Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-04

The Journals of Tours declare as more Of
the facts in regard to the surrender of Metz
become known, the more it is evident that
Bazaine's course was reasonable.
There is much stress laid upon the women
in which the officers and men were deceived,
i.i regard to the condition of France.
The fact that 40, 600, 900 francs and enorm-
Gus quantities of munitions were delivered TO
the enemy, is dwelt on as evidence of treach-
cry.
A balloon passing over the town of La
Fliche yesterday. dropped a copy of the Paris
Journal of the 3lst ult., containing the fol-
lowing:
Jules Favre made patriotic address. He
said the government was determined to carry
on the war to the last. The army would soon
attack the besiegers. break through their
lines and join hands with the troops from the
provinces. Arago and Ferry also spoke in
the same strain.
Brussels.
Brussels. Nov. 3. The independence Beige
says-"We are daily receiving visits from es-
capped officers of Bazaine's army. Their tes-
timony is conclusive as to the treachery OF
their Commander
The municipal officers of Metz have issued
an address to the inhabitants exhorting them
patience under the misfortunes for which they
are not responsible. The country and history
will exhonerate the people of Metx from any
share in the ignominy of her surrender
Versailles.
Versailles. Nov. 3. In consequence of the
terms proposed yesterday by Theirs and ac
cepted o-day by Bismarck the latter offers
an armistice of % days to allow the general
! elections to be held throughout France, and
/ to be based on the military status existing on
/ the day of signature.
! Berlin.
/ Berlin. Nov g. The following royal order
of the day is published this morning:
Soldiers of the confederate armies -
/ When three months since we took the field,
/ said God would be with our just cause
! That this confidence has been fully realized
witness Woerth, Saarbruck, Metz, Sedan
| Beaumont and Strasbourg, each victory for
our armies. TO you belongs merit and glory
/ You have maintained all virtues which es-
pecially distinguish soldiers. With Metz,
the last arms of the enemy are destroyed. l
take this opportunity to thank you all from
General to soldier. Whatever the future,
look forward to it calmly, because know
that with such soldiers victory cannot fail.
(signed) WILLIAM.
: ne charge Is reiterated OK tne Irusslans
| that Col Waldersee of the Queens Guard,
was betrayed and murdered near Bourget by
means of flag of truce treacherously dis
played by the French.
The Prussian forces which operated against
Dion, met with obstinate resistance before
that town on the 30th
William of Baden captured the heights on
which the French forces were posted when
the latter retreated, and on the next day the
authorities surrendered.
There is nothing Of interest in military re-
ports from before Paris.
1t is alleged that Russia is apprehensive of
revival of Polish nationality under Prus-
sian protection.
Swiss troops have been Withdrawn from the
French frontier.
The bombardment of New Brisach and
| Fort Monitor carried with batteries.
| The first army corps under Gen. Mantuef-
fel, except the eth corps, will go north to
! Normandy, Pickardy and Brittany, keeping in
connection with the fourth army of the Crown
| Prince of Saxony' 1t will reduce Verdun and
| Mezieres. The 9TH corps will garrison Metz
and the forts there, and will reduce Thion-
Vile. The second army, excepting the Sec
ond corps, which proceeds to Paris, will go
south, establishing a connection with Werder
and Nonderdam.