The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1870-08-20
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FOREIGN NEWS.
PARIS, August IS.

The French Government represent
MAT nreyious reverses of the army are
mi, fuily checked, and the attempt of the
enemy TO interfere with the coneentra-
lion Of the corps at chalons was COM
pletely repulsed.
Provincial correspondence says in
resnminp possession of the former Ger
man provinces on the Rhine. Prussia
means 10 reimburse her plundered sub
iects, expelled from France.
LONDON, August IL.
The confidence in the time of the re-
cent revolutionary outbreaks in Paris
and south of France, suggests to the
nolice evidence Of a combined attempt TO
declare a republic.
In the series of engagements which
occurred Tuesday near Gravelotte. the
French held their ground, but suffered
heavy losses.
LaPatrie gives the following resume of
information received from its private
sources: The army under Marshal Ba-
zaine. resting upon one of the strongest
places in the world, occupied near Metz
position which enabled it to check the
enemy and gain precious time. The
Prussians decided TO turn Metz, but Ba-
zaine knew their intention, and crossed
the Moseile in several places at the same
time. He was not surprised, as has
been said. He knew he must soon meet
the enemy, and was prepared. by cross
ing the Moselle. The French intended
to fall back on Chalons, but the Prus-
SLAMS endeavored TO cut the French line
four times. They attacked, and were
repulsed with great loss. The army of
Bazaine continued its march, and may
be considered as certain to make a june
ton with the corps of Mcmahon aud
Trochu. This result the Prussians
were unable TO prevent. 1t changes the
at the head OF larger force than those
opposed to him; and when he wishes,
may assume the offensive. This view of
affairs is based on information from the
scene of hostilitiss dated Tuesday, 10th.
A private dispatch dated Thionville,
Monday. 4 pm, says the cannonading
of the Prussinns commenced at 10 clock.
and lasts yet. Many Of the enemy have
been placed hors de combat.
PARIS, August 1s-Noon.
II was rumored this morning that
will be made around the
Hall of the Corps Legislatif about 2
o'clock this afternoon.
Gaulois says encouraging dispatches
are received from Bazaine, but they must
be kept secret as yet. to prevent any
news of the Marshal's plans reaching
the enemy.
Figaro proposes the presentation OF a
sword of honor to Mcmahon. A sub
scription has started for that purpose
already.
A very large chateau at Chambord has
been placed at the disposal of the au-
lhoritios by Count de Chambord, as n
military hospital. II contains 440 rooms,
300 Of which are unfurnished and all
have ehimneys, and are well adapted for
he use to which the noble owner has
devoted them.
Washburne, American Minister finds
himself overwhelmed with the conse-
quences of assuming protection of Prus-
sian subjects.
Averne says all military authorities ap-
prove of the retreat of Metz.
Correspondence of Soir describes the
entrance of the Prnssians into Saverne.
He says they do not maltreat country
people, but exact requisitions out of pro-
portion TO the population. Large sums
of money and enormous quantities of
bread. tobacco, wine and forage, are de-
At all places where the people
resist, the Prussians are very cruel; but
they are disposed to be quiet
and kind. Many peasants kill their
horses to prevent the Prussians taking
them.
PARIS, August 1S-Eyening.
Gen. Trochu is appointed Comman-
der-in-Chief of all the forces Mt Paris,
aud has issued proclamation COUNSEL
ing order-not only in the streets, but
under the trials consequent upon the
situation. He says France must have
The demeanor of great Nation conduct
ing its own destiny, and the Government
will gain confidence in them. He ap-
peals to all men and to all parties He
belongs himself to no party. save that of
his Country; and declares that all good
citizens must, by moral restraint, be
kept down. Those who seek in the pub
lic misfortunes only an opportunity to
satisfy their detestable designs, must be
subdued. The Senate is in session to-
day. The Corps Legislatif has adjourned
to await further news from the scene of
war. Minister de Ia Flalta publishes n
list of German vessels captured-ele
IN number. The theaters are nearly all
closed. Prince Napoleon sent his chill
dren and yaluables away, against the re-
monstrance of the Empress.
LONDON, August IS.
a well Informed diplomat says Prussia
VIII exact no surrender of French soil,
Dut will insist ON the exclusion Of the
bonaparte family from the throne. Other
terms Of peace not reconcilable with the
French amour propre-including doubt
less, partial reimbursement of cost of
war; and may be added, political restora-
ton Of the house of Orleans, is currently
The foreign ambassador of Brussels re-
fused Francois Hugo, son Of Victor Hugo,
q passport TO Paris.
BERLIN, August Is.
dispatch from King William, dated
Ponta Meuse, 18th, says: In the fight
yesterday we took 1000 prisoners, II
guns, and eagles.
The Duke of Schleswig issued q mani
iesto imploring all Germans to sustain
the Prussian Government. Allows one
correspondent Of the Berlin Press at the
'front.' Herr Kressner, selected for the
place.
LONDON, August 18.
The Daily Times calls for aid for the
French and German wounded. Says
future results will depend on the develop
ment of reeerveu of The hoafiIa powara