The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-24
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The Prussians have issued a procla-
nation tbnt all persons not soldiers in
the French army, found in arms against
Prussia, shall be tried by c~ourt-martial,
and, on conviction. shot.
La Liberte advises the Government to
declare by decree that all members of the
Garde Mobile, Traiileurs Francois, the
Custom-guards and the Foresters, belong
to the regular army.
L'Opinion Rationale urges the forma-
ton Of an army near Paris, and that the
command of the forces combined for the
defense of Paris be placed in the hands
of a dictator.
A special dispatch to lie Public, from
Brussels and Luxembourg, has been re-
fused-on the ground that its purpose
wa to clear the way for achievements
coming to the Prussian army.
1t is announced that the Council of
Ministers held an important session
to-day.
An attache Of the Vienna Cabinet has
arrived here. 1t is reported that he bears
dispatches of great moment to the TUT
leries.
world Cable Special
gr LONDON. August -.
The Crown Prince is believed to be
marching on Paris direct; and it Is re-
ported that Mcmahon and Canrobert are
moving upon the road taken by him.
His army Is estimated at 2O0, 900. The
French Marshals are supposed to have
an equal number of troops of the line;
but it is believed that only great good
fortune can stop his advance much short
of Paris.
The English Government is in constant
communication with the great Powers.
on the demands made by Prussia for the
cession of Aisace and Loraine.
A Cabinet Minister said, to-day, these
demands mean a European war-as nei-
ther England nor Russia dares for a mo-
ment accede to them.
Italy is putting her army on a wal
footing. Her Special Envoy is expected
at once in London.
Business in Germany is at a stand
still. 80
Losses of the army alarming. Ba-
zaine is stated to be in the field; and
looks for a new conflict with Prince
Charles and Steinmetz.
NEW YORK, August %.
A special Paris dispatch to The New
York Times, dated to-day, says the pre-
tended victory of the Prussians at Thi-
onville, on the 18th, finds little credence
here, Notwithstanding the dispatch of
King William. 1t is believed that all is
going we'll with the French army.
l have from unreasonable authority
the following information: The series Of
battles which concluded on Thursday,
resulted only in giving the Russians
command of the roads to Verdun. which
dipesge at Gravelotte. Communication
to Coerth with Thionville is still open.
Friday afternoon, and early Saturday
morning, the main body of Bazaine's
command succeeded in effecting a with
drawal from Metz, by the gate Of Thion-
Vile. The highway follows the left
bank of the Moselie, and runs due north
till within five miles of Thionville; when
it strikes off westerly, bearing toward
Forguion. The railway following this
line and connecting Thionville with the
fortress of Sedan and Mesiers, from
which latter point it proceeds due south
to Rheims, was still intact by latest
accounts. Bazaine was reported at
Spitzourt, near Montrudy, a town on
the river Cheors, a tributary of Metz, 25
miles north of verdun and so miles
northeast Of Metz. II was presumed
| tuht ~ AntcutiOu was W CIDo5 AIBDHh W
Steinway, to Monsters and thence strike
down the valley Of Absence. to st.
Manhonld. where halfway between Yer
dun and Chalons a junction could readily
be effected with McMahon.
PARIS, August %.
Bourse closed weak. Rentes, elf.
Zoe.
The Presse attributes the decline to
heavy sales to enable parties to take up
the National loan.
The Ministry made a communication
to the Corps Legislatif to-day, in regard
to the position Of Bazaine, as to the
charges of firing on ambulances, made
against the French.
The Presse replies that when hard
pressed, the Prussians resort to any
means Of holding their ground; and they
have been known to range their ambu-
lances in front. to prevent an attack.
Paris, August 22-Midnight.
Nothing further received from the
front. Confidence in the ultimate sue
cess of military movements now in pro-
gress is increasing here.
Gold, which a few DAYS ago was selling
at a premium OF 80 per cent, is quoted
at ~ per cent.
At the Ministry Of the Interior, to-
night, Il was announced that no definite
news would be received from the army
for some days to comet being with
held for prudential reasons.