The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-18

France. The King of Italy has written let
ter to Napoleon. England will remain neu-
trail. Rome is under French control.
THE FIRST BATT1E-PRussIANs SAID TO DE De-
FEATED.
PARIS, July ia. M. There is a rumor
that an engagement has taken place nenr
Forbach, resulting in loss TO the PrussiAns
of 5000 killed, and of the French 2000 killed.
AS yet the report can be traced to no reliable
source.
POPULAR DEMONSTRATIONS
The war feeling had taken entire control of
the people here. Yesterday the Duke de
Gramont after leaving the Senate Chamber
was greeted by crowds upon the streets with
cheers and plaudits amounting to an ovation.
demonstration was made in front of the
residence of M. Theirs, to express dissatisfac-
ton at his course in the Corps Legislatif
This was followed by demonstration in his
favor. The latter, the Journal de France
says, was not respectfully supported, and was
the work of unknown creatures.
NEUTRALITY.
The Governments of Holland aud Italy
will maintain absolute neutrality between
France and Prussia. The report that the
bridges on the Belgian frontier had been
destroyed is contrGdicted. The W0nlteur
semi-oficiaD says that England is much
concerned for the welfare of Belgium.
France desires that the neutrality of Belgium
be maintained, but will require that Prussia
be held to equal impartiality The M0niteur
thinks that, after all, Engandis more uneasy
regarding the attitude of Prussia than of
France in regard to Belgian neutrality.
NATIONAL WAR SUBSCRIPTION IN FRANCE.
The Moaitcur opens a list for a national
subscription to provide funds to aid the Gov
ernment in prosecuting the war. All the
Paris journals send special correspondents to
points where military operations are likely
to be of interest.
CUTTING OFF COMMUNICATION.
Last night, by order of the Prussian au-
thorities, railway and telegraphic communica-
ton between France and Prussia was de-
stroyed.
ALLIANCE RUNoRS.
The Opint0n Ndtiondle and Prince Napo-
Icons organ say, "We learn from good autho-
rity that Italy has rendered to France, at the
latter's option, either her friendly neutrality
or unconditional aid. Prussia has offered a
province to Austria in exchange for an ALI
ance."
THE PRUssIAN INVASION.
Last night M. Rouher announced TO the
Senate that the Duke de Gramont had in
formed him of the invasion of French terri
tory by the Prussians. A force of the enemy
had advanced as far as Sierck, in the Depart
ment of Moselle, for the purpose of destroy
ing the railroad at that point, bat had retired
precipitatey.
There is great activity in the fortress of
Rastadt, and soldiers of Baden, commanded
by Prussian officers, man the ramparts and
parapets. From this morning all communi-
cation by the new bridges between the right
and left banks of the Rhine is interdicted.
WHAT KING WILLIAM SAYS.
HAMBURG, July liking William has sent
the Chamber Of Commerce of this city CRATE
full acknowledgment Of the patriotic address
of that body, and says he regrets the sacrifice
which the honor of Germany exacts, and will
do his duty, leaving the result in the hands Of
God.
SPAIN TO KEEP CLEAR.
The Monitour asserts that the Spanish
| Council has notified the Deputies that there
will be no necessity for meeting Of the
Cortes on the 20th inst, in consequence OF
the withdrawal of Prince Leopold from can
| didature. The MOnit6ur adds, that it has
positive assurance of the intention of Spain
! to keep clear of any complication in the i'm
! pending struggle between France and
| Prussia.
| SENATE ADDRESS TO NAPOLEON.
PARIS, July 17-After the session yester
day, the Senate proceeded in body to st
Cloun, where they were received by the Em
peror and Empress.
| IN. Rouher, President, said the Senate thank eC
the Emperor for the permission Of expressing to TN
throne its patriotic sentiments monarc lllcai com
binatioD, impeTious 10 the prestige and security U
France had been mysteriously favored oy Prussia
On our representations, Prince Leopold renounce
the throne OF Spain, who returns ollt friendship
then renounces candidature SO Moundlng .
avoided, but legitimate complaint remains
Was IL not evident that foreign power, TO In
prejudice OF our honor and interests Wlsned I
disturb the balance of power in Europe? Ha
not the right to demand Of that power guarAn
tees against a possible recurrence or such an Al
tempt? This is refused and the dignity OF Franc
nsulted. Your Majesty draws the sword, and til
country is with you eager for and proud or the occs
sion Yeu have waited long; but during that p'
riod you have raised to perfection the mllltat
prepared. Her enthusiasm proves that, like yor
Majesty, she will not tolerate wrong. Let ou
august Empress become again the deposition
OF Imperial power The great bodies {
the State surround her Majesty VII
their absolute devotion. The nation n
resume with noble confidence the command OF Il
legi0ns, as you did at Magenta and SOlferlno.
pt ril has coIle, the hour Of victory is near Soon
grateful country will decree to her children Il
nonUrs of triumph. Soon Germany will be iret
from the domination which has oppressed her, an
OF our arms Your Majesty, who has so recently r
ceived proof OF the national good will, may tht
once more devote yourself to the reforms the reai
Zation Of which is only retarded Time Is On
needed TO conquer"
The Emperor warmly thanked the Pres
dent and members of the Senate.