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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 10, 1870
Page
16
The King spoke with strong emphasis praising policy under the late King and assuring no deviation from it. Applause was immense when he raised his arm and cried Vive le Roi and Vive la Belgique libre et indépendante, signaling Belgian independence secured by treaties and events.
Reports from Paris describe mass troop deployments around the Corps Législatif, clashes with dragoons and National Guard, and the Tuileries sealed as Napoleon III faces potential resignation. Ollivier ousted. Palikao to form a ministry, with Trochu rumored to lead. Metz telegrams imply command shifts as France braces for wider conflict.
Haauenau August 9 The army of the Crown Prince on continuing its march found villages along the route crowded with wounded from the battle of Worth. French losses are about double the last despatch, totaling 10 000 killed and wounded, not counting the ongoing inflow of wounded.
The Times notes ominous silence after 3.30 p.m. yesterday and contrasts it with a flood of dispatches from the war front. Reports from Metz accuse the Emperor and staff of incapacity, saying the army has lost confidence and a command change may be necessary to prevent mutiny. The Paris correspondent of the Daily News provides the account.
Reports from Woerth dated August 7 to 9 describe heavy fighting with 6 000 French engaged and 3 000 to 4 000 Allied casualties in the Woerth battle. Prussian and Bavarian forces pursued, capturing baggage, cannons, and rail cars while advancing toward Niederbronn and Reichshofen.
Yesterday in the Lords the Elementary Education Bill received royal assent while the Commons debated the Census Bill. Lord Cammys condemned the Commons reasons for amendments, but the Government accepted them and the Lords did not insist. In the Commons Mr. Waatly signaled a future motion on taxation pressure.
The article reviews wartime financial policy and proposes using Church property revenues to pay national debt. It covers a tense Commons debate on a new treaty, with Jacon Briout and Sir W Lawson opposing further engagements, P Taylor supporting the government, and Rytanos questioning Belgium guarantees. Bruce postpones further discussion to midday.
The Attorney-General resigns as Bristol Recorder, Plymouth seat becomes vacant, and Sir William Fraser may seek the Metro-Britain Board of Works chair. A council at Ogborne approved the royal prorogation message. Mellish is knighted and joins the Privy Council. Reports say the Duc d Aumale offers to serve the Imperial Government. A new treaty guarantees Belgian neutrality, signed by Bernatorff and Granville. the French Ambassador is authorized to sign.
The Rev A Mackennal, soon to become minister at Gallowtree Gate Chapel Leicester, bade farewell to Surbiton with a large gathering. Presiding Mr Carvell Williams recounted his ministry and character, and the congregation presented a binocular microscope, fifty five sovereigns, and a drawing room plant stand. Mackennal responded with a manly tender address amid further speeches by several ministers and lay speakers.
This Day notices militiamen gathered at Mark Lane with fair attendance while overall business showed a downward drift. English wheat scarce, foreign supplies decent. demand quiet with falling prices. Barley moderate supply and quiet trade. malt dull at late rates. oats well stocked. Beans and pease dull, flour slow at late quotations.
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