Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-12-12
Fighting on the Banks of the Loire
Berlin.


Berlin Dec. :. Provisional correspond
encc of this city to-day says proposal of
amendment to Constitutional Treaties are
pending, the rejection or even adoption of
which, at the present time. would endanger
the conclusion of peace and disturb the har-
mony of domestic affairs.
In Parliament all amendments thus far
brought forward have been opposed by gov
eminent and rejected.
Before the negotiations for peace Congress,
German princes will meet at Versailles.
Ignatiff declares it impossible to withdraw
Gortschakoff's note, but says that the Car
will not violate the treaty of So
King William telegraphs to- day to Queen
Augusta, that there was severe and success
full fighting yesterday near Meung. More
resistance was expected there. One gun,
several mitrailleurs and 100 prisoners were
taken. The sanitary condition of the army
in the field has taken favorable turn.
London.
London, Dec. 8. despatch from Flor
ence says Dec. Esd has been fixed as the time
for the Duke of Aosta's departure from Italy
| for Spain.
Viscount Wallet has been appointed French
Consul at London.
Special to N. Y. World.
London, Dec. 7. Gladstone's note an
| no uncing that the government has taken care
to make the necessary provision tor the pro-
lection of the Pope, and to support his dignity
and personal freedom and independence of Ills
spiritual functions, excites surprise and criti-
cism.
1t is reported from Tours that the army of
Loire has divided into two bodies, the left
moving towards Tours, while the right wing
and centre move along the railroad to Pier
son.
Preparations for great movement and fresh
sorties are being made in Paris. No person
is allowed to leave the city.
Trochu and Ducrot were outside the walls
on the 4th.
Gen. Ducrot has issued the following order
of the day to his command:
"Soldiers-After two days of glorious bat.
ties, you have crossed the Marine, having
found that your efforts were fruitless. When
the enemy has not time to concentrate or to
prepare to continue the vain sacrifice of life,
let us renew the contest with increased ami
nation, and rafse our hearts to the level of
the sacrifice demanded by the holy cause for
which we must not hesitate to sacrifice our
lives.
1t is said that the French government will
on the Black Sea question, but the attempt is
discountenanced by London and s.. Peters
burg Cabinets, on the ground that it would
| endanger the assembling of a conference.
AT the audience given the Spanish deputa-
ton at Florence, the King said-''I confide
my son to the loyalty of the SpaniardS"
The London clubs are full of rumors to-
night of speedy contamination of arrange
ments for peace and the restoration of the
Empire. Great significance is attached to
the manner in which the Empress was
ceved by Victoria at Windsor.
The feeling is strong that victory for France
is hopeless under republic. Private adj
vices from all parts of France indicate reac-
ton everywhere in favor of the restoration of
the Emperor. The people are contrasting 90
years of order and prosperity with the present
misery and anarchy
The Tours government have proved neom-
petent either to conduct the war or negotiate
peace. Napoleon refuses to give his sanction
| to any schemes for his restoration at present,
saying that his party is silent in action until
the Republicans capituate or are dispersed.
An infuent committee has been formed here
with Thomas I1uges chairman, including
many representative men, for the purpose OF
obtaining all possible security for the main
tenance of peace with America. The commit
tee considers it inexpedient to take public ac-
! ton until the eastern question is settled. The
impression is prevalent that the extreme
Canadian view of the fishing dispute cannot
be sustained. The proposal to buy the Ala
bama claims is regarded as big job concoct-
ed by a clique, who have already purchased
the claims at small figure. intending to
make 100 per cent. They are confident the
government would rather have such large
order and make the grievances seem greater.