The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-07-22
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PARIS, July I6.-Tt is said that France |
will oppose to Prussia revolving rifcd
cannon, shooting 40 balls per minute
Perhaps it is Hymen American gun.
The French forces on the frontier are
estimated at 10000.
1t is belived the Prussians will attack
the fortified city Of Metz from two direc-
tions, viz: From BicnvilIe and Kehl. It
is said the French are throwing bridges
over the Rhine near kchl. The French
army is concentrating ut Metz.
The French gunboat fotilla is on tho
Rhinc, Admiral Gerometti commanding.
The balance Of the fleet will Immediately
lombard the Prussian ports French
gunboats are already 10 Prussian waters
and rivers. The army and navy will at
tack simultaneously The French feet
is Watching the Prussian fleet in the
English Channel awaiting orders to at.
tack.
BERLIN, July 17.-Thc immediate mo-
bilization of tho entire Prussian army is
ordered.
MUNICH, July 17.-Thc Bavarion
army, including the reserve corps, has
b,cn ordered TO take the field.
| HAMBURG, July liking William
sent to the Chamber of Commerce Of
this city grateful acknowledgements for
the patriotic address Of that body.
The Monitem has positive assurance
Of the intention of Spain to keep clear Of
any complication in the impending strug-
gle.
II is announced that 280,000 French
troops arc already to cross into Germany.
The Zouavcs from Africa are discmbark.
ing at Marscilles.
LONDON, July l7.-Authcntic reports
are received that large bodies of Russian
troops-250.0 900 in all-have been con-
ccptrated on the frontier and divided
into two commands, with NIL tho appoint
ments Of two distinct armies, artillery,
cavalry, infantry and engineers. apparent
ly ready TO be sent across the line on the
first announcement that Austria takes
sides in the present conflict. If Austria
should attempt to MD France by sending
away any considerable number Of troops,
Russia is evidently making ready to take
advantage of the movement by prccipita-
ting those mobilizcd armies on Austrian
territory.
PAnIs, July 17.-Midnight.-Enthu-
siasrn is intense. The people offer to pay
double taxes. Police arc obliged to pro.
tcct the residences of Theirs aud Favre,
who arc opposed TO the war.
Prussia proposes 10 invade France
with immense forces.
r 4 loan of six-months treasury bonds q
the amount Of 500, 900, 900 francs was
| l.
, Foncicr and the Bank of France made
efforts to mobilize il.
LONDON, July ia dispatch frou
. Berlin says, the South German States re
, spending TO Prussia's notice CT declara
Q ton of war, are enthusiastic 10 support o
faderland. Political differences are OBJ
liberated by the aggressiops oil France.
S LoScoS, July 1.-THE Crown Prince
!, Frederick. will take command Of tho arm
, les of the States Of South Germany.
Last night, by order Of Prussian au
! ihorities, railway and telegraph communi
q cation between France aud Prussia wa
3 destroyed.
t The Opinion Nafionafe, Prince Napo
= Icons organ, says, VIC learn from goot
y authority tha, Italy has rendered France
mt the iattcr's option, either her fricndl,
c neutrality or unconditional aid. II add
n ,ha, Prussia has offered a province u
Austria TOR an alliance.
d LONDON, July 1s.-Thc Mormin.
: Post has double loaded article contain
c ing the following; "Any violation o
c Belgian territory ends England's neutral
s iiy."
|. 1'in T..,x. save 20 axcactc a.. h., obf;oo
:. TO chronicle Prussian reverscs at first
: owing to superior preparations and eff
ciancy of the French army. Prussia need
a at least another fortnight to get all i
readiness The Times also says Franco
It without shadow Of excuse or justification
IS plunges Europe in a war of which n
g person living may see the end.
}. PARIS, July 1S.-France demands
}. decision from South German States b
IF noon to-day.
It BERLIN, July 18.-The official pres
v asserts that Benedette, lately Frcnc
). Ambassador iu this city. courted the in
= sult by repeatedly addressing the Kin
}. after he had received Prussia's ultimat
/. answer, and renewing insolent demands
II says he was recalled by the Frenc
d Government, but had leave of absenc
granted him on matter altogether fol
is eign to tho question at issue.
IS ZURICH, July lS.-Switzerland wi
1t maintain armed neutrality. The Chan
J. bers have granted plenary powers to th
l. State Council to raise money and troops
|. CopENHAGEN, July 18.-The neutral
Ie ity of Sweden has just been officially at
Or nounccd, the Government having prev
ously communicated with Franco.
= PARIS, July lie Cyaquer, Reput
$ lican organ, holds that the Emperor
d answerable for the war without prctex
At noon the French occupied Saars
n brich, Neubern and Linden.
st Baron Alfonsio Rothschilds has r.
4. signed the Prussian Consul Generalshil
d The King Of Prussia refused to receiv
him at Ems
y NEW York, July 1S.-The German
i. had meeting tonight. Intense Prussia
sympathy was exhibited. Speeches wer
5. made proposing prizes for the bravest
= the Prussian regiments. A committe
Of stated that workinmen would offer priz
0, of 100000 and flag to the first reg
D. ment that distinguished itself in engage