The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-05-02
THE MAsoNs AND rHE REvoInr1oN.

luSS UelOEe itS1bs G}te SdTTISOn aDaDn0neQ
the fort itself, and the commandant Is now
in Paris. -
TIE MAsoNs AND THE REVOLUTION.
PARIS. April 30.-The Masonic process
sion, half mile in length, passed through
the streets to-day and planted their banners
on the raInparts under fire. All the Lodges
in the city were represented. Several Ma-
sons were wounde while on the ramparts.
VERSAILLES, Apr i BON. Theirs grant
ed an interview to the Masonic dele CATION
from Paris, which arrived here last night.
He told them that the Government desired
to see an end of the c ivil war, but France
could not capt. uiate in the presence of an
armed instruction. lie referred them to
the Commune for the restoration of order
within the city of which it had usurped
control. -,......-s
PARIs-Sunddy Euening.- yesterday wit
messed grand scene at the Champs Elys-
sees, upon the departure of the Freemasons
to visit NJ. Theirs. A vast crowd had col
lected to witness their de arture, when the
besiegers suddenly opened fire on them,
causing the people to scatter widely. The
Freemasons advanced and planted one hun
dred and twenty flags on the ramparts-a
flag for each lodge. They reached Yer
sailles at P. NJ, with flag bearing the
legend Ainao,ls nous les u7as ct les dutres.
They were blindfolded and sent back with
the exception Of the president and two
delegates. Their mission was unsuccess-
full.
The Freemason delegation was coldly re-
ceived by Theirs, and returned to the city
on foot. The Masons take turns with the
Nationals in guarding the banners of the
Order on the ramparts, and do duty under
terrible fire. .. a-.
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UP.
PARIS, April 30.-The cannonading was
unusually violent yesterday.
Twelve thousand Government troops oc-
cupy GenneviIiers.
The Nationals are preparing to abandon
the southern forts. Rumors of other re-
verses to the Nationals are current.
At 10 this morning Dombrowski warned
the Government troops that hostilities
might commence at any moment Forty
thousand men are now in the Champs
Elyssees ready for fighting.
PARIS, May Up. M-The Commune
has revoked the order for the arrest Of
Cluseret.
A series of barricades are building, to
completely encircle the city.
Gen. Droboloski is now in command Of
the left bank Of the Seine.
THE TROUBLES In TIE flsOS
VERSAILLES, April 30.-The elections at
Lille have resulted in the success Of the
Republicans.
The disturbances at Lyons to-day by the
friends of the Paris Commune were easily
quelled.
1t is reported from Paris that the sisters
of Archbishop Darboy have been arrested.
1t is stated that the German troops in
France have been notified that they will
have to remain two years.
cLUsERET IN DISGRACE.
PARIS, May 1.-General Cluseret has
been dismissed by the Commune, and it is
stated has, with the approval Of that body,
been arrested by the Executive Committee.
Rossel succeeds him..
TERRIFIC BoMBARDMENT.
PARIS, Nav 1.-The firing last night was
fearful, and apparently utterly reckless.
Nothing to compare with 1T has OCCURRED
since the commencement OF the CIVIL war
The city is greatly excited and alarmed.
Groups OF. frightened people are In every
street discussing the state OF affairs. Gen.
Okolowitz's wound is very severe, ana DIS
recovery is doubtful.
The delegates from the Masonic Lodges
of Paris have returned from Versailles, un-
able to accomplish anything. They report
that Theirs expresses the opinion that a
peaceable arrangement with the Paris Com
mune is impossible. - ~ -.-&
VERSAILLES ACCOUNTS -IssY NOT YET
r OCCUPIED. ..s&
VERSAILLES. May Ia large number of
troops moved towards Paris to-day, as re-
Inducements to the army Of investment.
The editors of all the moderate Journals
in Paris have been ordered to be prose-
cuted by the Commune, and are leaving
the city as rapidly as possible. =. -;
Private telegraph1ng in Paris is again en-
tirely suspended.
Rossel, in accepting the insurgent Minis
try of War, says he shall have need OF the
absolute cooperation of the Commune
troops and people of Paris. Il
The provincial elections In al parts oil
France have resulted In the choice of Con-
seryative Republicans. =
Z P, M-The negotiations for the ssur-
render Of Issy failed, and the bombardment
was recommended and is now very violent. |
- THE ELECTIONS. ~r.
VERSAILLES. MAY LIN the Assembly |
TODAY Minister Picard stated that the mu- |
nicipal elections throughout France yes
terday passed off quietly except ut Lyons, |
where the quarter in which the mayors
office is located was invaded by riotous |
crowd, partially armed. Mr. Valentine, !
the project of the department, with the as
sistance of Gen. Crugat, succeeded IN re-
storing order, though not without cor on
fict, in which the former was wounded. |
There was also a slight disturbance in the
town of Theirs, in the department of Pay
lie Dome, which was repressed.
GREAT BRITA1N-THE HIGH COMMISSION.
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LONDON, May Earl Granville in the
House OF Lords tonight declined to answer
a question respecting the state of the ne
gotiations with the United States about the
San Juan boundary, saying. that tne Gov
eminent was under obligations OF seeresy
until the treaty ratitcations were aex-
changed. -
In the House of Commons, W. II. Smith,
of Westminster, offered resolution that IL
is inexpedient to increase the income tax,
arguing that the additional burden would
fall exclusively on small incomes. Mr.. Lid
del seconded the motion, and argued that
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