Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-16
THE EUROPEAN WAR.
INTERESTING DETAILS.
ENrHvsIAsM IN FRANCE AND PRUSSIA

Attitude Of the other Great Powers.
1t is understood that orders have been sent to
New York by the Prussan Minister here to detsn
the steamers Of the North German line, 50 that
they may not be captured by the French feet
that lie about to blockade the Prussian ports, or
by French vessels of war sent out to intercept
them.
From our dispatches received last night we
learn that a proclamation, signed by Napoleon,
has been prepared for distribution through.
out the German States as soon as the French
troops shall have crossed the frontier. Ii as
sures the German people that France wars
against Prussia and not against Germany, and
with no idea of conquest. An enormous number
of copies have been printed. The excitement in
Paris is very great. No opposition to war is
manifested by any class of citizens. Rentes
have advanced La Liberte reports that great
bodies of troops were put in motion THURSDAY
night for the frontier, and the Emperor will
soon take the field In person. The governments
Of Austria, England, italy and Russia are known
to have presented at Paris urgent remonstrances
against the war. 1t is reported that the Empe-
ror receiveda a dispatch from the Queen of Eng
for pesce and simiiar dispatcS Was sent fpom
London to the King Of Prussia. Marshal Ran
don has gone to Algeria to take the place OF
General McMahon. The GaulOis says that the
Minister Of Austria to Berlin is i'm Paris, and
has had an interview with the Emperor.
The Bundesrath of the North German Con-
federation meets in Berlin to-day. The Prus-
sian Diet is already in session. The chiefs of all
parties assure the King of their unqualified ap-
proval OF his dgnifed and energetic attitude.
The excitement in L0nden yesterday, arising
from the situation, was intense all day. Busi-
ness was at q stand-still, and commercial quo
tatiOns quite nominal. People collected in
groups in the streets and discussed the news.
After Change hours the markets were gener-
ally frmer, and American securities were
steady, but prices we're nominal.
The following are dispatches to the American
Press Association:
THE SCENE I'm THE CORPS LsGIsLArIF
PARIS, July l5-Eyening.-The scene in the
Corps Legislatif this afternoon, when the gov
eminent announced that the Council OF Minis.
Prussia, was Of an exciting character. Loud
cries Of "Vive Ia France !" "yive PEmpire ~
"FIve NapOleOn!" issued from every quarter Of
the Chambers, and order was restored with the
greatest difficulty. Unbounded satisfaction at
the course the Emperor has decided to pursue
was manifested.
DEBATE IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, July Is, MIdnight-In the House OF
Commons night the subject OF declaration Of
Of war by France against Prussia was called up,
Mr.. DisraeH addressing the House at length in
said it was impossible to believe that anything
so barbarOus as a war of succession could now
happen under the civilizing influences Of the
nineteenth century. That pretext had ceased,
and the Great Powers should oppose, with all
the skill and wisdom at their command, the
attempt of any sovereign thus to disturb the
peace of Europe. Such war was an outrage
on the opinion of an enlightened world.
MIR. Gladstone, in replying, said he considered
that there was nothing in the differences be-
tween France and Prussia which could justify
war in the judgment and conscience Of the
world. The English government had used its
best efforts to mediate between the two govern
ments, but, as it appeared, had been unsuccess-
measures me @ It was ST still using its utmost en- en-
deavors to prevent a conflict, believing that
while bloodshed was prevented, there was still
q chance for conciliatory measures being lis
tenedto
THE FRENCH ACROSS THE RHINE-THR FRENCH
MINISTRY UNITED.
pAkis' Is July ISulo ,p;I ?; hmIns National news news
French will cross the Rhine tonight"
The Constitutional says that the dissensions
in the French ministry have ended In their
unanimous vote for declaration of war against
Prussia, the treatment of General Benedetti by
King William was sufficient to convince every
member of the cabinet that only in the humilia-
laration of war could the menace Of Prussis be
properly met.
BERLIN, July 15.-GOvernment has issued
warning of danger to the North German vessels.
ACTION OF SWITZERLAND.
cbsmSr, SwiaznhLAsD, h July ttonSwtzeriand
to preserve the independence of the nation
during the pending conflict.
THE EFFEcr OF THE WAR ON THE BREMEN
sTRAMRRS.
NEW YORK, July 15.-The agents OF the
Bremen line of steamers have telegraphed to
Washington to know If the United States gov
their carrying the United States mail. No
answer has yet been received, and unless one
comes the Bremen win leave tomorrow as sd-
vertised.
BAVARIA ON THE FENCE.
MUNICH, July 15.-The Bavarlan government
has replied to an indirect inquiry from France
that Bavaria, for the present, would maint ain
an attitude Of reserve, but she has declared that
her King and people would not separate them
selves from the rest Of Germany.
WAR ENTHUeIAsN IN GERMANY.
land and Belgium win moSlize ~ tSei1 armies. " me
Both France and Prussia promise to respect the
Belgium neutrality, but the assurances are
considered doubtful, and the government feels
The war enthusiaZ m e tremendous both In Ger
many and France.
MADRID, July ID, D. m.-Gen. Prim has re-
tiredfrom Nunesberg and takes active command
Of the Spanish army. 1t has not transpired who
will be appointed to succeed Gen. Prim as Min
BELGIUM TO PROTECT HERSELF.
ANTWERP, July 15-Evening.-A large force
OF Belgian troops are concentrating at this
point to be held In readiness in case Of breach
powers during the coming struggle.
THE PRUssIAN MINISTER LEAVES FRANCE.
PARIS, July Is, 8 p. m.-Baron Werthcr, Prus-
port nom the French government, thus US termi- @
mating all diplomatic relations between France
and Prussia.
MOVEMENTS OF THE FRENCH.
STRAsBURG, July y18-Evening.-The French
troops are passing at this point in divisions.
METZ. July 15-Evening.-Large bodies Of
French troops are concentrating here.
THE CoMINe WoMKN's REGATTA AT PrTrs-
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the female championship In the coming women.