The Republican journal., 1870-07-14
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
w A X p X o B A Il l. f.
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS GOING ON.

LONDON. July H. A crisis is imminent on
the continent, Military preparations were
going on all last night in Paris. If the can
didature of Leopold is not withdrawn within
tWenty-four hours the French Ministers will
be recalled from Berlin and Madrid, and war
declared.
THE CONDUCT OF FRANCE CONDEMNED.
The conduct of France in forcing the issue,
and refusing to leave tho question of the
throne to the Spanish people, is strongly con-
dcmned by all Europe and Prussia's calm
and dignitied position is approved.
PRUSSIA DECLINES TO INTERFERE
The negotiations between Paris and Ems
are reported rs unsatisfactory, Prussia de
caring innocence of intrigue, and refuses to
interfere with the candidacy of IIohenzol-
lcln on the ground that she has neither the
right, power or inclination to dictate to Spain
or Leopold.
NAPOLEON DETERMINED TO FIGHT
Napoleon processes to meet the issue now
rather than after Prince Leopold is elected by
The Spanish people, rs he bases the claim of
his own dynasty on the popular vote. 4
large party in France counsel a suspension OF
action until the meeting of the Spanish Cor
ties. The general belief is that the Emperor
is determined 10 fight and will move instant
ly without giving Prussia time for prepara-
lion.
LISBON July, II. There is the greatest ex-
element here. There have been several
meetings of the Ministers. occasoned by the
exciting kilograms from London and Paris
PARIS, July II. The Monttcur IN Soiy
announces that it will no longer give publici-
" to the movements of troops, and eXhorts
the other journals to adopt a similar rule
The city is greatly excited
The Constitutional save il is rumored to-
day that the King of Prussia has approved
the randidature of Hohenzolem.
The Jo1uWaI says that in case OF war the
Emperor viii command in person, with the
Prince Imperial attached 20 his staff
BERLIN July H. The sem-ollicial journals
this morning state that France persists in her
insults to Prussia in holding Prussia answer
able i'll the Hohenzolelm matter. The poll
r} OF SPAN was adopted without any FOREIGN
prompting.
The North German Parliament has been
summoned TO give France her answer.
Berlin, July IL The reports previously
forwarded, touching the naval preparation at
the Baltic ports, are untounded.
MADRID, july IL, The Regency has re-
viewed lis declaration that the choice of IIo-
hen1ollem was dictated by no hostility to
France. The Republican newspapers blame
the Government for the present crisis, and
think that an immediate proclamation of
Republic the best reply to France. The I'M
{'ncIW insists that the French aim Is to force
Prince Allonzo upon the Spanish throne,
Paris, July l2-j p. NIT is Just reported
that the question nj issue between France and
Prussia have been amicably adjusted.
Latcr-The news that the difficulty with
Prussia viii probably be arranged, is found
ed on the announcement that Prince Charles
Of llohenzollem, the father of Leopold,
through Senior Oozaga, has telegraphed to
cen prim that he should refuse the crown
tor his son, even if endorsed by the Spanish
people.
The Partisan Journals report extensive
movements Of troops in Germany, on the
roads 10 the frontier, which are encumbered
with men and horses In the grand Duchy
OF Baden the military activity was remarka-
bic.
The railway transportation has been so ar
ranged that $4,000 infantry ana 5000 cavalry
can reach the frontier in one day
Secret exercises of the artillery of Rastadt
have been going on in the fortress and on the
common in Western Prussia
Srrgeants Of the regular Prussan army
are drilling young soldiers in the manual of
arms
The report that a special envoy has been
sent to Prussia, Is incorrect; but 4 messenger
has gone to Vienna to propose an offensive
and defensive alliance between France and
Austria. The Itter's answer is not known
yet,
London, July y There is no doubt that
Pfnsslan troops are concentrating near Baden
and Mayence.
The Paris correspondent of the Pail Mall
Gazette states that many news dispatches
from Paris to the United States have been
delayed or altered, because they contained
tales OF the preparations making for war. He
adds that reglmental bands were busily prac-
ticlng the Marselaise, and reproduces the
report OF the Ganlois that the Emperor's
horses, after special training to accustom
them to the artillery fire, had been sent to
the frontier.