Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-08
EUROPEAN NEWS. &
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
Gen. Rossel Rejects His Re-
sponsibility.
A Commune Minister Unpopu-
lar in Paris.
FAVRE AND BISMARCK IN CON.
FERENCE.
Pro test CT the Prussian Commander
Bismarck insists upon the Prelimi-
naries of the Peace Convention.
Pro test CT the Prussian Commander

fARIs.
Paris. May 6. The Commune has ordered
the immediate release from confinement of
the commandant of Fort Vincennes recently
arrested on suspicion OF disloyalty.
The new minister of Gen. Rossel is I'M
popular with the Commune.
The commander Of Fort Issy has been dis
missed by Gen. Rossel for INSTRUMENTATION
The German commander, Gen. Wander
laun, has, in a communication, protested
against the expense of 1000 troops in the gar
rison of fort Vincennes.
Special to the n. Y. World:
Gen. Rossel is preparing for an offensive
movement with 10000 of his best men. The
Commune still retain fort lssy, and cannot be
expelled. The Trocadero batteries have been
advanced, and have opened fire against fort
Valeren."
The Commune has suppressed the follow
ing journals: Petit Moniteur," Petit Nation
al" Bon Sens" Petite Presse,'' "Pett
Journal lie Francs, and lie Temps"
A decree issued by the Commune of pub
lie safety vests in Gen. Rossel the initiatory
direction of military operations. Gen. Ros-
sci has formally taken control of the entire
Commune army, and in his order of to-day
appoints DombrOwski to the command of the
right wing, La Cecilia to that of the centre,
and Noblecaski to that of the left wing
Paris, May Z. Official reports published
by the Commune, represents that all is quiet
at Vincinnes. The Reconnaissance of the
Versaillists before Montrogue was repulsed,
and an engagement took place between the
out-posts near lssy, in which several Yer
salists were taken prisoners. The work of
barricading is still going on and many arrests
have been made.
The commandant of fort Vincenncs has in
formed the Cohmnne that reaction has re-
duced the garrison to $50 men, and asks for
reinforcements.
Gen. Rossel has complained of interference
on the part of the committee of safety, and
rejects the responsibility placed upon him.
He has gone to fort Narones, where he dis
missed the commandant.
The firing south of the city is vigorous,
while that of Neuilly and Verinnes is alter
the southwest side of the city is impending
Pyatt has resigned his membership of the
safety committee. 1t is said that the Com
mune has accepted his withdrawal, and it is
said that Rossel and Dombrowski are on I'M
friendly terms.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles. May 6. There was cannonad-
ing all last night. This morning there were
several engagements in the trenches, and
some prisoners taken. All means of com
munication between the insurgents in fort Issy
and Vanvres has been destroyed The gov
eminent works are being completed despite
the heavy firing kept up by the Communists
batteries.
Supplementary election to fill the vacan-
ces in the Assembly, have been postponed
until after the surrender of Paris.
The journey of Favre and Pauyer Queer
tier to Frankfort, is for the purpose of ar
ranging the difficulty in negotiations, and to
hasten the signing of the treaty of peace.
Versailles, May /. A heavy cannonade
was kept up all last night, and continues this
morning. 1t is given out that fresh batteries
have been erected and will open tomorrow,
directing their fire especially against Mon
trogue. The work on the trenches between
Issy and Vanvres is rapidly advancing. No
engagement during the night or ro-day is re-
ported.
FRANKFORT.
Frankfort on the Main, May G. Bismarck
attended by Baron Varion, has had two in
terviews with Favre and Peomier Queerter
The later declared that the payment by
France of the contributions in accordance
with the prelminares Of peace are imposs-
Bile, and asked for concessions, offering as an
equivalent the prolongation of the commercial
treaty, and advantageous arrangements with
the Eastern Railroad.
M. Favre asked for the possession of forts
Crenenton, Nogen Rosey and Noise by the
Versailles forces, also the return of all cap
tured arms and muniton, and the prompt re-
turn of all prisoners Of war.
Bismarck insisted upon strict and immedi-