Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-31
EVENING STAR.
THE WAR.
LAST ~EsHT,s rsEzssxza
BAZAINE's SURRENDER NECESSITY OR
TREACHERY


Proclamation by the French Ministry.
The following important items of war news
were received here By cable last night:
BAZAINE OFFICIALLY CHARGED WITH
TREASON
Tours, oct. 30.-A government council was
he Id last night. which lasted until a late hour.
The following proclamation was issued this
FrsacI RepuJrie-LiB>rty. Equality. Frdternity-
Proclamation 10 pRe French People.
Frenchmen Raise your spirits and resolution
to the fearful height of perils which have broken
upon our country. IL still depends on us to
how great a people may be who are resolved not
to perish. and where courage increases in the
midst OF calamity. Metz has capitulated. A
general upon whom France counted, even after
Mexico, has Just taken away (rient d'enlerer)
from the country In its danger more than
one hundred thousand of its defenders
Marshal Bazsine has betr aged US, He has mad !,
himself the agent of the man OF Sedan and tn !,
accOmplice OF the invaders, aud regardless OF
the honor of the army Of which he had charge,
ne has surrendered, without even making q last
guns, cannon, colors, and the strongest citadel
OF France, MetE-virgin but for him-to the
contamination of the foreigners. Such crime
while, Frenchmen, measure the depths OF the
abyss into which the empire has preclpitated
you. For twenty years France submitted TO this
coTruptng power which sxungnished IN her the
France, stripped of its national character, be-
came, without knowing 1t, an instrument Of
tyranny and Of servitude. and is swallowed up
in spite of the herosm of the soldiers, by the
treason of their chiefs. In the disasters TO the
country, in less than two months 30 900 have
been delivered over to the enemy, sinister Sc
Guel to the military coup de main OF December.
IL is time for US TO reassert ourselves citizens,
and under the eggs of the republic, which We
have deter mined not to allow to capitulste
within or without, TO seek In the extremity even
IN our misfortune the renovation OF our politi-
cal and social morality and manhood. However
tried by disaster let Us be found neither panic
stricken nor hesitatlng- Let Il be seen that We
are ready for the last sacrifices, and in the face
of enemies whom everything fAvors let swear
never to give up 50 long as there remains An
inch OF sacred soil under the soles of our feet
Let us hold firmly the glorious banner OF the
French revolution. Our cause Is that OF justice
and of right. Europe sees it; Europe feels it.
In the presence OF 30 many unmerited misfor-
invitation or reimbursement, she is moved and
she begins to act. No illusion Ia now left. Let
no longer languish or gro. weak, and let US
prove by our acts that We can ourselves main
tain honor, independence, integrity-an that
makes a country proud and free. Long live the
republic. one and indivisible. [Signed by Gre
mieux, Clos Bizion and Gambetta.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE CAPITU-
LATION OF METZ.
LoSpoS, Oct. 29.-lSpecial to N. Y. Herald J.
A special correspondent telegraphs from Sasr-
bruck on the 10Th, at q. m: "i have b fastened
to s aGs
ewelled and overlooked the rivers. The sur
render OF Bazaine took nobody by surprise. Ii
was certain ever since the depsr cure Of Boyer.
For several proceeding days the French pickets
were drawn in and firing entirely ceased, the
Germans advancing close to the French lines,
and talking in q friendly manner with the
Grated fellows q portion Of their rations A
week ago il was understood that food in the fort.
ress was so nearly exhausted that the men were
puton the shortest possible rations. This added
10 N nd he in
crease OF sickness, rendered the army desperate.
A large delegation Of men went to Bazaine.
They were not insubordinate, but desired to be
led out TO assault en- masse, stating they pre-
ferred TO die on the field rather than by starva-
ton. Bazaine spoke to them kindly and afec-
tionately, and declared he Was ready to die with
ness OF doing anything in the present weak con-
dition, being almost destitute OF horses even II
they cut through the line. He stated the terms
for an honorable capitulation were being con-
sidered, and he hoped soon to relieve his brave
men from the terrible situation. This quieted
the army, but the rules were 80 relaxed that
several bodies went over to the German lines
known that capitulation was about to take place
After preliminary messages, General Changar-
nier on the part Of Marshal Bazaine, and Major
Won Stel on the part Of Prince Frederick Karl
met 10 arrange the surrender, the terms of
which had been agreed upon by King William.
Almost simultaneously preparations were made
for an immediate march by a large portion o.
the investing army, and the sending OF supplies
OF food 10 the captivating forces. This was
necessary TO prevent the horrors Of actual star
walton, as women and children were diving in
fearful numbers Tor actual want of nourishmenr.
SeeiIg the emaciated condition OF the men who
were classified as healthy, 1t is only wonderful
that the place held out 30 long. The capitula .
ton put very large amount Of ammunition ai
well as valuable arms in the possession of the
Germans, and renders further resistance on the
part Of France utterly hopeless.
EFFECT OF THE SURRENDER.
N ha
ton of Metz was communicated to the Emperor
Napoleon at wilhelmshohe yesterday. The
Emperor's household ID In great suspense and
BRUSSELS, Oct. 29.-The capitulation of Met
has thrown the Bonapartists into despair. This
city Is the grand center OF their schemes. The
ulsr agencies OF political seduction. Pietri
Cont, Presdt, Deyienne, Minis. Bazane and
Canrobert, the Princess Metternich and the
Princess Mathilde are here.
Tours. Oct 30.-A profound impression was
produced here by the news OF Bazaines surren-
der. The majority deem IT a political move
and express intense indignation. The army of
the Lore, which had been largely increased,
was ready to attack the Prussian forces and
much was expected from il towards the deliver
ance OF Pals, but the surrender Of Metz checks
its efforts.
DEMAND FOR THE SURRENDER OF
PARIS.
BERLIN, Oct. 2].-The Kreus ZsitHng of TO-DAY
says; The last summons to surrender As been
W autnOrltlcS inside OF
the Paris Notifications. The bombardment of
The city will begin early next week. The Pome.
Tanlan division before Metz has gone to the
siege OF Paris. General TrOchu has written Ia
hing William in behalf of General DucrOt. M
Theirs has declined the Prussian safe conduct
TO PaIis. because il would require him to 20 by
way of Versailles.
FIELD MAZSHALS FRITZ AND KARL.
BERLIN, oct O.-The hing telegrsphs as fol
lows to the Queen:
VERSAILLES, Oct. 2l-The defeat of the two
hostile armies which recently marched agains,
us warrants me in comforting upon our two com.
manders, Fritz and Fred Charles. batons of cid
maTshals, the first instances OF such appoint
ments in our family history. WILLIAM"
THE KING To BE KAISER.
LONDON, Oct. 2)-lSpecial To Herald The
Northern and Southern States of GERMANY are
said TO have agreed to name King William En-
peror. General Moltke on his 10th birthday re.
ceiyed from the King the title OF Count.
HAIRED.
hkhS-HOUX. On sunday evening, October
-, LsV oy the Rev. Dr. Newman, at ths parssn age