Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-29
THE PRUsSIANS DEFEATED
They Leave l,lO0 Dead on The Field.
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS A!
England and Russia Demand a Sa fe
Conduct for Thiers-Prussia Yields,
and Theirs IL TO 60 60 Paris
Eject OF Baxaine's Surren-
der ON the Negotiations

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LONDON, Oct 2s.-The news Of the surrender
Of Metz is regarded as favorable 10 the nego-
tiations now going on at Versailles for an ar
mistice. These negotiations, in their original
basis, involve no reference whatever to Metz,
the army Of Marshal Bazaine having been con-
sidered by both parties as out Of the practical
question.
THE ARMISTICE PROPOSITIONS.
Ihave the points on the best authority, as fol-
lows
First. The principle OF s,a,u quo aate-belum
is TO govern all arrangements looking TO q pos
slbie resumption of arms after the armistice
Second; Both belligerents are TO be allowed
the time Of signing the stipulations. Third.
The city Of Parif Is to be allowed to receive
daily one days supply of provisions. Fourth.
All latitude Is to be gwen throughout the coun-
try to proceed with the election Tor members of
Constituent Assembly.
AUSTRIA AND ITALY WITH ENGLAND.
1t is now reported that Austria has renewed
her activity in support of the English negoti-
atoms, warmly backed by the Italian govern
ment.
THEIRS GRANTED A SAFE CONDUCT
To PARIS.
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-Intelligence has Just reached
the oreign Office here hat the German author
tiles at Versailles have consented upon formal
demand to that effect, couched in diplomatic
but decided language, by the governments OF
Great Britain and Russia,l to grant Theirs a
safe conduct from Tours, through the German
lines, into Paris. 1t is expected that the inter-
view between Theirs and Gen. Trochu will de-
eide the tate OF the negotiations for an arm
istice.
A PRUSSIAN DEFEAT-I 200 GERMANS
KILLED.
Tours, Oct. 2s.-The following official di.-
patch has just been received:
"BouRGs, Oct PA telegram from Basic
announces that the Prussians have suffered
defeat between Monthiliard and Bessncon.
three wagons filled with wounded. and Ieayin0
zoo killed on the field. Three hundred of tn.
1ngIuves ned into Swiss territory. They were
d'saImed, and directed TO proceed to Posentray
WAR NOTES FROM TOURS.
Tours, Oct. 2s.-Gen. Gambriels by decree
of the government, is removed from command
in the East, and Gen. Alexandra Ernest tskes
his place.
Advices from Lille represents that B,arbaki
has visited and made q careful inspec:io OF az
the suongholds in the north, aud was engaged
IN reviewing the troops and giving orders for toe
defence. The government here considers thai
that city from attack and bombardment.
No official intelligence from Paris, or the
army or the Loire Is known to have been re-
ceiyed to-day.
Colonel Wickenstein, military attache of the
Russian embassy, left Tours to-day for Yer
sailles, having received a safe-conduct from the
here from London, and will go from Versailles
to Paris.
Gsmbetta has issued decree establishing in
each department. q center of observation, so
that troops may no longer be liable ID surprise
by me enemy Proper parti will be held re-
sponsibie, under heavy penalties, for constant
~ reporting movements Of invaders.
THE PRUSSIANS CHARGED WITH IN
HUMANITY.
The Protestant pastor OF Geneva, a native OF
the United States, who has accompanied the
ambulance trains since the beginning of the
war, is now in Tours. He gives borrowing re-
cltal OF the brutal conduct of the Prussian
s1lulers towards the defenceess country people
ne saws he has seen them wantonly destroy
farming implements, looms and food, taken
away men and compel them to work as lsborer-
leaving the women, children and the isirm 10
starve. lie intends to address, through the
pres, letter to the kind people OF Germany
giving The details Of these outrageous acts.
EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
ii is reported here that England desires a
EWopesn Congress to arrange peace.
MOVEMENTS OF THE FRENCH FLEET
BRfMfN, Oct 29-Late yesterday afternoon
the authorities OF this city were notified by
parties in Belgium that twelve French men-of-
war had just lett Dunkrk, going north. The
river entrances aud coasts in the North aud
baltic seas viii Immediately be placed in a
state OF defence.
LONDON, Oct. 29.-Yesterday the Prussians
made an attempt to cut the lines of commune
cation between Amiens and Rouen, but were
beaten of without accomplishing their object.
There Mss slight sk.rmish at Numerie yester-
gay, IN Which the French we're successful. Some
houses were burned by the artillery fire. The
Prussians were At last driven from the field.
with the loss OF one gun.
SCENES AROUND METZ.
The Times this morning has Q telegram de-
scribing the scenes around Metz at the time Of
the surrender.
A ffiehtful storm had ragged for several DAYS
all over the north Of France. The entire country
drowned out. The telegraph wires were pros
uated In al directions.
INSIDE OF PARIS.
1t is said that the interior OF Paris shows less
change than might be expected. Here and
there . few large jewellers and diapers shops are
closed. bet beyond this nothing extraordinary
The French press is trying t. persuade the
people that there Is extreme suffering in Prussia
on account Of the war.
ALL QUIET IN ALGERIA.
Late advices nom Algeria report the rebellion |
suppressed and all quiet again.
NO SYMPATHY WITH THE FRENCH
REPUBLIC.
PBeTH, Oct. 29-At Q recent meeting of the /
Liberal Club, N. Deak, one Of the members.
refused to express sympathy with the French /
Republic. His action has given rise to consid. /
cradle comment.
BALLOON MAIL FROM PARIS.
TOURS, Oct. 29.-Itis announced that balloon |
from Paris descended within the French lines /
near Strasburg the day before yesterday. The
letters and dispatches, Of which there WAS a /
great number were duly forwarded to this civ.
and ere expected tomorrow.
Advices from various departments in the
east confirm reports previously published of the
retreat Of the Prussians.
GARIBALDI.
General Garibald il still acting on the Often