The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-01-23

hold out?" The people commence to talk of
cessation of opposition, although professedly
only with the object of getting time to recup
crate ana then commence war of revenge
"A feeilng OF dlstrust is spreading against those
who command and conduct the defence. 1t il
certain that at the present moment Pari:
would accept dictator joyfully if one coule
6e found equal to the situation. The fault o
Gen. Trochu is lack Of self-reliance, and now
that the news from the outside is scarce ht
hardly seems to know what to do. The exas
peratiOn of the people is so intense that 8
French victory now would only bring result;
fearful to contemplate. Since yesterday bread
has been made of minimum quality OF houl
mixed with rice and other Ingredients, and
there is not sufficient -four for bread after the
18th of this month. The troops have received
biscuits for the last five days in order to save
bread for the population. Horse flesh will last
for thirty days. Movable ambulances have
been established in the quarters exposed to the
enemy's fire and stretcher bearers are working
night and day at the guard houses The splen.
did conservatory of Jardin des Plantes. which
cost 500 900 francs, has been destroyed with its
rare exotic plants.
LONDON, Jan. 20 The Berlin journals con-
firm the report that Count Beinstorff, the
RUSSIAN minister, has been instructed to
withdraw from the conference if the French
question is introduced.
1t is reported from the Belgian frontier that
Longay IL in flames, but a heavy fog prevents
Verlncati0n OF the report.
A large number of refugees have arrived in
the British Island of jersey from the neigh
boring French coast In consequence of rumors
that the Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg is ad-
vancing on Rennes
Bismarck, in letter dated the 18th, reply
ing to the American, Swiss and other foreign
ministers in Paris, denies the reasopableness oil
their demand that their compatriots might be
allowed to quit the city. The neutrals, he
says, had abundant notice before the siege.
The only outlet now is capitulati0n. The facil-
tiles for the intercourse of the ministers with
they are inconvenient The firing of buildings
containing women, children and invalids is I'M
Intentional but unavoidable.
GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ST. QUENTIN.
The German forces have occupied st. Quen-
tin, where they found 1000 wounded French
soldiers up to the present time 1000 un'
wounded men and six guns have been captur-
ed from the french army of the north.
FAIDHERBE ADMITS DEFEAT,
LONDON. Jon. 21-11 A. M.-Faidberbe ad.
Hits he has been compelled to retreat from St
Quentin with heavy loss.
Prussia.
THE PRUSSIAN TREATY AND AMERICAN SHIPS
CARRYING coNTnABAND GOODS.
LONDON, Jan. 20-The Nord Deutche Zet-
tung states that according to the treaty of 1779
between Prussia and the United States, Prus-
sian men-of-war cannot capture American ves-
eels carrying contraband of war, but may stop
their voyages till the end of the war, or may
take possession of the contraband portion OF
the cargo, at the same time giving bond OF
forfeiture for tie payment of the same. 1t is
probable that instructions will be Immediately
given to all the commanders of vessels of the
German navy to act in accordance with this
Interpretation of the treaty.
A CRMAx AT HAND.
Yesterday dispatches were received from
Gambetta, but only to the 231 of December
Though they give fattering accounts of the
condition of the provinces, there is reason to
believe that information of a later date and
from other sources prove the hopes raised by
Gambetta are falacious. Certainly if no speedy
relief comes climax must soon be reached in
side the city. Either sorties must be made on
such scale on every side as will hazard all on
a single effort or capitulation be sought on the
best terms obtainable, or there will be terri
Bile row inside the city.
FOOD QUESTION.
As far as provisions are concerned, although
the reports show enough for two months, vet a
few facts prove their scarcity and the suffer-
ings of the poorer classes. For instance, the
prices to-day are as follows:
Rabbit 30 francs; chieke So f;goose 70 f;
turkey 80 I; butter 20 frances per pound; eggs
f; beet root 10 f; prime parts OF elephant 20 f;
horse flesh 10 frances In addition to the hos
plIdlo tuC SuuECu Vi lu0 OulplS0 duu Tue A01O0
have ben partially destroyed by shells. The
museum OF the Luxembourg has received 20
shells within few hours and its unrivalled
conservatons totally destroyed.
Great Britain.
CABINET DIFFICULTIES
LoNnON Jan. 20-The appointments OF
Chichester Fortescure President OF the Board
Of Trade and William Monsell Postmaster
General is gazetted.
Mr.. Gladstone resigns his seat from Green
WITCH and Mr.. Grosvener retires from West.
minister to make way for Gladstone.
Childers Is paralzed in the lower part Of his
body. The ministry is going to pieces.
Especial to n. Y. Herald Much commo-
ton is caused in political circles by rumors OF
dlHculties 10 the cabinet. Although the state
ment that Childers has resigned is officially
contradicted, bis releasement is only cues.
ton OF time on account OF his health. A litter
attack will be made at the meeting of Parlia.
meut on the administration of the army and
navy. The Cabinet, unable to defend tie
army have determined to throw Cardwell over
board like Jonah, but believe they are able
successfully to defond the navy by showing its
present high state of efficiency. If they sue
coed in their claim it will be a drawn battle
and the Cabinet will be saved by the sacrifice
OF Cardwell. On the other hand the opposi-
ton have resolved on severe attack on the
foreign policy. There is a general belief that
II the Cabinet should escape its strength will be
greatly impaired.
THE CONFERENCE.
There is nc truth in the statement that men,
bers of the conference have signed prelimin.
airy resolution declaring that no single power
has tho right to amend treaty made Jointly
with others. The conference is regarded as
stupenduous farce, designed to blind the peo-
pie to the fact of England's humiliation before
Russia.
LONDON, Jan. 21-7 A. M.-Tbe Vienna cor.
respondent OF the Prussian Cross Gazette re-
ports that preliminary meeting of the con-
ference in London Austria proposed the pr acti-
cal condemnipg of the principle of one sided
reputation and the remuneration of treaties.
Russia at FIRST demurred to the pre-, ocal, but
was finally persuaded by England and Prussia
to CONSENT TO it, Favre is expected to reach
London on Monday to attend the conference.
Spain.
THE QUEEN OF SPAIN
"A despatch from Madrid announces that the
Queen of Spain and her son Prince Emanuel
will leave Italy tomorrow to rejoin King Ama-
deus CT Madrid. Her majesty will be accom-
panied by the Spanish Ambassador at Flor
ence.
south America.
VENEZUELA.
CARACAS, Jan. 10.-The country is still un-
settled. Gugas now refuses to obey Guse-
mans order to deliver up revolutionary fleet.
NusOWdu, az tuo ucdu VI 4UUU IQCu, goes 10
Maracaibo to compel Gulgas to comply and to
bring matters to settlement.
West Indies.
SAN DOMINGO.
SAN DOMINGO, Jan. 10.-The news of the
visit of the United States commission is re-
ceived with general favor, and by some with
enthusiasm. Affairs are at stand-stll await
ing the future action of the American Congress
Agents OF German, English and American
capitalists are travelling through the island
making investigations in order to begin enter
prises when the annexation is consummated
Cabral continues to write proclamations AND
commit depredatons, but does not care to NEE
the troops of Baez.
NEW YORK.
COLLECTOR MURPHY AND THE FENIANs.
NEW YORK, Jan. pa Washington dis
patch states that Mr.. Thornton, British minis
ter. has semi officially requested Secretary
Fish to inform him whether Collector Murphy
was authorized to tender welcome in th,
name of the United States government to tn,
Fenians who lately arrived in this city, VIII,
thOuuh thew had rpcnivnI tho Ono an, cia,,,o >,