The Sun.
London, England, 1871-02-15 00:00:00

THE PARIS WAR CONTRIBUTION.

On Sunday the terms of the Paris war contribution
were arranged, after some difficulty, at Versailles.
Two millions to be paid in cash, two millions in Bank
of France notes, four millions in Bills on London,
drawn by MM. Andre, Marenard, Tilleul, Rothschild,
&c. If peace be made on fair terms, it is probable
that the German army will not march into Paris.
February 24th is considered a probable day for
the entry into Paris, if such be insisted upon by the
army.
The elections in the provinces are most promising
for the peace party.
The 4th and sth German Army Corps have
marched toward Orleans already, to prepare for con-
tingencies.
The Prussian terms will be much milder than
those recently promulgated.
The armistice will probably be extended, now the
elections have taken a favourable turn for peace.—
Times Telegrams.

APPREHENDED RESUMPTION
OF HOSTILITIES.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 12.

Although the Emberor is, in reality, 'very un-
well, he will enter Paris at the risk of no matter
what personal inconvenience and effort.
Yesterday the 15th Brigade of the Fourth (Von
Alvensleben's) Corps marched through this place
en route for the South. As many troops as can be
spared from the investing positions are being des-
patched in that direction.
A. resumption of hostilities is still strongly
apprehended here ; and a great coup is in contem-
plation towards the South and West, should the
National Assembly realise the unfavourable antici-
pations Which are entertained in high quarters with
regard to the result of its discussions.
M. Kern, the Swiss Minister at Paris, has been
here, and, in a long interview with Count Bismarck,
has entreated that Switzerland should be freed from
the burthen of maintaining the French prisoners.
The Chancellor returned a peremptory refusal, and
gave the Minister to understand that, if one French-
man were allowed to escape across the frontier, the
consequences to the Helvetic Republic would be
most unpleasant.
The three famous monster guns in Fort Mont Va-
Wien, named respectively Josephine, Val6rie, and
Beethoven, are to be blown up, as they are too heavy
to be transported to Germany.
Orders have been given to prepare for the passage
of large numbers of German troops homeward through
Strasburg, should the armistice result in the conclu-
sion of peace.—Telegraph Telegram.

THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.

CASSEL, February 13.

Measures prohibiting access to the Emperor Na-
poleon have been rigorously observed of late. The
number of the Emperor's attendants has been reduced
to twelve.

THE FRANCO-GERMAN COMMERCIAL
TREAT Y.

BERLIN, 11 ebruary 13.

The Committee of the Handelstag are debating
the Franco-German Commercial Treaty, which will
be made one of the conditions, and will form part, o f
the Treaty of Peace.
The Council of the City of Hanover has refused
to present a congratulatory address to the Emperor
William.

LYONS, February 13.

The Decentralisation announces that a brochure by
the Princess Mathilde will shortly appear for circula-
tion throughout France.

THE FRENCH MEDITERRANEAN
SQUADRON.
HAVRE' February 13.
Intelligence has been received that the Mediter-
aanean squadron, which was formed under the
command of Vice-Admiral Jurien de la Graviere
in view of the apprehensions which the declara-
tion of Russia concerning the neutralisation of the
Black Sea gave rise to, will shortly be dispersed.