Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-09-14
European w ar.

New York, Sept 9.-Paris is still
resolved ON fighting to the last.
Strasbourg, Metz, Thiouville, and all
the French Qualifications, yet stubborn
ly resist, though all are reported suffer
ing dreadfully.
"There is but ore sentiment appar-
emily reigning throughout the prOvin-
,es of France. From all quarters the
cry of war comes up, and throughout
France the people are organizing tor
protracted and national conflict"
PARIS, September I0.-A deputa-
ton of nearly 500 persons went in
body to thank the American Minister
for the prompt recognition of the Re
public by the United States. The
American Minister thanked the popu
lace for their cordial applause, and
said America was most anxious for the
success of Republican institutions in
France and throughout Europe.
The Worlds London correspondent
telegraphs: At is the impression
here in high. official circles that France
will accept any terms short of the dis
memberment Of her territory, il
refusing which she is supported by
Russia 1t is believed the Republi-
can Government will consent to pay
large indemnity, to dismantle the from
tier fortrcsses and Lrgely TO reduce
the standing army. More than this, /
am assured in the highest quarters, will
| not for moment be conceded. 1t
Prussia should insist on the cession of
| Alsace and Lorraine, or even Metz and
! Strasbourg, the war will assume new
and most terrible character. The gen.
eral feeling in London is that Ger
many has military right to demand
the expenses Of the war, with reason
able guarantees for her future security,
but that she has no right to attempt to
degrade and humilate France. 1t
is quite certain that if she attempts to
this she will be met by one Of the
most formidable European coalitions
ever formed and that no man can pre-
dict the issue of the conflict"
PARIS, September l0.-The Figaro
says: "The Republic of France has
been officially recognized by Italy and
Spain.
"The heavy rains Of the last few
days have retarded the Prussians be-
tween Rethel and Rheims. 1t is only
with much difficulty that the artillery
can be moved over the heavy roads.
At several place near Paris trees have
been cut down SO as to impede the
progress of the enemy. The Garde
Mobile have attacked the Prussians at
different points killing wounding and
capturing numbers Of them"
LONDON, September 10-King
William has given orders that Napol.
con shall be treated as the Soverei gn
Of France.
The Standards correspondent, writ
ing from Paris, says the Prussians can.
not successfully besiege the city with
their six hundred thousand men,
1t is said the casualties of the war
thus far aggregate four hundred tn ou-
sand. More than one-half Of this i'm
mense number are either dead or maim-
ed for life.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-The Prussians
are advancing on Paris rapidly. Their
cavalry is already within ten miles Of
the city Notifications. The Northern
Railroad is cut by the Prussians. The
main body of the army is within thirty
miles of Paris. There is tremendous
commotion in the vicinity of the cap
ital, and great excitement in Paris.
A special dispatch to the World, da
ted Paris. 9th, says There is much
alarm among the holders of property in
Paris as to possible disorders in case of
a siege. The attitude of the lower
classes is thought to be very threaten
ing. Nevertheless the preparations Of
Gen. Trochu for a siege go on with
the most unremittiDg activity. Enor
nous supplies of ammunition have
been received and distributed to the
various fortresses within the past week
The forts at St. Denis, bonneville and
Au Villiers are thoroughly equipped
and it is said the Notifications of the
capital are entirely ready for three
months defense.
eve have 20 accurate information
as to the position of the, German ad
vance. Reports are hourly brought in
but most of them are based on the ap
pearance of mere scouting parties,
foragers or cavalry scouts along the
line of the great railways. There is
an authentic reason for believing that
that the enemy in force have not even
reached Rheims up to this time. Still
the impression here is, even among the
soldiers, that the Prussians will be in
sight of Paris by Sunday morning
| next.
81 am enabled to inform you, by au.
thoritv, in an interview held yesterday
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
NJ. Jules Favre assured Lord Lyons
that the Republic did not inherit the
wars of the Empire-that the Provis-
ional Government would very gladly
conclude peace as soon as possible on
any terms not absolutely dangerous OF
dishonorable to France. Favre asked
His Lordship if the English Cabinet
would interfere and suggest terms OF
peace to be offered by Prussia, such as
he could be assured that France wou Id
accept. Lord Lyons replied that
though England would be delighted
to help to bring the war to an end, he
had no authority to say that she would
undertake to suggest terms of peace to
either of the combatants. Favre then
said it would be impossible for France
to make any such suggestion, and the
interview was brought to close
A letter received from Strasboure
says the condition of the city is much
better than is supposed. The garrison
has plenty Of munitions and food for