New-York tribune., 1870-09-21
PEACE DIPLOMACY.

RUSSIA STILL OPPOSED TO INTERVENTION
WHAT THEIRS PROPOSED TO GRANVILLE
THE MISSION TO AUSTRIA AND RUSsIA-LORD
LYONS AT TOURS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUNBl
LONDON, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1870.
A dispatch is Just received here from Count Won
Bismarck dated the 10th. 1t reterates the previous
unofficial statements that Prussia viii not dictate
what government France shall accept, but cannot
conclude peace except with Government having
legal authority and that is able to guarantee that
the terms shall be observed.
have authority to say that the report of
Russian protest against the annexation of Alsace
and Lorraine is wholly unfounded; Russia remains
as heretofore on friendly terms with Prussia. The
Government at st. Petersburg never encouraged
Favre's eager advances and has no intention of
sIming or otherwise interfering.
Theirs accomplished absolutely nothing. His
appeal to prevent the dismemberment of France
BY neutral intervention was totally rejected. The
only other point pressed by him was that the
present French Government is the best now posi-
BILE: if overthrown it viii be followed by one far
more repugnant TO the other pOwers Granville
replied "of that we are aware; but we can wait"
The special correspondent of THE TRIBUNE at
Tours telegraphs this day C2Oth) "Thiers starts
immedatelyfor Vienna and st. Petersburg. lie de-
clares himself satisfied with the results of his Lon
don mission he expects equal success in Russia, and
afirms that the opinion of England was much more
favorable TO France at the time Of his departure
than when he arrived. Lord Lyons occupies
chateau about two miles from Tours"
The special correspondent of The TRIBUNE at
Berlin writes on the 18th There is strong OPP
ncsition among the German Liberals against restor-
A.ug the BOnaparte dynasty. The tone at head
auarters is indicated by letter from Gen. Forsyth,
received here yesterday saying 1t is hard to tell
With whom the Prlssans treat after reaching
Psrs-nOt with the Republic, for that is private
Partisan rrangement IT, "'e
COUNT Won BISMARCK CONSENTS TO A CONFER
ESCE WITH FAvRE-HE is NOT DISPOSED TO
INTERFERE WITH THE DOMESTIC CONCERNS
OF FRANCE-HoPEs OF PEACE AT TOURS.
LoNDoE Tuesday, Sept 20, 1870.
The North German Gdsette says: Count Won Bis
marck consents to see NJ. Favre, promising however
that Germany is not disposed to intermeddle in the
internal affairs Of France. The German States are
ready to recognize the Republic when they are sure
that the French people prefer that form Of govern
ent But to protect military operations, it is neces
,rv o. recognize in the territory actually occupied
the authorities left by the Empire. Moreover it is
still unknown whether Marshal Bazaine recognizes
The Repnblc and government at Paris; indeed, it is
reported that he expressly repudiates both"
A telegram from Tours, now the seat of the French
Government saws il is reported, as result OF the
interview between Jules Favre and King William,
that the hope Of speedy peace isnot yet abandoned
Prussia is not disposed to consent to an ar1nisce
II there is to be peace at ALL it must be settled I'M
nedistey. NJ Theirs had left there at 10 o'clock
THE forenoon, after an interview with NJ. Cremieux
the Minister Of Justice 1t is asserted that England
received NJ Therss explanations with favor, and is
prepared TO act jointly with Russia and Austria, If
oey also accept ibe proposition Of NJ Theirs
The CoasGtutios..el gives the following history OF
the late diplomatic movement;
England took tbe initiative, charging the Prus-
san Minister at London with certain propositions
The Minister transmitted these to the headquarters
Of King William. some days passed without an
answer Lord Lyons, the English Minister to France,
hen iA.erpOsed. during which time the answer OF
King William reached London. The answer was to
she effect that, whereas the Great Powers did not
succeed in preventing France from declaring war
AGAINST Prussia the latter demands her right to
tess directly with France for peace But as France
bas regular Government, Prussia CAP have
tsinty that the conditions of any treaty can be- ful
filed. 10 settle this point Jules Fsyre blmseH has
gone 10 KING Willisms headquarters"
According TO the latest Berlin telegTsas. King
William has agreed 10 receive jules Fagrs the
lrey,eh Minister of War and listen 10 propositions
for yssce, at Rheims, to-nsorrOw.
TIE Umess Berlin correspondent confirms the
Prassian readiness 10 treat With any French Gov
eminent which is capable of Usking and guarantee
Ing peace.
Il N. Thers started from Tours today, IN special
tam for Vienna, whence he Will proceed TO St.
Petersburg. While in Tours he received a dispatch
from Prince Gortschakof, inviting him in tb. name
Of TIE Car to come TO st. Petersburg and urk'ng
hIn " hasten bis visit.
A Berlin dispsteh SAVE the PTussian Government is