The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1870-09-01

with heavy detachments at st. Menehould, al
Verdun and at Rheims. He has 175,OOO mer
under his command, well supplied with food
ammunition and artillery. Sharpshooters are
hastenng to Chal0ns.
BERLIN, August 25-A note has been ad
dressed from Berlin to all ENJOYS Of Prussia
| in regard to the French treatment OF the flag
of truce sent into their lines at Metz, asking q
cessation of hostilities for tina purpose OF bury
ing the dead, which truce was refused and the
flag insulted. Also similar occurrences Mt both
Toul and Verdun The Prussian Government
now declares its resolution to offer no diplo
matte negotiations to the French until the Em.
pire ia declared ut an end.
BERLIN, Aug. N.-Intelligence from Kehl
on the Rhine, represents the bombardment oil
Strasburg proceeding with yigor. Prussian
trenches have been advanced close to the walls
New guns are being constantly placed in posi-
ton, and the city already appears mass Of
ruins An attempt is being made, which prom
ises TO be successful to divert the course Of the
river Ill., SO as to discern the moat surrounding
the city. Strasburg is now completely invest
ed. and has no communication with the rest OF
France.
LONDON. Aug. 27.-The official report of
Bazaine acknowledges the French loss ut the
battle Of Resonyille to be $4,000 men.
The Times, on a review OF the resources OF
Prussia, states that three armies Of reserves
have been formed to await events in France !:
one on the Rhine. under the Duke of Mecklen.
burg-Schmerin; one at Berlin, under General
custin, aud one in Salisendot. under General
Tornberg. Ii also says that France. in her
hour of trial, has no leader. aud the division of
power must soon cease. The Emperor having
retired from the administration of the sover-
eighty. the Assembly ought TO be superior.
Gen. Trochu is in extreme disiayor and fails
10 receive the esteem and support anticipated
upon his accession To the direction Of affairs ia
Paris. lie is dstrusted by the Ministry. and
the Empress reposes ~ confidence in him.
4 correspondent from the vicinity of Metz is
not apprehensive of any decided attempt of the
now rapidly Enclosing that city.
The Times believes that the Prussian works
arc Ia danger of assault by Il sortic from the
works within. or by the precipitation upon
their rear of u combined attack from toe
armies of Marshals Bazane or Mcmahon
Even should the latter form junction 10 the
nor,hward of Metz. the Times reposcs entire
confidence In the genius aud shrewdness OF the
great siratrgian Moikr 10 avert such move
meat upon his ntrrnched lines. Ii also dis
CREDITS reports that considerable detachment,
NJ the Prusslaa armies ot Prince Frederick
Charles aud Won Stcinnctz had been with.
draw from the Siege oi Metz TO strengthen the
columns of Tie Crown Prince now marching
upon Paris Such depletion of the b-siegers
would not be attempted. Won Molike would
never Weaken hlmself las agarandsc what now
mus; b. called the army OF Paris.
Accounts from Paris represent that in all
quarters preparations continue 10 be made H.
receive the invading army now nearing the
walls of the city. All the saluablcs ard NOVA
slr articles are being removed Ia distant cities
md stored beyond the reach If danger. The
great works of art. Comprised in the national
depository of the Louvre, are being stored ia
convenient shape for imuediatc removal upon
be appearance "i the prussans near the ciiy
he great cUllrciaon Of pictures have already
,ccu placed IN cases.
The secret police If Paris ate provided with
descriptions al suspected parties. aid on
Thursday effected the arrest of 1900 persons
= hose an,eccdcnis We're doubtful The author.
;ies have conclusive evidence that Ave oi them
lie spies ot Prussia.
Austria has declared her acquicscence in the
declaration Of neutrality which was Proposed
y England, aud which has already been &C.
epicd by the governments of Russia aud Italy. |
LONDON, Aug 21.-The Prussian advance |
as reached midway between Chalons aud |
chateau. Tbierry, Blsnarck's sou, is seri-
usly wounded
Late adsices from London report that bat.
le begun at ! o'clock this morning Nothing
; known of The result
The French armies under Bazaine and Nc
iahon are at Mon,medy and Mezi"res.
King William has trleeraphed, ordering ev-
" man pnsslhle 70 be sent 10 the front