Show french ships are hur ready paris dec 26 the orders to a portion of tho northern squadron to make hasty preparations to depart for the north sea and copenhagen the ultimate destination of the warships not being disclosed were undoubtedly issued as a precautionary move ao as to have french ships available for service in russian waters in case of emergency the christmas leaves of all the officers and men were hurriedly cancelled and a large extra force of workmen was engaged to complete the equipment provision ing and coaling ahls will ba completed tomorrow when it Is expected the gunboat cassant will sail her first stop will be at copenhagen chero further orders are expected to reach her the armored cruiser admiral auba also at brest Is being similarly prepared and will either accompany or follow the |