FRANCE.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 189, 21 September 1871, Page 4

FRANCE.

August 14th. Another instalment of the war indemnity has been paid.

The German army of occupation is now reduced to 150,000 men.

Marshal M'Mahon reports the total losses of the Veivaillists in the seige of Paris, at 75,142.

The trial of the Communists has commenced. The Assembly has passed a Bill to facilitate the disposal of 32,000 Vases.

England has refused to deliver up the Communists refugees in Britain.

Witnesses stated that they saw Ferre give released convicts arms. Assy fcoastfuliy admitted his share in the execution of prisoners taken. He said he was justified by the law of retaliation. Clogues, Margot, and Cuteau were sentenced to penal servitude for life. A despatch from the General at Algiers reports a brilliant victory.over the insurgents at West Sohel. The situation is improved. The rebels are rapidly submitting to the Government.

Negotiations at Berlin and Versailles for the evacution of France resulted in an agreement that the army of occupation should leave before the end of the year. General Le Flo urges the Assembly to keep an army of 50,000.

M. Moret moved that the title of President of the Republic be conferred on M. Thiers, and that all powers heretofore exercised by him as Chief of the Executive be confirmed for three years. The motion was favourably received by the Assembly, and will probably be carried.

The Court-martial at Eouen has sentenced to death two soldiers who had deserted from the ranks.