The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-11-04
TELRGRAPHrC NEWS.
FROM DArLY NEWS OF sov. 1sr.

fearful heights OF the perils which have
broken on this country. 1t stilldepends
on US to mount above misfortune and
show the world how great people
may be who cen measure the depths of
the abyss into which the empire has pre-
cipitated them. For twenty years
France has submitted to this corrupting
power which extinguished in her the
springs of greatness and life. The army
OF France, stripped OF its national char
aeter, became without knowing it, an
instrument of tyranny, and is swallow
ed up in spite of the heroism of the
soldiers, by the treason of their chiefs.
In the disasters of the country in less
than two months $4,000 men have been
delivered over to the enemy, disaster
equal to the military coup de main of
December. 1t is time for us to reassert
ourselves citizens, and under the armies
of the republic, which we have deter
mined not to allow to capitulate within
or without, to seek in the extremity,
even of our misfortune, the renovation
OF our political and social morality and
manhood. However tried by disaster,
let us be found neither panic stricken
nor hesitating.
Metz has capituiated. a general in
HON France counted even in Mexico
has just taken away from his country,
III its danger, more than one hundred
thousand of its defenders. Marshal
Bazaine has betrayed us. He has made
himself the agent of the man of Sedan
and the accomplice of invaders. Re-
gardless of the honor of the army of
which he has charge, he has surrendered,
without making last effort, 10000
fighting men, 10000 wounded men,
guns, cannon and the strongest citadel
of To n fns laa
last sacrifices in the face of the enemy.
When everything fails let us swear
never to give up so long as there re-
mains an inch of sacred soil under the
soles of our feet. Let us hold firmly
the glorious banner of the French revo-
luton. Our cause is that of justice and
of right. Europe sees it and Europe
feels it. In the presence of so many un-
merited misfortunes spontaneously re-
ceiving from MS neither invitation nor
encouragement, she is moved and she
begins to act. No illusion is now left
us. No longer languish or grow weak.
Let our acts show that we ourselves
maintain and honor independence, in
| tegrity, and all that makes q country
proud and free. Long live the re-
| public!
Signed by Cremieux, Glois, Beizoin
| and Gambetta.
| New York, Oct. 3I.-The I1Ibune,s
correspondent at Metz, gives a graphic
account of the surrender of that place.
The national guard refused to lay down
their arms. The people were furious.
and when Gen. CoffiEiere endeavored
| to pacify them, three pistol shots were
| fired at him. A regiment of the line
! finally dispersed the mob. The people
of the city were in a very destitute con-
/ lint ui5Sn
| While Bazaine was passing through the
village of AIRS, en- route to Wilhelm
| shoe, his carriage was attacked, the
windows were broken, and he would
have been lynched but for the interfer-
enee of the Prussian gems de arms.
The foregoing proclamation is pla-
carded about the streets and draws
crowds of readers, and creates great ex-
element. Groups of people are read
ing it. The treachery of Bazaine is de-
| nounced and bitter imprecations are
uttered against the Bonapartists.
A profound impression was produced
| here by the news of Bazaine's capitula-
ton. The majority deem it an impolitic
| movement, and express intense indig-
nation. The army of Ferrey, which
had been largely Increased, was ready
to attack the Prussian force, and much
was expected from it toward the relief
of Paris. The surrender of Metz checks
| its efforts.
The Constitutional makes strong APP
peal to Gambetta as the person capable
| of meeting the present emergency, and
| asks him to consent to an armistice, and
order immediate elections for the con-
stituent assembly.
WEDNESDAYS DISPATCHES.
| Tours, Nov. 1.-The Franchise saws
popular feeling toward the Napoleon
| dynasty is not mere GOODNESS, but actual
hatred and contempt.
A woman's club at Marseilles propose
to erect q guillotine and behead the
bishop of that city.
| Gambetta has issued the following
proclamation to the armies of France
| Soldiers you have betrayed no dis
honor. During three months fortune
has been unfavorable to you owing to
incapacity and treachery. You are now
rid of unworthy chiefs. If you are pre-
pared under proper guidance to wipe
away the outrage, forward. You no
longer struggle for a despot, but for a
country, for houses burnt, for families
outraged. France is delivered up to
the fury of an implacable enemy. You
have a sublime mission requiring every
sacrifice the shame the calumnies, that
| y.
Your chiefs have justly incurred the
stigma of treason at Sedan and crime at
Metz, call you to avenge your honor,
which is that of France. Your brothers
in the army of the Rhine are ready to
protest against the cowardly capitula-
ton. 1t is for you to raise the standard
of France, soiled by the last Bonaparte,
and his accomplices, and recall victory.
Practice republican virtues, discipline,
activity and contempt for death. Bear
in mind the danger of the country.
The time of treachery, and weakness is
past, the destiny of the country is con-
firmed. You having restored France
to serenity then be free and peaceful cit
liens of the republic.
| BERLIN, October 3l.-A report is cur
rent here that an attempt was made yes
terday at Versailles on the life of King
William. The king was unhurt, but
General Room, who stood near, was
wounded.
Lord Granville's proposition was for
an armistice to enable elections to be
held, and not to involve peace. The
Paris government does not desire an
election, but the Prussian government
will require one if an armistice is grant
ed, and it viii not be granted for any
other purpose.
A cable special to the New York
| World says: Your correspondent with
the I'd army cerps transmits the follow
ing, which has just been read to the
troops:
| VERSAILLES, October Is.
To Prince Frederick Charles:
awaited the news, which was re-
ceived here during the night, of the
completion of the capitulation of Metz,
before sending you my heartiest con-
gratulatiOns and Acknowledgements for
your circlumspection and endeavors be-
foae the victory, which your command
has shown during the long and tedious
environment of Bazaine's army. The
same acknowledgment is due to the
brave troops who, by their intre pidity
and the privations they have endured,
have set an example without a parallel
in the history of the world. The oc-
currence before Metz constitutes an i'm
perishable epoch of honor and glory
for our army. My thanks should at
once be conveyed to the troops to hon.
or you and your command for such sig
nal services. | have appointed you
general field marshall a distinction that
l have also conferred on my son, the
crown prince, WILHELM.