The Republican journal., 1870-07-21

that strong opposition to the precipitate action OF
the Emperor exists in the Corps I4egislatit NJ.
Tiers said that their was nothing upon which to
declare war except irresponsible telesraphc
dispatches. He said further
''It is to a blunder that we owe war. Prussia
ought to have been attacked when she desired 10
unite the German States Then II would nave
ed l blamed Sadowa at the time. To-day the
world demands legitimate complaints. Prussia
also has committed great fault i'll negotiating with
SPAIN yet Prussia wished peace and we have war.
If we had still to require the remuneration of the
Hohenzollern candidature [ should be with you.
but that we have obtained that we demand
something else You had not only obtained your
request YOU had form and substance both: vet
you say Prussia has not yielded in form and we
have been nsulted. Public opinion will turn
against us; the journals of Europe will be against
us. Prussia never would have resumed this can
didature. 1t would have been madness"
The special further says that not one word of
this speech was allowed to reach England by tele-
graph. There has been systematic effort to de-
ceve Europe about the public opinion in France
respecting the war, and to deceive France about
the opinions of Europe.
LONDON, July Is, Napoleon has Just demanded
of the North German States statement of their
intention whether or not they shall take part in the
conflict, and an answer is required within twenty
four hours.
The Morning Post says to-day that any violation
Of Belgian territory ends England's neutrality
chronicle Prussian reverSes at first owing to the
superior preparations and efficiency of the French
army. Prussia needs at least another fortnight to
get altogether i'll readiness. The Times also says
that France, without the shadow of an excuse,
plunges Europe into war. of which no person
living may see the end
BERLIN. July Is.
The advance guard of the Prussian army is in
France, occupying village near Longwy, the iron
gate Of France, a fortified town in the department
Of Mosee, on the Belgian frontier, thiry-thrce
miles north-northwest of Metz. lis citadel stands
on steep rock. Longwy was taken by the rrus-
SLAMS in 1872, and again by the allies in 1S15 An
encounter between the Prussian and French troops
is momentalily expected.
LATER. The PrllSsi;n army on Saturday cross
ed the frontier at Sierck a walled town of France
DEPARTMENT Of the Mosellc, on the right bank of
the MoSele. After destroying the railway between
Thionville and Luxembourg they retired. The
French army of invasion is reported to be 100000.
SPEECH OF KING WILLIAM.
Berlin, July 10. King William made a speech
last evening, to great crowd who came to con-
graduate him.
He said that he was not responsible for the war
just broken out. lie might personally be passive
under the outrage, but Germany even from beyond
the seas had spoken. Sacrifices were sure. Prussia
had been spoiled by her rapid victories in two
wars, and perhaps a worse fate awaited her now.
He however knew what TO hope from God, the
army and the people.
TROUBLE PREDICTED BETWEEN FRANCE AND
ENGLAND
New York, July 10. The Tribune's London
special this morning says that private letters from
Paris represent the prospect of serious trouble de-
tween France and England. The French govern
mcnt is furious at the tone of the English papers
and threaten to refuse all applications from Eng
lishmen for army passes. Certain members OF the
House of Commons held a meeting Yesterday to
consider the proprcty of holding large gathering
TO express sympathy with Prussia and prominent
members have written letters approving Of the
project. The working men propose to hold similar
meetings.
The feeling in London against France is intense
and universal
1t is believed that the troops called home from the
English colonies have been concentrated in antici-
patton of the present war. Great Britain has now
at the Home Depots $4,000 troops and can muster
about :,OO,0O0. There is great activity in the navy
New York, July 10. The Consul General of the
North German Union in this city, received the fol-
lowing despatch from Count Bismarck ''Private
property on the high seas will be exempt from
seizure by His Majesty without regard to recpro-
city,"
The agents of the General Transit lantic Compa-
ny in this city, announce that the steamers Of the
French line are not to stop running in consequence
of the war.
cially communicated 10 Secretary Fish a similar
telegram to that sent TO the Counsel General
at New York The French Minister called upon
Secretary Fish to-day and verbally informed him
that his government would also respect the treaty.
LONDON, July 10. The Times this morning
abandons all hope of meditation and saws that the
sword must now decide.
LONDON, July 10 n. m. French iron-clads
are cruising on Dogger Bank in the North Sea 10
pick M German Nofscls.
BRUSSELS, July 10. France has communicated
to the powers notification that She has entered
into reciprocal engagements with Belgium and
Holland, insring their neutrality. France is slSo
in active negotiations with Russia to obtain from
her 4 formal promise of neutrality