The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-07-21
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The Francc-Prussian War.
Speech of Kirg Of Prussia, at Open
ing of the Reichstag.
SYMPATHY FOB FRANCE IN BUBLIN
THE COMMERGIAL PANIC IN
LONDON.
Many operators made Bankruptg.

feet harmony exists in the Govern
ments of all the North German
States.
In the Saxon Chambers yesterday,
Baron De Triesen, Minister OF
Finance, made a speech to the Depu-
ties. He said France is anxious for
war, and should have it as sharply
and severely as possible. His re-
marks were greeted enthusiastically.
10 the North German Parliament,
after the Kings speech was delivered,
a loan of II 900, 900 thalers, was car
ried unanimously. amid the widest
expressions of enthusiasm by all par
ties.
BERLIN, July 2O.-ReichataR or
North German Parliament. met yes
terday afternoon, and the Grand Duke
of Mechlenberg Schwerin, was chosen
President Vehement cheering fol-
loved Count Won Bismarck's an
nouncement of the declaration of
war by France.
The King then opened the session
with speech. which was greeted with
the widest enthusiasm.
The King said:
Prussia bad no interest In the Sc
lection of the Prince of HoheDzOllern
for the Spanish throne, except that it
might bring peace to a friendly peo-
| pie. 1t had, nevertheless, furnished
the Emperor of the French with a
pretext for war unknown to diplo-
macy, and scorning peace, be had in
dulRed in language to Germany which
could only have been prompted by
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Germany was powerful enough to
resent such language and repel such
| insolence. He said so Ia all rover
ence, knowing that the events weighed
the responsibility which rested on the
man who drives into war and havoc
two great and tranquil nations, yearn-
ing for peace and the enjoyment of
the common blessings of Christian
civilization and prosperity, and for
contests more salutary than those of
blood.
Those who rule France. have
shrewdly studied the proper methods
of hitting the sensitive pride of that
great Deighbor nation, and to pro-
mote selfish interests have misguided
it. Then, concluded the King, as our
fathers before us have done, let us
fight for liberty and our rights against
the wrong inflicted by foregn con-
querer; and as He was with our father,
so God will be with us in a struggle,
without which Europe eau never en-
joy lasting peace"
1t is said here that the failure Of
the intrigue between the Empress
Eugene to marry. her niece. the Ouch
ess of Abbot, to Prince Leopold, is
the real source of the present trouble
between France and Prussia. The
father of the Duchess is now in Mad
rid, drowned in debt. and generally
despised.
All Germans IN the service of
the French have been ordered to re-
tire fort with.
Tn. russian Government has an.
noun that merchantmen, even of
the en-, ~, will not be interfercd on
the hiLh seas, unless for cause which
would expose neutrals to seizure.
Gen. Wiedel, Adjatant General of
Hanover, has been arrested at VIE
mar. as sSy.
LONDON, July 20-A gentleman,
just returned from a trip up the
Rhine, tells his experience to the
Times OF this morning, and says the
German army is quiet, grave, anxious,
and resolute.
On the other hand. the French are
yielding, drinking, staggering, and
literally spelling for fight.
For every one German soldier he
saw hundreds of French.
LONDON. July 20. = Telegraphic
communication between France and
Germany has been destroyed by the
authorities.
LONDON. July 20.-Germany makes
the dethroning of Bonaparte its ulti-
matum.
The Liverpool markets yesterday
were utterly prostrated. Nothing was
ever known ike the commercial de
preston. Many men, worth 100000
day or two ago, are bankrupt to day.
Business In yarns and fabrics at Man
| chester is also completely paralyzed.
No news of any engagement, either
By land or sea, has yet been received
here.
Rumors of alliance are still rumors
only Thus far no authentic inform
alton OF any power having taken sides
with either of the combatants has
been made public.
PARIS. July 20.-Oficers of the
Bank of France, announce an ad-
vance in the rate of interest to 81 per
cent.
PARIS, July 2O.-Prince D'Au-
vergne has been appointed French
Minister to Austria.
PARIS, July 20.-In the Corps Leg
islatif to day, Duke Grammont an
nounced that war had been declared
with Prussia and her allies, in the
following words:
''AeSSit urS The expose, presented
to you on the 18th inst, made known
the cause we have for war against
Prussia According to the rules and
usage of nations, and by order of the
Emperor, have requsted the CHARGE
D'Afdirs, at Berlin, to Dotify the Cab
met of Prussia of our resolution. to
seek with arms the guarantees we
could not obtain by discussion.
"This has been done, and I have the
honor to make known to the Corps
Leeislatif, that In consequence there
q a state of war has existed since
the 19sh, between France and Prus.
sia. This declaration applies to the
allies of Prussia, who give her armed
assistance"
PARIS, July 20.-A meeting of cit
izens of the United States was held at
the residence of DR.. Evans, last night,
to take measures for the organization
of a sanitary commission. Its pro-
posed commission shall cooperate
with international and French socie-
ties in aid of the wounded.
DR.. Evans placed at the disposal Of