Year: 1879

Tne autumn maneuvres OF the First German
army corps have been brought to a close at K0nigs-
berg in presence Of the Emperor. The COR
respondent of the London Times gives a graphic
picture of the scenes 1.-THE inhabitants of
Konigsberg are certainly the most warlike in all
the empire and they probably the most loyal
In the chapel of their ancient castle the first and the
present King OF Prussia crowned themselves and
they claim to be descended from the indigenous
dweilers in the country. Their patriotism is deep
and fiery, and nothing throws them into warmer fit
OF enthusiasm than to hear military band play.
When, therefore, in the mere mockery and game
of war it became known that an enemy ap-
preaching from the had taken the fort
re of Pil!au and was advancing with rapid
strides on their city there actually general
feeling OF resentment that an idea should even
be capable OF sprnging from the fertile brain of
straegist The contest between the First and
Second divisions. representing the South and
North army respectvely-the latter distin-
guished by oak sprigs i'll their hemets-ended
t. the advantage rather of the former; and after
the foe had been pressed to distance backward
upon his base both invader and defender bivouacked
orthe field and waited for returning day to renew
the combat. Both armies. however took advantage
or the darkness to alter the disposition of their
troops, and when the signal gun sounded the be-
RihAin. OF the pattle quite new problem in
strategy and tactics presented to the command
ing generals. The combat, however, as usual was
begun iy the collision OF cavalry detachnents sent
down, aud the Austrian occupation will, it is hoped.
encounter no stance Whether the people win con-
sent to remain under Austrian sway, they to be
convinced that operation would only bring disaster
With the Austrian occupation OF the Sandjak all the
provisions OF the Berlin Treaty which are likely to
be executed i'll force The north
out by each army to ascertain the strength and
position the other, and likewise to screen the
movements OF their infantry behind. At the
same time, wherever from Instant height tho
Southern army could perceive any Of the enemy's
infantry sheltered by eartnworks thrown up during
the night. it Immediately began to pitch shells
into the position. 1t WAS easy for spectator ut
any distance to say which kind OF troops was being
hred at by the held guns, q prominent large red
screen raised behind the battery signfyng that in
fantry in the line OF fire TO be the objective, white
one aenoting cavalry as the aim, while sign at
al showed that an artillery combat raging The
batteries all unlimbered in q way worth notic-
ing. III the English army, as a rule, when field
gun is brought into position the horses are led
short distance to the and wheeled SO as to
place them between the Timber and The
gun; whlle IN Germany, 1t would seem from
the present IDan9uvrcs, the animals. after their
traces are looscned, are merely led forward few
PAGES without being turned round. In tho former
case, OF course the Timber and its contents
partially protected irom the enemys fire, while the
Germans appear to think this advantage of not
much account ia comparison with the greater rapid
ity OF loading afforded by their system. The
Hussars and Dragons, as usual, did good
as diamountcd rifomen, being frequently en-
poyed in this way in driving in outposts and
Iatrols. prominent feature in the days tactics
the constant effort on either side to carry out
Ranking movements. and it was by an effort of this
Kind that tho fortune OF the day was determined.
The invading army hard pressed by the defenders,
hal begun TO fall back on the right, while tho
latter was preparing to sweep round the retiring
enemys flank. At this juncture, however, re-
iniorcemcnts for the invader came up from the
direction OF Pilau. and. though the singular spec,a-
Gle was Witnessed OF line of skirlnishers being
charged by several squadrons OF cuirassiers, whom
h8ht horse regiment nc hand might have more APP
propriatcy done the duty tho defenders seeing the
danger OF having their own flank turned. began to
retire before the returning foc whose well executed
flank movement, it was then decided by the rnipires
entitled them to be regarded as having had the best
OF 1t.