The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-07-14
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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the determination TO uphold the indie
pendence OF the nation, and therefore
the election would not be spontaneou:
and sincere expression in favor of the
Prince, without which he would not be
willing to ascend the throne.
Prussia maintaips her dignity intact
and yields not an inch to the French
demand.
The British Government has al.
dressed a circular note to its representa-
tives abroad defining its position in
the Spanish affairs. The note depre,
Gates the discourtesy of Spain in con,
cealing from a friendly power the nego,
tiations with a foreign Prince in connec.
ton with the Spanish throne, and re-
Erets the threatening tone of France,
which is calculated to obstruct explana-
tion> and an amicable settlement, and
approves OF Prussia's position in the
absence of proof of her completely in
the intrigue. While the election OF
Prince Leopold would be destitute of
political importance, England will do
all in her power to induce him to with
draw, in order to preserve the peace of
Europe
PARIS, July l2.-The excitement
here over the quarrel with Prussia is
tremendous on Bourse and Boulevards,
and in cafes and clubs heated discus
sions are going on. Personal encoun-
ters are not unfrequcnt. The Minis
terial agents are exciting the people
against Prussia. They charge that the
mangling of Count Bennedicts tele.
grams, and the detention of the trains
Yesterday, We're Prussian tricks TO gain
time.
Military activity is unabated. A feet
is under orders for the Baltic. 1t will be
commanded by Admiral De lie Gra-
viene. General Donay is ready to march
on Luxemburg with an army of 10000
men. The Ministers of War, Marine
and Finance had a protracted interview
with the Emperor to-day. The opposi-
ton charge that the violent speeches of
Duke De Grammont and Olivier were
made by the express direction Of the
Emperor, who is devoted to the inter-
csts Of Prince Asturias. They also say
the Emperor motive is personal am
bition. and ridicule the idea of de-
crepid invalid leading an army, with a
child of fourteen as aid.
BERLIN, July l2.-The people are
united in favor of the stand taken by
the Government though stocks are de
clining. The belief is general that
peace will be preserved.
A rumor is afoat that Prince Leo
pold is about to address letter to the
Spanish Government declining the
crown. 1t is said that the letter reflects
severely on the conduct of France, and
the Prince declines because he is not
willing to he instrumental in involving
Spain and Europe in war.
DUBLIN, July l3.-The Orangemen
had a procession at Lisburn yesterday
(Tueslay) as a protest against the party
professions act, and they have distrib-
utcd 100000 copies Of inhammatory
speeches denouncing the British Gov
ernmCnt.
Paris, July l3.-'rhe Constitutions,
the Ministerial organ, has the follow
ing: The Government has testimony
that the candidature Of Prince Hohen-
zollcrn has been Withdrawn, and the
peace OF Europe will not be disturbed.
We arc satisfied that llohcnzoIlern
will not reign. in Spain. We demand
more, and rejoice at the pacific
solution Of the question.
BRUsSgLs, July Is, 10 A. M.-War-
like preparations continue in France
the withdrawal of
Prince Leopold. There is universal
fear of war.
BERLIN, July l%.-Thc Kreuz Mas
satla treats the situation III language
at once serious and energetic. Its arti-
Gle closes with the following sentence:
Germany Indignantly repels the meas
ureleSs arrogance of France. Prince
Leopold retires from the candidaturc
because he is unable to reconcile the
character Of q German soldier with an
action involving Germany and Spain in
war
Bismarck has returned to this city.
PARIS, July l3.-A questionable dis
patch from Dusseldorf this morning
saws Prince Leopold accepts the Span
iSh crown on condition Of an imme-
diate declaration Of war against France
should the latter attack Germany.
LONDON. July l3.-The Government
nearly mouopolizes the cables leading
to the continent with dispatches on the
Spanish question, and as consequence
business is deranged and news delayed.
LONDON, July l3.-The following,
dated Berlin, noon, is just received
In spite of the withdrawal of Hohen-
zollern. France maintains an alarming,
attitude towards Prussia.
Personal objection was, therefore,
mere prctext France wants sudden
and decisive war in order to escape in
terror troubles and to eiace the Mexi-.
can tiasco. -.
PARIS July l3.-There is a better
feelin. everywhere. 1t is certain that
several interpretations will be made IN
the Corps Legislatii today touching
the Spanish question. 1t is believed
that some parties in the Chambers wish
to force the Government into a deilara-
ton of war with Prussia.
PARIS, July l3.-The Jocrnal Official
states that the Government has no news
of the reported massacre in China, and
the story is generally considered false.
LONDON, July l3.-There is much
Indignation expressed here and on the
continent at the false story OF the mas
sacrein China. Arrangements will be
made at once to ferret ont and punish
the author Of the Post telegram.
CoNsTANTNopLE July l3.--Auother
disastrous fire occurred here day before
Yesterday. The flames ragged nine
hours. Over fifteen hundred houses,