Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-19
THE WAR.
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All alliance between AuSlT1a, 1laly, AMI RuHSi
has been completed, the object OF which is TO be
the annexation of Prussian Poland by Russia,
The annexation of PIussian Siberia by Austria.
and the surrender OF the Italian TyrOl to Italy.
that Prussian demand upon Belgium has been
met by a sharp refusal, and with the Official
declaration from Berlin that King William will
positively recognize no government in France
hut that of the Emperor Napoleon and the Re
gency, arOuses the greatest alarm. 1t is be-
lieved that Europe is on the eve OF complications
more formidable and extensive than any one
dreamed Of few weeks ago.
GEN. vINOY'S RECONNOISSANCE.
LONDON, Sept IS, evening.-On Saturday
Gen. Vinoy made a reconnaissance from Paris
and discovered force OF 80 900 Prussians posted
at Creteil. A skirmish took place, in which the
French lost Is killed and 80 wounded. A can
nor ade followed, lasting two hours. Caunonad-
ing has been heard in the direction Of Fort Ivry
and Clarendon. 1t is reported that Gen. Won
Falkenstein's command has been added to the
Prussian forces approaching Paris.
GREAT REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF
SEDAN PRISONERS.
BERLIN, Sept. 1s.-A telegram from the
Kings headquarters makes great reduction in
the number of prisoners secured by the capitu-
latiOn of Sedan. II states that the number of
men actually captured was only 80 900, lnclud-
ing 50 generals, and 2, 2,595 officers, 500 Of whom
were released on parole. The killed and
wounded numbered 10000. s..4
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
LONDON, Sept 1s.-The Observer says, in Of
fetal type, that the prospects of peace are now
better than at any time since the beginning of
the war. Lord Lyons, the British minister at
Paris, conducts negotiations between Jules
Favre and Count Bismarck. 1t is said brief
aImistice has been already arranged.
A New York Times correspondent, writing
from London, also mentions the foregoing state
nent, saying that Bismarck had agreed to re-
ceive Fayre informally, and that It was prob
able that the King would relax the rigOr OF his
demands. On the other hand. a Tribune London
correspondent writes as follows:
Nothing is officially known in London Of the
reporter aTmstice. The rumOr Is absolutely
without foundation. An interview between
bismarck and Jules Fayre will probably take
TO receive him, but the same despatch SAYS that
while he has no objection to a conversation with
the titular French minister, the latter must be
setveV via IL e.ee es or 1os ns aa an
IN position where she can be called upon by
TIE neutrals or appealed to the French to re-
nounce the material guarantees essential to her
future security, and sufficient 20 protect her
against even a distant renewal Of such An st.
tempt on the part Of France as has just failed.
Considering also that nothing is to be gained,
pension Of arms, Bismarck says he will ne
sotiate for q peace, but not for an armistlce.
He adds privately, that he is well aware to what
degree OF unpopularity the French minister, in
asserting to necessary terms Of peace, must ex-
pose himself but that is not the fault or the Ger
mans. If Favre expects his mission to be fruit
nj IN ne must be IrepaIsd to sacrifice his party
Iiounces that messages have been transmitted
during the last ten days by her Majesty's gov
ernment from belligerents to one another,
through Lord Lyons and Count Bennstof. M.
Fsvre has determined to go Immediately to the
German headquarters. No basis of negotiation
has been agreed upon"
PRUSSIAN LINE OF ATTACK.
PARIS, Sept 1.-The Prussans are still nu-
Plessis. A force Of 5000 has occupied viIlers
Cotterets, and there are 10000 at Nanteuil. II
is still believed that the Prussian line of attack
balloon has arrived from Metz with letters
Paris is calmly awaiting the enemy. The Prus-
SLAMS advancing on Paris have appeared on the
heights OF Villeneuve and BrunOy. A messen-
ger from the Kings headquarters reports that
bismarck and the King insist upon the perma-
nent occupation by the Prussians Of Strasburg
and Metz. Indemnity is not so much q ques-
ton, but the other condition Is absolute.
TELEGRAMS FROM TOURS.
listers left Paris yesterday In haste, having been
Informed that serious attack was to be made.
There was hard fighting to-day and yesterday
around Paris. Henry RochefOrt is one of the
strongest supporters Of the government He
uses his immense influence over the people to
soOthe and quiet the impatient, and counsels
moderation. n. Theirs Is expected here CTours)
on his way e Russia through Switzerland, The
History here, and the books Of the Library Of
the Prefecture, have been packed up 10 be sent
away in case the city Is menaced by the enemy.
suspended. The Prufsians have tired into pass pass
They have crossed the Seine with nfty cannon.
M. FAvRE'S POSITION. .-.
A Tribune special correspondent at Paris.
Friday, says he has gathered the folio wing from
conversation with Jules Favre M. Fayre thus
far has carefully avoided offending the mon
srchical governments Should be fall 10 Induce
them to support France, he will throw himself
uDreservedly into the hands of the republicans,
and call al Europe, no matter Of what national,
ity, to aid him in crusade against monarchical
institutions.
PRUssIANs MARCHING ON LYONS.
PARIS, Sept. T.-[Special to the New York
Celmar and Mulhouse, marching towards Lyons.
The Prussians crossed the Seine near Athis, but
were beaten back. Cann0nading is nov heard
tow ards Bicetre.
King william refuses to recognize the pro-
ysional government; he viii only recognize the
Emperor or Bazaine. .urI "a ..'
OPERATIONS AT STRASBURG. .r
MUsDILsHEIM, Sept 1s.-It is oficially re-
and 53 Of Strasburg are finished. Near lunette
No. %, mines were exploded by the besieged,
and the earthworks protecting the assailants
paired. Colmar and Mulhauseuf are Certainly
occupied by the Baden contfngents, under Gen.
p Inc 1r10t0< correspondent Delof6 StrosburR
on the 18th says the IRE contipues without in
termission, And the walls are reduced to shape
less masses. The citadel ia subjected 70 an In
cefsant hre from al sides, and its principal gate
has been destroyed. There is q breach in the
walls on the kehl side, and many bnildnQs "a.
jacent to the citadel have been fired. New bat
tefies open daily, and 400 guns are now in 1posi-
tion. The garrison fire is weak, and sometimes
PANS, Sept. 1.-THE commander at stras.
burg, General Ulrich, teleeraphs to the war
Department that the situaaion of the CITY Is
sontin.suy growing dssRerats, necessitati.gE,
nays tAefe are now before Strasbufg eighteen, !
batteries OF mortars and rided cannon. Thea
frs collectively more than seven thousand shots
into the city every day. Thirty car loads Of mn
nitions Of war, including eight thoussnd ouin-
tab of iron, are thus cOpsumed daily The
Gd<ette then goes on to show how immense must
pc the expense OF beseiglng Parts, and saws: s.If
propertionate outlay be required there. five
tnes these resources must b exhausted"
TROUBLE WITH THE HCGUENOTS, Fro.
A letter from Nismes says thse when the re-
public was announced in Cevennes the descend
ants Of the Buguenots tried to hunt down and
shoot the Bishop OF Nismes. An IAmerjcsn
Caiholic family in the neigbborhood were
obliged to take to the woods to cave theuneeIyes
here Is report here tonight OF the discoyery
on plot amongst the French population At
SEDAN to seize the French guns snd mftfailleurs
captured Sep emher lst. Tho town is declared
10 state OF siege. A repOrt has been re GO ysd