General Boulanger, in order to keep his name before the
public, is publishing a History of the War of 1870, founded upon documents to which he had access during his term of office. The book will be published in parts, and the first part, which was issued on Sunday, was distributed gratis to the number of 2,500,000 copies. In his preface, General Boulan- ger maintains the right of the Army to interfere in politics, declaring that it is now identical with the nation, and cannot, in presence of imminent dangers, be first condemned to witness all blunders silently, and then asked to remedy their consequences. General Boulanger declares, on the authority of the Prefects' reports, that the great majority of Frenchmen approved the war with Prussia, and that, consequently, France was as responsible as the Emperor. He disclaims the idea of desiring war ; but says that wars break out suddenly, that the national defence is the highest interest, and that the best security for thorough preparation is a study of the precise facts of the last campaign. The book is in eager demand, and the first part was telegraphed to Germany, where it is considered an attempt to revive warlike feeling.
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