The Portland daily press., 1870-09-10
THE WAR.
France.

NEWSPAPER MEN FLEEING FROM DANGER.
PARIS, Sept. 9.-Some of the news cores
pondents have lett Paris and gone to Tours in
order to be outside the Prussian crcun,yella-
ton, which they anticipate will soon destroy
telegraphic communication between this city
and the outside world
AN OBJECTIONABLE SHEET SUPPRESSED.
The people to-day attacked the office of the
Marselaise on account of Clusert's reactionary
article in yesterdays issue, and broke the forms
and burned all the papers they cold find. This
action is doubtless due to Rochef forts denun.
citation of the course of the paper, and proves
how great is his influence with the people. The
journals loudly praise his patriotism and sim
cere desire for maintenance of the public or
der.
PARIS TO BE REDUCED BY FAMINE.
The Steele says it is assured from the best
source that in answer to the representations of
the inhumanity of bombarding Paris, that the
King of Prussia would not have resource to
such an extremity. He would take the place
by the aid Of famine, as it is evident at least
oha0 OooOoo IiOOpS WUulu UO u66ucu 10 eQClroIV
surround the city. The Steele concudes All
the Prussian reserves will be summoned for the
siege. 1t says this is the reason for the crea-
ton of seventy-six new squadrons of cavalry,
and adds that it is time that France also Or
gained her cavalry.
Switzerland recognizes the Republic of
France.
THE REPLY OF JULES FAvRE TO MINISTER
wAsHBURNE
The Journal Official of the Rcpublic TODAY
publishes the reply of Jules Favre to Minister
Washburne He says he considers it happy
augury for the French Republic to have OBJ
tanned her first recognition from the United
States, which founded their wise and careful
institutions on independence and civil virtue.
and in spite of the terrible ordeals which they
have passed through, preserved with unbrokeu
hrmness their faith in the great principle of
liberty whence issue dignity and prosperity.
Nations desiring to become masters of their
destiny must follow the course pursued by you;
must take as symbols love of industry and re-
spect of the rights of all. This is tee pro-
CRANE OF the government just established here
from an unfortunate crisis, the result of the
'ol!ies OF despotism; but at this moment we
can have only one care, to deliver the nation
from the enemy. Then again we have the
benefit Of your example and your persevering
courage. In the accomplishment of this task
we count upon the support of all men of heart.
and OF all governments interested in the tri-
umph fpeace. We are strong in the Justice of
our cause, and we have firm hope of success,
and the adhesion of the government at wash,
ington gives us conf ience. The members of
our government request that we make known
to you their gratitude, and beg you to transmit
is to your government.
THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE
LONDON, Sept. GA private correspondent
telegraphs from Paris Friday morning: un-
derstand from French source. on which can
place implicit confidence, that as England has
thus far declined to take any steps to induce
Prussia to consent to an armstce as prelmin-
airy to treaty of peace involving a territorial
sacrifice, and as delay under the circum-
stances must result in further bloodshed, the
Austrian government has taken the task
Further particulars received this morning
concerning jules Favre's declaration, enables
me to say that the account of it sent YOU yes
~SAN"J ""o OhtHOiJ dCCuIdtC. Ail tuC ClTCuul-
stances am rot at liberty to state but it is
probable that Jules Favre's hopes of an imme-
date alliance with Russia were little too san
gu ne, and that the negotiations thus far have
necessarily been info NAL; that in answer to
the urgency Of the French Minister Russia in
Inmates that she cannot Immediately accept
such n alliance nor take hostile steps against
Prussia unless in conjunction with Austria or
SOME other power.
England's refusal to interfere is partly trace
able to the personal influence of the Queen, to
whom Gladstone comedies much; partly to
Granville and the arIstocracy's aversion to a
republic, and partly to the intimations from
Prussia that no neutral interference would be
influential. A great pressure has been put on
the British government from Paris, but with
out result. The English residents deaounce
in bitter terms what they style the pucilanmi-
ty of the English Cabinet
Especial to the Tribune.] A special cores
poudent of the Tribune writes from Paris on
Thursday: D'Aumale will prove far more
formidable candidate than Count De Paris
The refusal of the government to allow
any Orleanis to remain is generally approved
What harms them here is the belief that their
pretensions will be favored by the English
court, and that the wife of one of the English
Cabinet ministers is intriguing for them
Troops are encamped from the Arch de Tr-
umph through the Neinlly gates up to Ca:-
bearie.
A PROPOSITION FOR THE SURRENDER OF
STRASBoURG OFFER REFUSED.
CARLsRUHE, Sept ga flag of truce left
Strasbourg yesterday, conveying proposition
from Gen. Ulrich for the surrender of that for
tress The General pronosed-an- immediate
cessation of hostilities, and submitted the fol.
lowing conditional terms of capitulation: First,
a garrison OF 1000 men to hold the citadel in
the name of France, pledged however to fire
no guns and take no further part in the pres
ent war. Second, The remainder of the gar
rison to surrender themselves prisoners of war
with the right to be paroed and the officers to
retain their side arms. Third, The Prussians
to take possession of the city. The terms were
Immediately rejected and the unconditional
surrender of the city demanded, the garrison
| to become prisoners of war, the officers only to
| be paroled with permission to wear side arms.
| Safe conduct was then asked by the French
| commander through the lines of the beleague-
| ing army for all civilians and non combatants.
This likewise was refused except in respect to
the women and children, who were granted
permission to leave the city. Subsequently a
supply of medicine was furnished the garrison
and the French given forty-eight hours to con-
slider the proposition of unconditional surreu-
| der.
THE PROGRESS OF THE PRUssIANs.
TRoYEs, Sept. 9.-The Prussans passed
Vitry lie Francois yesterday. Their scouts
make enormous acquisitions on the surround
ing country, and declare everywhere in the
name of the King of Prussia that conscriptioI
is abolished.
AN OBSTACLE TO ENGLISH INTERVENTION.
PARIS, Sept. 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 Cab
nets of Berlin and London. The Germans ar
incensed because England continues to sci
arms to private individuals who deliver then
to France.
Belgium.
HUMANITY FOR THE WOUNDED.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 9.-Mr. Sanford, lato minis