Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-25
EVENING STAR.
THE WAR.
LlsY .rIGHT,s TsLBGsAMs.

The following are the most important tele-
grams received here by cable last night:
THE QUESTION OF PEACE.
Tours. oct. 2i.-La Francois SAYS that an
armstice has not yet been concluded but hopes
are entertained OF peace All are surprised at
the altitude OF England in tins affair. Having
paid no attention TO the solicitations or jules
TavTe or the argument OF Theirs, she suddenly
the initiative, and proposes bluntly the suspen-
sion OF arms to allow the election of a Constt
uent Assembly, which may make peace. In
thus acting does EnglaId listen 10 genera al in
terest, to Considerations OF policy and hum anity,
or is she secretely pushed by the beligerent who
has had al her sympathy up the present time ?
Many persons, adds the Journal, incline to the
belief that the English cabinet is now acting
by advice of Prussia, who, stopped indefinitely
before Paris. has made known to England that
the time has come for action on her part La
France saws England was not solicited again BY
France, whose application she at first refused.
France asks not tor an armistice, aud has not
authorized England to ask for one.
The Steele more violently refuses to ADM
the good intentions of England, and believe
that che is acting solely for Prussia, who at las
finds ont that she has undertaken an impossible
task. England 10 advised to tell Prussia to
make the most REASONABLE demands elSe war
loufTCrcS will be the only r. suit. The Gazette
de France speaks OF the same effect, and the
Union has no confidence in the present move of
England.
Tours Oct 24-It Is reported here to-day
in explanation of the visit of the Doyer to the
K,ng of Prussia that offers of peace were made
to Bazaine. and he was invited TO send an ennis
saTy to Versailles. The people in Official cir
Cles here dwell upon the circumstance that the
present move OF England follows close upon the
circular in which Bismarck affects such concern
lest the Parisians may suffer the horrors of fam
inc, and they declare that France must act with
courage and determination now, and tn she
must accept no humilitatiBg conditions. Some
apprehension Is expressed by persons connec-
ted with the government here that France will
refuse any peace the terms Of which do not
provide for the withdrawal OF all Prusiansfrom
France.
LoNDoN Oct 2I-There are rumors here that
conditions of peace have been arranged between
Marshal Bazaine and King William, by which
IL Is stipulated that the Empress Eugenie, who
sign q treaty as the representative of the only
government recognized by Prussia.
ENGLAND'S POSITION
LOSDoS, Oct 2i-ISpecial to n. Y. Herald
ment in England for an armisfice was in iuced
by an apprehension OF Interior designs Oh the
part of Russia and Prussia to form Clos, ALI
ance. The fact that Russia IL quietly aud effec-
lively arming is we'll known, despite her Official
denials
England begins to see that the ute pro ;tra-
ton of France would deprive her of the ONLY
strong ally to be depend upon for the Illustration
OF Russia's political scheme in the Fast. An
uneasy feely prevails in financial circles. 1t Is
anticipated that should the efforts of Englsnd
fail she will adopt other stronger measnr ss to
secure Cessation Of the war.
ALLEGED MASSACRE OF A FRENCH
GARRISON
TOURS, Oct 24.-Some OF the journals give
particulars of the alleged massacre of the
French garrison which recently capituiated at
SoissOns, numbering 1000 mobiles. According
to the journals the soldiers were all shot in the
woods near that city. and butchered in cold
blood four days after capitulation. The govern
ment has faith enough In the story to make it
the subject of an Official inquiry, with view TO
retaliation.
vERDUN.
Tours. Oct. 24.--News has been received
from Verdun that the garrison made a sortie, in
which they drove the enemy from some Of their
positions, killing many and capturing two NOR
tars and twenty-five cannon. Advices from the
invaded provinces show that the Prussians
continue 70 shoot Franc-tireurs who fall into
their hands.