The Wilmingtonian., 1886-06-19
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SATURDAY JUNE 10, 1856.
A Curious Brochure.

cast of the political face of things in this
world in the year 1890.
The picture is mainly located in Europe.
But the strange and interesting phase of 1t
is the appearance Of an American Army of
800, 900 United States volunteers encamped
in mid Europe!
1t would be idle to look farther into book
that almost at the outset presents such an
incident. But after all it is not altogether
preposterous. A most curious chain of po-
litical events has led up to that picture.
The writer is undoubtedly thoroughly in.
formed upon all questions of the day. In
ternal evidence shows exact acquaintance
with the most recent phase of political social,
international, and commercial questions by
the author. He is thoroughly informed on
the history of the nations of the world and
the national aspirations of those countries.
He shows himref an adept in military and
naval affairs, indeed the most remarkable
o1sctness is evidenced in knowledge of
the most modern implements of war, of the
scientific value and use of esrthworks and
various methods Of coast defense, of fortress
IS, Of ironclads, toTpedoes, monitors &c.
The writer is well versed in the commercial
value and strength of the different Europe
an armies and fleets. He is conversant upon
the weaknesses and strong points in the
boundary lines of Germany, Russia, France,
Italy and Turkey. He shows how, in q gen.
eral European war the composite natioDali-
ties such as Austro- Hungary and Germany
would be strengthened or weakened ac-
cording to the position taken. He weighs
the Important bearing the religious question.
that is of Romanism and Professionalism
would have in a European conhagration.
toorsticism as ranged against ene another in
a struggle such as the one considered, are
fully described.
What are called the liberal nations OF
Europe, that is to say those hafing con.
stitutionsl government, such asf France, En.
gland, and Italy are ranged against the des-
potic or imperial governments, VIZ: Germany
Russia, and Austro Hungary, Between
these governments, the East Of Europe
against the West is pictured the great mod.
ern "Armageddon."
The story is commenced most ingeniousfy
A Germau.Ameriean revisits his native
place, Cologne, He is arrested by the Ger.
man government as a deserter. He resists
and is shot dead. Mr.. Pendleton our minis
ter at Berlin demands an explanation and
full reparation. The German government
treats hiS demands with evasions and TEN.
porizations. In the Reichstag Bismark
jeers at the United States. Meanwhile the
whole United States is in hubbuh. The
citizens in every State are furious. Congress
has taken up the question. The President
has telegraped MIR. Pendleton to insist OF
full reparation and to make no concession
whatever.
In St. Louis aud Cincinnatti the German
element is ablsze. Bismark is burned il
efiigy and martial professions demand de
claration of war against Germany. Congress,
has just convened. Its members show ;
disposition to consider matters quietly. A
message comes from England Offering tn
services of Queen Victoria as mediator in tn
German-American quarrel. There appear
to be disposition in Congress to accept tn
intermediation. Meanwhile the Unite,
State is ablaze with wrath against Germany
From every State telsgEams are sent TO Nj
Pendletop, W no has retired to London, to stau
firm in all his demands. 10 the midst Of til
negotiations the President receives the me,
sage that England withdraws from the m
diatory position. The news has been su,
IDENTIFY received by the British govsrDmel
that Russian army corps has occupied He
at. Immediately all Europe is a milital
camp. England occupies and closes t!
Suez Canal. A Russian ironclad passir
through the Bosphorus is fired upon by
Turkish Fort. Austria has sent an arm
corps into Bosnia. Italy and France demar
explanation of Austria which is refused.
Meanwhile Congress under the pressu
of public opinion throughout the Unit,
States has declared war against German
100000 volunteers are enlisted for Europ
France has occupied tue Rhenisb prOvinc
and declared war against Germany. Ita
faces Austria making demands of torritor
retrocessiun.
The news of Americas declaration of "
against Germany is received with huzzas
Paris and London. A coalition is form
between the United States, England, Fran
and Italy, while in opposition there is fiji
compact of the imperiaIst nations, German
Russia and Austria 100,0 United Stat
troops are placed on board transports
Norfolk and conveyed by an Anglo Freu