Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-10
THE WAR.
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last night
AN ARMIsTICE UNDER CoNsIDERA-
TION.
PARIS. Sept. 9. 6 p. m.-An armistice il under
consideration. The idea was instituted by the
diplomatic corps. The question has been sub
mtted to the provisional government by the
Russian, Italian, and Spanish ambassadors.
PARTS, Sent. 9--it is reported in Diplomatic
circles that England will not push Intervention
in favor OF peace, owing to the existence OF un-
pleasant relations just now between the cabinets
at Berlin and London. The Germans are in
ceDsed because England continues to sell arms
to private individuals, who deliver them to
France.
THE EMPRESS IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-In the embassies at Paris
at early arnistice is predicted. The cabinet
ministers are again absent from London. Com
municatio1s have passed between the English
and French governments, but there has been no
recognition OF the republic. The Empress Eu-
gen,a has arrived in England, and is now with
the Prince Imperial at Hastings.
MCMAHON a PRISONER.
Marshal McMahoR is severely wounded in the
leg, and is prisoner near Sedan.
REPLY OF FAvRE TO MINISTER WASH
BURNE.
PARIS, Sept. 9.-The Official Journal OF the
Republic to-day publishes the reply of Jules
siders it a happy augury for the French repnb-
lie TO have obtained her first recognition from
the United States, who founded their wise and
careful institutions Oh indepe Hdence and civil
virtue, and in spite of the terrible ordeals which
they have passed through conserved with nm
shaken frmness tfeir faith in the great princi-
PIE OF liberty, whence issue dignity and prospe-
rity. Nations desirOus to become masters of
their destiny must follow the course pursued by
you, must take as symbols the love OF indu stry
and respect OF the rights OF all. This is the
programme of the government Just established
here, from an unfortunate crisis, the result OF
the fOllies Of despOtism. But at this moment
we can have but one care to deliver the nation
from the enemy. There again VIC have the ben
eht OF your example, your perseyering courage
In the accomplishment of this task we count
upon the support of all men OF heart and all
governments interested ia the triumphs of
peace. Strong in the justice of our cause we
have firm hope OF success, and the adhesion of
the government Of Washington gives us conf
deDce. Members OF our government request
that We make known to yoa our gratitude and
beg you to transmit it to your government.
THE EMPEROR AT WILHELMSHOHE.
The German correspondent OF the Times writes
a. follows from Wllhelmshehe, under date OF
september :-''The Imperial train reached
this station at 9.35 p. m, where the garrison
officers, General PlOnski and the resident offi-
Gals of the province had assembled. The En-
percr. on alighting. passed to General Plouski'.
car e, salutng the officers of the CORPS who
drew up with presented arms. He looked
ser, ~ but not crushed. There were no signs
OF bloat or unhealthy cmbonpoint. He wore the
n rrss uniform OF a general with riding cape
"r Garaba'dian pattern. The crowd was silent
rtspectful and sympathetic
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER oF
= IL.
tARLsEUHE. Sept. :, p. M.-tSpecial 10 the
Herald.)-A flag of truce left Strasburg yester-
day, conveying proposition for surrenderfrom
Gen. tlrich. The General proposed a cessation
OF hostlities; the French garrison Of > coo men
to leave the citadel, which il to remain in the
bands of France, bat it will be pledged, how
ever, TO fire no gun and take no part in the pres
ent war; the remainder of the garrison to be re-
leased. tie officers bearing their side arms: the
Pruss!ans TO hold possession of the city. The
terms were Immediately rejected. aui an uu-
conditional surrender OF the city and fortress
demanded. the garrison TO become prisoners
and the officers to be released on parol, and
suffered to wear their side arms. Gen. I-lrich
then 'ked permission for all civilians to leave
the city. This, too, was refused. except for
women and children. A supply of lint and med
icines was granted. The French comnandar
was allowed forty-eight hours to consider the
proposal for an unconditional surrender.
REPUBLICANISM IN ITALY.
FLORENCE, Sept. 9.-Martino has carried inn
toItant propositions to italy. Gen. Cialdini
army has been mobilized. Immense republican
demonstrations were made here yesterday.
GREAT REPU BLICAN DEMONSTRATORS
IN MADRID.
sympathv xtb the F1egch great Of
here yesterday. Twenty thousand citizens
marched through the streets with banners in-
baT s T.Sh ihs to France and
marred the proceedings. After the procession
mass meeting was held. Senior CASTELAR, who
Is at the head of tire Spanish Sepubicansl de-
lvered an address. He said The conscience
OF humanity breathes again, witnessing the pun
ishment Of the empire and the triumph of the
iePublic. The Spanish people, delivered from
will soon join the great political movement to
form United States of Europe. Immense
applause To-day give France your sympathy,
awaiting the moment when You NAV aid her
with arms" This was received with entbusi.
astic shouts of approval.
THE SOUTHERN PRUSSIAN COLUMN.
TRoYKs, Sept. 9-The Prussians passed Vitry
la Francaise Yesterday. Their scouts make
enormous acquisitions on the surrounding cOun-
try, and declare everywhere, in the name of the
King OF Prussia, the conscription abolished.
DEMOLITION OF THE MARSEILLAISE
NEWSPAPER.
PARIS, Sept. 9.-The people TO-DAY attacked
the office Of the Mdrseillaise newspaper on ac-
count of Gen. Cluseret's reactionary article in
yesteIdaTy,s T issue. They broke the forms and
burned all the papers they could find. This ac-
tlOn is doubtless due to ROchefort's denuncia-
ton of the course of the paper and proves how
great Is ms influence with the people. The
Journals this morning war mly praise his patriot
i'm and sincere desire for the maintenance of
public order.
THE SIEGE OF PARIS
The SSscle says that 1t is assured from the hest
source that in answer TO the representations of
the inhumanity OF bombardsng Paris, the King
OF Prussia said that he would not have recourse
to such an extremity. He would take the place
by the AID OF famine. As 1t is evident that at
least 800. 900 troops will be needed to entirely
surround the city, the Steele concludes that ali
the Prussian reserves will be summoned for the
siege. 1t says this is the reason for the creation
81 seventy-six new squadrOns of cavalry, and
adds II Is time that France had organized her
cavalry.
RECOGNITION BY SWITZERLA Nd ETC
Switzerland has recognized the republic of
France. No political arrests were made in Paris
yesterday, which is considered a sign Of security
and OF popular confidence in the government.
Two hundred kabyles arrived yesterday from
Algeria, preceding a large force which is ex-
pected day. They are fine soldiers, and are
in admirable condition. Sixteen hundred Guards
Mobile arrived yesterday from the provinces
and by this evening 1t is expected that the fuli
force of the Garde Mobile within the city will be
over 100,0 600. They are billeted on the inhabi-
tants, but on none who are not paying over 500
francs annual rent.
POSITION OF AUSTRIA, ENGLAND AND
RUSSIA.
LONDON, Sept 9.-(Special to the Tribune y
A private correspondent telegraphs from Paris
on Friday morning. understand from a
French source on which i can place Implicit
confidence, that as England has thus far de-
clined TO take any steps to induce Prussia to
consent to an armistice as a preliminary IN q
treaty OF peace, involving no territorial sacri-