Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-19
M. Theirs en- route to st,
Petersburg.
Europe on the Eve of FOrmid-
able Complications.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, September l7.-There is great
excitement in diplomatic circles here to-
night over the report that an alliance
between Austria, Italy and Russia has
been completed the object of which is
the division of the Turkish Empire, the
annexing of Prussian Poland by Russia,
the annexation of Prussian Silesia by
Austria, and the surrender of the Italian
Tyrol to Italy. This extraordinary
story, coupled with news that Prussian
demand on Belgium has been met by a
sharp refusal, and with the official de-
claration from Berlin that King William
will positively recognize no government
in France but that of the Emperor Ma
poleon and the Regency, produces the
greatest alarm. 1t is believed that
Europe is ON the eve of complications
more formidable and extensive than any
one ever dreamed of few weeks ago.
LONDON, September lS.-It is reliably
ascertained that negotiations we're
opened on Friday between Jules Favre,
on part of the French Republic, and
Count Won Bismarck. An interview is
probable. Favre asks brief armistice
pending the attempt to arrange matters
Extensive movements of the Prussian
troops are being made toward the nights
of Brunery and Villenure.
At the request of Baron Arnim, Gen.
Cordora has granted an armistice of six
hours prior to the surrender of Rome.
LONDON, September ia late dis
patch from Paris announces that pur-
suant with arrangements perfected
through the efforts of Lord Lyons and
Count Bernshof, NJ. Jules Favre has
gone to meet Count Bismarck No
basis has been agreed on by which nego-
tiations shall be conducted. M. Favre's
propositions are not definitely known.
Reports from Prussian headquarters
detail the successful procedure of the
investment of Paris. An interview be-
tween Favre and Bismarck will occur
shortly, but no delay will be caused in
the investment of the city, unless the
meeting should have some important re-
suits.
General Sheridan, in letter from the
German headquarters, severely criticises
the handling of the French troops, and
charges the most willfnl incapacity on
the officers of the Empire The General
adds: Every one is kind to me, and |
am enjoying excellent health"
Tie Times this morning says there is
a chance, almost hope, that the end Of
the war is approaching. We have it on
reliable authority that NJ. Jules Favre is
to acknowledge the obligations
of France to repair in measure of JUS
tee the wrong which the Imperial Gov
eminent inflicted upon Germany. If
the fair promise of peace existing at
present proves abortiye, the exact points
for which the war continues will be de-
fined. The judgment Of the world will
be severe upon that side whose stub
bornness will be the cause of second
period of devastation.
Paris advices announce that NJ Theirs
has abandoned the idea of going to Rus
STA by way of Switzerland, and has gone
to st. Petersburg in government steam
yacht.
The railway between Paris and Rouen
has been cut in several places.
The advance guard of American vol
nnteers who are now being raised in
America, has arrived in Paris, and were
received with great enthusiasm.
IT, La Liberte, Of Paris, says the
Prussian movements against Paris have
been attended with extraordinary celebrity
II has taken them two weeks to get guns
before the city, and in meanwhile new
French army has been raised Of suff-
,ient strength to attack the beseigers.
Advices from Belfour state the Prus-
'ian army, which crossed the Rhine at
marching on the latter city
n western direction, are supposed to
be moving upon Lyons, and that their
advanced forces will seize communica-
ions by the valley of upper Sarne and
inc through departments