Tilo expenses o” the war, as eslima'ed by Dr. G 11irl.li, are as follows Cost of the military action of Germany, oin thousand two hundred and fifty millions of francs; direct losses, one thousand two hundred and thirty millions ; indirect losses, two thousand two hundred and fifty millions of francs; war compensation for the reconquered territory of Alsace and-Lorraine, especially Strasbourg two hundred millions. Total four thousand nine hundred and thirty millions of francs. The statements published in Paris accreditin'? the the Emperor of tho French with the possession if immen-o wealth are now generally disbelieved. During the twelve months preceding the 30th Juno last tho United States •Treasury has paid one hundred and thirty six million dollars of its public doU.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 457, 20 January 1871, Page 3
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