THE SUEZ MAIL.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2534, 31 March 1871, Page 2

THE SUEZ MAIL.

The following telegraphic summary, which we take from the Ar<jut, is much fuller than that published in our issue of Wednesday week:— February r 20. The Paris indemnity has been paid, and the armistice is extended to the 21th. Bismarck only tendered an armistice for five days. The war contribution of the city of Paris is fixed at L 8,000,000, and that of the department of the Seine at L 25,000,000. An accompanying declaration announced that if hostilities were resumed by France heavier terms would be exacted.

The British Government have ordered that Jamaica should be fortified, and placed in a state of complete preparation for war.

Some 15 000 men are said tw have been lost during the bombardment of the forts of Paris. Paris itself lias been bombarded, and the Provisional Government protested to the neutral powers against the bombardment of the hospitals. General Von Moltke replied that the bombardment of the hospitals was owing to fogs, which prevented the gunners from taking good aim: Many of the public buildings in Paris have been greatly damaged, and numerous casualties have occurred in the streets,- f The Prussian armies in France are exE cted before the end of the month to numer over half a million 6f men. It is reported that the King of Prussia declines to receive br acknowledge the Marquis of Lora as the husband of the Princess Louise. The Tichborno baronetcy case came before the coir t on the 25th January, and was adjourned until the 9th of May, on the ground of the absence of several witnesses detained in Paris. .Sergeant Ballantyno promises to severely cross-examine the claimant.

All vices were sent to Melbourne on the 2nd that the Peninsular and Oriental Company had reduced the fares from Melbourne and Sydney to London to LBS first-class, and LSO second c-a s, via Southampton. The rate from King George’s Sound to be L 5 less than before. By. JJnudl-u the rates are 1.80 and L4i) and L7o and L-M) respectively.

A note from i hislehurst where the Empress is residing, contr diets the assertion that the Empress has accepted the Prussian terras of peace. Large reinforc:incuts from Germany have arrived. There is a cry for peace in Germany aim. The Count de Chambord's circular on the Prussian barbarities has be« u replied to by Bismarck, who, in return, alleges the French excesses. General Cmilder, wi hj the 2tth French Corps, effected his retreat from Pontarlicr. Paris feeling favors the Orleans family. The Duo d'Aamale is elected for Boa vis, and the Prince de Join villa'for Ch -rhourg.

Two ve-sels transferred from the German to the English flag, hive been seized by the French as "prizes and sent to Saigon. : The English authorities protested. umerous crowded meetings have been held in London, sympathising with France, and urging England to take part in the wan, Counter meetings of the working classes oppose the proposals of intervention. The proprietors of the Daily Telegraph gave LIOOO to the French relief fund.

The Parliamentary appeal case - - The Speaker of the Victorian Assembly v. Hu Hi (ilass—h,as been heard, and the appeal has been allowed by the Pi ivy Council, which orders the Colonial court to reverse the order as to costs.

Austria is becoming more friendly towards Germany.

The discussi n of the Eastern question is producing a feeling of alienation between Austrii and Du-si., as their interests are seen io be conHiiting. Russia is vigorously increasing her army efficiency. The Prussian Government deny the right of the Catholic Bishops to deprive of their salaries the profcssois win deny the dogma of inallihility. The American Congress, by 172 votes against f|l, decided on Mr Butler's motion to welcome tho Fenian exit's, The King of Spain is acting nobly in hfs difficult circumstances. The new Ministry, under Serrano, are busy with measures of rc. form. Tlosta oof civil discord is lulled.

The correspond nee in reference to Mr Motley’s recall shows that ho was shamefully treate I.

General Schenck is warned against the danger of af-er-d nner speeches. Small-pox has been prevalent in India, China, and Europe simultaneously. In India the rumored cession of Pondicherry to Prussia has provoked a strong feeling. A large order for Henry-breech loaders has been received from the Government of New South Wales.

Mr Richard J nes has perfected his now preserved meat process, by v. hish the juice and flavor arc retained. Large quantities of Australi n preserved meat have been sent to Paris.

The Cerberus left Gallc for Melbourne on the oth instant to coal at B-tavir v . She creams and sails but slowty. >Sho has formed an object of interest at all the ports she has visited. Her crow are sickly from the effects of the heat.

On the Itith, Mr Cardwell presented the army estimates, abolishing the purchase system, .and providing compensation for persons holding commissions. Commissions are to bo given by competitive examinations. The right of s;-k*o*ion and promotion is retain *d in the. hands of the Commander in-Chief, who with the Horse Guards staff will remove to ll)C War Office. TJ;,o volunteers are to bp move carefully organised and brigady.l, amj then, with tipi increase of the army ami volunteers, the strength wjll be brancht up to 4‘51,000 men.

Preparations are being made in Germany for the reception of 300,00!) more prisoners, General Chanzy showed himself overconfident in detaching General Bourbaki to the East. He was nearly overtaken by a second Sedan at Lc Mans. A forced retreat saved him, but he lost an immense quantity of stores and many prisoners. He blam s the. defection of the Breton Mobiles. Bourbaki spent three days hurling his anixy on General Wcrtier’s entrenched force, but the arrival of German rcinfo •cements obliged lum fcb retreat. Garibaldi is id at Autun. The Garibaldiana destroyed a Prussian regime* it when attempting the capture of Dijon. Paidhorke. in the jpirtlj, vag equally natc, notwithstanding the greatest gallantry, and after nearly overthrowing the Germans! The French army suffered frightfully from want of foo 1 and clothing, and is reported to bp in a state of dissolution.

Confiscation and cxiie are threatened to the f\l aoi;i;iß ft .d Lomviners enlisting in the iVcneh force?,

The Times of tbe-25th January publishes a letter from Sir Roderick Murchison, containing direct evidence of the safety of Ur Livingstone. t . Agrarian outrages continue in Ireland. Two fatal tolliery explosions have occurred in Derbyshire, and three in Stafford- hire. Many railway accidents have also taken place. A copiers’ strike of 30,000 men is threatened for a vise of wages. Public motality is increased by the seventy of the weather. Many people have been frozen to death in London. On February 17. Mr Gladstone said that Germany and France must arrange the conditions of peace for themselves. He bcliov cd the beliigennts did not desire iutcrveutn u. He hoped the conditions would be and regarded with hoiror the imposition oi intolerable conditions, which would re?uL in another war. If negotiation faded, the good offices of England might.be used. . Tho temporary arrangements for the minor Ministerial appointments, consequent on Mi Bright's retirement, are unanimously condemned. Public confidence in the Administration is much weakened by the retirement of Mr Bright. Mr Cardwell is distrusted in the present crisis of affairs. Mr Shaw Lefevre is appointed Under-Secretary of the Horae Dep.ntmeut; Mr Arthur Peel,. Secretary of the Board of Trade ; Mr Hibbert, Secretary to the Poorlaw Board.