The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-07
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f O il II L G N 4.
France.
SUFFERING IN PARIS.

PARIS. Feb 4.-Intense suffering prevails
here. Hundreds are dying daily OF starvation,
the food received being wholly inadequate
GLOOMY OUTLOOK.
LONDON, Feb. s. A complete rupture has
taken place between the Paris government and
Gambatta The restoration OF the Empire is
probable. 1t is reported the Pope has under
taken to assist in the restoration. In the Clubs
it is repoy ted that Bismarck is abo,ing under
some mental excitement his mind being so I'M
balanced as to render him virtually insane.
LONDON, Feb 6 "A number of journals in
the north of France denounce the recent de
crees by Gambetta, aud urge that the country
needs nd desires peace. Rochefort anpounct :
a new paper, "Mot u Or1re," which will advo-
cate regicide.
An official journal of Paris says no condi-
tons of peace bave as yet been discussed
Elections in Paris have Geen postponed till the
Sth inst.
BRUSSELS, Feb. eau the candidates
for nomination in Paris for the Constituent
Assembly are NJ. Favre, Arago. Jules Simon,
Ernst Pckard, Eugeue Pell-tier, CARRIER
Pages, Jules Ferry, Henri Bachelors, Cremeux,
Glais, Bizoin and Admirals Soisset Pothonon
and Ronciere De Nowrey.
PARIS AFTER THE SURRENDER.
VERSAILLES, Feb 3-[Specal to Herald J.
Our correspondent who has been in Paris since
the investment came out to-day and gives the
following account of the city after its surren-
der: Since the conclusion of the armistice
great tranquility prevails and a general ex-
preston OF satisfaction and relief is shown by
every one. The suppression of the nightly
clubs led to many outdoor meetings. On more
than one occasion women addressed the Gro wds,
melting assaults on the Hotel de Vile and an
grily inyeighing against the men. Their har-
raugnes, however, were generally received With
apathy and Indifference.
An attempt was made on Sunday morning
at the Halls Centrals To institute universal
pillage. The National Guard was called
out and the members availed themselves of the
opportunity to fill their own pockets Since
Monday night the decree suppressing clubs has
been annulled, and open air meetings have con-
sequently ceased. Several proclamations sign
ed by obscure individuals have appeared on
The walls, melting resistance to the govern
ment and refusing to accept the armistice.
Although generally read they are treated with
indifference. The sailors retired from the
forts with great reluctance. The commandant
at Mont Ruge committed suicide. Crowds of
peasantry attend daily on the bridge vainy in
hopes to be able to pass the Prussian outpOsts
but without success. The French government
refuses to give any but personal passes, which
are obtained with great difficulty.
The Parsians are under the impression that
the Prussan troops will not enter Paris. They
still are ignorant of the full terms of the captu
lation. 1t is believed that the guns in the lorts
will not be taken away by the enemy.
The price of provisions has not been lowered.
OF 100000 horses originally in Paris 66, 900
have been killed for food. Three thousand
horses requisitioned by the Government have
been given back to the omnibus companies.
Cabs have entirely disappeared. The women
of Belleville and Villette express themselves
in terms of great evaporation against the
Germans 1t would be highly dangerous for
isolated Germans in small parties to be seen in
the Capitol. The delivery OF arms has com
menced at Severan and is proceeding rapidly
in consequence of the article of the convention
providing for a delivery of arms before revic-
tualling Paris. The exchange of wounded and
prisoners is proceeding to-day at the gates of
Versailles. During the siege there were only
i've suicides, of whom two were soldiers and
one woman.
Arrangements are being made at Berlin for
the Emperor's arrival. He will be in Berlin
by the 9Th of March at the latest.
The whole army of investment will march
through the Arc de TriOmphe, Avenue de L
Empeatrice, Rue de Rivoli and Rue St. An
tome simply for the purpose of passing thro'
Paris. The houses on either side of the route
will be cleared of their Inhabitants and occupi-
ed by German troops. The statues on the facade
of the Hotel de Vile were much damaged ON
Sunday by rioters. Inspector General lines,
of the English army, carrying provisions tor
the relief of the French, entered the city yes
terday.
EFFORTS FOR THE RESUMPTION OF THE WAR
BERLIN, Feb. 5-fSpecial to World.]-Un-
easiness is succeeding the eXultatiOn caused by
the fall of Paris. The funds are depressed and
no confidence is felt that the terms of peace
will be accepted by the Bordeaux Assembly.
Incessant exertions are making for the resump-
ton of tho war, the plan being to re-equip the
armies and overrun the whole of France and
reduce it to submission by savage and relent-
less campaign.