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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 20, 1870
Page
5
The article details varied naval data on French ships including tonnage and armor, outlines coming campaign objectives in Hesse and along the Rhine, and describes how European powers prepare and position neutrals. It notes Viscount de Borelli’s movements, press restrictions, neutrality stances, and the Prussian and French fleets in the Channel with expected Dover passages and mediation attempts.
A Times based report from London notes a late morning rumour that French hostilities may have begun near Forbath. The claim references an uncertain authority and no official confirmation yet.
Paris reports the Emperor’s uncertain departure to command the army while sealed instructions to Bazaine Failly and Lamirault prepare for a simultaneous war proclamation. Three army corps line the eastern frontier and 350,000 men are to be assembled between Strasbourg Metz Nancy and Bitche. Public subscriptions aid soldiers families and wounded, with France urging unity and recalling moderation in the Prague treaty. Diplomatic notes from Journal Officiel and Mémorial Diplomatique cite English mediation backed by Russia and ministers summoned to Paris amid Franco Prussian tensions.
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