Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-18

with noble confidence the command Of the le-
glons ne led at Magenta and Solferino. IL peril
a grateful country viii decree to her children
the honors Of triumph. Soon Germany will be
freed from the domination which has oppressed
ner, and peace will be restored to Europe
hrougn the glory Of our arms. Your Majesty,
VINO SO recently received proof of the national
good VIII, may then once more devote yourself
20 reforms, the realization of which are only re-
tarHeu. Time Is only needed to conquer.
The Emperor warmly thanked the President
and members Of the Senate.
COUNCIL OF MINISTER'S.
n council of Ministers, the Emperor presid-
ing, was held at st. Cloud to-day. The Cham.
bers will probably dissolve at the end Of the
present week, after voting the budget.
DENMARK AND THE NORTHERN DUCHIEs.
La Patrie says the news from Denmark and
the Duchies is excellent. The hatred against
russia Is so great that if their governments hes
na'e @ 70 take part in the present conflict the peo-
PIE Will rise against them.
In Hanover there is great agitation, and the
RUSSIAN general commanding that province has
asked for reinforcements.
The Prussian government has given stringent
orders not to permit the circulation of the
french proclamation to the German popula-
lions, but 1t will be sure to reach all parts of
great numbers of French circulars are being
distributed throughout the German States.
Private subscriptions for the army have been
giits are pouring in. The popular enthusiasm
Is overwhelming.
SPAIN TO KEEP CLEAR.
PARIS, July 1.-THE Moniteur asserts that
the Spanish Council has notified the Deputies
that there will be no necessity for q meeting Of
me Cortes on the 2oth instant in consequence of
didafure. The Moniteur adds that it has posi-
tive assurance Of the intention Of Spain to keep
clear OF any complication in the impending
struggle.
FILLING UP THE ARMY.
PARIS, July 1.-THE journal du Soir pub
fishes the following Official reports DEGREES
have been issued creating a fourth battalion for
each regiment of infantry, and sixth squadron
for regiments of cavalry. General Autemarne,
who commanded the National Guard of Paris
has been appointed Commander-in-Ch Chief of the
The regiments in barracks at the Ecole Mill
taire have received orders to march on Monday
Military posts in Paris, made vacant by the de-
paI5ure OF troops OF the line, have been occu-
All troops in garrison in the Central Depart
ment OF France have received orders to depart
for the frontier.
FRANCE ENTHUSIASTIC.
NEW YORK, July ia cable special to the
Herald, dated London, July IL, says: The war
enthusiasm in France is very great. The peo-
obliged to protect the residences Of Theirs and
Favre, who made speeches against the war
The Prince Imperial will accompany Napoleon
to the field.
KING WILLIAM AT COLOGNE.
The King Of Prussia passed through Cologne,
where he was received by the people with every
to invade France with an immense force.
FRENCH GROUNDS OF WAR.
LONDON, july l5-The French declaration Of
war is based on the following causes:
First. The insult offered at Ems to Count
Benedetti, the French Minister, and its approval
by the Prussian government
Second. The refusal of the King of Prussia to
compel the withdrawal of Prince Leopold 3
Eame as candidate for the Spanish throne.
Third. The fact that the King persisted in
giving the Prince liberty to accept the crown.
a Ind
constitutional changes in Prussia awaken the
slumbering recollections OF 1914. Let us cross
The victors of Jena survive"
HIGH COURT OF FRANCE.
PARIe, July lit is reported that the meet
ing of the high court of justice has been indef-
proclaimed to cover all cases before that court,
except those for conspiracy against the life Of
the Emperor.
NEUTRAL GOVERNMENTS.
PARIS, July 16-Sweden will remain neutral:
Denmark, the key of the Baltic, offers to join
France; Austria will remain neutral; Russia
will remain neutral; Italy is friendly to France.
The King of Italy has written letter to the
Emperor OF France. Spain will be friendly.
Prim has written a letter to Napoleon. Eng
land will be neutral. Rome, the key of the
Mediterranean, is under French control.
All the bridges on the frontier between Bel
GUM and France have been destroyed, so that
the territory of the former shall be respected.
SOUTH GERMANY UNITED WITH PRUSSIA.
NEw YORK, July 16-The following is spe-
cial to the Herald:
LONDON, July 16.-A special dispatch from
Berlin says the South German States, respond
ing to Prussia's notice of the declaration of war
are enthusiastic in their support of the Father
land. Political differences have been Obliter-
ated by the aggressi0ns of France. Columns of
Prussian troops are moving in the direction of
the Rhine and OF the North coast
FURTHER DETAILS.
PARIS, July 1.-THE army OF SaxOny is being
m0bilized. The bridge of boats at Kehla on
Rhine, near the mouth OF the Kinsey, connect
Duke de Grammont, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
has informed the English and Belgian Ambassa-
doris that France will respect the neutrality of
Belgium, even strategically.
THE BATTLE GROUND.
LONDON July 1.-THE European governments
are pressing both France and Prussia for
pledges and for lOcalizatiOn of the war in their
has made formal offer Of mediation.
PLANS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
PARIS, July 16-Midnight.-The French plans
OF action in opening the campaign are supposed
will be to cross the Rhine with the main army at
point between the city of Strassburg and viii
lage Of Briback, moving thence on Stuttgardt.
Left to be covered by corps Of troops, who will
hold of Metz and Pfalzburg.
BERLIN, July 16-Midnight.-It is rumored
that the Prussian government will march two
grand armies to repel the invasion Of Germany
BY the French. One army will move toward the
French town OF Nancy, situated about twenty
miles from Metz, while the second army will
march upon the ancient town Of Langres. No
combined movement has yet, however, been
omcially announced, but ii is expected that the
definite plan of action win be developed on
Monday next, when the campaign will be thor
Oughly inaugurated,