ENGLISH MAIL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 90, 18 April 1871, Page 2

ENGLISH MAIL

-o The Phoebe with the English mail on board arrived at the Wharf at 9 o'clock last night. We have clipped from the News of the World, and arranged in something like chronological order the following items of news, some of which we published in an extra last night : — TRIUMPHAL ENTRY OF THE GERM4N£.TNTO PARIS. Paris, March"''l.-4-[W 7 br?d special.] — The head of the columns of the Eleventh Corps, under Gen. Von Bose, is just entering the Pont dv Jour and^the Porte Neuilly, and is moving towards the Arc de Triomphe. Nq hostile movement of the populace has wst been made. Fears of a collision are djrninishing. [Herald Cable, pToon.] March I.— Last night, a rumour prevailed that the. enemy had given up the intended occupation, and ;5t found credit in many quarters ; the preparations and activity of. the authorities, however, forbade the hope of truth in the rumor, " The scenes in the purlieus of the city beggar description. Excited crowds had

Slathered at Montmartre and Belleville, uearly all night, listening lo iuceudiary speeches, aud shouting defiance to the Prussians. Since Vinoy's proclamation, the Lest part of the National Guard have been active in perfecting barricades, as safeguards against tho approach of armed crowds ou the line mat ked out by ihe Germans. At an early hour in Ihe morning the prepataf.iotis were complete ; (he streets presented a singular appearance from the absence of people, they being almost entirely deserted on the line of march, except by strong bodies of regulars, French troops, who occupied the triangle during the night, with the intention of falling backou the advance of the Prussians, aud taking a position commanding the approaches to the line. The Paris press, which are beginning to fear the consequences of their rush utterances, are making a last appeal to the people to abstain irom any net likely to bring terrible disasters upon France without improving the position or altering the result. At the appointed hour — 10 o'clock — the first representative of the corps of tbe victorious army entered within the Enceiute under the eye of his Imperial Majesty in accordance with the programme and favored by splendid weather. The Eleventh Corps, numbering 30,000, with 96 pieces of field artillery and the usual proportion of cavalry, uuder the command of General Von Bose, advanced iv two columns, one at Porte Neuilly, aud the other at Pout dv Jour. The former advanced at a rapid pace up the Avenue Grand Arrnee, directly tor the Arc de Triomphe. The French troops vacated the streets as the Germans approached. The other column, entering at the Ponfc dv Jour, below Auteuil, commenced to march along the way on the north side of the Seine, directly for tbe Place de la Concorde, which has been fixed as the place of rendezvous for the two columns. As the troops proceeded along the line, the artillery look positions from the Porte de Neuilly to tlie Place de le Concorde, and from the Pent de Jour to the same point, as a precautionary measure. Nothing could exceed the splendid appearance of the troops, despite the hard service they had seeu. At 9 a.m., the head of the Prussian advance was seen rounding ihe Arc de Triomphe. To the surprise of the few who were present, both men atid women were seen hurrying away iv teats, and only boys and a few wotkmen were left. The German Hussars galloped down every avenue leading to the Champs Elysees, to search the stieeis brauchiug therefrom, "Not the slightest distuibance occurred; the'-couduct of the people was admirable. About 4,000 infantry aud cavalry only advanced. There was no music, Yftut a drum was bent and a trumpet seurftK-dj. At about n quarter to 9 the Staff arrived, with Gen. -Yon Kalicke in front, followed by fifty officers of till arms and in all sorts of uniforms. They did not stop, but rode down the Champs Elysees to the house of Queen Christina, where their headquarters were established. Three hundred yards behind the Staff came a battalion of the Eighty-eighth, with drums and fifes ;,theu catne the troops of the Blue Dragoons ; and after these marched a detachment of Bavarians, composed of infantry and cavalry, followed by two hundred men of every variety of the Prussian line. A corps consisting of about a dozen officers of artillery at the head of a little column, which was closed by some thirty red horses.and containing altogether probably 1,000 men, brought up the rear. -By a quarter past 9, the whole body had passed the Arc de Triomphe, and was descending the Champs Elysees. Several hundreds of people had now assembled, but no real crowd : all seemed tranquil, and those present showed little ill-temper. At a quarter past ten, the patrol Hussars came back from the Arc de Triomphe, and trotted to the Porte Neuilly. At the same moment half a dozen infantry Boldiers turned the Avenue Cloud and posted a sentry on the place near the Avenue de I'lmperatrice, then entered the Rue de Preabourge and began billeting in the houses surrounding the Place de I'Etoille, whose doors all open on that street. The moment a sentry was observed, the raob surrounded him, gazing and gaping like astonished children. At this time the crowd began to increase in the rear of the Palais dTndustrie. The troops were halted at the Pont dv Jour ; only a few dragoons had entered. Up to 10 o'clock no advanced guard had been pushed forward. The Bois de Boulogue is entirely deser- « ted, except here and there on the.; .corners of the main avenue, a Hussar sat like a statue on his horse.

iSmall patrols of cavalry passed occasionally along the lake ; troops were passing in small numbers from 8 o'clock, through the Bois de Boulogne, and marching toward the Port Neuilly. These had crossed the Seine on pontoon bridges laid last night, near the Pont dv Jour. The inhabitants of the Bois de Boulogne are perfectly good-humored.

Paris, Saturday night, Feb. 2oth. — The [irelimiuai ies of pence were finally settled to-day. The exact terms of peace are unknown, but believed to be severe. Bismat ck has' beeu pitiless throughout the negotiations. The Rappel says Thiers and the Commissioners of Assembly will probably go to Bordeaux on Suuday to submit the conditions agreed upon to the Assembly. It is hoped that they will be immediately adopted, and that the further prolongation of tlie armistice will be unnecessary. Versailles, Feb. 26th. — The Moniteur on Friday, states that six hundred and two field pieces belonging to the Army of Paris, have been delivered to the Germans, aud one hundred and thirty-five cannon jin good condition, found in the forts. The same paper denounces the arrogrance of the Parisian press in insulting the victorious Germans, and adding to their offences by accusations of pillage aDd robbery ; it significantly declares that the occupation of Paris would be the most efficiicious means of stopping such boundless effrontery and falsehood,, and that the entering of the troops is therefore inevitable as soon as the armistice expires. Paris, February 27th. — The Journal des Debuts comments on the cruel terms of peace imposed on France, and says Thiers and Favre were several times on the point of breaking off the negotiations, at a risk of a resumption of hostilities, and yielded only to necessity. Bismarck at first demanded an indemnity of ten milliards, and it was reduced to the sum finally agreed on only by the most stteuuous exertions. It has been stipulated that only 30,000 Gcrmau troops shall enter Paris, and that, they shall not march beyoud Place de la Concorde. Versailles, March 1. — A Herald correspondent, just returned from Paris, gives • the following accouDt of the Emperor's review of the German troops at Longchamps: — Exactly at half-past ten o'clock, the Emperor drove up to the back of the Giand Stand iv an opeu carriage, attended by Dragoons and the great officers of his household; alightiug on the steps of the grand entrance; he took a horse and cantered across the field toward (he General Staff, which had followed along the line. As the Emperor appeared, the bands played "Kill Der," aud ail the troops saluted him. The Emperor looked exceedingly well, and rode dashing by, despite his lingering iudisposition. As be rode, down the front of the line, fliigs were dropped and the men gave three ringing cheers. The emperor kept his hand on his helmet and smiled upon the soldiers in passing. Bismarck waved his hand in a friendly manner twice. Having passed up aud dowu the lines, the Emperor galloped across the field to a poiut two hundred yards to the right of the grand stand, facing the troops, where he took up his position in front of the Crown Prince, sitting erect on his charger and surveying the troops for a moment with deep emotion. The order was given to march ; the bands struck up, and, with splendid step, 30,000 men marched past in so perfect a manner that each battery presented a profile as of only oue gun. Versailles, March 3rd [Herald Cable.] . — The preliminaries of peace arranged by Bismarck aud other Plenipotentiaries with Thiers and Favre, are as follows: Article first specifies the line of demarcation. Article second provides that France will pay Germany five milliards of francs ; one milliard, at least, in 1871, aud all the rest in the apace of three years from the time of the ratification. Article third provides that the evacuation is to commence on the ratification of the treaty by the Assembly ; that the German troops will then immediately quit Paris and the left bank of the Seine, also the departments of Cher, ladre-et-Loire and Se,ine Inferieure. The French troops will remain behind the Loir;e till the signing of a definitive treaty of peace, except ■ those in Paris, where the Government is not to have expeed ing forty thousand troops. • , , The Germans evacuate the right bank of the Seine gradually, after signing a definitive treaty, and the payment of half a milliard francs. After the t payment of t'wo'milliards, the Germans willonly hold the Depigments of M«rne, Ardennes,, Meuse, Vosges, Meurthe and Belfort. After the payment of three • miliiarflsl'the Germans will only keep 50,000 <troops in .France, but if sufficient mor^ey guarantee be given, the Germans will evacuate com-

pletely at once, otherwise three milliards will carry interest at five per cent, from the ratification of the treaty. Article fourth provides thai; the German troops make no further requisitions ; that the French Government will find food for the Army of Occupation in the ceded Department; that favorable arrangements will be made with the inhabitants and time given to them to move, if they please, and that no obstacle will be placed in the way of emigration. [Article fifth is not mentioned. Eds. AltaA\ . Article sixth provides that the prisoners be immediately liberated on the ratification of the treaty, and the French railroads will lend carriages and engines at the same price as to the French Government. Article seventh provides that after the ratification the management of all the Departments occupied will be handed over to the French officers, subject to the German commanders, and in the interest, of the German troops. Article ninth provides that ifc will be understood that the Germans have no authority over the Departments not occupied by them. Paris, March 4. — Not a German soldier remains here. The Saxons passed out at ten o'clock yesterday morning, marching in front of the Arc de Triomphe, amid the profound silence of a few spectators. By noon the evacuation of the city was complete. The German Emperor afterwards reviewed 400,000 men in the Bois de Boulogne. Berlin* March 4fch. — The Emperor will return to Berlin in eight days. Prince Frederick Charles has been appointed commander-in-chief of the army of occupation in France. His headquarters will be at Rheims. A Times special from Cassel says, the departure of Napoleon for Chiselhurst, in a few days is certain. He has written to the Emperor William. Berlin, March 4th. — The Empress has received the following despatch from the Emperor : — "Versailles, March 3.— 1 have just ratified the conditions of peace which the Bordeaux Assembly accepted. Thus far the work is complete, which was, through seven months of battles, to be achieved, thanks to the valor, devotion, and endurance of our incomparable army, and the sacrifices of the whole Fatherland. The Lord of Hosts has everywhere visibly blessed our enterprises, and by His mercy permitted an honourable peace ; to Him be honour, — to the Fatherland, thanks. (Signed) Wilhelm." The above was publicly read amid the booming of artillery, the ringing of bells, and the cheers of the people, wild with j°yLoudon, March 4th. — Ifc is rumored that Napoleon is negociating for an estate in Bohemia, where he will retire. Victor Emanuel has written to Emperor William, expressing surprise and disappointment at the hard terms imposed on France, especially with regard to territory. Versailles, March 4th. — The German forces have received orders to withdraw ■ behind the line of the Seine. The statement that the partial occupation of Paris was the result of tbe intervention of England is untrue. England's influence was exercised wholly on the question of war indemnity. Paris, March 4th.— Paris has resumed its ordinary appearance. To-night the Boulevards were filled with promenaders. The barricades have been removed. Amiens, March 4th — 10 p.m. — Last night there was information of a revolution in Paris. The news was communicated by You Moltke, and the Germans were ordered to let pass the trains containing French troops. Nobody, it seems, can get out of the cjtjr, and there is great anxiety here. London, March 6th. — Napoleon is hourly expected at Chiselhurst. Negotiations at Brussels are said to be be going on between Favre, the French Plenipotentiary, and Van Arnem, the .details of which will probably occupy/ months. Paris, March 6th— {Heralds Cable].— The office of Prefect of Police will probably be abolished, and the service united .under the direction of the Minister of the Interior. The departure of the Provincial Guards and Mobiles begins to-day. Within three days they will march to their homes on . foot. Rations will be given them for the 'journey. The Debats calculates that the expense of the war will be six milliards of francs. . Favre and -Simon have tendered their resignations, but Thiers won't accept. „Two more regiments have arrived at ipa^is^ndjreinforcedlthe garrison. General de Paladiues has arrived, and will com Wrid -the National Guard. Londop,, March 9th. — Napoleon has addressed J a~ communication id 'the President of the French Assembly, protesting

— w =. against the vote by which that body declared his dynasty had forfeited the Throne, as unjust and illegal. The Assembly he says was created only to make peace, and has exceeded its powers', the foundation of all public right is plebiscite, and to that alone he is ready to submit. Paris, March 10th. —A long train of cars, filled with the German wounded, returning home, was run into yesterday by a freight train, near Puteax, on the Paris and Versailles Railway. Nineteen passeuger cars were broken to pieces. The number of soldiers killed and injured are unknown. Rome, Marth 11th. —A disturbauce occurred this morning in the Church of Jesus. There was consideiable fighting, but no oue was wounded. Order was promptly restored by the authorities. A Telegraph special from Amiens says the future army of occupation in France will consist of Saxons and Wurtemburgers. A Times special from Paris says the numerous Garibaldians are disquieting. The same says the French cabinet have decided to appoint Valentin Prefect of the Paris police. This indicated a repressive police permit. The inflammatory Journal Ami dv peuple, which appeared yesterday, was seized. Daily political journals must lodge 24,000 francs security. The Rouen Independent, for advising the people to display mourning, was suppressed and fined 1.000 francs. London, March 16 —It is rumored the Marquis of Ely marries Princess Beatrice. It is said Menotti GrarbaldiMias arrived here. A violent storm prevails throughout Great Britain and Ireland, aud though the telegraph lines are greatly deranged, it is already known that many vessels are ashore, or have otherwise received much damage. Details are yet missing, and are awaited with anxiety. The Times anticipates an easy settlement of the fisheries question, but is not sanguine with regard to the Alabama question. It regrets the commissioners' limited powers. Vienna, March 16th. —The Emperor Francis Joseph has despatched Count Potocki to Berlin, to salute the Emperor William upon his succession to the Imperial Crown of Germany. New York, March 16th.—The Tribune's Washington correspondent of the loth says there is a rumor to-night, but ifc is not generally known, of advices received from Minister Sickles, submitting, as the result of his negociations for several months past, a proposition from the Government of Spain for the sale to this Government of the Islands of Cuba aud Porto Rico. The amount asked is believed to be 100,000,000 dollars, payable in instalments. The Manchester Guardian siys possibly Alsace and Lorraine may be reannexed to France for a consideration. Unofficial negotiations are pending. London, March 16th. —; The severe winter has proved injurious to the corn crop in Belgium, and in the greater part of the country it will be necessary to resow the fields. London, March 17th. —John Stuart Mill, President of the meeting in St. James' Hall, of the Workmen's Peace Society, protests against extravagant army expenditures. Mill, referring to the Government Army Bill, praised the abolition of the purchase system. He preferred to assimilate the army to that of Switzerland rather than Prussia. A resolution passed condemning the proposed increase in the army expenses. Manjrfcta Members of Parliament were present. The Marriage of a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill was passed.

Bismarck demands that Roumania shall acknowledge that she is bound to guarantee tlie Strasbourg Railway bonds. Paris, March 15. — Bismarck has informed Thiers that, being embarrassed in organising politically and commercially . the ceded provinces, owing to the determined resistance of the inhabitants, and the representations that German commerce will be damaged by competition'with Mulhouse manufactures, he will abandon Al- . sace and Lorraine if the indemuity is increased one and a half milliards. Saarbrueken, March 15th. — Emperor William and party arrived here to-day. He was received by the Governor-General in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd of citizens and soldiers, aod presented with a laurel wreath, tho gift of the people of the Rhine Provinces. After a brief rest the Emperor and party resumed their journey to Berlin. Frankfort, March 15tb. — The Emperor of Germany, accompanied by the Grand Duke of Hesse, arrived in this city tonight. The entire city is illuminated ; flags flying everywhere, and triumphant arches span the principal streets ; the excitement and joy of the citizens is unbounded. The Rurgomaster presented an address of welcome to the Emperor. Berlin, March 15th. — The Emperor is .expected to-morrow; he declines an -official reception. London, March 15. — A Telegraph's special anticipates disturbances iv Paris in mid-Lent. London, March -16. — The Journal des Debats, commenting on the result of the Conference on the Eastern question, makes a bitter attack on England, and declares that she lost every advantage gained by the Crimean war. France is now helpless, her sword broken, but when it is unsheathed again, its aims will not be so distant as Turkey. Other Paris journals speak of England in a similar spirit. Loudon, March 16th. — A despatch from Havre to-day says the evacuation of Dieppe and surrounding country by the Germans is completed. ; A number of Germans have purchased/ a piece of ground at Bongiva, in the arf rondissement of Versailles, for the pur» pose of burying their dead countrymen^ who have been temporarily buried in thet vicinity. j The Count of Paris renounces any intendon on his part to compete with tbe other princes of the royal house of France for the throne. The French Cabinet has decided to continue the policy of conciliation toward tbe malcontents at Montmartre. The weather is very bad, and the insurgents are scattering ; it is thought that those who hold the ground will soon yield. London, March 16. — The News special from Lille says the battlefields of the North threaten to become the focus of ' pestilence by floating bodies in the dykes. Active measures for interment are taken. The Emperor started for Berlin on the 13th.