July 10.
The panic which commenced in the mar
kets here and at Liverpool yesterday, con-
tinue to-day, and was increased by the rumor
to which some credit is given. that there is an
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