The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-19

pudiated by the coTntfy II t accepted such ter ms.
Bismarck has sent warning TO the Independence
Journal of Rheims, to the effect that IL change
ts tone, or II will be suppressed. The Paris press
protest with indignation against the act inter-
ference with the Internal affairs of France, as we'll
as violation of the freedom of the press.
AT Metz the lines of Investment are impregna-
BILE, but an immediate capitulaion is not likely
The Department of the Upper Rhine is completely
LONDON, Sept. 1s Especial to New York Tri-
bune. .l-Nothing is officially known in London of
without foundation, The interview between Bis,
marck and Favre will probably take place, Bis
marck having declared his readiness to receive him.
but the same dispatch says that while he has
objection to conversation with the titulsr French
Minister. the latter must be prepared to accept
Germany does not feel in position where she can
he called upon by neutrals, or appealed to by the
French, to renounce the material guarantees
essential to her future security and sufficient to
protect her against even distant renewal of such
Considering, also, that nothing is to be gained
but much may be lost by temporary suspension of
arms, Bismarck says he will negotiate for peace
but not for an armistice. He adds privately, that
he is still aware to what a degree of unpopuarity
French minister, asserting to the necessary terms
of peace, must expose himself; but that is not the
fault of the Germans II Favre expects his mission
to be fruitful he must be prepared TO sacrifice his
PiR1s, Sept 1.-THE commander at Strasburg
General Ulricb, telegraphs to the War Department
that the situation of the city is continually grow
ing more desperate, EecessitatiDg his early capitu
lation.
PARIS, Sept. II, $50 A. M Special 30 the New
from the director of the Orleans Railroad line
dated Albion, September 16, 4.30 p. NJ, to the dl
rector in Paris, to stop the trains, the line has
been cut by cannonade at the railroad bridge be-
tween Albion and Aths, and that there was fight
The Prussans crossed the Seine at ,Tavisy, two
kilometres from Paris, intending to establish a
battery there.
PARIS, Sept. II, p. MA message is just in
from the front and the Kings he headqusrters, and
reports that Bismarck and the King insist upon the
permanent occupation by the Prussiaus of Metz
and Strasburg. Indemnity is not so much ques-
tion but the other condition is absolute.
The Prussians intend beleaguering Paris and de-
laying operations, relying upon insurraetion
against the provisional government.
Mr.. Washburne expressed great indignation at
the rejection of all overtuves by Bismarck.
The action of the neutral powers has thus far
been completely paralyze1 by England's refusal to
recognize the provisional government.
PARIS, Sept. 17.-[Specia to the New York Her.
aid dl-Prussians have been seen in front of Colmar
and Mulhouse, making toward Lyons.
The Prussisns crossed the Seine last night, near
Athis but were beaten back.
Cannonading is now heard toward Bicetre.
The King OF Prussia refuses to recognize the
provisional government, and will only recognize
the Emperor Bazaine.
A committee of German workmen have made a
protest against the
Victor Hugo's address to France to-day is eXcit-
ing all classes to oppose the return OF Napoleon.
The cattle plague has attacked the cattle of the
Prussian army.
The ambassadors of England, Austria. Italy and
Turkey have left Paris
balloon has arrived from Metz with letters.
Paris is calmly awaiting the enemy
BEFoPE STRAsBURG, Sept. 1.-THE fire con
tinues Without ntermissiOn, and the walls are re-
duced to shapless masses The citadel is subject to
an ncessant fire, and its prlnci pal gate has been
destroyed. There is a breach in the walls on the
kehl side, and many houses near the citadel have
been fired. New batteries open daily and 400
guns are now in position. The garrison fire is
weak, and sometimes 1t ceases for hours. No effort
is made to repair the damaged outworks. Des-
| perate efforts made to convey ammunition into
! the city, and boats are frequently captured. An
other underground telegraph wire has been de-
! stroyed leading to COmar.
Tours, Sept. 1S--The Diplomatic corps arrived
| here to- day.
A great number of volunteers left Tours to-day
1t IL reported that French corps of $4,000 men,
under General Ducrot, occupies the woods of Cla-
There was fight yesterday between the Prus-
sans ana I me a tne @ he
artillery. The result favorable to the French
the enemy falling back.
left Paris yesterday in haste having been informed
that a serious attack to be made. There was
hard fighting yesterday and to day around Paris.
Henri Rochefort is of the strongest supporters
of the government, and uses his immense influence
over the people to soothe and quiet the impatient,
and counseIs moderation. Theirs is expect ID here
on his way to Russia through Switzerland.
The precious articles in the Museum OF Ma ural
History here, and the books of the library of the
prefecture, have been packed up, to be sent away
in case the city is menaced by the enemy.
| MUNDRLsHRIM, Sept 10.-lt is officially reported
that the works facing unettes 50 and 80, of Stras
burg, are finished. Fifty three mines were explo
ded by the besieged and the earthworks protecting
the assaiants were injured, but they have since
been repaired.
BERLIN, Sept. ia telegram from the Kings
Headquarters makes great reduction in the mum
Der of prisoners secured by the capitulation OF
Sedan. 1t states that the total number of men
actually captured was only 10000, including 3S
generals and 2595 officers 800 of whom were released
on parole. The killed and wounded were 1000.
| COLOGNE, Sept. 1.-THE Gazette of this city to-
day has an editorial article giving the following
| interesting statistics and particulars: "There are
now before Strasburg eighteen batteries of mOrtars
and rihed cannon. These fire collectively more
than 1000 shots into the city every day. Thirty car
loads Of m mlnitions of war, including 5000 quinta
| of iron, are thus consumed daily" The Gazette
| then goes on to show how immense must be the ex-
| pense of besieging Paris.
| BERLIN, Sept. 1S, ,evening-[Special TO the New
York Tribune. 1.-The Kings headquarters are still
| at Meaux. The investment of Paris is proceeding
successfully and rapidly. The weather is fine anC
the troops in the best of spirits. The siege o
Toul is pressed with the greatest vgor by the com
bined infantry corps of the line and landwehr Il
force reduction at all hazards. Gen. Ulrch, a
Strasburg, is greatly discouraged. His resistance
grows daily feebler, and an early surrender is ex
pected.