The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-02-16
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| tc Paris. The Paris government will publish
the sittings from the 4th of Sept. to the con-
| clusion OF the armistice and the Steele urges
the Bordeaux government to do likewise
A deputatiOn of citizens Of Dieppe and the
| surround ng country waited on the German
commander at Rouen and vainly appealed for
an abatement OF the exactons imposed upon
| them.
Gen. Faidherhe in a recent communication
| to the French Government urged that the
army OF the North be in readiness again to
meet either foreign or internal disturbers
| THE ARMIsTIcE VIOLATED.
HAvRE, Feb. Is The Prussians continue
to violate the arinistice and ale still imposing
contributions upon the people. Where dis
tricts are unable to pay, the mayors are arrest
ed and imprisoned as hostages.
THE SURRENDER OF BELFoRr
DION, Feb. 15.-[Herald social Belfort
mas surrendered. The garrison is to be allowed
to march out with all the hnnors of war; The
armlstice has been extended TO the depart
ments OF Cote d Or, Jura and Doubs.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
BORDEAUX, Feb 15.-[World speciall AZ
fairs are more promising for the Republicans
-Four hundred and eighty-one deputies have
arrived. A majority manifest disposition 10
confiae tie action of the assembly to a ratifica-
ton OF the terms of peace and postpone other
matters till the adjournment to Paris
THE NEW GOVERNMENT
Herald special.l A settled purpose is man
Hest among the deputies now here to accom-
p'ish two things, viz. the overthrow of The
violent repubca Ds and the renewal of the I'm
ture seat OF government from Paris in order
that The country may no longer be at the mer-
cy OF the mobs OF the capital. A personal cor
versation with member indicates the belief
that temporary provisional government will
first be formed. Theirs, Grevy, Troehu, De-
lescleuie and Dorian are favorably mentioned
and IN connection with some prominent citi-
Zeds throughout the provinces are certain to be
placed in power, and it is believed that the du-
to OF deciding the eventual form of government
Will be entrusted to them. The radicals are
ener2etically at work and are resolved not to
part with their power without struggle
They ale making earnest appeals and violent
speeches among the pepole. The. unmeaning
cries tor prolongation of the war and "no sur
render" have lost their force The conserva-
tves are quiet and confident There is strong
undercurrent in favor OF the Orleanists and the
elections of the princes are likely to be de-
clared valid,
NJ. Theirs aid Fave have made earnest ap-
peals 10 Chapzy, Faidherbe and other COM
manders, to appeal to the patriotism of the ar
my to preserve order in France. II necessary,
the organization of the army will be kept for
that purpose. 1t is believed moderate course
of the assembly will secure a modification of
the Prussian demands. The three famous
monster guns in Fort Valerien, named Jose
phne, Beethoven and Valerie, are TO be blown
up as they are 10 heavy to transport TO Germa.
ny.
Reports from Paris report an alarming
spread Of infectious diseases.
GERMAN ANTIcIPATIoNs.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 12.-Althoneh the Empe
rOr is in reality very much indisposed, he will
enter Paris and risk no matter what personal
Inconvenience in the effort. Yesterday the
18th brigade of the 4th corps, Gen Won Al
venslebins, marched through here on their way
south. All the troops that can be spared from
the investing position will be dispatched in
that direction. A resumption OF hOstilities is
still strongly apprehended. great coup is in
contemplation towards the south and west,
should the National Assembly realize the I'M
favorable antieipations entertained 10 high
quarters in regard 10 the result of the discus
siOns.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The Assembly to day was engaged in the
yerihcatlon OF the election OF its members.
The electoral reports from Alsace and Lor-
ralne caused warm demonstration of sympa-
| thy tor those provinces. The Assembly will
| proceed to. morrow to constitute new Gov
eminent. The Deputies on leaving the Assem-
| bly, chamber were greatly cheered by the non.
| ulace. Victor Hugo received an enthusiastic
| ovation.
! PARIS, Feb 15-Jues Fayre returned la>t
| mig hit from Bordeaux.
| Complete tranquility prevails here.
Gen. Clement Thomas has resigned The com
mand OF the national guard and Vinoy sue
ceeds him.
Spain.
| THE CUBAN ELECTIONS
| MADRID, Fe5 14.-The government intends
to postpone the elections in Cuba torthe Cortes
| The Queen OF Spain leaves Turin day t.
join the King in this city.
Dominion Of Cunada,
| THE OTTAWA PARLIAMENT.
OTTAWA, Feb. 15-Gov Gen. Baron Lisgar
in his address at the'opening Of the Dominion
| Parliament day, said he hoped the reference
of the fishery and other questions between thu!
country and the United States to joint com
| mission would lead to their satisfactory adjust
| ment. Canada made no demands beyond those
to which she was plainly entitled by treaty ant
| the laws of nations. She has pushed no claim
to extreme assertion aud only sought to main
| tain the rights of her own people fairly an6
firmly but in friendly and considerable spirit
with all due respect to foreign powers and in
ternational Obligations. The Governor goes OF
| to say that measures for the paciticatiOn e
Manitoba have resulted satisfactorily. He rec
ommends that the admission of British Column
bia to the Dominion Confederation the con
| struction of an intercolonial railway ana tn,
encouragement of immigration; also advise
| the assimilation OF the currency of the Domin
ion, necessary amendments to the census laws
and states that taxation will probably be re
duced during the current year.
i West EnGies.
CUBA,
HAVANA, Feb. 15-The armistice expired to
day, but it is expected thai. Vamezda will con
tinue his conciatory policy and many of tn
prominent insurgents will surrender to him il
person on his visit TO the Cinco Villas district