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Secretary of State in relation TO the protection Oh
German shipping.
LONDON, July Is-Speclals say General Moltke
stated in the Prussian Cabinet Council that PRUSSIA
was never better prepared for war than at present.
According to private information che French
army has a start Of i've days ahead OF the Prussian.
1t is rumored that the French troops have COM
meRced bombarding Saar.
In the House of commons while the Premier was
speaking, a dispatch from Lord Lyons was handed
to him announcing the formal declaration OF war
by the French Government. Gladstone then SAID
that all the papers would be published as soon as
possible, and measures looking 10 preservation OF
neutrality were in preparation. Particular attention
would be paid to the status OF belhgerent ships In
British ports.
Osborne asserted that the government was una
BILE TO put $4,000 men in the held.
1t said that the British Government is considering
the question OF dispatching troops TO preserve the
neutrality OF Belgium.
New YoRK, July l9.-The Tribune,s London
special says: " Private letters from Paris represent
the prospect of serious trouble between France and
England. The French Government is furious at the
tone of the English papers, and threatens 10 refuse
all applications from English journalists for army
passes"
The feeling in London against France is intense.
1t is universally believed the troops recently
called home from the English Colonies have been
concentrated in anticipation Of the present war.
Great Britain has now at home depots 90.090 troops
and can muster about SOC, 600. There Is also great
activity in the navy.
1t is reported secret instructions had been given
to French officers that troops shall divide oil land
they conquer.
The Times this morning abandons all hopes OF
mediation. The sword must now decide.
La Liberte, Theirs party organ. gives the French
programme. The army will first occupy Hesse TO
n~eutralize the Southern States OF Germany then
occupy and fortify Frankfort. From this point they
will sweep all Prnssian territory TO the left OF the
Rhine, enter Prussia by way Of Westphalia, aud tho
reconstruction of the Confederation will follow.
New YORK, July l9.-The Prussian Government
has made proposals for the Stevens Battery.
The steamer SileSid, with mails, sailed to-day,
with Prussian flags flying.
Our Government has not received official notia-
cation of the existence OF war, but the President
has had under consideration the question of issuing
a neutrality proclamation, and will probably put
1t in shape before leaving the city, so that IL can
be issued if occasion arises. He has already sent
neutrality instructions TO some Of our agents
abroad.
BERLIN. July 2O.-The Reichstadt, or North Ger
man Parliament, met yesterday evening. Vehe-
ment cheering followed Bismarck's announcement
of war by France.
DUBLIN, July pa great popular demonstra-
ton in favor of France was made in this city last
evening. More than 100, 900 people, with twenty
bands of music, paraded the streets. French and
Irish flags were carried entwined. Police charged
on the procession and captured these flags, but the
mob rallied and retook them. Intense excitement
prevailed.
COLOGNE, July 20.-The French troops passed
the frontier near Soar Bruckon, last evening, and
seized the custom house.
BERLIN, July 20-There is perfect harmony In
the councils Of all North German States, on tho
war questions. In the Saxon Chambers, the Minis
ter OF Finance told the deputies that France was
anxious for war, and should have It as sharply and
as possible. These remarks were enthu-
siastcally received.
The North German Parliament voted 100, 900, 900
thalers for war expenses.
LONDON, July 20.-Germany makes the dethrone-
ment of the Bonapartes its ultimatum.
Official notice of a declaration OF war was sent
TO European powers.
France has notified Prussia that they will not
lse explosive bullets IL Prussia will not.
After the first battle is fought, all the powers OF
Europe will make an effort to stop the conflict.
The French journals have received orders TO
publish no Information concerning military move
nents.
The Catholics of South Germany are reported
opposed to Prussia.
BERLIN, July 19-The King made q speech 10
he people last evening, saying he was not re-
ponsible for the war.
BRUSSELS, July I9.-France has notified the great
that she has entered on reciprocal engage
nents with Belgian and Holland, ensuring their
France also Is negotiating with tho
anne view with Prussia.
New YORK, July ia special 10 the New York
Tines says IL is positively asserted at London, on
7hat is regarded as the highest authority, that
joins France against Prussia.
LONDON, July 20-Noon.-No news Of any en-
'agement by land or sea is received here. RImors
f alliance are still rumors only. No authentic in
ormation OF any powers having taken sides with
ither combatant Is made public.
BERLIN, July 2O.-Upon opening the Reichstadt
~esterday, the King said +" Prussia had no in
crest in the selection of Prince Hohenzollern for
ne Spanish throne, except that IL might bring
CAGE to a friendly people. II had nevertheless
FINISHED the Emperor of tho French with a pre-
ext for war unknown 10 diplomacy. He bad In
ulged in language to Germany which could only
ave been prompted by a characterization of her
trannth Garunanu mo- NnuvarG,l ann..xh 40 raa.I
lch insults"
PARIS, July 2O.-In the Corps Legislatif to-day
re Duke de Grammont announced that war had
cen declared with Prussia and her allies,
La Liberte asserts that N. yirugate has gone TO
florence with a treaty OF alliance between France
nd Italy. The same paper says: Denmark joins
rance in the war. The Prince Of Orleans will
in tine Danish army.
There has been no fighting on sea or land reported
D to 3 80 this evening. A few slight skirinishes
ave taken place between custom officers and
atrols, but there has been no blood shed.
Prussians on the border say Bismarck Is much
Dubbed at the slowness of the Land-wehr In com
g forward.
Spanish papers unanimously condemn Napoleon
II declaring war.
Earl Granville reports the determined and abso-
tie refusal of the Emperor Napoleon TO entertain Z
quotations, which renders 1t improbable that any
will be made to renew il, az IL will be
'eless, until a great battle has been fought.
LONDON, July 2l.-It is believed here that tho
russians se short of ammunition. The French
e aware of ii, hence the great activity Of their
The bitches around Magence have
zen filled with water. Works at that place are
'nsidered impregnable.
The Eastern Budget, a semi-oficial Austrian
urnal, denies that the sympathy Of Austria Is
18th Germany.
According to accounts from Rome the Pope
'enly favors Prussia.
Navarro and Wirtemberg join Prussia Hesse
voted q large war loan.
BERLIN, July 21.-A correspondent says Prussia
in a few hours equal France. At all points
Itional exultatiOn IL unbounded. Students are
ronging to recruiting Offices, and scenes Of 1914
e repeated. The same is true OF Sonth Germany.
he French feet has entered the Baltic.
PARIS, July acknowledgements OF
ar. Unsuccessful.
LONDON. July 2l-The following sketch Of the