Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-17
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
Vandalism in Paris.
An Armnistice Arranged at
Vanvres.
The Germans Concentrating
near Pals.
The Commune announces the Repulse
Of several Attacks of the Yer
sailists.
Gervey REFLECTED President of the
Assembly.
PARIS.

Paris, May lc Thousands of people as
sembled in the Place Vendome to-day, to
witness the demolition of the column &C.
cording to the DEGREES of he-Commune.
At four o'clock this afternoon one million
and half of francs were offered by some
wealthy citizens to the Commune in order to
save the column. All the preparations had
been completed by five in the afternoon when
a member of the Commune arrived and order
ed that the demolition of the column be post
poned until two o'clock tomorrow afternoon
He said that an act of justice, as decreed BY
the Commune was best done by day light. The
tri-colored flag fastened to the leg of the
statute of the Emperor Napoleon fell amidst
the deafenng cheers of the crowd.
Special to the n. y. World
"The Communists made sortie last night
meeting the Versaillistsi in great force strongly
posted i'll the Bots de Boulogne, but were
forced to retreat with heavy loss. The Yer
saillists have constructed bridge across the
Seine at Puteaux. and have brought over a
great mass of artillery. The erie du Peuple
states that chemical preparations are ready
to completely annihilate the Versailists when
they assault the ramparts."
Later-The Commune announces the re-
pulse of several attacks of the Versailles
forces on Sunday night at Chatilon, Maulin,
Pierre, and Mauln Sanquet.
1t is rumored that Montague has been
evacuated by the federal forces. The Com
mune holds well armed force of 10000 men
in reserve for an emergency.
Immense crowds gathered this p NJ, in
the vicinity to witness the fall of the column
in the Place Vendome. Great efforts have
been made by the Communists engineers to
tear the column from its base, but it has as
yet withstood their utmost exertions. The
engineers do not, however, give up the hope
Of success, and are now renewing their at
tempts. Members of the Commune and bat
talons of the National Guards are on the
ground.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, May l6 The Assembly to -day
appointed committee to examine and report
upon the treaty of peace negotiated at Frank
fort. 1t is generally expected that the ces-
sion of French territory provided for in the
treaty will be severely criticised in the As
sembly.
The Assembly to-day voted the urgency of
the motion for rebuilding the residence of
Theirs, in Paris, at the public expense. A
motion declaing the Republic permanent was
reported by committee.
Prayers have been ordered in all the church.
es for the cessation of civil war
Gervey was reelected President of the As
sembly.
ENGLAND.
London, May l6. In the House of Com
mons this evening, motion was submitted
that it is ineXpedient to continue in force the
act for the preservation of peace in Ireland
after the date originally fixed as its Limitation.
Gothome, Hardy, and Chichester, in consid-
Grafton of the continued lawlcssness in Ire
land, opposed the motion.
John Martin, member from Meath, spoke
at length in denouncing English tyranny in
Ireland, and claimed the right of self-govern-
ment for the people of that island.
In the House of Lords, bill making drafts
and notes maturing on holidays and Sundays,
payable on the following day, was read twice.
London, May l6. An armnistice has been
arranged for Wednesday to enable the in
habitants of Vanvres and neighborhood to re-
tire.
The Germans are concentrating their forces
towards Paris. The headquarters of the
Prince of Saxony have been transferred to
Morgency, and the chief command of the
guards removed to Mont Morency.
A bill has been passed by the German par
lament forbldding the raising of loans by
means of lotteries, except in the case of va
rious German governments.