The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1870-10-12

thought better conditions in the matter of capilula
ton ought to be made than had been offered al first
BY the Germans. Gu this-a military point-Bis-
marck refused discussion, but announced to the En-
peror that he quite willing and ready to discuss
questions looking to peace. The Emperor replied
that he was prisoner; that 1t was impossible to
treat for peace bnt referred the Count the actual
Government at Paris. Bismarck said the situation
at Paris offered no entering point for such over
lures. The Emperor then proposed that the French
army be allowed to pass the Belgian frontier, and
there surrender their arms. This was also refused.
The Emperor stated further that be deplored the
horrors of war, but that he had yielded wholly to
public opinion In declaring war. Bismarck accom-
panied the Emperor to Bellevue where General
Wimpfeu was at that time negotiating with King
William relative to a capltulation. The Emperor
was not allowed to the King till the negotiations
for surrender were concluded. When these were
finally announced, they destroyed the Emperor's
hope for better terms. The French officers were
then dismissed on parole.
LONDON, Sept. lSth.-The Tlegraphs Paris cor
respondent says that American recognition lie really
but little valued there and is regarded merely the
good will OF power without material weight in
the European system.
On Sunday Prusslan reconnoitering party en-
countered body of French at Chateau Thierry; a
sharp engagement occurred and the Prussians were
repused with considerable loss. The Commander
of Scissors refused surrender in response to
summons of the Prussian commander.
Theirs is here, communicating with the Foreign
Office
PARIS, Sept 1Sth-The defiance of the Comman.
l,s,,
render is enthusiastically approved by the inhabi-
tants, all of whom declare their determination to
fight to the last aud endure any hardships In the
service of France.
PARIS, Sept 13th-wilfred de Fouville, author
of several treaises aerial navigation is constant
y on the watch for the approaching Prusslsns from
balloon. He has also prepared other balloons,
which will be properly anchored, TO serve as out
looks from different parts of the city.
NEW YORK, Sept lSth.-Reports of the surrender
OF Metz are announced as having been received In
London
The ex-Queen Isabella of Spain, with the Prince
Asturias, has withdrawn TO Bavaria
PARIS, Sept. 1Sth.-Two corps of the Prussian ar
my, of 40 600 men each occupied last night posi-
ton on the Strasbourg highway, between Coulom.
miers and La Ferte
The ministry promulgated an edict that no person
be allowed TO leave Paris after six A NJ of the 18Th
OF September without special permit Martial Law
is practically enforced within the city.
| The exact position of the French advance is I'M
known According TO varied accounts the enemy
had arrived at Meaux and Meun
Another report says the main body of the Prus
SLAMS arrived at point twenty eight miles from Pa
ris yesterday afternoon.
LONDON. Sept. 3th-Bernstoof, the Russian Am
bassador. who has been In conference with Ear
Granville at Windsor Castle since Saturday, return
ed TO London.
Granville, learning of the arrival in London o
Theirs, also came to the city, and was In consulta
ton with him at the French Embassy.
| The Post, speaking semi-ofHcially, says neutrali
have abandoned all hope of suspendiug hostiities
Bancroft is making no further efforts towards medi
alton.
LONDON, Sept. l9th.-The steamer Napoleon Third
of the General Trans Atlantic Line, is engaged
transporting French refugees to England.
There is active inquiry proceeding at Paris into
the distribution of the vast Secret Service Fund
the Empire. The Figaro regards the tender o
American mediation as an opportunity for peace
The reported unconditional surrender of Metz tC
the Prussians is credited by the Prussian Embassy
though unofficial.
MADRID, Sept 13th.-Mr. Sickles, American Min
lister, for some weeks past has been rusticatng, oc
casionay visiting the capital. Last week an armed
party stopped the usual diligence and demanded Mr.
slckles by name, but fortunately he was not there
| The Government now provides him guard.
ROME, Sept lSth.-Immense placards have beer
posted on the dead walls of the city proclaming
universal Italian Republic. The document is sgneC
by the Republican Revolutionary Committee
! FLORENCE, Sept. 13h-Gen Cialdini, in com
mand of the Italian troops the Papsl frontier
has issued proclamation to the Romans, il which
he assured them that he does not bring to them
but peace and ORDER leaving to the Administration
full freedom Of action. The independence of thu
| Holy See will not be violated The Kings troop,
in the march to Rome met everywhere with an en
thusiastic welcome. The garrison of MontifscOanC
withdrew before their advance without opposition
Should no resistance be offered to the entry of th,
italian troops, the Government will secure to th,
Pope residence in Bone, and provide for civi
list including the College of Cardinals The Pop,
is preparing protest against the entry of the Itali
and the occupation of Papsl territory, but viii
not resist.
New YORK, Sept. l2th.-A special dispatch to tn,
/
Zeitlg of Hesse Cassel gives the particulars of til,
arrival of Napoleon. He was accompanied by Gen
erals Felix Douay and Lebrun, prisoners on pa
role, and brilliant staff of French officers on pa
role. The Prussian civil and military authorities o
Hesse Cassel in full uniform, received them at ih,
station with company of infantry, as II guard o
honor, and squadron of Hussars, keeping back th,
people. The Emperor, who received with al
Imperial Salute, wore the uniform of a Lieut.. Gen
eral, but no sword. His breast was covered will
orders. He is quite corpulent aud, looks very grey
| LONDON, Sept. 12th-The Empress Eugene i.
still at the Marine Hospital at Hastings attended b,
Ferdinand de Lesseps aud Madam Thiery All the
ladies of the Court who came with Her Majesty tC
Belgium remained in that country.
OsTEND, Sept. 1.-The latest intelligence from
Prussian headquarters is that, in reply to PROPOSE
tions made through the Austrian Legation, King
William declares that be will listen to no PROPOSE
ton Except from the Imperial Government Of
France
PARIS, Sept 12th.-The Worlds Paris special
correspondent says: The city is beginning to be
isolated We have no mail to-day from London
and no dispatches have come through by telegraph
except for the newspapers. The Government ex.
ercses supervision at the Office at the P &C de Ia
Bourse from which alone dispatches allowed to
be sent 1t is conducted fairly but positive. The
aspect of the city is perfectly tranquil though not
at all gay. No fears Of mob violence entertain.