The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-11-21


of Troy over again. The German guns are lit.
orally stuck in the mud and constant labor is
being employed in attempting to make practi-
cable roads, but it is nearly all in vain. Should
a sortie now occur with great difficulty the
Germans could only bring small number OF
guns into action. The entertainments in the
rear Of their positions to guard against an at
tack from the direction of Orleans proceed
slowly. Bronchitis, pneumonia, typhus and
small pox are on the Increase and the hospitals
are in wretched condition. When a German
soldier falls ill it seems he is expected to die as
soon as possible and take himself out the way.
The hospitals are fearfully filthy and patients
are destitute of bedding, exposed to cold and
deprived of necessary food. In some hospitals
all the patients die every night and the beds
are amptled of the dead and Immediately filed
with new sick. The French continue their in
cessant activity, throwing up works and arm
ing them with guns, whereof they seem to
have an inexhaustible supply. They are dig
ging rifle pits and are also apparently
constructing mines. An ominous silence
there has been very little firing. Great bodies
OF troops are exercised every day on the plains
in front of Mount Valeiian and on the PENN
sular south of the city. Large quantities of
vegetables are still in the fel1s around the
city and parties are every day engaged in dig
glng and conveying them inside. The greatest
amount ofsickness prevails in the Saxon arm v
commanded by the Crown Prince.
NO COMBINATION AGAINST RUSSIA.
Your correspondent last night again inter-
viewed the same member of the government.
whose statements concerning the Russian ques-
ton was telegraphed on the 10th. He said: 1t
is now certain no combination of powers would
now be formed against Russia. Five govern
ments besides Russia signed the treaty of 1856
ana all are equally aaggrieyed by Russia's vio-
lation thereof but they will not even unite in
collective note demonstrating against the vo-
lation. France is pewerless; Prussia connives
with Russia; Italy declares she will not Join
any diplomatic movement against Russia, hav-
ing gained by her former alliance with France
and England, and Austria will address note
to Russia, but will not threaten war.
AUSTRIA DESIRES RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP.
In 1867. Beust himself proposed the abolition
of the provisions of the treaty restricting SOW
eighty in the Black Sea. He now is quite will
ling and even anxious to make higher bid for
the friendship of Russia. England would be
left alone should she insist on refusing to Join
in congress for the decision of Russia's claim.
She will not insist that congress will meet and
Russia will gain her point. Granvlle's letter
does not mean war. England has no wish for
q struggle with herself and Turkey on the one
side, and Russia, Prussia and the United States
on the other, and the remaining powers mere
spectators. Bismarck has secret treaty with
Russia, just as he had the draft of secret
l.
bow he elected to reject Frances offer to give
him all he wanted in exchange for Belgium,
and accept Russia's bargain and compel the
neutrality of Austria as a condition of tearing
the treaty OF 56 to pieces. 1t is all a swindle.
England will surely restrain the two powers
whose strength only is equalled by their dis
honesty.
A RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE DARDENELLEs.
The Worlds correspondent at st. Peters
burg on the 9Th says an imposing iron-ciad
Russian squadron will shortly make its ap.
pearance in the Dardenelles and military
force will appear on the Danube if Vienna and
COnstantinople are less compliant than Russia
hopes. lgnatiff started for COnstantinople
furnished with very explicit instructions. To
night the prevailing opinion in the London
clubs was that if Prussia declines to be party
during the continuance of the present war to
the reopeniDg of the Eastern question Russia
will find it necessary to secede from her posi-
ton. In German circles there is strong con-
viction that there will be no war;
In case of war large numbers of the force
serving in India will be drafted into the Turk
ish army and considerable portion of the
Madras army will be sent to Turkey.
There is much remark in diplomatic circles
the Times on the situation over the signature
of "Scrutdt0r." A communication in reply ap-
pears from Max Muller.
1t is understood that Bismarck is extremely
vindictive towards Gladstone in consequence
OF his comments the policy which he has made
or inspired in the public print.
The French loss at Chateau Dun is now re-
ported at 500 killed, wounded and prisoners.
NO SECRET UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN RUSSIA
AND PRUSSIA.
Especial to N. Y. World. IA special des-
patch from Berlin of this date says Odo Rus
sell has received assurance from Bismarck that
there is no private understanding between
Russia and Prussia on the Black Sea ques-
ton. 1t is asserted that Russia has declared
her willingness to grant very extensive militia
~ furlouShs to allay the uneasiness Of people.
Bismarck will be represented in the North
German parliament by Herr Del Bruck.
PRUssIAN ELECTIONS.
The result of Prussan elections is as follows
Conservatives, 1923; free conservatives, So; old
liberals, 20; national liberals, 104; left centre,
IS; Fort Schritt, Al; Poles. 10; Particulars, 6;
Catholics, 43; underlined, %.
THE TREATY BARRIER TO WAR.
Article 9th of the treaty of 1856 is regarded
as barrier to war, especially when considered
of the same year. This article, as explained
by the protocol, requires reference Of questions
which may arise to friendly power prelimi-
nary to any of hostility. An overt act. not a
declaration, however hostile it may be in tone,
is necessary to constitute breach Of the treaty.
will consent to no restriction on the free action
Of the Gar.
ATTACK ON EUREAUx.
RoUEN, Nov. 19-The Germans attacked
Eureaux to-day but met with a vigorous re-
sistance from the national guards and retired
to the environs.
A PRUsSIAN VERSION OF "A RETREAT.
Especial to N. Y. Tribune IA correspon-
dent of the Tribune at Versailles the 18th tele.
graphs that it is believed the French
will make no sort;e at present from Paris. The
army of the Loire has Withdrawn to the south
ward to avoid being shut in between the Ger
man armies marching against it. The spirit Of
the German troops around Paris is excellent
and health very good considering the cold
damp weather. Food continues plentiful
among the Germans Prices at Versailles
much greater than a month ago,
Though not yet definitely concluded, negoti-
atoms for the union of Germany are regarded
as safely brought through its critical state.
Several German statesmen have returned
home.
Gen. Hazen has left Versailles for Germany.
1t is denied that his journey has or will have a
political character.
A St Petersburg correspondent in announc-
ing the speedy presence of the Russian fleet in
the Dardanelles says that vessels will be bought
in the United States with money due for the
Northern Possessions.
hEfEIlIlON OF The SAME STORY.
The Tribune correspondent at Amiens tele-
graphs on the 20th:-An engagement took
place yesterday at Vouel, near Tergnier, be.
tween French volunteers and the Prussiaps
The latter were strongly entrenched and the
volunteers retired. The French commander
was wounded and Capt. Petil killed. The
camp at st. Vierren was fired this morning.
A combat is imminent in the direction Of
Beauvois.
FRENCH DEFEATS.
LILLE, Nov. 20.-There was a fight yesterday
in the department of Aisue between franc.
tirerrs and mobile guards and Prussian de.
tachment moving from Tergny. The French
finally retired in good order. Losses on both
sides about equal. There was similar en-.
counter on the same day near Nemesis, in
which the French drew back.
At Sarcy, on the 18th, an engagement took
place. in which the Prussians lost 200 killed
wounded and prisoners and fifteen franc-tireur!
wounded and killed. The Germans threaten
an attack on Neufchatel. The French losses
before Montmedy have been serious.
MANTEUFFEL ASIA SUPPORT TO PRINCE ROYAL
NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.-The Tribune cores
pondent telegraphs from the Prussian head
quarters on the 18th: Yesterday Gen. Man
teuhel was at Rheims with the 1st and Stt
army corps marching by scissors towards
Amines with instructions to direct his course
southward in case of a heavy attack by the