Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-10-29

1fOnifeur Utht:ailv denies that the NoVcr1-
ment has received any note from Prussia
complaining Of the tone of the Bel GUM
press, or that there is any lack Of cordial
ity in the relations between the two coun.
tries. The people Of Chateau Ncuf have
refused to answer repeated acquisitions Of
Prussian detachmcnts. 1t is understood
that the Prussan commander sustains the
action of the people. The Arc dc Triomphc,
at Paris, is now, to all intcnts and pur.
poses, an iron clad fort. The work on the
Structure was completed day or two ago.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-The armisticc at
Mcsieres ended yesterday at three o'clock.
The bridge over the Meusc will be blown
up to-day, but the bombardmcnt will not
be commenced till more troops and NUM-
tions Of war are brought up. The French
force within the walls of Mcsicres is COM
puted at about five thousand.
BERLIN, Oct 22.-The Stats Ancsci-
ger, of yesterday in its account of affairs
before Metz, says sickness in the army is
due to the quality Of food. Dysentery is
decreasing, and typhoid fever will so with
the present coal weather. Dcscrtions are
Increasing, the fusitives all giving the
same reason-huugcr. Investing forces
Of the German armies generally receive
abundant supplies Of all sorts.
NEW York, Oct. 22.-The Telegram
has London adviccs from Tours: Bazainc
has made successfully sortic from Metz,
and was 10 rapid march with his whole
army to Paris The Democrat has adviccs
from Metz that the republic had been pro-
claimed, and Bazainc, while cndcavoring
to check the republican manifestations,
had been shot.
Touns, Oct. 22.-The official dispatch
is lust received from Chateau Neuf; on
the 18th, B,zainc made sortic with 3d.
900 men, crushing the enemy, who con-
sisted of sixteen battalions Of infantry and
two regiments of cavalry; also captured
1913 wagons, laden with stores aud provi-
sions of war Sickness among the besicg-
crs is constantly increasing. The Prus-
slams have been forccl twice to renew their
army around Metz.
The siege of Verdun was interrupted
lately by the vigorous defence OF the
French. The latter made several sort;cs
and inundated the cnvirons Of the town.
Russians, 5000 strong, with 10 cannon
The Project and Mayor have arranged
with the prussian commander that the
rights of citizens shall be respected. The
Prussians have blown up the bridge at
Dcery ana returned to camp l'eauscncy.
The Conai'utionncl, to day announces
that Lord Lyons, the British Minister, has
made an important communication to the
Government here. lie wishes to be aided
by Austria and Italy to effect an arms.icc,
in order that the election of members to
the Constitutional Assembly may proceed.
lIc stated that Russia would act in the
same direction, but had not yet returned
formal reply.
Tours, Oct. 22.-prussians are march
ing on Amics in two columns They at
tackcI the town of Vernon, caunonading
from tho opposite side Of the river.
A CORRESPONDENT from Paris on the 18th,
announces the French strongly fortified in
the gap between Mont Valcrien and st.
Denis, by carthworks, and expect soon to
make strong offensive m)vem,n.
The Lephagc of Nantes publishes lot
ter from Brcst stating that American vol
unteers were treated ncg'cctful!y by the
authorities upon their arrival. 1t Is IA
dcrstool that strict orders have been for
warded by tho Government that all volun-
tecrs, on arrival be treated with the ut
most care.
lis rumorc that Theirs has gone to
Paris to consult with the Government rel,
ativc to an armisticc and the peace qu2s
ton.
At a meeting of the Council to-day it is
reported the subject of the election Of
members to the Constituent Assembly was
discussed. 1t is reported the Council was
informed by Lord Lyons that he had re-
ceiycd orders from his Government to an
nouncc its desire to mediate, in conjuuc-
ton with Austria and Italy.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-London papers pub
aish reports made by dcscrters from Metz
that Bazainc was dead !; that Canrobcrt
was in command, and that hunger and pes
tilence prevailed in that city. These
stories are generally discredited. At Der.
lin, however, the capitulation of Bazaine
is hourly ex pcctcd 1t now seems that
the overtures he made, looking to the sur
render, referred only to troops which had
refuge at Metz, and not to the garrison or
tho city. .5.
1t is reported that North German Sow
ereigns have been convoked at Versailles
to declare King William Emperor of Ger
many. .,f'... .
/, A telegram to the Manchester Guardian,
dated Tours to-day, says an armistice for a
mouth has been agreed upon in order that
tho election may proceed.
LONDON, Oct. PA dispatch from
J.allc to-day confirms the occupation of
st. Quentin by the Prussians after short
cannonade. .a.....-- e. 4-,. .t+-..l
VERSAILLES, Oct. 81, VIA BERLIN,
Oct. 22.-At noon to-day sortie was
made by the French from Fort Mont Val
cricn, supported by forty field guns. They
were VIGOROUSLY repulsed by detachments
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