Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-18
POSITION OF THEorHER GREAT POWERS


SENATORIAL ADDRESS TO NAP OLEON.
Cable dispatches received here yesterday and
last night by the Associated Press are as fol-
lows:
RUMoRs OF AN ENGAGEMENT AT FoRBAcH.
PARIS, July II, a. m.-There is a rumor that
an engagement has taken place at Forbach, re-
sulting in a loss to the Prussians OF three thou
sand killed. French loss two thousandI killed.
As yet the report can be traced to no reliable
CANCELLATION OF SOUTH GERMANY,
The Emperor will issue a manifesto to the
states of South Germany, assuring them Of the
good will OF France.
WAR DEMONSTRATIONS.
The war feeling has taken entire control Of
the people. Yesterday the Duke de Grammont,
after leaving the Senate Chamber, was greeted
by crowds upon the street, with cheers and
tions were made in front of the residence OF M.
Thiers, to express dissatisfaction at his course
in the Corps Legislatf: This was followed
Journal de France says that it was not
respectfully supported, and was the work of un-
known creatures. Accounts from the Provinces
represent that yesterday anti -Prussian demon
strations were participated in by all ages and
classes with enthusiasm.
ROME AND THE PREyCn TROOPS.
lie Peuple Francais, Ministerial organ, con-
tradicts the report that the French troops are
to be recalled from Rome, and denies that there
is any intention to recall them.
THE NEUTRALITY or OTHER COUNTRIES.
The governments of Holland and Italy will
maintain an absolute neutrality between France
The report that the bridges on the Be,s;an
frontier had been destroyed Is contradicted.
The MOniteur, semi-ohicial organ, says that
England is much concerned that the welfare of
Belgium be maintained, but will require Prussia
TO be held to an equal responsibility. The Mon
iteur thinks that after all England Ia more
uneasy regarding the attitude Of Prussia than
of france in regard to Belgian neutrality. The
same journal holds friendly language towards
Spain. 1t intimates that France would be
willing to support the father Of the King of
Portugal for the Spanish throne.
General Changarnier will be appointed to the
command Of the French reserves and be named
Marshal of France.
THE DECLARATION OF wAR.
The Secretary of the Embassy starts tonight
for Berlin to deliver to the Prussian govern
ment the official COPY OF the French declaration
Of war. The Moniteur opens a list for national
ment in prosecuting the war. An the Paris
journals have sent correspondents to the points
where the military operations are likely to be of
authorities railway and teiegraphic communi-
cation between France and Prussia were de-
stroyed.
ITALIAN AID TO FRANCE.
L'Opinion Rationale, Prince Napoleon's Or
gan, says: "we learn from good authority that
Italy has rendered to France, at the latter's op-
tional aid. Prussia has offered to Austria the
territory OF Provence in exchange for an ALI
ance.
Last night NJ. ROuher announced to the SEN
ate that the Duke de Grammont had informed
him of the invasion OF the French territory by
The force of the enemy had advanced as far
a. Sierck, in the province OF Moselle, for the
purpose Of destroying the railroads at that point,
but bad retired precipitately: There is great
activity IL the fortresses of Roetadt. The soldier
of Baden, commanded by Prussian officers, are
making ramparts and parapets. From this
morning all Communication by the new bridges
hefU n oh md Left kS Of he Il
interdicted. Demonstrations of most enthusi-
astic character continue to be made in favor OF
SouleVards boz % and streets are crowded with people Die
wild with excitement. The Journal Ohiciel
denies the statement that the Prussan troops
ave entered France. The kilograms on the
subject are contradictory, the latest reports
being that no force Of the Prussians Ia known to
have crossed the Rhine.
THE MILITIA CALLED OFT.
A decree is published this morning calling
upon the M embers Of the Garde NatiOnale and
Garde Mobile Of the first three CORPS of the
army to report Immediately at the chief towns
OF their respective departments in readiness for
POSITION OF THE EUROPEAN POWERS.
LONDON, July 1.-THE British Foreign Of
ice has not yet received official notice Of the
sia.
Italy and Denmark assure the powers of their
intention to preserve a neutral attitude.
Generals McMahon, Bazaine, and Canrobert
will command the three corps Of the French
army.
The troops of Saxony are in motion.
The Dutch reserves have been ordered out TO
protect the frontier.
The North German Parliament win meet on
the 2th inst to vote necessary credits for the
expenses.
Belgium relies upon British, French, and
Prussian assurances for the immunity of her ter
ritory.
ADDRESS OF KING WILLIAM.
HAMBuRG, July liking William has sent
10 the Chamber OF Commerce Of this city grate-
full acknowledgements Of the patriotic address of
which the honor of Germany exacts, but that he
viii DO his duty, leaving the event in the hands
THE BAvARIAN ARMY.
MUNICH, July 1.-THE Bavarian army, in
Guiding the Reserve corps, has been ordered to
RECEPTION OF THE EMPRESS IN PARIS.
PARIS, July T-Evening-The Empress ar
rived in Paris from st. Cloud, and received a
popular welcome of the most enthusiastic char
aeter. The Emperor leaves for the field on
Wednesday. loan OF six months Treasury
bonds to the amount Of five hundred millions Of
francs was taken up in a few hours. The Credit
Foncier and Bank Of France made efforts to
sent to Count de Solms, in charge of the affairs
Of the Prussian Legation, the moment news was
received that Prussian troops had violated the
frontier.
1t is announced that two hundred and eighty
thousand French are ready to cross into Ger
Tie Zouaves from Africa are disembarkinga at
MMseilles.
TROOPS PASSING THROUGH PARIS.
PARIS, July Ito O'Clock p. m.-Regiments
are passing through the streets tonight, on
their way TO the frontier. Great crowds Are
gathered on the sidewalks, and cheer the SOL
diers as they pass. At all gardens and places of
public resort, patriotic demonstrations are made.
The excitement is intense. No opposition to the
war Is manifested, and the press denounce the
speech OF Theirs in the Corps Legislatif.
ITALIAN DEMONSTRATION AGAINST FRANCE.
FLORENCE, July IA great popular demon
stration was made here to-day, against France.
Crowds collected in front of the foreign office
and the German embassy and shouted, "Down
with France.""yiya Italian neutrality" "Yiya
Pruseiain
THE EMPEROR VISITED By THE RsRNATR-sPKECH
OF N. RoUHKR-RKPLY OF THE EMPEROR.
PARIS, July H.-After its session yesterday
the Senate proceeded in body to st. Cloud,
where they were received by the Emperor and
Empress. President Rouher said that the SEN
ate thanked the Emperor for the permission to
express to the throne its patriotic sentiments. A
monarchial combination injurious to the pres
tige and security OF France has been mysteri-
ously favored by Prussia. On our representa-
tons Prince Leopold renounces the throne of
Spain. Spain, who returns our friendship, then
renounces the candidature 50 wounding 10 us.
Without doubt the immediate danger was thus.