GENERAL SUMMARY.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 170, 11 May 1871, Page 7

GENERAL SUMMARY.

London, March 20. President Thiers issued a proclamation appealing to reason and patriotism of citizens of Paris to preserve order. Immediately followiug this, the insurgents in Paris commenced to trouble the Government, and in some cases the National troops fraternised with them. March 21. News arrived that the insurgents were successful, and on the 22nd that in reality they possessed the city of Paris. At that time it was found necessary to remove the bullion from the Bank of France to Versailles. March 23. Crowds of apparently peaceable persons were fired upon by the Government troops in Paris — at Jaast thirty were killed and as many wounded. Orderly citizens of Paris left in large numbers. On the 27th it appeared as though revolutionary element in the army was dominant in several other cities of France — noticeably in Marseilles this was also the case. Bismarck inform2d Thiers that unless the indemnity waa paid before the 16th instant, 70,000 Germans would enter Paris and suppress the revolution, and remain until the money was paid. London, April 3, Commune (of Insurrectionists) issued decree arraigning Thiers, Favre, and leading members of Government before tribuual of people, and ordering

their property to be seized. Another decree pronounces separation of church and state, suppresses religious bod'os, J and abolished national property. Insurgents defeated in great dm Mb on 3rd, again on 4th, by Government | troops. Many thousand prisoners were taken. Churches of Madeline and Assumption have been pillaged by the insurgents. Archbishop of Paris was arrested, charged with conspiracy against the State. April 6. Thiers had commenced negotiations with the insurgent?, offering Commune to concede many of its demands. Bismarck informed Thiers he considered all restrictions concerning reoccupation of Paris removed ; that he may occupy the city with 150,000 troops if necessary. Insurgents have been dislodged from bridge Neiully. A nun, who escaped from Paris, arrived, and reports that the churches had been sacked, and priests insulted and maltreated. New York, April 7. Special telegrams from Paris say at a funeral of (insurgents) killed there was great excitement. Three hearses, with black velvet palls covering dead, decorated with flags, were followed to Pere la Chaise by 8,000 Nationals, and crowd of citizens, including a large number of women. As they arrived at the cemetery, each hearse contained thirtythree coffins ; and twenty -three other coffins joined them. One huge grave had been made for all the bodies. Pere la Chaise was one mass of people swaying with passion, screamiug ''Vive la Republic ! " and " Vive la Commune ! " , London, April 7. Severe cannonading in the south of Paris. Several shells burst in the city. The Government believe that the Communists have 100,000 men under arms. Offi ial announcement of a great victory for Government. Bismarck has received the rank of Prince, and General Moltke has been invested with the Order of the Iron Cross. Sir Henry Bulwer has been elevated to the Peerage. The marriage of the Princess Louise was celebrated with great brilliancy on March 21st. The Bishop of London, assisted by the Bishops of Oxtord, Worcester, and Winchester, porformed the ceremony. In the House of Commons, Mr. Seely gave notice that he should move for the reduction of Trans-Atlantic postage to one penny. The weekly returns of the Bank of England show an increase of £88,000 in bullion. Washington, March 23rd. The Naturalisation Treaty between the United States and Great Britain has been confirmed by the Senate. Great Britain acknowledges the right of her subjects to renounce their allegiance, and become naturalised. British subjects may do so. Sumner made a powerful speech on the annexation of St. Domingo. The Commission appointed to investigate San Domingo business, have reported favourably. President Grant visits California immediately on the adjournment of Congress. Yogel telegraphs to the " News of the World"— "That the negotiations for New Zealand on guaranteed- debentures have proved a great success. Tenders have been called for Ll 5 200,000, ani the total has been tendered for at and above minimum of £95 10s.