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A dispatch from Berlin on the ldh
ssys the South German States were re-
spending to Prussia's notice Of the deda-
ration II war. They were enthusiasticiA
support of Fatherlsnd. The King 81
Prussia arrived at Berlin on the night Of
the 18th, from Ems. His Journey had
been . complete ovation, and he found ss
Berlin an escort Of fully 1000 people
waiting his arrival The government
was in hourly receipt Of dispatches from
ell parts Of Germany, offering men,
money, arms horses, etc, IN support OF
the national cause.
There was . rumor in Paris, on the
18th, of an engagement having taken
place near Forbsch, resulting in q loss
TO the Prussisns Of 1900 killed, and the
French loss was placed at 1000 killed.
Cable dispatches Of the 18th say Swift
zerlaud win maintain an armed neutrality,
and that the neutrality Of Sweden had
Just been officially announced, the gov
eminent having previously communicated
with Francs. Tie report Of an engage
ment between the French and Prussian
forces was not confirmed. The feeling
in England against France was universal
and intense. There were exciting rumors
In London that Russia had joined Prussia
as an ally. The London Mornsng Post Of
the 18th has double-leaded article con-
tanning the following: ANY violation OF
Belgian territory ends Englsnds neu-
trality"
Later and authentic advices from TENT.
sin, received at st. Petersburg on the 18th,
confirm previous reports Of the massacre
of foreigners in China. The outrsges
were committed on the 10th Of June. The
natives set fire to and destroyed the
French establishments, but left those Of
the Germans untouched. The represent
atiyes of foreign powers at Pekin had ad-
dressed joint note to the Chinese Gov
eminent, demanding the punishment Of
the rioters and indemnity for the losses
sustained.
According to cable dispatches of the
10th, official notice Of the declaration OF
war by France against Prussia had been
sent to the European powers. French
Journals had received orders to publish
no information concerning military move
ments. The Catholics Of the South Ger
man States are reported as opposed to
Prussia. Not even skirmish had yet
occurred between the hostile forces.
Prince Napoleon had arrived in Paris and
had long interview with the Emperor.
Russia 80 far had shown no signs of
swerving from her neutrality. The Lon
don 7imss had abandoned all hopes Of
mediation. 1t was reported in London
that Earl Granville had demonstrated
with Prussia. The London Pest was
skeptical touching news received from
France and Prussia. 1t ascribed the bulk
of dispatches to spectators.
At Madrid, Spain, on the 18th, the
workingmen made demonstration. They
marched through the streets bearing BAN
ners on which was written "The People are
Dying of Hunger" In front Of the Ministry
of the Interior, and other public depart
ments, they halted and demanded employ
ment. Their conduct was orderly, and
the manifestation ended without dis
turbance.
On the evening of the 18th King VIII.
liam made speech to great crowd OF
the people Of Berlin who camo to con-
graduate him. He said he was not
responsible for the war which had just
broken out. He might personally be pas,
sive under outrage, but Germany, even
from beyond the seas, had spoken. Sscri-
fees were sure. Prussia had been spoiled
by her rapid victories in two wars and
perhaps worse fate awaited her now.
He, however, knew what to hope from
God, the army and the people.
France has communicated to the powers
a notification that she has entered into
reciprocal engagements with Belgium and
Holland, ensuring their neutrality.
The warlike enthusiasm in France was
reported undated ON the seth. The
French passed the frontier near 6aar-
bruck, on the evening of the 18th, and
seized Custom House. Telsgrsphic
communication between France and Ger
many had been destroyed by tho authori.
ties. 1t was understood that all French
Consuls in the German Confederation had
received their passports.
A Vienna dispatch of the Goth states
that Turkey had called out her reserves,
and stopped kilograms In all directions.
An American resident in Paris, DIR.
Evans, has given 10000 francs to the So
clety to aid the wounded soldiers of
France.
A London dispatch of the Goth says
Admiral Milman. has been recalled from
the Mediterranean, in order to command
the Channel squadron. Germany makes
the dethronement of the Bonapartes Its
ultimatum.
It il reported that the Spanish papers
unanimously condemn Napoleon for do.
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