ENGLISH SUMMARY

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 17, Issue 998, 21 April 1871, Page 2

ENGLISH SUMMARY

VIA SUEZ. Conditions of Peace. Rumored Interference of England Insurrection in Paris.—Assassinations. Another Secret Treaty. Marriage of the Princess Louise. Latest Shipping and Commercial News. Special for New Zealand. London, March 21. The preliminaries of the conditions of peace were sigued on the 25th February. They were, that France should cede Alsace and Metz ; but that Belfort should be restored. The war indemnity of five milliards of francs is to be paid in three instalments. Port, a French fortress, and the whole of Champagne is to remain in the possession of the Germans until the conditions of peace are fulfilled. On the 28th Feb. the Treaty of Peace was ratified by the National Assembly by five votes to one. The Germans entered Paris on the morning of the 2nd March, 30,000 strong, occupying the Champs Elysees from Arch de Toile to tl\e Place de la Concorde. The population of the city were quiet. The Bourse and the theatres were closed, and the general aspect of the city was mournful in the extreme. The journals suspended operations. The Germans evacuated Paris, on the morning of the 4th. It is stated that

the complete occupation of Paris had been prevented by the intervention of England. The German head-quarters were moved from Versailles on the 7th. Oo the Bth, Bismark returned to Berlin, whither he was preceded by the Emperor Wilhelm. The second German army received orders to march. Forth, on the left of the Seine, has been surrendered by the Germans.

The German Parliament meets on the 21st March.

There has been an agitation in Paris for several days past. The insurgents established a regular encampment with artillery and small arms. 40,000 men of the Army of the Loire have since entered Paris, formiug a new garrison. There has been a mutiny in a battalion of the Mobiles. It was quelled by the National Gardes. The Mobiles delivered up their arms. The French official journal declares that the Government undertakes to constitute France into a republic, It appeals to the people to maintain order and to obey the laws. Foreign ministers were to return to Paris on the 11th. Henri Rochfort is dead. Napoleon is expected at Chislehurst immediately. General Trochu is reported insane.

The Morning Post publishes a secret treaty betweeu Russia aud Prussia, which was concluded at the commencement of the war, to the effect that if France was successful and threaten Poland, Russia was to interfere ; and, if Austria made au armed demonstration against Prussia, Russia was to make a demonstration on the Austrian frontier; and if the European Powers assisted France, Russia was to assist Prussia.

In the House of Commons, on the 7th March, Mr. Gladstone said he was ignorant of any such treaty existing between Russia and Prussia. When Odo Russell last year consulted with Bismarck Prince Charles of Roumania resolved to abdicate.

The Queeu of has recovei-ed. A committee to inquire into the state of County Westmeath has been appointed. Rothschild has issued a Prussian loan of twelve millions.

Mr Card-well's array reorganization bill has passed its second reading. The deputies of Paris exhort the population to quietness and obedience to the laws. It is believed that the authorities will take vigorous measures against the insurgents. General Haron is blockaded with 300 men on the heights of Montmartre. A proposal hay been made to issue a loan at rive per cent. It is asserted that the Government have decided to isMie a loan for two-and-a-half millions at 2 per cent. Great agitation prevails in Paris. Montmartre, Bellville, and the Fauborg Antonie are barricaded. Three generals have been shot by the insurgents.

The troops have captured 40 cannon ; five have since been retaken by the insurgents.

The Government has issued a proclamation calling on the National Gardes to save Paris from pillage, and declares France otherwise ruined. The Princess Louise was married to the Marquis of Lorn to-day, The following information (Renter to Greville) is from special telegrams, not yet published here. March 18. Consols, 92|. Wool firm, and in active demand. Copper, 64f. Tallow, dull and heavy. Wheat is from one to two shillings dearer since the mail left. Arrivals—-Lincolnshire, City of Adelaide, Darra, Loch Leven, Mikado, City of Vienna. Mapesia, Ben Nevis, La Hogue, Martha Beenie, Juliet, Glen Osmund, Great Britain. March 20. All the regular troops have gone to Versailles, and the National Gardes are the only armed force in Paris. The barricading still continues. General Chauzy has been arrested. March 21—Evening. The Paris journals write strongly against the assassination of the Gene-

rals Le Compte and Thomas, and re* cognise the National Assembly aa Lhe

only authority. If the insurrection continues, the Prussians will occupy their former po* sitions in Paris.

The barricading continues everywhere. The National Gardes occupy the forts. The committee have released General Chanzy, who was ill-treated, and has gone into the hospital. M. Rouher has been arrested at Bou-r logne.

SPECIAL FOR NEW ZEALAND. London, Feb. 24. Efforts are beiug made to obtain a quantity of rooks for New Zealand. The New Zealand Loau Mercantile Agency has declared a dividend of 10 per cent. New Zealand wheat is quoted at Rotterdam at 45s to 565. Barley 25a to 335; oats lis to 22a ; preserved meat is in increased demand.

The corvette Challenger arrived home on the 20th February.

The Marquis of Normanby has been appointed Governor of Queensland. In New Zealand flax the market is quiet, but a fair trade has beeu done at prices a shade lower than those of last month.

It is stated that 2,600 bales of flax, not thoroughly prepared, were offered, 200 were sold at a decline of £2 per ton on the average. New Zealand 6, per cents are unchanged. 5 per cents \ lower.

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY. Arrival of the Cerberus. Departure of the Russian Ship Hydamaofe, Latest Australian Market Reports. Proposal to annex Fiji.