Paris Siege Day Report Mixed with Wandering Potatoes Digging
A war correspondence recalls a morning firing near Rosny and Noisy as a massive procession nears French lines to harvest potatoes. Up to 40,000 diggers, including many women and well dressed, risked life for food while German troops offered protection rather than fire. The piece also notes military observers in Tours, a King of Prussia anecdote, and German public opinion turning against England amid the Paris siege.
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Berlin Liberal decline in elections as Conservatives gain seats
Berlin electors shift balance with Liberals losing ground to Conservatives and Ultramontanes. Dr Jacoby of Konigsberg fails to win re election after opposing Alsace Lorraine annexation. Prussian Government wins in Hanover with 33 of 36 seats, mostly National Liberal and Conservative. Baden and Hesse sign adhesion treaties.
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Bavarian troops return sparks for North German Confederation deal
Berlin reports from Versailles say Baden and Hesse join the North German Confederation unconditionally while Bavaria retains military sovereignty despite negotiations. Bavaria’s cabinet pressure and Munich vote hinge on joining and ceding foreign affairs, with constitutional changes to take effect January 1.
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Entry of Victor Emmanuel into Rome Delayed
In Italy, the entry of Victor Emmanuel into Rome is further delayed. The ceremony awaits formal sanction from the Italian Parliament validating the Rome plebiscite outcome. The Indépendance Belge reports possible Prussian steps in support of the Pope.
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Proclamation of Duke of Aosta as King of Spain
In Spain the Duke of Aosta is proclaimed king. Of 345 Cortes voters, 311 cast ballots with 191 for the Duke two showing adhesion and 60 for the Federal Republic. The Duke de Montpensier received 27 votes. A commission will travel to Italy to present the crown. Public peace remains undisturbed amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Chaos Across China and Fatshan Chapel Burnings Prompt Wary Telegrams
A Shanghai telegram reports executions and exiles amid indemnities to France and Chinese Christians, while Mr Wade predicts no military need. A Fatshan Protestant chapel is destroyed by a mob. Rev J Chalmers escapes, others wounded but no foreigners killed as consuls weigh action. Fatshan’s anti missionary sentiment noted by Canton papers.
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