SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 136, 15 September 1870, Page 6

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

London, August 6fch. Opinions differ as to England being involved in hostilities. Belgium has 100,000 troops ready. After the skirmish at Weissenburg, the Crown Prince of Prussia continued his advance into French territory without encountering any serums resistance.

He passed through several French villages which were filled with men wounded at Weissenburg. Paris, August 6th. The Boulevards were in a great state of effervescence last evening in consequence of the defeat at Weissenburg. Four bankers have been arrested for exporting specie. All Germans have been ordered to present themselves before the Police authorities, in order to obtain permission to reside in France. The old system of passports has been introduced in \ France. Marshall M'Mahon has concentrated his forces in strong position, and a great battle is considered imminent. St. Petersburg, August 6th. A great diplomatic reception has taken place here. The Czar addressed the Belgian minister on the occasion with great cordiality. China The massacre of the French Consul, a priest, and some Sisters of Mercy, with horrible maltreatment, occurred at Tientsin, not Pekin, as previously stated, by the Chinese populace, with the connivance of the Government. On the 21st June two Russians were also killed, but no British subjects. All Protestants, as well as Roman Catholic chapels, were demolished. Great excitement prevails throughout all the Treaty ports. War appears to be unavoidable, and trade is much affected. Foochow, July 16th. — Prices of teas are ranging high. Large purchases have been made for Australia.

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