The Portland daily press., 1870-11-29
TIE EASTERN QUESTION.

TIE EASTERN QUESTION.
DIFFERENT VIEWS AS TO THE RESULT.
LONDON, Nov % The cabinet agreed to-
day that Gortschakoff's last dispatch should
not be considered as removing the question of
Russia s demand from the sphere OF diploma
cy. The Vienna cabret is not unfavorabe TO
a conference of the powers in principle, but
presses the settlement of preliminary ques-
tons. Dispatches from Constantin0ple say
that the Sultan and Grand Vizier show no
alarm at the situation, counting on peaceful
solution OF the controversy. The British gov
eminent has bought all the gunpowder cotton
in the market. Lead had advanced to e23 per
ton. The Financier says that immense sup
plies of arms and munitions OF war have arrived
at the Russian ports in the Black Sea-
France.
$3.50 VICTORY.
LONDON, Nov. % -5P.M.-The French claim
TO have won a great victory at Moveuil, twelve
miles south OF Amiens, yesterday. The battle
lasted till darkness interfered. The German
first army is alleged TO have been beaten
aud driven back to its entertainments before
Amiens. The French Army of the North was
greater in numbers and better armed. The
losses are obscurely given 10 thousands. The
Prussian huzzars rode down and cut to pieces
regiment of mounted infantry. The German
Losses were severe.
No trains are allowed to run on the railways
between the rivers Seine and Loire, except for
war.
There are no German troops in the forest of
Ardeunes
AMIENs CAPTURED By THE PRUssIANs.
LONDON, Nov % -1130 A. M.-News has lust
arrived that Amiens has been occupied by d.
vision OF German troops under Gen. Won Gro
ben.
The following address was issued by the Pre-
feet of the department OF Lomme, previous to
the occupation of the city: Citizens, The day of
trial has arrived. In spite of all our efforts
AmeDS must fall into the hands of the enemy
The army of the North is retreating aud the
National Guards are disarmng. leave you,
but will soon return. Be calm; be confident
France will be saved and the siege train used
at Thionville is on the way to Montmedy. The
village Of Versigny, near Lefra, was burned to
the ground before the surrender of the fortress.
The reports of German successes in the battles
around Amens are confirmed by dispatch
from King William, which, however, gives no
particulars. In fight at Dury the Prussians
had 30, 600 men engaged.
GREAT BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED.
LONDON, Nov. 29-3 80 A. MA great battle
isimminent, it not already in progress, be-
tween Chateadum and Montargis.
Germuny.
EXTRAORDINARY WAR CREDIT VOTED
BERLIN, Nov. 2S.-The North German Par
Lament granted the extraordinary war credit
demanded by the government, by vote of 178
to 8. The only opposition to the grant came
from socialist and democratic members.
NEW CONFEDERATE.
Dalbreck announced to, day the ratification
by the Federal Council of the treaty for the
union of the kingdom of Constemburg with
the confederation. He stated that the adhe.
sion of Bavaria would be considered on Wed.
nesday. BY the provisions of the treaty for
that purpose Bavaria retains her independent
MILITARY jurisdiction under command OF her
king. But the organization, drill, equipment,
etc., of her army are to be modified to conform
with the Prussian system.
. PRUSSIA OFFERED AS A MEDIATOR.
VIENNA, Nov. 28-There are reports here
that Bismarck, by the sanction of the King,
has addressed a letter to Gortschakoff express
ing desire that Russia accept Pruss,a's
mediation, pledgng Prussia's influence in that
event to secure satisfactory alterations or mod
ifcations OF the treaty.
Great Britain
THE "woRLD" INTERVIEWS THE TURKISH AM
BAssADoR.
The correspondent of the World had an in
terview to-day with the Turkish ambassador
Monsouros Pasha. The ambassador alluded
to the fact that Russia for many years has paid
public opinion in America might be inclined
to favor Russia. Americans, however, now
sympathize with the French republic and
as the Russian case is identical With the
case of Germany, the Americans may have
occasion to transfer their sympathy to Tur-
key. Turkey indeed permitted Admiral
Farragut to enter the Euxne with an Amer
lean frigate, but how could she deny this
favor to such distinguished pefsonage?-
Besides iustifying her records for the United
States Turkey will hail with delight any man.
ifestations on the part of the United States to
take more active interest IN European con-
Germs, for the transparent rectitude of her
(Tulkeys) own intention can only render
every additional arbiter of her unsought quar-
rels friend gained to her cause.
RUMoRED ATTEMPT ON KING WILLIAMS LIFE.
LONDON, Nov. 28.-The evening papers con-
tain rumOr that an attemnt has been made
by a Bavarian s)lJier to shoot the King of
Prussia.
The publication of correspondence from the
seat of war by German newspapers is prohibit
The Gaulois calls Gambetta a tyrant.
SEASON OF SUSPENSE.
Especial to N. Y. World. ]-Nothing official
can be ascertained concerning the result of the
Cabinet meeting, which remained in session
from till 8o'clock. Gortschakoff's note is
still withheld from the public. One we'll au-
thenticated report says that the conference
was all but agreed to. Another report says
that the differences of opinion in the Cabinet
are irreconcilable. At the close of the council
proceedt to Windsor to have another audi
ence with the Queen.
THE WAR ELEMENT IN THE CABINET
Especial to N. Y. Herald. 1.-The Cabinet,
after an unharmonious session to-day, broke
up again decision to meet on Wednesday.
Gortschakoff's last bombshell has created a
terrible CONSERVATION, and the Cabinet at least
feels disinclned to answer it as speedily as
Granville replied to the first. A rumor now
prevails that Messrs. Lowe, Bright and Card
we'll are likely to go out of the Cabinet They
refuse to make war at any price while Granville
m ha naI lQd ia vvifh
draw her letters before even congress can be
consen ted to by Eogland. 1t is said that the
Council to- morrow is to presided over by the
Queen as formal meeting for business, and
will have no connection with Russian affairs.
Prussias reply is nervously and anxiously
awaited. The rumors OF Russa's willingness
to submit to a congress are believed to be
groundless.
A DANGEROUS CONSPIRACY.
LONDON, Nov. 28-11 30 P. M.-Tbere is no
truth in the report that an attempt has been
made ON the life of King William, but proofs
of dangerous conspiracy have been discover
ed. The affair is kept quiet and there are no
PARTICULARS. 1t is reported that the King and
his staff have removed from Versailles TO
Meaux.
The Queen continues to be resoutely oppos-
ed to war with Russia. Granville demands the
presence of France at any conference on an
European question. If it is insisted on no
conference can be held till peace is declared
UoGWeeu rdnCe ana PRUSSIA. IL IS Oeil6VeQ at
the Prussan legation in London that confer
eDce is certain and that the neutral powers
will apply such pressure to France as will
render it impossible for her to refuse to acqui-
esce.
The Sublime Porte is represented to be dis
satisfied with delay and hesitatons of its allies
in endorsing its proposals to assume the often
sive against Russia.
SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. ga boat race this
afternoon between the picked crews of South
ampton and London was won by the South
ampton crew.
STRIKE ENDED.
The Scottish iron puddlers have settled the
difficulties with their employers by arbitration
and the strike is ended.
FIRE ON sHIpBoARD.
The iron clad Triumph, now building at Jar
ron, on the lyme, accdently caught fire and
wa. badly damaged before the flames were
extDguished.
THE GOVERNMENT TRIUMPHANT IN THE ELEC-
TONS.
FLORENCE, Nov. 2S.-Members of the minis
try have been reelected to Parliament by large
maJorltles, and the goYeinm will have
strong working force IN the new chambers.
Norway.
DERELICT BALLOON.
CHRISTIAN, Nov. % "A balloon which left
Paris on the 18th descended here to day with
Two passengers and number of carrier pig
cons. Inc aeronau.s bring complete files OF
quantity of official and private correspond
enCe.
DOmeSti. News.