The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-09-24


Minister of Finance, NJ. Perrin Mague ; Minister o.
Public Instruction, NJ. Jules Simon Minister o.
Justice, NJ. Chameraux Minister of War. General
LIE Ferre President of the Council of State, NJ
Goevy Secretary of the Provisional Government
NJ. Tareitugan. Major General Trochu retains the
governorship of Paris. NJ. NJ. Valienton and In
gilhordt are appointed Civil Commissioners FOL
the Province of Alsace.
France and America.
PARIS. Sept. 6.-It is stated that the first official
act of Jules Favre, Minister of Foreign Affairs un.
der the new Republican Government was to tele-
graph to the United States Government at Wash.
ington announcing the death of the Empire and
the birth of the Republic. He asks the sympathy
and moral support of the people and Government
of the United States in the efforts of the liberal
party of France to establish a Republic and drive
back the invaders from the soil of France.
What the People and Press Say.
PARIS, Sept. 6.-The papers of this afternoon
contain lengthy appeals addressed to the United
States Government, for American aid and sympa-
thy in the movement inaugurated for the purpose
of freeing the French people from the Imperial
dynasty. and establishing upon a firm foundation
a Government similar to that of the United States.
The Republic Recognized in Paris.
PARIS. Sept. Slate yesterday afternoon, Min
lister Washburn had an interview with Jules Favre,
at which he announced that the American Govern
ment had recognized the sister Republic of France.
Favre was much moved. Grasplng Wasbburn by
the hand, he exclaimed J" l receive this notlfica-
ton with gratitude and profound emotion" 1t is
reported that Louis Blanc, Ledru Rollln and Du-
fraisse will be appointed ambassadors to London,
Washington and Vienna, respectively.
PARIS, Sept. S-Great crowds of the Garde Mo-
bile, with the French and American flags. made a
demonstration before the American Legation to-
day, of gratitude for the recognition of the French
Republic by the United States. The letter OF
Washburne to Favre, gives great satisfaction. The
naop1a Snaun narSuada1 that the American Govern
ment will Interfere. in favor OF peace.
Whereabouts of Napoleon.
BERLIN, Sept. 9.-The Emperor Napoleon arrived
at the chateau of W~ilhelmholme on Monday, Sept. 5.
He was received with due courtesy. He was conduct
ed, with his suite to his appointed residence. He
appeared composed and cheerful. Hearing that a
Republic had been proclaimed in France, he said
that the Germans. on entering Paris, would bring
order to the machinery of State there. He, how
ever manifested no vindictive spirit toward his
countrymen.
King williams Opinion.
LONDON. Sept. IO.-Information received at the
Prussian Embassy at London, makes it certain that
King William has resolved to ignore the revolu-
tionary Government in Paris as destitute Of all
shadow of authority.
In the event of the occupation of Paris he will
treat only with the officials recognized by the En-
peror Napoleon.
PARIS, Sept. 10. Especial to the Herald. l-Excit-
ed crowds were called together in front of the
Hotel de Vile to-day. by the publication of the
statement that King William had determined not
to treat with the Republic. and. in response to re-
peated calls, they were addressed by Jules Favre.
He said no such definite announcement had been
officially received if, however, such action had
been taken, all France will fly to arms, and what
is now a war for national defence. will grow into a
war for determination. Not a Prussian shall re-
turn home to tell of this last outrage. Favre was
tremendously applauded.
Various War kilograms.
1t is stated that the correct number of soldiers
surrendered at Sedan is so, 900.
The Germans are said to have lost so, 1000 men in
the battles around Sedan.
Asiatic cholera prevails among the troops be.
sieging Metz.
RHEIMS, Sept. 1.-THE official reports of the
battles of Sedan show that 45 cannon were taken
the losses of the French, in killed, wounded and
prisoners, were 100000.
SEDAN, Sept. S.-The French paroled officers are
going to Africa to exchange places of service with
officers there. A regular siege has been commenced
at Metz, but negotiations for capitulation continues
SEDAN, Sept. 9.-There are now marching on
Paris five Corps d'Armee.
The Corps of the Crown Prince and the Bavarian
Corps left Rejour at 5 o'clock the other Corps
have all been ordered to take their respective
positions ten leagues from Paris on the 18th inst.
BERLIN, Sept. 1O.-King William wrote to the
Queen describing his emotions on meeting the
French Emperor. He says: 1t was ~overwhelm
ing. For the moment | could not control myself.
on thus meeting him whom three years ago 1 saw
at the summit of grandeur. The Emperor was
equally moved"
PARIS, Sept. 10.-The afternoon papers report
the following:
"The Prussians demanded the surrender of
Laon. The French cOmmandant opened the gates,
and the Prussian officers and soldiers entered.
When they were well inside. the French command
ant fired a mine. blowing up the citadel, and kill
ing and wounding a great number of the enemy.
1.-THE War Office expects to have by tomorrow,
including troops of the Line, Garde Rationale and
Garde Mobile, o 0.000m men, counting the forces at
Lyons and elsewhere, but hastily engaged and i'm
perfectly armed.
Troops and artillery arrived yesterday from
Mezieres and are camped on the Avenue IImper-
atrice. Other troops have left for the front.
at has been decided to burn the Bots de Bologne
and the forests of st. Cloud and st. Germaine, as
soon as provisions can be made.
ait is fully expected that the American Minister
will be asked to help in the peace negotiations"
New YORK, Sept. 5-Amsterdam dispatches say
the Prince Imperial was captured with the Emperor.
kilograms from Paris direct say there is great
popular excitement over the announcement of the
equalization and capture OF the Emperor. Great
crowds collected in the Place de la Concorde on
its being known, and stormy scenes occurred in
the Corps Legislatif. 1t is reported that a Dictator
ship would be pronounced by the Corps at a secret
meeting. Crowds are anxiously awaiting the news
No violence.
The following has also been received addressed
to the Secretary of State
"LoNDoN, Saturday, Sept. 8, Ills P. M.-The
Emperor and McMahon's army have surrendered
at Sedan, to the King. The Emperor's residence is
to be appointed by the King after an interview
with him. The capitulation was concluded with
General Wimpfen instead of Mcmahon, who was
(Signed) MOTLEY,
Minister at London"
LONDON, Sept. ga special to the evening TeLe-
dated London, September 9th, says: The
Prince Imperial reached London this forenoon.
His arrival at Charing Cross, the railroad terminus,
was unexpected. and therefore did not excite at
tention. The Prince was attended by his suite.
He appeared to be suffering from recent indis-
position.
McMahon lies dead at Namur, near Belgium.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 6.-The Prince Imperial has left
for England. The Empress Eugene ar