ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 155, 26 January 1871, Page 5

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

VIA SUEZ.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

THE WAR Tn EUROPE.

BOMBARDMENT COMMENCED.

PROPOSED ARMISTICE.

GREAT BATTLE EAST OF PARIS.

PARIS TRANQUIL.

Buncdin, January 25, 9 a.m. ■Lawrence, January 25, 2 p.m.

Tho Russian Question. — England accepts the proposed conference. France proposes that the discuasioa-b c enlarged.

Russia's refusal likely to lead to further complications.

The conference to be held on the first week of January. An armistice proposed, to enable franco to be represented-,

War. — Doc. 3. — A great battle was fought to the east of Paris.

The Germans re-captured the position the French have hold since the sorties.

Tho Duke of Mecklenburg defeated the 15th and 16th Corps near Soigney and Arnnay.

The French declare Ducrots sortie towards Fontainbleau successful.

The Germans admit temporary sue-

cess. Rouen is occupied by Germans. Germans military position said to be critical. Monteufell is ordered to Paris. Germans occupy Havre and Tours, and threaten Cherbourg.

Chauncy defeated the Duke of Mecklenburg in three days' severe engagements. Germans evacuated Dieppe. Paris determined to resist.

The Prussian note refusing to recognise the neutrality of Belgium, was delivered simultaneously at Bnissels, Luxembourg, Hague, and London on the 14th.

A cabinet council was held in London on the 15th. Ministers decline to discuss accusation made in the absence af the accused.

Stated explanation, given by Luxembourg, removes all danger of conflict. Dec. 25.

Boi'deaux journals report insurrectionary movements inside Paris, which the French Government deny.

Paris forts commenced heavy firing on the night of the 20th. Next morning the garrison made an attack with three divisions, repulsing five divisions of G-eraan artillery.

The inhabitants of Luxembourg request the Duke to save the country, as they will never allow the province to be transferred without a free vote of the Chamber.