The Portland daily press., 1870-11-08
France.


lenee to which they have been subjected by the
rioters, but felt convinced that they had no
risht TO set aside the interest o! the republic as
menaces are still uttered. The Journal adds
that there were furth-r disorders on the day
following the riots. Measures have been taken
TO bring al the guilty parties to justice.
THE ELECTION IN PARIS.
Returns from the entire city of Paris show
557 996 votes il favor of sustaining the present
Government to 62,63S against. The municipal
elections resulted in the choice of Republican
mayors in nearly all the embellishments. Four
advocates OF communes were also elected.
AN oscILLATING TOWN.
The village of Ausion, near Besancon, has
bt en- taken twice by the Prussians aud recap
tured each time by the French As the Prus-
SLAMS have shot numerous peasants tie Papal
zouaves are giving no quarter.
Accounts from various parts of France an
nounce that the entire population is rising to
expel the invaders.
PRUSSIA RESPONSIBLE.
The Moniteur says Prussia. as she would
neither cousent to the revictualiug of Paris
nor allow Aisace aud Lorraine to vote 10 the
election for delegates to the Constituent As
semblg, assumes oil responsibility for the con-
tnuance OF the war. Prussia, and not France,
has refused the armistice.
BIsMARcK's LITTLE GAME.
All the, journals here express the bittefest
resentment at the duplcity OF Bismarck, who
pretending to negotiate for the suspension OF
bostilities, thus gains time for the approach OF
reinforcement aud warded off the attack of
the army Of the Loire, which could have taken
the offensive with advantage
The postal department is organizing regu-
lar service by carrier pigeons between Tours
aud Paris.
ment to secure discipline among the troops
have had the best results according to the
official reports from all quarters.
WHY BIsMARCK's CONDITIONS WERE REJECTED
LONDON, Nov. 9-[Special to Wor'd IA
of the World had a converse
tion to dav with the French Charge dAffairs
at London. De said the members of the Gov
eminent at Paris rejected the conditions by
Bismarck because they were confident of the
ability of France TO repel the invaders, pre-
serve all her territory and save the honor Of
the country. France is now savagely in earn
est. Every day she grow stronger aud more
conscious OF her strength. Prussia can no
longer get food and forage by simply overow
ing the population. They get nothing without
fighting hard for it. As the winter advances
the Prus>ian difficulties in obtaining supplies
will become greater, while the armies of Bour-
baki and Keratry will have no trouble in re-
ceivipg every thing necfss An attack up
on the forts defending Paris will scarcely be
possible before the 20ih and no bombardment
of the city will be possible till the toris are
taken. The forts are armed with more power
I'M guns than any planted against them. The
Prussians have few guns of heavier calibre
than GA pouuders. Should these now open fire
the guns from the forts would soon silence
them, and even should the forts be finally TAX
en- the grounds between them and the erciente
all hOney-cOmbed with mines, filled with now.
der, ready 10 be exploded by electr wi es, and
all the roads leading to the gates are defended
by barbados. The masonry is constructed
nd tod nit -
the best description The whole number of
men now around Paris is 800 600, of whom
650,000 are armed and have arrived 81 high
state of discipline. The drilling Of new lev'es
is pr coed ing rapidly, SO that 100000 troops ad.
ditional are in excellent condition and soon
will be ready and capable of taking the field
The supplies of food will certainly be ample
till the lat OF January.
At the fiual interview between Bismarck
and Tavre, the former for the first time de-
clared that he would not consent to the adms-
sion OF food into Paris during he time of the
arm'stice. The provisional Government of
France refused its consent to an armistice
without this condition, which Bismarck had
intimated would be granted The great cause
of disagree ment. however, was the utter refusal
sion of territory.
BAZAlNE's ARREST ORDERED.
The French Governme Mt has ordered the ar
resr of Bazaine and staff wherever found
The troops 10 Paris have been divided into
three armies, one of which is called the garde
sedentaire.
Nine French vessels are in sight off West
HeligCland.
THE fRUssIAN VERSION OF THE CAUSE OF THE
FAILURE OF NEGOTIATIONS.
A Prussian dispatch from Versailles reports
that Theirs positively refused to conclude an
armisfice on the basis that the present status
continue four weeks. He had no equivalent
to offer for provisioning Paris, which Prussia
consequently coule not concede.
NJ. Theirs complains of the annoyance by
the eagerness of American CORES pondents to
obtain news Of recent negotiations.
cHANGARN1ER's CRITICISM OF BAzAnE,
Especial to N Y. Berald 1.-The Herald cor
respondent at Brussels on Saturday interview
ed Gen Cbangarnier on the subject Of Metz,
Paris and the republc. The reply to the cues
ton, ibid Metz surren Ter through treachery ?
Cbangarnier said no, Bazaine did not sell
himself. He had no need of money. His
work was far from an act of treason. There
was no treaehery and no necessity for it,
Correspondent~-What do you think of Ba-
zaine's military capacity?
General-There is; Razaine's inc 'pacity
to command large army. Numbers bewil-
not operate force. He had no judgment. no
foresight He was also a selfish man, all for
self and personal glory, not for his cOuntry's
honor. Baz,ine thought all the time that
peace would be proclaimed sooner; that Par
is would never bold oHt and the war would
fall fat and his military reputation would not
be impaired He had hoped to march out of
Metz at the head of 10000 men, the cream of
the French army, and make the public believe
him hero. After Bazaine was driven into
Metz on the 18th of August, he could have es.
capped had he marched boldly out with his en-.
tire army during the thirteen remaining days
of that north. The 80 days in SPIT and the
6rst Is days in Oct. he could have done this
with absolute certainty. ANY sound military
man will tell you tAe same thing. Look at it;
there were 50 DAYS they were IN the strongest
fortress in France, when this $50 600 and over
of the bravest aud most experienced soldiers
could have made their exit and once in the
field there would have been 10 more Sedans.
Sedan was noted for troops who nsulted their
officers. were lnsubordinate and inc fficient In
Mez the soldiers were obedent and every
Republicans in the Metz army
Correspondent-What were the accurate
numbers Of soldiers at Metz at the time Of the
surrender?
General There were $4,000 soldiers; of
these % 600 were disabled and IL 900 sick The
cavalry and artillery were useless, because
there were no horses. These reduced the ef-
fective force to 5000 infantry. Our fine borsps
were eaten; our bread was gone, and we had
no salt. Do not forget that during the last ten
days of the investment the soldiers walked in
mud up 10 their knees. Peavy rains and star
walton made us surrender; but during the fifty
eight days there we're times when B3zane
could have taken this fine armv to the field
aud saved France. Look at the sorties OF Ba-
zaine. He never made a serious effort to es
cape from Metz. Every sortie was only pre-
tended sOrtie for appearance and nothing more.
There were, four high officers in Metz besides
Bazaine,. aud they were all for inaction.
/ saw all the military maroenvres They were
all shows. Bazaine and his friends were not
acting az soldiers, bnt ouly seeking their own
futures. Let me say more of Bazaine. He
was not az the battle on The 18th OF August.
H. was far fir m the field. So also was King
william, who sent bombastic account TO the
Queen, stating that he was on the field. was
there myself, and sept under The historic tree
hat night, now known az l. Arhre des Morris.
CHANGAR> IER FAvoRs THE oRLEAN1sTs.
The COZ versation then turned Oh the situa-
ton of aft .rs in Paris aud the prospects OF the
restoration OF the Orleanisrs. The General
expressed himself warmly in favor OF the res
toraiion of the Orleans prince, which would
bring peace, quiet, repose and general bappi-
cess TO France. and asserted that the republic
bad already proved failure BY cur dissen
sions. He declared Napoleon dead aud thought
that the Prussians might put him back 10
power, but neither Paris nor Flsnce would
ever recognize him.
The Herald's correspond nj at Versailles also
had an interview. with Prince Leopold H.
henzollern who told him positively that while
Germany is ready for peace she would never
pause a single instant in the war, pending ne
gOtiations, and if an armistlce is not finally
concluded befor.' the guns are in position the
bombaTdment will instantly take place.
A FARCE IN PARIS.
Especial TO N. Y. Tribune. Letters and
newspapers from Paris have heen received
from the special CORE spondent of the Tribune
dated Vedus. The national guard at Mint