Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-10-22
FOR EIcN.
Marshal Bazaine's Testimony In His own
Behalf

PARIS, Oct. 1.-THE Journal de Paris
declares that the second elections demon
strate the necessity for the restoration of
monarchy to prevent the impending an
archy.
The trial of Marshal Bazaine was re-
sumed at noon to-day. The attendance
was larger than on any day since the OPEN
ing. The President of the court began his
examination of the accused by stating
that he should consider that the prisoners
responsibility commenced with the 18th
of August. He, however, put several
questions III regard to events before that
date. In reply to questions concerning
the disaster of IToTbache, BaZaine said he
had no knowledge that orders were given
to the Generals direct. He was present at
the council of war held by the Emperor
on the 9th of August.
1t was then resolved that his army
should be brought to the walls of Metz, and
the movement in that direction began on
the 18th. After reaching the city he re-
ceived no orders to obtain ammunition.
He complained of the carelessness of the
intelligence service He did not receive
precise information of MacMahon's situa-
ton until the 18th, and the order to throw
bridge across the Moselle only reached
him the day before. He denied that he
could be held responsible for the delay and
subsequent failure to destroy the bridge
and prevent the enemy passing.
Telegraphic dispatches were read, show
ing that Bazaine intended to counterfeit
the flank movement of the Germans but
that he was prevented by the Emperor
from carrying out his plans. In answer to
further questions especially concerning the
18th of August, he stated that he agreed
with the Emperor to march to Verdun,
but delay was caused by the battle and he
was otherwise hindered. He was unaware
hot ha intan1pl n 1pnoFf from
Metz.
He declared that the Emperor left no
orders. 1t was well understood, however
that in the event of a strong resistance the
army was to remain at Metz for few days
and not 90 beyond Verdun. In any case,
after the battle on the 10Th, lie Beuf and
Canrobert agreed with him that it was inn
possible to advance. Responsible officers
informed him that his supplies were in
sufficient. He said that he gave Canrobert
all the aid he asked at st. Purvat he
blamed L'Admirault for not calling up his
reserves. In justification of his conduct
after the 18th of August, he cited the or
der he had received to be cautious. The ac-
cused betrayed much excitement at the
beginning of his examination, which was
long and searching.
An UnfavorabIe Day for Marshal Baznlne.
PARIS, Oct. 15.-The Gdulois estimates
that theiBonapartists contributed one-third
of the vote thrown by the Radicals in last
Sundays elections. Krantz, deputy from the
Department of the Seine, has declared in
favor of the Republic.
Bazaine reiterates his assertion that he
was not informed of McMahon's advance
until the 30th of August. In reference to
this and several other points he offered af-
fidavits in support of his statements.
The President coldly said they would be re-
x.yitl MI t. tn hn trt
when the time for the examination of wit
nesses had arrived. The feeling is that to-
days proceedings will be unfavorable to
BaZaine.
Spicy Correspondence between the German
Emperor and the Pope.
BERLIN, Oct 15.-The correspondence
between the Pope and the Emperor Will
liam is officially published. The Pope
writes, under date of August 9th, that the
measures of his Majesty's government are
destructive of Catholicism that he is UNI
able to discover the cause of this severity,
being informed and believing that the EN-
peror is averse to the continuance of this
harsh policy. He points out that measures
injurious TO Christian religion only tend to
undermine the throne. He speaks frank
ly, as truthfulness to all is his duty, and all
the baptized, even though not Catholics,
belong, in = certain sense, to him. He
cherishes the conviction that the Emperor
will adopt the necessary measures, and
concludes by praying God to be merciful
to the Emperor and himself
The Emperor Proposes 10 RuIe In His own
Country.
The German Emperor replies under date
of September Sd, rejoicing at an opportu-
nifty TO correct errors relating to German
affairs. If the Pope was truthfully in |
formed he would be aware that the Gov
ernment can not act against the approval I
of The sovereign. The Emperor deeply |
regrets that portion of his subjects, the |