The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16
Denmark French Diplomatic Negotiations
The Duke Of Cadore's Mission Change
Of Public Feeling Among the Danes.
Spain Olozaga's Recall = Dissen-
sions Among the Ministers.
1relsnd-Terrible EMOTIONS In Wicklow
War Fever-Feeling Against Prussia.
MISCELLANEOUS WAR ITEMS.


ttHt GERMANY.
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Straseourg and mctz-Forssehritt NIanifesso-
Future Constellation Of Germauy-A (sermau
Parliament-Direct Taxes-BIiiitary Duty
New Eloctions-Dcmands Of Bavaria-Bis-
narck's Organ.
BERLIN, Sept. 49, 1870.
sTRAsB0URG AND METZ
White we are writing tho streets are enliyened
with flags waving from most OF tine houses as the
news OF the captulat0n OF Strasbourg has Just been
omclally made known. This Ii evidently another
step towards the termination OF the hopeless strife
OF France against manifest dessny.n AS II has
been asserted by military capacities that both Stras-
bourg and Metz would be able to maintain them.
selves against the siege for months to come we
should not he surprised If the latter would surrender
soon and thus allow the vast German forces to take
up again the offensive. Though Marshal BazaIne is
supposed TO nave yet thirty three cavalry regiments
and sxty-tw field batteries. both comprising about
500 horses, his repeated unsuccessful sortes must
nave very depressing effect upon his spirits
Az 10 the provisions within the fortress the most
conflicting runiors are anoat some speaking OF a
state OF starvation, others OF ample stores for three
montns 10 come. IL Is hardly credible that the
magazines could have contained enough forage for
this great number Of horses but IL must be consld-
cred that fully six days after the battles or Grave
lotte and ezonville TIE valley OF the aosee for ten
miles above and below the fortress was left open TO
the beseged and that at present even seven French
villages lie within the circuit and under the COM
mand OF the outer forts. Surprising that some Of
the horses have been slam for iood ana that there
should he want OF provender for the rest Bazaine
VIII DO compelled to make desperate and final e.
iort To break through, because with the loss OF his
artillery teams his last hope would DE gone Ii may
be- however, his intention to hold out at ali events
until peace has been concluded, in which case M,
c0ulo Claim Tue merit Of having paralyzed nearly
one half OF the German forces, and OF having
saved to France at least the remnants OF an army.
voluntary surrender on the part OF the Marshal ia
considered here unlikely, he Is OF an ambitious
character and would nrooaby try-as he did when
with Emperor Macmillan In Mexco-to hoist hin :
sell into appointment position In any future French
government.
FoRrsCHRITT MANIFEsTo
Prom the tenor OF the latest emanations from M.
Cremieux 1t would certainly seem as if the war
might be protracted for indefinite time, and In
view Of tina the following manifesto of fortschrtb
or liberal party might appear rather premature. AS
however III The present connguration OF affairs
North and South fighting as brethren side by side
II must be considered document OF importance.
We supply the meagre synopsis already given by
wre:-"Tue confident hope with which the whole
disappointed. Our Incompatible army has over.
thrown all opposition that stood in the way
Of ITS victorious march. The people may
exuItingiy look forward to peace that
will give them for long time security from
abroad. ana opportunity for internal development.
Already the eye OF the patriot is turned
toward the real object Of this war-the build
ing up of a united Germany. The negotiations OF
the princes nave begun agents going hlther and
thlsher, and the press has commenced us work. 1t
Is time for the whole nation TO awake in order to
take an Intelligent part IN this, the greatest act
which the present century will behold. That which
the best spirits OF the nation have planned for which
they have abored fought and suffered for more than
1lty years. united German empire--s about TO be-
como reality. Let US take care that the consttu-
ton OF this realm be not temporary structure,
servlceable tor few years only, but that 1t be q
Ssr0Dy. comfortable and secure ediflce, anording
lasting home 70 jasIice and liberty. The claims to
SUCH are vouchsafed TO the German people, In the
times OF their forefathers. by of the most
precious blood.
FUTURE CONSTITUTION OF GERMANY.
The Undersigned members OF the fortschrtt party
have united to lay, not only before their partsans
but before all those IN favor OF political liberty In
Germany. their views respecting the basis Of fu.
ture constitution, Tor mutual exchange OF opinion
and agreement upon common line Of action 1t
would be very dangerous 10 enter upon this new
move without having previously agreed upon the
aim Of our political acIioH. Would, this decisive
moment, that all Iaerty-loving men TINS and the
other side OF the Main, could FORGET what until
has separated them That Gney would unite with us
under the old symbol o. German union and liberty
tine back-red golden banner. in JOINT vigilance for
tho rights Of tue people that, together with the
reganed union Of the Fatherand, there may also
be gained and permanently secured those political
liberties which, twenty one years ago, were de-
manded by the frst German Parliament. One
impedlD ent which caused the wreck OF the
German constitution OF Iol9 has disappeared at pre-
sent; the royal dynasty OF Prussia has fairly
gained. ~ entering upon national policy the
would not accept at the hands OF the German
people Fof the irst time In centuries united Ger
many. under $ lead. has gone into war, and thus
decided 10 yield to Its military and diplomatic lead
ership.
On the other hand tho nation expects from the
constitution Of the Confederation soon to be
founded secure legal condition In the Interior,
supported and developed BY parliament elected by
general franchise. with all the rights ana attributes
q genuine representative body. This parliament
ratification OF International treaties, unconditional
budget right and q voice IN deciding upon war and
cvilly and criminally the Ministers Confedera-
ton The rights OF several States are TO be limited
nv and welfare Of ae whole and her soveresnty
shall be acknow edged and guaranteed by the cen
trail government The constitution shall vOuchsafe
t0 each State just representation emanating from
general franchise, with full Legislative and budget
rights. responsible cabinets and effective control
TO embodyIng IN the constitution the individual
rights OF the citizens as well as the essentials Of
communal liberty. Constitutional barriers must be
erected for the administration OF the law by lnde
pendent Judiciary, for the responsibility OF all State
Ofncers for submitting TO the regular courts all
lStAOnr Va JustAoS duu uClS VI INC
tration. especially the police. Only when the latter
1srestOred TO the communities themselves will In
harmony with the Of the people, without losing
in energy. Through the free administration OF cor
p0ratiOns and the selfgovernment OF districts and
provinces the tizcps Will be prepared for the higher
duties Of the state wilI gain comprehension Of the
law and ycneratlon for justice. In order 10 secure
harmony OF public life with the progrcsstn g devel
Opmont or the nation we must demand that popular
inssructtcn shall be grsiulrous; tho liberation OF the
school nom the Church and It's support by the COM
muuiI ctvii marriages; jury decis In political
ana press trlals. Under these conditions alone all
che other essential privileges such as individual
liberty, freedom VI op,nson and rehgious conyfcuon,
the right OF assembage ana intercourse. acquire
their real significance. 'f5
. ~ 4a.. ~ eei.4 DIRECT TAXES. Ma
Experience during the last few years has shown
that the burdens or taxation are constantly on the
increase, II those who vote the expenditure do not
vote Also the revenues. Lessening the burdens OF
the several States the finances Of the new confcde-