Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-11-19


the French Republic-A Peace Con
KiDE-The Empire at an End
The Cuban 9uestion"Ho Chsnxe in
Our Spanish PSltcy-Blsmarck and
CavO0r-EnE1and and Her Pr0vin.
ce..The Alabama Claims. Gen.
Clarendon Treaty The Revenue Re
fOFmers-Gen. Schurx and the San
Domingo Treaty.
The same kind of q black, drizzly November
rain, referred to by Senator Carrot Davis, when
the telegraph reported him as having announced
his intention to proceed in a speech "wth the
elaboration OF q drizzling November rain,,
envcloped Washington yesterday, when with
extraordinary trepidation THE STAR represen-
tative rang the door bell of his excellency Sec
Rotary Fish. The mathematical precision OF the
tintinabulary result Of the aforesaid ringing,
was equalled, perhaps, by the rigid, though cor
dial pOliteness of the servant, who ushered us
into the Governors library. The same strict
adherence to problematic accuracy was notice
able even in the figures Of the carpet, and the
arrangement Of the furniture Even the cheer
full flames from the coal-grate gave evidence Of
AROMATIC training, and few up the chimney
with scrupulous regard for imaginary angles,
while the heat therefrom exuded into the room
by the right and left TANKS, and straight for
ward in the center, - II 1t had been drilled BY
Hardee or Upton. Very naturally We expected
our great Premier to make his appearance
through the door leading to the breakfast room.
from which proceeded diplomatic sounds of
magnificently correct Oblique movement to-
wards our august person. There was nothing
however. in his presence, when he did appear,
to justify our expectations, except the usual
conscientious arrangement Of his side whiskers.
and the customary neatness OF his dress. The
marked dignity and cordiality Of his greeting, at
once placed US on easy footing, and we proceeded
tion related to the
WAR CLOUD IN EUROPE.
"The news this morning." said the Secretary,
Indicates with great certainty that Russia is in
earnest. 1t will at least convince England that
Gortschakon means serious business. do dot
think, however, that the necessary result OF all
this is general war in Europe. The newspapers
here and elsewhere seem to jump at that con-
clusion, but they are, you know, very frequently
mistaken"
"No doubt" We suggested, "you are often
amused at their statements"
"Yes, indeed" he continued, "you
NEWSPAPER PEOPLE JUMP AT CoEoL UsIoNs
The diplomacy Of Europe is much more secret
than ours, and consequently the journals there
bad enough. Why" said he, taking up THE
STAR, al rarely read paper no wadays W .hout
finding something Of the kind-some statement
based upon partial Information and grossly en-
larged upon. don't lind any here in this copy of
The STAR, but venture to say that will find
at least half dozen in each Oft the New York
times, and not always very shrewd, though oc.
casionaly they do strike the right spot"
Returning to the subject Of the war, he said,
1.-The most reasonable result OF the present COM
n ha nj
powers; but that is not certain. 1 merely saw II
is reasonable and probable. There are always
occult influences at work in European politics
which frequently develop astonishing results
So you cannot count upon any result with GER
tainty. In fact, the future Of Europe is clouded
with doubt
'If there is peace congress-" we remarked,
sit will probably result in the destruction OF the
FRENCH REPUBLIC"
"NOt necessarily he answered. "The ex-
istence of the French Republic depends entirely
on the terms Of peace which the present admin
istr alton is able to make. If Favre is able to
make peace without a cession OF territory, he
will be strong enough with the people to con-
dnue in power. You must remember, however
that there is No government dejure in France
now, for the people have not sanctioned, with
any fOrmality, the existing condition of affairs
lfFavre cannot make peace without cession Of
territory, he will be
COMPELLED TO 60 CUT"
"But how will the probable peace congress
AFFECT the French 90 we asked.
81 was saying that it would not necessarily
disturb the present administration in France, If
Is strong enough to maintain itself with the
people on the terms have stated but IL 1t is not
Is not impossi Bile that the peace congress would
not only settle the Eastern question in which
Russia is interested but also take upon itself
the responsibility of settling the
DISPUTE BETWEEN FRANCE AND PRUSSIA;
II course the latter power would object to this,
9th 10 &c H.
the convention. In truth the European situa-
ton is entirely prOblematic."
sWhat kind of a government will probably
:ollow the Republic in France" we asked,
THE EMPIRE AT AN END.
1.-The Empire is at an end, !" he replied. .'If the
republic fails, and you must understand that |
10 not propose to discuss it except as the infor-
nal authority OF the present, and further
hat L do not propose to discuss the capacity
II the French people to live under a republican
!orm OF gOvernment,-if,Is say the Republic fails
he permanent authority will devOlye on one OF
he Bourbon family. The Empire being at an
md, and the republic having failed, q Kingdom
will be established. 1t is not improbabie. in
act 1t is quite possible, that an Orleanist may
be taken up; but you must remember as I said
before that the future in Europe is, as ever, en-
Mr.. wAsHBURNE NOT PREMATURE.
"Was MIR. Washburne," We asked. cat all
premature in his recognition Of tho Republic?"
"Not at all, was the reply. "He acted under
instructions, and continues to do sQ.".
THE PARADoL SUICIDE.
"M. Paradol's death was most unfortunate
We said, and, referring to the printed descrip-
ton of the interview between him and the Soc
rotary on the day preceding the formers sui
eide, We asked II It was truthful account?
"Not altogether, >" he answered. at IL true that
he was pacing mp and down the room in q yery
distracted manner, when entered, bat didn't
drop book on the floor. L coughsd loudly to
attract his attention, when he advanced and
took my hand. His mind was evidently Alb
s0rbed with morbinc sentiments, and endeay-
ored to arouse him. He asked me about bur neu-
tralty, and Informed him that We would follow
strictly the precedent esta blished by the French
government, about which he seemed TO be mia
informed. He was accordingly astonished when
1 told him We would sell arms to either partv'
and left me In An evidently disagreoable And sfii
more distracted mood. Before he left, hoVeyer.
tried to relieve or excuse him BY saving that
ne seemed to be suffering greatly from the heat
Heat. heat, heat, he replied. Il am sufferine.'
ana his looks betrayed most intense SUFFERING OF
ne mind. His answer conveyed the impression
me that he disregarded the heat, but vas
overpowered by his mental condition. Very
plainly he was OF the opinion that his position,
owing TO the complications he expected to arise