The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-02
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French legislative Report Of the Situation
The Prnssiau Fire-lIow II IL Conducted
Suffering OF Nom ombata nts.
LONDON, Sept IA. NJ.
The HERALD dispatches from Paris report that
during the session Of the French legislative body
yesterday letter dated in straspourg was read TO
the members by government authority.
In this communication 1t was stated that the
Prussians were firing into the inhabited portion Of
the city instead OF ut tho defenccs the men serv
Ing on the ramparts.
The object Of the Germans In perpotrating this
cruelty is as the writer alleged to compel an I'm.
mediate surrender OF the fortress. The citizens and
other non-combatants had taken refuge in the sew
ers OF the place to avoid. If possible the conse-
quences OF tins murderous assault
Deputy Keller denounced the conduct OF the Prus.
slams Ia very severe terms and tho most decisive
aud energetic language.
When N. Keller resumed his seat the members Of
the Chamber rose in o body, all party differences
being obliteratcd for tho moment, and gave three
cheers for the Inhabitants Of Strasbourg, their de-
voti0n and loyalty.
Count PalikaO, Minister Of War, protested against
this expression in the present shape. alleging that
the soldiers now serving In Strasbourg deserved
their due need of praise also from the Parliament.
Deputy Keller then moved that measures be taken
ct once to secure the arming OF the people Of the
provinces OF the Upper Rhine, to which Count
Palikao objected on the part Of the government.
Deputy Keller moved the adoption Of resolution
expressing a want OF confidence In the Ministers.
The Deputy also severely criticised the acts of the
Ministry.
The result OF the debate has not been received.
Determination of tho CtiZena Never TO
Snrrender-Their Rcroiem> Extoled-TLe
City 10 be Knzed Ii Necessary.
PARIS Sept !, 1870.
A letter from Strasbourg continues the complaint
against the Prussians for firing on the houses and
not the defences. quarter OF the city has been
destroyed. The inhabitants clamor, "Death rather
than surrender" The Desegers employ the prison
ers they capture to work in the trenches.
At the citing Of the Corps Legislatflast evening
one OF the Ministers declared that StrasbOurg de-
served well Of the country, and that II should
always remain French. Deputy Keller demanded
the sending Of commission to arm the people OF
the Upper Rhine, who were ready to rise en- mnsse.
Everywhere strasbourg, its citizens and garrison,
are deluged with praise.
The Bishop OF the city has urged the commander
to hold ont till the last prayer is uttered then retire
to the citadel and raze the city rather than let IN
the enemy.
Great slaughter mt Strasbonrs-A Vigorous
Scriie.
LONDON, Sept. l. 1870.
The siege Of Strasb0urg continues. Great slaughter
has been occasloneI by the vigorous bombardment.
The garrison made a sorte on Tuesday night and
drove the Germans several miles.
The Commander Declares He Will Burn tho
City Rather than Surrender.
PARIS, Sept /, 1870.
The commander at Strasbourg has published the
determination OF the people TO burn the city rather
than surrender.
The Prussans have refused tie appeal lately made
by the citizens to spare the dwelling part Of the city
the ground that 1t would thus defer capitulation
The object dictated their refusal to permit TIT
departure OF the women and children.