The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-11
Daily ARGUS.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER
THE WAR RECORD.

Inc IeAt colIlslon Will De at Metz. In
view of the impetuous advance of the Prus-
sian army, whose policy is to strike quick
and hard at the beaten foe, it is very prooa-
able that fighting will be resumed to-day or
tomorrow at the latest. The important
announcement is made that MacMshon has
succeeded in re establishing his communica-
tions with the main army. This Is one great
point regained for the French. There are
concentrated at Metz, or within reach,
besides MscMahon's shattered corps and
Frossards two divisions, three great army
corps, equal in numbers to MscMahon' $,
which have not yet been in battle Besides
soldier is being hurried to the front It is
certain, therefore, that the next battle will
be an affair OF much greater magnitude than
those which have preceded it on the Rhine.
The Prussisns claim to have 100000 men in
the theatre of war, which is probably On
exsggeraton.
The recent defeats of the French arms
have necessitated a change in some of the
most important commands. Marshal Ba-
zaine, the conqueror of Mexico, has received
the appointment of commander in chief of
the army. He has the reputation OF being
the best handler of troops in the French
service. General Trochu, of whose won
derful genius much has been said in the
French journals, supercedes General Lebef
as major general of the army (chief of the
staff. Il is rumored that the Emperor is
is down again with his malsdy the result
of fatiguing equestrian exercise. Notwith-
standing this, he is able to send word to
Paris that "the soldiers are full of courage,
GOODNESS and confidence; but the trial is q
severe one, and will require grea. sacrifices
and efforts of patriotism to meet it."
Paris lsbors under great excitement.
The people assemble in the streets nd
shout "to arms, "to arms" The Empress
is at the Tuilleries with the Prince Imperial
by her side again. Ministers are in contin-
uous session, and the chamber are about to
rsconvehe. The dsfences of the metropolis
are being rapidly improved and manned.
I he Jour,la! Official claims that 10000
good soldiers can easily be drawn from the
gen adrmerie aud other local sources for the
protection of the capital, independent of the
troops in the field. A manifesto has ap-
peared, signed by Jules Favre, Jules Simon,
Arago, Cremieux. and other leaders of the
Left, calling for the immediate arming of all
the citizens of Paris, and declaring that all
France must be armed against the enemy.
Ia Mac Ashons battles with the Crown
Prince General Colson was killed, and
General Raoult is missing. The artilerists
suffered heavily. The Marshal telegraphs
that his losses were not as great as at first
reported.
In Germany general jubilee reigns.
The Berlin journals are unanimous in the
belief that the French defeat is irresrievable.
and that the road is open to Paris.
Some of the French papers claim that the
relations between France and the neighbor-
ing powers have materially improved since
Europe has become menaced with the
supremacy of Prussia. Italy sends 100000
men TO the aid of France. Advices from
Rome are to the effect that the French
disasters cause profound terror, an that the
Pope has asked Eugene for just one ship
to defend him from the Italians now organ
izing for an attack on the Pspal dominons
Demon strstions In favor of France continue
to be made BY the people in the South Of
Ireland. At Tipperary, on Sunday, a
crowd singing the "Msrseillsise" was
dispersed by the police.
The l4,0O0,0O0 francs seized by the police
of Paris last week belonged to Rothchild
Hirsch, Raphael, Bischofsheim, and Other
Jewish bankers. 1t Is asserted that the
seizure was sug gessed by the authorities OF
the Bank of France. Financial circles o.
Europe are On London authorities said II
be much incensed at what is deemed grea
outrage upon some of their number.