Bombardments and Retreats Mark Fading French Resistance
Reports describe Valenciennes flooded to deter Prussians and mass movements toward St Quentin. Von Goeben reinforced by rail, Gambetta promotes Isnard, Faidherbe rebuilds forces, and Chanzy’s army suffers and retreats amid heavy bombardment of Cambrai and Longwy.
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Lavalée
Valenciennes
Mons
von Goeben
Saxony
St. Quentin
Lille
Faidherbe
Brussels
Cambrai
M. Gambetta
Isnard
Douai
Arras
Longwy
Gambetta in Lille Speech Denounces Peace At Any Price
M. Gambetta arrived at Lille on Saturday and delivered a rousing speech from the Prefecture balcony. He urged resistance to the Bitter end, condemned peace at any price, rejected dictatorship, and vowed France would endure defeats if necessary to secure final victory. He noted numerous deputations and a broad reception, then left Lille for Calais and Laval after a war council.
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M. Gambetta
Lille
France
Boulogne
Hirondelle
St. Malo
Souspréfet
Daily News
Mge
Amiens
Calais
Laval
New German Empire Proclaimed by King William at Versailles
The proclamation from King William of Prussia declares the German Princes and Free Towns have urged the reestablishment of the German Empire. William and successors will bear the Imperial title to defend the empire, pursue peace, and resist French threats. World reaction includes cheers in Bremen Hamburg and Munich while Versailles hosts the formal proclamation in the Hall of Mirrors.
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Prussia
Count Itzenplitz
William
German Empire
Germany
Erman Empire
Unter den Linden
Versailles
Bremen
Senate
Hamburg
Munich
The London Conference Amid Treaty Dissension and Safe-Conduct Debate
Reports from the London Conference describe Austria proposing a joint protocol against unilateral treaty repudiation. Russia reluctantly joined after pressure from Prussia and England. Berlin cites Count Bernstorff prepared to withdraw if the French question is raised. Bismarck rejects Favre safe conduct. Favre remains in Paris. The Sultan’s government seeks Turkish control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus as a counterpoise to a Black Sea naval force.
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Russia
Prussia
England
Berlin
Count Bernstorff
Vienna Presse
European Commission
Ibraila
Oraova
M. Jules Favre
London
M. Favre
Count Bismark
Paris
Germany
France
Black Sea
Versailles
Odo Russell
Turkey
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Campaign on the Loire reports Franco-German clashes
Times correspondent notes Second Army occupation of Conlie entrenchment with arms stores and French retreat. Grand Duke Mecklenburg advances on Alencon seizing cattle and wagons. German losses tally 177 officers and 3203 men. French lose 22,000 prisoners, 19 guns, and over 1,000 wagons. Chanzys army at Laval near Le Mans Rennes line.
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M. Gambetta
Laval
Lille
Chanzy
Tours
Duke of Mecklenburg
Montfort
Orleans
the Times
Prince Frederick Charles
le Mans
Conlie
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Alencon
Bordeaux
Qhanzy
Rennes
Brittany
Kaiser's Enthusiastic Coronation Ceremony Tribute
A military band provided a powerful backdrop as excellent singing and music complemented a concise sermon. Kaiser Wilhelm accepted the imperial title at the people's and princes' wish to unify Germany. The Crown Prince followed with a firm cry of Long live Kaiser Wilhelm, prompting a joyous gallery reaction, waving helmets and caps as the band played the National Anthem.
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Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
South London workers praise pacific stance on war
A Friday meeting at Lambeth Baths gathered working class residents to commend Her Majesty's Government for a firm pacific and watchful attitude amid the France Prussia war. Led by Rev G M Murphy and attended by Rev N Hall and M P Richard, the assembly urged against armed intervention and called for pacific counsels.
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London
Lambeth Baths
France
Prussia
G. M. Murphy
N. Hall
Richard
M.P
Newman Hatu
South London
Pacific
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