The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-11-18
EUROPEAN WAR NEWS.

have lost all their strongholds on the Rhine, and
al but three Of the fortresses located In the ter
ritory demanded by the Prusians ~ . copdi.
ton Of peace. These three arc Bitche. on the
frontier Of Rhcuish Bavaria; Phalsbourg. In the
Vosges mountains, and Belfort. In the depart
ment Of Haut-Rhin, some miles from the Rhine
The two first named are absolutely impregnable
TO assault. and can only be taken by the slow
process Of starvation. Belfort Is one Of the
most formidable fortrcsscs In France, and II
well defended will be found moro difficult 10
capture than even Strasbourg. ,...
CapitsIatior Of Ne,o Bressaeh.
LONDON, Nov. IL. The report received last
night that the garrison at New Brcisach bad
hoisted the white flag Is confirmed to-day by an
official dispatch, announcing the cspitulation Of
the fortress yesterday afternoon. Five thousand
prisoners, including 100 officers. fell into the
hands Of the Germans. No guns were captur-
cd. New Breisach Is village Of 1000 inhablt-
ants In the department Of Haut Rhln, on the
LEFT bank Of the Rhine, and Is fortified BY Vau-
bon.
Orleans Re-tak.n By tho French.
Touns, Nov. l1.-Gen. De Paladine, COM
manding the army Of the Loire, telegraphs -
ave have taken possession Of Orleans after .
fight which has lasted two days. Our aggrc-
gate losses In killed and wounded do not reach
two thousand, while those Of the enemy are
much larger. We have made more than 1000
prisoners thus far, and arc continually adding
to them as we follow up the fleeing enemy.
Among the property captured were two cannon
Of q Prussian model, twenty ammunition
wagons, great number Of vans and provision
wagons.
The Latest from Tours.
Tours, Nov. 18.-The situation Of the Ger
man army compcls the Prussians to send REIN
forcements from Versailles. woodhouse, Secro-
tary Of the English Embassy In Paris, has ar
rived here with o convoy Of British subjects
who were allowed to leave Paris by the German
authorities. They report that the stock OF pro-
visions Is short. The allowance Of fresh meat
has been reduced to fly grammes to each per-
son. The weather Is cold, with frequent squalls
Of snow.
Great Alarm On Europe ~ 10 the Intentions
Of RMssia.
LONDON. Nov. l4-9 A. M. The announced
intention Of Russia to break from former treat
les, causes mutual distrust throughout Eu-
rope, and an alarm In Austria and England.
The Russian designs are more particularly
toward Austria. The secret treaty between
Russia and Prussia will prevent the interference
of Russia In the French war. A defensive al
lance between Austria and England Is proba-
bic. ...
Thionriiie Bombarded and Turning.
AnLoS, Belgium, Nov. 10. Thionville has
been bombaried by the Prnssians, and the en-
tire town seemed to be burning.
tn. Noraf Effect Of ths Late Victory Up0n
the French.
LONDON, Nov. IA. TheTimes' correspondent
writing from Tours, says that the moral effect
of the victory near Orleans Is incalcuable. Re-
Inducements have gone forward to General Pal
ladines. who now has . large and effective
army. -
LONDON, Nov. 10. Especial to N. Y. Herald. ]
A Herald correspondent writes from Versailles
18th "A general sortie from Paris is expected
about the 18th or 10Th and preparations to re-
sist an attack are vigorously pressed forward.
n piece Of German Strategy.
I have reason for advising you not to place
too much reliance on reports Of the success Of
the army Ct the Loire. Won der Tam with o
small force Is falling steadily back In accordance
with we'll understood plan. No doubt he will
lose considerable number Of men but the sao.
rifce will be the same as ut Gravellotte. Il Is
intended to hold the Loire army In check and
In the meanwhile Prince Frederick Charles Is
steadily pushing on and even now Is nearly with
In striking distance Of Palladine's right flank.
Unless Moltke's plans fails, as they have not
yet failed since the commencement Of the war,
the army CT the Loire will find itself In trap
and the chances Of another disastrous capitula-
ton are imminent.
War srtfh RHssia-DanDer Of the King
Germans bese i0ed.
LONDON, Nov. 16. The whole London press
tomorrow morning will open cry against Russia,
appealing to government to declare war II she
persists in her demands. The feeling In the city
Is intense and the excitement almoet UMPIRE
ccdented. Government finds itself pressed for
ward to an attitude which Il had not designed
to assume. THIS feeling Is 30 strong that gov
eminent Is convinced that II Is unsafe to resist
II.
Granrille's reply to Gortschakof's circular Is
temperate In tone hut firm, declaring that the
persistence Of Russia In her demands must end
In War.
In the meanwhile extraordinary activity pre-
walls at the admiralty. Orders have been given
TO man, arm and equip the entire fleet Work
Is togo on day and night at Portsmouth, Devon
port, spthead and Sheerness.
Private letters from Versailles say the position
Of the Germans Is becoming extremely critical
and alarm prevails among those who understand
the situation.
The King would return Immediately to Der
lin, but II was not considered safe to permit him
70 depart without Q very large escort, which
could not be spared, a. no would be captured or
shot by Pranc-Tireurs who are swarmiug oil
over the country. So great are Moltkes appre.
tensions Of the consequences Of attacks by the
force Of Trochu and Simultaneous assault on
the part Of the Loine, that entertainments are
now being thrown up In the rear and TANKS OF
German position !" -lun ."T.
Ofioers In high rank at Versailles declare the
Germans 6nd themselvs besiegcd, and other
letters state that q transformation in the scene
has occurred, the French people changing do
preston and fear into confidence and bravery.
Immense supplies Of Snider rifles and Arm
strong guns are In their hands, and the num-
bers OF the arms constantly increasing. In
short, everything d promising complete turn
ing ofthe tables. and the utter humiliation Of
the invaders.
spain-TAe contest for the Threse.
MADRID, Nov. 10. A meeting OF the liberal
members Of the Cortes was held yesterday. lS3
deputies were present, including Sevans, Lopes,
Dominiques and YIuevo. Aher long confer
ence II was agreed that the drst vote TO be taken
on the throne question to-day should 30 cast
Tor the Duke Of Montpensier and u he were not
chosen then the Duke Of Aosta should receive
their suffrage.
GertseAaks6,s Circular Relative 20 The
Parts Treaty.
81. PxrxssBuno. Nov. 15.,, The circular Of
Gortschakoff concerning the treaty Of Paris b
dated Oct. 81. Il recitcs the successive slters-
tons and violations Of European TREATIES, among
them that Of 1856. He Il unable to tell why
Russia should observe the latter when Il has
been disregaried by others; therefore, Russia
disavows lie obligation 70 limited enjoyment Of
the Euxine, and invites the Sultan 70 enjoy
equal rights with her. She has no wish 10 re-
kindle the Eastern question, and only aims 1t
Increasing her defensive strength. The Govern