The New York herald., 1870-12-26

with the intention OF seeing this now renowned
Minister OF War under the republic, but four days In
this ancient city sny served TO discover the dncuty
OF having an Interview with the young and ardent
republican. Among my lrst inquiries ON descend
ing from the train was:-"B NJ. Gambe;ta in towny'
.iie IL" was the reply.
"Can he be seeng'
s4Aro you a messenger from Paladines an ex-
alted diplomat Z" was the response.
81 wish to see his Excellency important mat.
tersr answered
81 fear, then, your important matters will
suffer-" was the last rejonder.
On finding rather extemporlzed ana unconiOrt.
able domlcie at the Hotel dc pUnivers, pursued
the subject and found that NJ. Gambetta was the
most didlcult man to approach on the Continent.
To appreciate this fact Tours It's present condition
must be understood. 1t IL full of American and
English contractors populated with the mon ey.
making nobility of Europe which seZes upon any
financial enterprise to Duild more securely Its
tituar importance; oppressed by vlsonaries who
tender unsought ana unleedel advice to the mi MIS-
try. and invaded by tourists who magnify personal
curiosity into an event OF undue diplomatic sgn.
1cance 30 1t goes. Tho pennyweignt Is the soldier
or the citizen the ounce the olcer he local celc
brity the pound tho attractive lady the fascinating
countess; the contractor the hundred weight; the
messenger from Parts one ton. NJ. Gambetta sees
ouy thosc WHO uctipUOricaiiy, TWO
pounds superimposed their intellecs, ana that
burden must predominate for France. You will
observe that correspondents are not enumerated
thus far.
short time after my arrival became acquainted
with Mr. Burton, the inventor OF the latest American
gun, and several other gentlemen OF marked n1u.
| ence and through them with the secretary OF HI.
| GamDetta Immediately sought an interview with
this gentleman but found that NJ. GaInbetta was as
| inaccessible to correspondents as the OF the
| moon. then rested on my oars and surveyed the
position. Aftcr u mental reconnaissance / visited
The prefecture at nine A. NJ, ana found Al. Gambeta
| present, and Immediately despatched my card a
HERALD correspondent, briefly explaining the Oh.
Ject OF an interview, anu sent with letter con-
| tanning my credentials The Minister'S secretary
| soon appeared, demanded my business and told me
| ga permit to accompany the army is impossible,
| Monsieur"
"impossibles"
"Yes SIR"
"But that have not yet asked OF his Exccllency.
| l simply desire a brief conversation on tue great
questions or the day--0n tho republic, It's hopes
It's future the sentiments Of It's founders aud its
| probable durability
| 81 shall be most happy TO answer you, sir, on any
and all questions the CHIEF private ana conndcn-
tial secretary OF NJ Gambetta; but ior nm every
4 moment is the lifc's blood OF France
Further conversation followed In consonance with
| notice placarded in the anteroom reciting the
| diligent occupation OF the Minister or War. | was
informed that applications the part OF English
correspondents were frequent fer an interview bu,
| without avail; that NJ. Gambetta overrun, and
| that only those who were concerned In Immediate
results could even be admitted for Instant. The
| waiting rOom anterooms and private, Offices were
fcd at this early hour in the morning ana con
cluded that The best expression, In iu OF M. Gam
bettas sentiments and opinions could best be OBJ
tained from H. spuller, his chief private secretary
| and win him l made an appointment which was
\ Kept this morning.
THE INTERVIEW.
Az the outset OF tile conversation asked him If
Tor his utterances. He immediately repaired To the
inner Office OF the prefecture TO obtain the autho-
| riLation, and soon returned, saying, that wbiie
| was not at liberty 10 say l had N. GaIabetta,
| the declarations OF NJ Spuller were his, re-
nected the opinions and belief OF the Cabinet.
| M. Spuilcr, should explain, was long editor or
the J0ufnat or tdTts. paper OF the hlgh literary
STANDARD Of the Journal des Dcbats, Is a sincere
| republican, an intimate friend OF NJ Gambetta with
| wnom he lives, and OF whom lie Is constant adj
wiser. lie Is charged Win the confidential concerns
! ready perception. quick decision and rapid conyer
satlon He Is TO NJ. Gam0ctta more than NJ. Borenne
was to the First Napoleon and more even tlah Bos.
We'll was to Johnson. was particularly Impressed
with ms sincerity and devotion TO his trust, and,
above ali, With the manners Of th eman, Which made
1t undoubtcd that M. Gambetta IS surrounded by
able and discreet counseliors once in the audience
chamber The interview began, and every reader OF
the HERALD may take what follows an accurate
exposition OF the views OF this young man of France
whom people say Ia Tours has saved this grcay
country from an irfetrlevabe DOOM
| THE ARMY OF FRANCE TODAY.
CoRRESPoNDENr-ilow many men. armed and
equipped, has France now III the ncld, or win She
SEcRErARY--i cannot answer as 20 figures. But
by January France VIII have greater army than
was ever known under the second empire. Forty
seven days only has NJ. Gambelta been the pro-
vinces. Since the beginning or his administration
here lie has raised the Army OF the LOire he has
prepared France for fresh campaign; he has called
troops into the ied be has Infused vlgor, harmony
and serious purpose among the people, and YOU
see the result to-day. | cannot tell you the num-
bers. France Is capable OF RAISING Two millions Of
moved iJI'i in the eid ana who, under the republic,
Will night for the perpetuity OF the democracy IN
France, when, under an empire, they. would not be
actuated by a Kindred spirit
CORRESP SPONDENT-What sir, Is the character Of
this army already forneda
SECRETARY-As ! have SAID. France has now a
better army In the field than she had 1T the outbreak
oil the war. We are
FORMING ARMIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS or THE
| REPUBLIC
and the soldiers already in the field are better
equipped, better supplied with weapons aud mum.
tons than was the regular army which surrendered
ut Sedan or capituated ut 5letz
| THE CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION.
CoRREspoNDENT-And you are giving out con-
tracts every dayY
sEcRErARY--ies, str; we are buying guns, artil-
lery and all supplies calculated 10 strengthen In
military view. and this work VIII 90 ON. NJ Gam
betta by decree, has already established fifteen
camps OF instruction, where civilians can rcndez-
yous, be drilled, exercise and be impregnated WIN
the genius and discipline OF the soldier To these
| points, inland and Oh The Seah0ard, those liable
to military duty VIII be called, and then you viii
find we Will make those soldiers who TO confront
the Prussian hosts. These camps OF instruction art
10 be complete III DETAIL they TO have for 0uxll
1areS all the latest Inventions OF modern science
applied To war. and from them will be graduateG
soldiers Not only expert in mere warfare, but M
who cherish and love republican institutions.
! CoRR&sPoNDEST-You on are making
COLOSSAL PREPARATIONS
| SECRETARY--Yes Monsieur, we are. we arc dali,
organizing. compacting, soudiryng and III direren
parts OF France troops are hirrying TO the natona
| 1l nnI m on A
I about Paris, To relieve thGt heroic city, 10 drive
away The Prussian soldiers And redeem the republic
| TIE DEFENcE Of PARIS.
| CoRREsPoNDENr-Parl mas certainly made
! grand defence.
| SEcRErARy-Yes, sir, size has. Seventy -four day
| have no. reduced her and The world which was $,
fond to tell Of her speedy capitIation has alrcad
outhved its prophecy with shame. When yC,
Americans return TO Paris after this Siege remcm
her you not only return city full of luxury al