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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 16, Issue 821, 12 September 1870, Page 2

Latest Telegraphic Items.

IMPORTANT NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL. War between France and Prussia.

From the English telegrams published in the last issue of the Herald we quote the following important items :

The most important intelligence to hand is the war between France and Prussia.

War was declared between France and Prussia on the 15th July. The Prussians entered France by the railway. Several bloody engagements have taken place, in which the Prussians were victorious. Germans are nocking from all parts to fight for Fatherland. England, Italy, Belgium, and Holland remained united. A royal proclamation has been is sued by England, enjoining neutrality on British subjects. The King of Prussia has disclaimed the responsibility of the war. The German Parliament declared on the 20th July that Germany was unconcerned in the candidature of Prince Leopold for the Spanish Crown, and compared the French Emperor's disregard for peace to that of the fii st Napoleon, who gratified his personal passion by exciting the National sentiment. Germany was desirous of a durable peace, but, being no longer divided, was able to resist aggression. On the 23rd Napoleon addressed a stirring proclamation to the people, recalling his conciliatory policy, which had been disregarded. He declared Prussia to be the aggressor, and to be the cause of the present state of European armaments. A French circular affirms that Bismarck prepared the candidature of Hollenzollern, secretly thinking that France would accept it as an accomplished fact. Bismarck denies this. On the 25th, the Times published the draft of a Treaty between France and Prussia, submitted in 1866, and rejected by Prussia ; and again, when offered lately as the basis of an offensive and defensive alliance, the unity of Germany under Prussia —« France obtaining Luxemburg and indemnifying Holland. The English Ministry was ignorant of the existence of this treaty. The Prussian ambassador confirms the statement of the Times. The French Ministry attributes the origin of the Treaty to Bismarck; it never had any serious basis, but was rejected by both parties. In the British Parliament, Mr. Disraeli advocated an armed neutrality. Mr Gladstone objected, saying that England was perfectly impartial; but that the Government would take precautionary military and naval measures.

A .supplementary war estimate of two millions has been submitted.

The chartering of English coal bjiips for belligerent purposes has been declared illegal. An Army Enlistment Bill has been passed ; also a Foreign Enlistment Bill, providing against assistance whatever being rendered by England to either party. Both bills were read, a second time.

A monster meeting has been held in Dublin in favor of France and Fenianism.

France and Prussia have promised to respect the neutrality of Holland and Belgium, Austria and Italy have both armed, and have agreed to take common action regarding neutrality and future mediation. England refused to join them. 1 * The South German states —Saxony and Hesse—have joined Prussia, the Crown Prince having assumed the command of the South German army. French merchant vessels are declared not subject to capture by the German fleet.

The French Government has announced its conformity to international rules and to the congress of 1866; Prussian vessels being allowed 30 days to clear out oi French ports, and all with French cargoes on board being allowed safe conduct.

The French Cham her has voted 490 million francs for the army, and 80 millions'for the navv,

The Prussians entered France on the 18th July, tearing up the railways in the Luxemburg frontier, and blowing up the railway bridge across the Rhine. The Prussians mustered in Luxemburg nearly 300,000 strong, and were prepared to. retreat on Carling if necessary. The French Emperor, with the Prince Imperial, is at the head of the troops on the frontier. On the 31st, the Prussian official account stated ihat the French were repulsed on the 30th, in an attack on Saarbruck. On the 2nd August the French troops at Mettz assumed the offensive, and crossed the frontier. A serious engagement ensued, in which the Prussians were dislodged from Saarbruck. The Emperor and Prinze were present. The Prussians numbered 10,000. The French lost only * 11 men

Prussian accounts slate that the small detachment at Saarbruck were attacked by five French divisions, with 24 guns, and had consequently evacuated the town, with small loss, and had withdrawn within the new line of defence. The Prussians were withdrawn from Eriolo. The King of Prussia arrived at Mayence on the 3rd August. The Belgian army of obsen ation had taken up a position on the military road to Aive-la Chapelle. Latest advices give Prussian accounts of a brilliant but bloody vie fcory. The army of the Crown Prince crossed the Rhine and stormed Wiessenberg. They repulsed and dispersed the French, and took 500 unwounded prisoners. The French General, Douay, was killed. The Prussian loss was severe; the effect of the new French cannon—the mitralleur—was very murderous. A Prussian squadron of four ironclads left Plymouth on the 14th July, followed by a despatch boat. A French fleet of seven iron-dads passed Dover, proceeding northward, on the 25th July, and arrived at Fredericksburg on the 3rd August. The Pope is advised of the withdrawal of the French troops from Rome. Italy has promised to guard the Papal frontier. The Austrian Government has notified the abrogation of the concordat, in consequence of the infallibility dogma. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

London, August 6. Opinions differ as to the probability of England's being involved in the war.

Belgium has 100,000 troops ready. Since the skirmish at Wiessemberg, the Crown Prince of Prussia has continued his advance into the Trench territory without encounter in a- any serious resistance. He passed through several French villages which were filled with wounded sit Wiesemberg Paris, August 6. The Boulevard was in a great state of effervescence in consequence of the defeat at Wiessemberg. Four bankers have been arrested for exporting specie. All Germans in France have been ordered to present themselves before the police authorities in order to obtain permission to reside in

France. The old system of passport ha* "been introduced into France. Marshall Maemalo has concentrated his forces into a strong position, and a great battle is considered im-

minent. St. Petersburg, August 6. A great diplomatic reception has taken place here. The Czar addres83d the Belgian Minister on the occassion with great cordiality.