Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-06-20


whether the resolution was adopted or
not.
A late copy Of the London Times, re-
ceived yesterday, contains a letter from
W. H. Russell, from Vienna, which says
that "just now there is in the relations of
France with the Empire of Germany a
good deal to occupy Bismarck's atten-
ton. If my information is correct, as !
have reason to believe it is, the Reserves
are armed, and those in Posen and Silesia
are actually ready to move. There is q
considerable display of troops in Berlin.
l attribute this to preparation for the
military spectacle, but am told it refers
to the relations have spoken of. The
compilations which have led to the de-
mands for categorical explanations from
the President of the French Republic are
his reference to the army in his express
sion of hope for the speedy liberation
of the territory. The story goes that the
Prussian Minister has asked what that
meant, and distinct reply must be given
by next Wednesday. Marshal Mcmahon
cannot hesitate to disclaim warlike in
tentions, but it cannot be denied that
there is intense distrust and much unea-
siness in Germany. The preparations in
Austria and Hungary, the introduction
OF new arms and ornaments, the atten-
ton paid to military subjects, the
the attitude OF the non-German press, all
cause distrust, and the suggestion that
Austria is afraid of Russia is met with
an expression OF entire disbelief and
what could Europe do in the face of
new invasion OF France by North Ger
many 1t is not easy to see what Aus
tria could do. 1t is almost certain that
perfect understanding exists between
Russia and Prussia that the former will
not permit Austria to assume an aggres-
sive attitude. II the latter feels called
upon to direct her troops into the French
provinces lately evacuated the policy of
England, under the present administra-
ton, Is 4" Fiat pax ruat culum." So we
may yet witness renewal of the terrific
rial disturbances which marked the crea-
ton of the First French Empire. The
very earth groans under the weight of
the armies. In Prussia and North Ger
many the evil is felt and is declared to
be intolerable, but is accepted as inevita-
bic, so long as Austria and France are
arming. Austria declares that her orga-
nization is intended for defensive pur-
poses, and looks to the east, and not the
north or west; but it needs a very srual!
provocation indeed to induce Bismarck TO
demand explanations at Vienna, also: in
fact, have been told, things cannot go
on as they are. Austria must forbear or
we shall have to break her up. Educa-
ton is dying out in the schools and in
the universities and there are 1000 !
schools for which masters are not forth
coming. Ihe chairs Ill the universities
and colleges are vacant, the learned pro-
fessions, the church and the law find no
recruits, the laurel bears bitter fruit
After all these things are pondered
over by thoughtful Germans and
even some very liberal men do not
approve of the policy which at such
moment alienates the sincere Catholics
by new civil mor~i~c- L. n--.,.i.-i,
tne catholic and radical press speaks out
and from very widely opposite pulpits
denounce that policy; and the new press
law, prompted by Prince Bismarck, can
scarcely be intended to give larger license
to those who now write just what they
please and appear to possess complete
in Berlin, at all events from
Government interference.