The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-07-21
From Europe.

New York, July IL.
The Tribune's London special of
this morning says that private letters
from Paris represent prospect of
serious trouble between France and
England.
The French government is furious
at the tone of the English press, and
it is reported to have refused the
application from Englishmen for
army passes.
Certain members Of tho House of
Commons held meeting yesterday
to consider tho propriety Of holding
a large gathering to express sympa-
thy with Prussia, and prominent
members have written letters ap-
proving the project. The working
men propose holding a similar
meeting.
The feeling in London against
France is intense, and it is univer-
sally believed that the troops recent.
ly called home from the English
colonies have been concentrated in
anticipation of the present war.
Great Britain has now at the home
department $4,000 troops, and can
muster about $1,000. Great activity
exists in the navy.
1t is reported that secret instruct
ion has been given to the French
officers that troops shall divide oil
the land they conquer.
The German press is filled with
seemingly unaffected complaints of
falsehood and trickery by which
France socks to place the RESPONSE
bility of beginning tho war on Ger
many.
London, July 18-Midnight.
Dispatches from tho continent re-
port that Prussia has received the
formal declaration of war from
France.
The city of Strasburg has been
placed under martial law:
Eloquent addresses to the crown
are received at Berlin by the
King.
In the House of Commons tonight
Harcourt inquired touching the meas
ures for tho preservation of English
neutrality in the conflict between
France and Prussia.
Gladstone said the inquiry was
premature, coming before the declar-
alton of war had been made.
While tho Premier was thus
speaking, a dispatch from Lord Lyons
was handed to him announcing that
q formal declaration of war had been
sent by the French government to
Berlin. Gladstone then replied that
all papers would be submitted as soon
as possible, and that meas ures look
ing to the preservation of neutrality
were IN preparation, and particular
attention would be paid in the meas
ures to the status Of the belligerent
ships in British ports.
After discussion on the strength
Of tho army, during which Osborn
asserted that the government was
unable to put $4,000 men in the field
the Commons adjourned.
Paris, July 10.
The Patriot says Napoleon's ad-
dress to tho people will not DO pub
lished till he has departed fol the
frontier.
A Journal Official announces that
the Emperor has decided not to re- |
ceive either in the Imperial quarters |
or the quraters Of the General officers
any volunteers or foreign officers or
any ono not belonging to the French
army.
This morning journals say the
Prussians now In France will not DO |
expelled:trom tho country, if they
observe strict neutrality.
No diplomat or other foreigners
will be allowed in. the French camp.
London, July 10.
Report says Earl Granville has
demonstrated with Prussia.
The Times this morning abandons
Ill hopes of meditation, and tho
sword must now decide.
The French iron clads are cruising
IN the Doggen banks in the North
Sea, to pick up German vessels.