The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-05-17

attack on Neuilly is expected. and endorsements
have been sent there.
NEW YORK. NAY Ia despatch dated Paris, last
evening. SAYS yesterday witnessed great scene at
the Champs Elysees on the departure Of the Free
Masous on their visit to ThlCrs A vast crowd col
le.ted, when fire was suddenly opened upon them,
scattering the people in every direction. The Free
7 Masons, uudeterred advanced and planted 40 flags
"A aag for every lodge represented on the ramparts
Al six O'Clock they reached the Versailles outPosts
bearing banner, 'Aigsons No,s les les dgtres''
They were bind.foldrd and sent back. with the ex-
ceptiOn Of the President and two delegates Their
mission was unsuccessful At 10 o'clock this morn
1 Ing Dombrowski varied the yersailsts that hos
Utilities might commence hourly; 1000 men are
! ready for fighting in the Champs de Mars The
/ Yersaillists routed abe Communists at Monlineaux
and drove them through Issy. The Archbishop of
Paris has been released The provision trains have
/ all been stopped.
/ 1t is also stated that Theirs has determined on
coup d ia; after entering Paris making himself ard
| Marshal Mcmahon joint regents with the Empress.
The Duly Nsrs says . goo troops have been sent
I agaiust the Insurgents making sorties by Chosy
great battle is expected tomorrow. A new army is
I forming at Auxerre.
has agreed to givea eeriain limit the Communists
TO submit, otherwise the Prussians will interfere
In the they have notified the Yer
saillists.
/ The R5s SAYS Napoleon is still suffering from
+ rheumatic pains.
{ LoNDoS, May lst.-Earl Granville in the House
OF Lords tonight declined to answer the questions
respecting the state Of the negotiations for the set
Element Of the san Juan Boundary question with
/ the United States. lie stated that the Government
was under an obligation OF secrecy until the treaty
/ ratifcatious were exchanged.
/ Generals Sheridan and Forsyth, and the widow
and son OF President Lincoln passengers on the
steamship Russia, which sailed on Saturday for New
\ York
The State opening OF the London international
I Exhibition at Rensingtou, by Prince Of Wales and
Princess Christian took place to-day. The inaugu-
raj ceremonies were followed by grand information
/ al concert given at Royal Albert Hall.
/ LONDON, May 2nd.-In the Chamber of Peers to-
night Lords Kimberly, Russell aud Grey criticised
the Wing administration OF Ireland, which was ably
defended by Earl Granville.
! In the House Of Commons there was an interest
ing debate on ocean penny postage. Mr.. Seely mo-
I we'd that the Posimaster-General should make ar
engagements with the Postal Department OF United
States for reduction in the rate Of postage on let
| tens between England and America TO Que penny,
/ Owo centsl He pointed out the Importance Of
such reduction to the commercial aud poorer class.
Is, aud urged that it would serve strengthen the
ties between the two nations. A. Mundella and D.
/ c. Heron followed with speeches in support of the
resolution.
Mr.. Mousell, the Postmaster-General thought
that pending the present contracts with the ocean
steamer lines, such reduction would be impossible
He proceeded to argue generally against the changes
Of such reduction, which he said failed to bring
about an increase Of business sufficient 10 compen-
safe the department. The shilling rate produced
$50 600; the six penny rate e95OO0 ani the three
penny rate brought in only $4,000, while the total
cost of the ocean steamer mail service, per
tract, was eS3OO0.
James White understood that the Post Office had
surplus of elSOOOO, which might be applied to the
reduction Of the ocean rate.
Gladstone opposed the resolution, and begged
that the might be left the discretion ofthe
Government Mr.. Seely secuted the Postmaster
Generals estimate of the losses and said be had rea-
J son TO know that the Government at Washington
was prepared for reduction, and England should
/ be ready to meet it. The resolution was defeated,
and a substitute embodying Gladstone's view carri-
ed. The House then adjourned.
LONDON, May 2.-Ssyeral SCENTS of the Paris
Commune arrived in this city yesterday. They have
been commissioned by that body to enter into con-
tracts here for the purpose of re-victualing Paris,
but as they propose to pay for the goods in thirty
days tue dealers decline any contracts with them.
/ The Emperor Napoleon declared yesterday that he
would not 20 back 10 France, nor listen to any
I proposition for his return.
PANS, May 2.-The Commune yesterday preferred
serious charges against Cluseret and suggestion was
made to shoot him within forty-eight hours.
There Is an immense concentration of Communists
Iszy. It Is said contributions are demanded from
the railways; I,6S0,oOo francs have been already
received, aud weekly payments will be made hereafter
The O5feiaI Journal denies that the Yersaillists
vi.iorious The Masons ordered to re,ake the
banners planted the rampars, the yersailists de-
eliuiug to respect them
Tue Commune DEGREES Committee Of Public
Safety Claserrts arrest was ordered because he was
negligent. whereby Fort I.sy vas compromised.
PAEIs, May 2-Ereai7y. The RersiE says the Yer
sailists attacked Fort Issy last night but were re-
pulsed. Workmen we're sent to spike the guns The
boubardmeat Of vsuvres and Montrouge continues
to-day. An engagement Is expected before evening.
The versaiIlists are daily gaining ground. The
reoeeagati0u Of Issy Is eoutrade,ei the Fort Is de
serted Fifteen thousand Nationals carried the bar
rieade Of Lower Issy, alter an engagement The
-loaitsv says it is rumorsd that DOmbrowski and
Stat we're made prisoners at Asnisres.
SEw Y0Ek, May "A dispatch from Paris las,
night confirms the statement that Fort Issy has been
rs-oeeupied By the Commune.
Torpedocs are placed near the southern forts On
trial Of them Eve houses we're blown into the air.
Batteries viii be placed to menace several points Of
the ranparts, and rails fr the purpose viii be laid
in f5rty-eisht hours.
General Rossel forBids all communication with the
enemy. No flag Of truce viii be attended to, and
firing vii 90 on as usual.
4 special correspondent autographed from Paris at
late hour last night, that the inhabitants Of the
Avenue Deiylags received notice to leave the AKRON
disssueat within twenty -foar hours
Coneiergeries ordered to make returns Of al
persons occupying apartments.
The Versailles army q investing actively, and a
decisive action Is iaaiueat.
balloon With letters left the Hotel De Vile to-day
4 great meeting Of all the Republican Societies Is
called for Suniav. IN the courtyard Of the Louvre