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FIVE DAYS LATER!
Dates to July 21st.
THE WAR In EUROPE !
France and Prussia Con-
Centrating Forces.
ATTITUDE OF OTHER POWERS.
a General War 1mmi-
nent
War Spirit High in France
and Prussia.
Interesting Details of News.

By the barkentine Jane 4. Falkinburg, which
arrived on Thursday from Portland, Oregon. we
have received papers from that city to July %, for
which we are indebted to Capt. Cathcart, Pilot
Mcintyre and Messrs. Castle & Cooke, consignees
of the vessel.
Her D.. MS ironclad Jealous arrived at San
Francisco on the 10th, not having heard of the war
in Europe until her arrival.
The new French Envoy to Washington, n. Pre-
vost Parodal, committed suicide in that city on the
2lst. by shooting himself.
Up to noon of July 20, no fighting had taken
place on land or sea, though picket skirmishing had
occurred on the 18th near Forbach on the French
boundary, which gave rise to the report that a bat
tie had taken place.
Among the more important items are these the
Prussians have blockaded the river Weser, by sink
ing hulks in the passage, to prevent the French
feet entering it.
The French have blockaded the Prussian ports in
the Baltic.
The railroads, bridges and telegraphs between
France and Germany are destroyed by order of the
latter.
Russia has massed a force of $50, 600 troops on
the Polish frontier, ready at a moments notice to
advance and assist Prussia, and menace Austria.
England will side with Prussia, if she enters the
field at all.
Turkey has declared in favor of France, and the
Pope in favor of Prussia!
Sweden proclaims strict neutrality. Spain ditto.
Italy offers to France all the aid and comfort In
her power.
Gold has risen in New York to 1924.
New YORK, July 1S.-Private dispatches from
washington report that Admiral Porter has recon-
nended the enlistment of $4,000 seamen and imme-
diately placing of the Navy on "a war footing. The
President is being advised to convene Congress at
an early day to legislate accordingly.
PARIS, July is said to be iTI4ull ac-
cord with Prussia. An effort will be made to To-
calize the war between France and Prussia, Ger
many not being a party to the question at issue.
Rouher last night told the French Senate that
Prussian troops had passed the frontier of France.
War Movements.
PARIS, July 16.-It is said that France will OPP
pose to the PrussiaD rifle cannon a revolving can
non, shooting 40 balls per minute. Perhaps it is
-Hymen's American gun. The French forces on the
frontier are estimated at 10000 1t is believed
that the Prussians will attack the fortified city OF
Metz from two directions, viz. from Bienville and
KehI. 1t is said the French are throwing bridges
over the Rhine near Kehl. The French army is
concentrating at Metz. A French gunboat hotilla
is on the Rhine, Admiral Gerometti commanding.
The balance of the feet will lombard Prussian
forts. The French gunboats are already in Prus-
sian waters, and the army and navy will attack
simultaneously. A French feet is watching the
Prussian feet in the British Channel awaiting orders
to attack. Sweden will remain neutral. Denmark,
the key of the Baltic, offers to join France. Aus
tria remains neutral. Spain is friendly, and Prim
has written to Napoleon. England will be neutral.
Last night by order of Prussan authorities rail-
way and telegraph communication between France
and Prussia was destroyed.
The Opinion National, Prince Napoleon's organ
saws, we learn from COED authority that Italy has
rendered France, at the latter's opinion, either her
friendly neutrality or unconditional aid. 1t adds
that Prussia has offered a province to Austria for q
treaty of alliance.
Tho Ina,1.ouJ Official denipa that pruazian tP0ona
have entered France. kilograms on the subject
are contradictory. The latest report Is that no
are known to have crossed the Rhine.
BERLIN. July 16.-Immediate mobilization of the !
entire Prussian army is ordered. I
LONDON, July 1.-THE Crown Prince Frederick
take command of the armies of the States of 6
South Germany. 6
MUNICH, July 1.-THE Bavarian army, including
the reserve corps, has been ordered to take the I
field. /
LONDON, July ia dispatch from Berlin says
the South German States, responding to Prussia's j
of declaration of war, are enthusiastic in q
support of Faderland. Political differences are i
obliterated by the aggressions of France. Columns S
of Prussian troops are moving toward the Rhine
north coast. n
PARIS, July 17.-It is rumored that an engage
ment took place near Forback, resulting in a loss q
TO the Prussians of 5000 killed. The French loss
was 1000 killed. The report is traced to no reli- I
able source. II
The Moniteur has positive assurance of the in
uIlOu vi opdlu W hOCP u IL NOhpAS0bt~h n
in the impending struggle. 1t is announced that
900 French troops are ready to cross into ,
Germany. Zouaves from Africa are disembarking !
at Marseilles. u
Attitude of Russia. a
LONDON, July E.-Authentic reports have been ="
received that large bodies Of Russian troops q,
900 in all-have been concentrated on the 1
divided into two commands, with all the d
appointments of two distinct armies, artillery, II
cavalry, infantry and engineers, apparently ready o
10 be sent across the line on the first announce e
H. - Aolroa oi1na ~ tho 1rnonnk 4AnLl
If Austria should attempt to aid France by j
sending away any considerable number of troops, v
Russia is evidently making ready to take advantage
Of the movement by precipitating those modified o
on Austrian territory.
The Attitude of England. d
LONDON, July IS.-The Morning Post has a
double loaded article containing the following : "
. Any violation of Belgian territory ends Eng n
and's neutrality" u
The Times says it expects to be obliged TO a
Prussian reverses at 6rst, owing to SUI L
,erior preparations and efficiency of the French
lrmy. Prussia needs at least another fortnight TO fo
ret all in readiness. The Times also says that "
France. without a shadow of excuse or ~justifca-
ion, plunges Europe into a war of which no per- F
pon living may see the end. b
The ssInsuIto to the French Minister. "
BERLIN, July I8.-The Official Press asserts that =
late French Ambassador in this city, -
,ourted insult by repeatedly addressing the King -
Lfter he had received Prussia's ultimate answer -
md renewing insolent demands. He says he was -
ecalled by the French Government but had leave =
# absence granted him on a matter altogether ~
oreign to the question at issue. =
PARIS, July 16-Belgium has destroyed all the q
BRIDGES on the French frontier. Russia and Prus- n
ia are reported in full accord. b
ROME, July 16-Great excitement. A liberal Il
Iprising and an attack on the city is expected. "
70 lighting yet reported. T
WASHINGTON, July lathe report that Admiral 81
'Orter recommends placing the navy ON a war b.
is false also that the President is urged to n
onvene Congress. G
CHICAGO, July I8-The war excitement continues p
especially amcss the Germans, several q
undred of whom, it is reported. left to-day for =
lew York, with the intention of proceeding to -
'atherland to join the forces in Prussia.
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan intends to leave for EuropeI
a a few days TO take observations of the approach NJ