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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 17, Issue 1011, 8 May 1871, Page 2

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VIA SAN FRANCISCO. Disastrous News from Prance. Civil Disturbances—Sanguinary Conflicts between Communists and Nationalists. Germans threaten to re-enter Paris, London, April 7. First instalment of the New Zealand Loan negotiated, £1,200.00 J. Revolution in Paris continues. The Communists have instituted a reign of terror. The Guillotino is again erected and all the respectable portion of the inhabitants have left Paris To the number of 160,000 within ten days There has been heavy fighting between the Communists and the Loyalists, many thousands being killed on both sides. The Prussians are moving on Paris. Bismarck intends bombarding the city unless order speedily restored. Napoleon arrived at Lever on March 2nd, and visited the Royal family on the 27th.

The Princess of Wales gave birth to a boy on the 6th April; the child died on the following day. Flax fiim. Wool in good demand. Wheat (.New Zealand) 60s to 62s per 496 lbs.

Colonial bonds steady. New Pouch Wales declined J. Kew Zealand sixes, March and September, declined ; June and December, advanced Bank of Utago declined ,At a meeting of the Bank of Australia, a dividend was declared of 1Q per cent.

Tiie Bank of New South Wales invites tenders for a new Government loan of Jc 400,000, at 5 per cent. bailed—A]arch 21, Wild Duck, for Otago. Loading— Alice and Excelsior.

On the 20th March President, Thiers issued a proclamation appealing to the reason and patriotism ot the citizens of Paris to preserve order Immediately following this, the insurgents of Paris commenced to trouble the Government, and in some caes the National troops fraternised with them On the 21st, the news arrived that the insurgents were successful ;.and on the 22mi, that in realitv they possessed the city of .Paris. At that time it was found necessary to remove the bullion of the Bank of France to Versailles. On the

23rd, a crowd of apparently peaceable persons were fired upon by the Go* era - ment troop* in Paris, and at least thirty •were killed or wounded. The more orderly citizens,,of Paris left m large number*. On the 27 hit would appear as though the revolutionary element was dominant In several other cities ,of (^pance— -noticeably . in Marseilles—.♦•bit* was>also the case. Bismarck has informed Thiers that unless the indemnity is paid before the 16th instant.Bo,ooo Germans will enter Pans r ,suppress the revolution, and remain until the money is paid. London, April 3, 1-p.m.-—The Comjunme (of tie insurrectionists) has issued a decree arraigning Thiers, Fa vie, and the leading members of the Governinent before the tribunal of the people, and ordering their property to be seized. Another decree pronounces the separation of Church and State, suppresses religious bodies, and abolishes national O 7 property.

1 lie were defeated in a great battle on the 3rd, and again on the 4th, by the Government troops. Many thousand prisoners were taken. A lovy ot men between 17 and 30 is ordered. The Churches of the Madeleine and Assumption have been pillaged by the insurgents. The Archbishop of Paris has been arrested, charged with conspiracy against the State. A great battle was contmenced at six in the morning of April 4, by tin; Nationals under the command of Bergeret, who at ten asked reinforcements from Paris. Bergeiet with 15,000 men was completely cut off.

The Communes are demoralised and it is belie - r ed, betrayed They expected Fort Yalerieii won id fraternise.

The unexpected cannonade of Fort Valerien threw the Nationals into eon fusion. The battle proved 4>'»strous to the Communists. The Coinniunists claim to have won a victory on .the 3rd. holding the Inidge of NeuiJly, when Thiers commenced negotiations with the insurgents, offering tiie Commune to concede many of its demand:-}. The insurgents have been .dislodged from the bridge of Neuilly.

Bismarck informed Thiers* that lie nil restrictions concerning the : re occupation of Paris removed and that Le may occupy the city with 150,000 troops if necessary. A nun who escaped from Pari.* arrived at Brussels on April 6, and reported that the churches have been sacked, and the priests insulted and maltreated.

New York, April 7.—A special telegram by cable from Paris says that at the funeral of the (insurgents) killed there was great excitement. Three hearses with black velvet palls covering the dead, and decorated with flags, were followed to Pere La Chaise by 8,000 Nationals and crowds of citizens including a large number of women. As they arrived at the cemetery (each hearse contained 30 coffins), 23 other hearses from various hospitals joined them. One huge grave had been made for all the bodies, la Chaise was one mass of people swaying with passion, screaming, " A 7 ire la Republique," " Vi\ e la Commune."

London, April 7. Cannonading going on in the south of Paris, Several shells bur-1 in the city.

A " party of conciliation " is trying to reconcile tlie Communists and Government. It is believed that the Communist* have J 00,000 men under arms. Official announcement of a great victory for the Government is received. Berlin, March 22.—Bismarck has received the rank of Piince. Moltke is invested with the' order of the Iron Cross. London, March 20.—Sir Henry Bulwer is elevated .to the peerage. Windsor, March 21. —The marriage of the Princess Louise was celebrated with great brilliancy, the Bishop ol Loudon, assisted by the Bishops of Oxf >rd Worcester, and Winchester, pei> farming the ceremony. Lonuou, April - b*. -- In the House of Commons this evening, Seeley, member for Lincoln, gave not'.ee thai he should move for a reduction of transAtlantic postage to one penny. The weekly returns of the Bank of England show an increase of £'BB,ooo in bullion.

Mr Voxel's telegram to ihe News of the World is,as follows :—Loudon, 6th April The negotiations for the New Zealand Unguaranteed Debentures have proved a great' success. The tenders called for £1,200,000,- and the total tendered for at and above a minimum of £95 10s. The amonno below minimum .£529,000. Average price of sate nearly £9s.' (Signed) Julius Vogel.

Washington, March 23. The naturalisation treaty between the United States and England has been confirmed by the Senate. Great Britain acknowledged the right of her subjects to renounce their allegiance, and Americans wishing to become naturalised Briti>h subjects may do so. Washington, March 27.---Sumner made a powerful speech against the annexation of San Domingo. T|ie Commissioners appointed to investigate the San Domingo business haye reported favorably to the President.

President Grant will visit Calefomia immediately on the adjournment of Congress. Thomas A damson, E>>q. 5 junr., leaves by the Nevada, for Melbourne, where he is appointed U.S. Consul. VERY LATEST UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS. London, April 8. The Government tioops made a vigorous attack upon the insurgent Nationals at Neuilly, aided therein by the tire of Fort Valerien and the batteries at Conrbevoie. The combat still continues, and the Nationals have everywhere abandoned the offensive for the defensive. A large force of the insurgents at Genvilliers surrounded the Government troops. A bold attempt was made by them to pierce the lines of the Versailles army, and return to Paris, but it pro\ ed utterly futile. A despatch from Paris says several i-hells burst within the walls of homes in the Avenue de l'Jmperatrice. The Communists are determined to continue the contest, and have greatly strengthened the fortiti cations at Montmartre and Baliegnes, General Cluseret is re organizing the National Guards.

All the large shops are closed by the order of the Sub-Central Committee, for men to serve in the organization. Paris, April 7.

The sit nation is hourly becoming more alarming. The forces of the Com muue are becoming stronger and bolder. Thiers' proposition to treat has inspired the Commune with fresh hope-', and it is believed that they have 100,000 men, who will boldly fight the Government troops, retain the conquered positions, and make no advances for peace.

To-day a battle is raging in the fields between Chatillon and Vanvies; at the latter place the insurgents retain the fort.

Crowds of women and children, frantic with grief, are searching each ambulnnce as it arrives, for the bodies of their husbands and lathers.

The slaughter on both sides, yesterday and to-day, was fearful. The churches and houses of the aristocrats are pillaged, and all the priests are imprisoned. A great many murders have taken place. On this Good Friday there were no religious services in Paris. German inter\ention is the only hope. Pari-a, April 8. Minister Picard officially announces the complete success of the Government forces, after a liard struggle, lasting two days—Thursday and Friday. He admits that General Bisson was killed. Us returns thanks to the army for its loyalty and courage. A French war ship went ashore on the Goodwin Sands on the Gth April. She was full of troops. The British Government has granted £53,000 for the relief of Paris.