The New York herald., 1870-12-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. l, 1870.
The peculiar position Of the new French Minister,
viscornte Jules Trelhard, has, since his appoint
ment, been an interesting topic OF conversation in
the diplomatic circles Of Washington. Added to
the singularity OF mis- situation the present ptiape
condition OF the country he is sent to represent
at the American capital. Appointed by Napoleon
~ Minister Of the empire viscomte Trelnard, on
his arrival in New York rrom Chile found himself
he representative OF q newborn republic tho
youngest infant oil Liberty, wrestling for its exist
ence with the strongest military power OF Europe
and overwhelmed with disasters. In an interview
with your correspondent this evening the following
conversation 0ccurred:--
CORRESPONDENCE suppose that on your arrival
IN New York you were surprised at learning Of the
great change OF AFFAIRS In FranceS
VIcoMrE TREILHARD-well, it did surprise me a
great deal At nrst was a little puzzled but the
so ernment at Tours being recognized as the gov
ernment OF France both by ner people and other
nations, ] at telegraphed to the
Ministry at that point for Instructions. they
We're sent by cable In reply TO my
telegram and directed me to proceed 10 Washington,
and stated that my credentials from the republic
would be sent by steamer on the 18th OF November
am aDxiously expecting them, as would like TO
settle down in Washington, where have many dear
friends. am pretty well acquainted here. was
Secretary Of the Legation from 1858 TO 1se0 ana
again from 1862 to 1904 Part OF this tme-from 1859
to 1860 and IN lss4-I was Charge d'Afraras Be.
sides. my wife is an American; So altogether, am
quite at nome here.
CoREEsPoNDESr-wha is your idea, sir, or the
permanency OF the French republic. Do You
think II will last long The people, suppose, are
still heartily in favor in OF IL.
TREILHARD-We believe france will be republic
Ihope so. 1t ls hard TO say in what this dreadful
war VIII end. The people, know, still favor re-
public and their bold defence OF 1t partly proves
their ability TO maintain, certainly their desire to
have one
CoRREsPoNDEST-Wc Americans have changed
our sympathy since the proclamation OF the re-
public France, to great extent, has 1t now.
TREiLHARD-i believe SO, and am glad to know it.
France and America should be friends, and hope
they Will continue 10 be 80.
CoRREsPOSDENT--From what source sir do YOU
expect to receive your Instructions when you are
recognized by the United States az the republics
representatives
TREiLHARD-Tours for the present. NY ap.
pointment comes nom the members of the Ministry
there.
CoRREsPosDET-what opinion have You, sir,
about the capuuaton OF Partss You noticed 1t has
been already rum, red In LONDON. Can sne or VIII
she nold out much longer?
TREiLnARD-I am sure she Will hold out for some
time. or course | know very little OF her internal
state Most OF my Information comes from the
newspapers, ana their reports are contradictory
ofteDtlmes. But It Is mistake 10 suppose that Paris
Is ready, even now, To drop as ripe apple In the
Prussans hands. Why just see-(warming up)--
how many times 1t has been said she was about to
surrender. Depend 1t, they will Eold out as long
as any people would.
CORRESPONDENT What do you think Of Prussias
desire acquire Alsace AM Lorrainey wiz she be
able to force IL?
TREILHARD--You understand Eve been away from
France some time and should not, therefore, ike
to venture an opinion on that last question. Ny In
fornatlon from private sources is perhaDs partial
10 the French side, and that from newspapers is
confused. Between the two | cannot form pest.
tive opinion-not such one as should ike. France
will oppose the annexation bitterly. It question
OF pride with
CORRESPONDENT suppose all classes OF the
French are opposed TO such q concesslon2
TREILHARD-As far as know, every Glass;
CoRREsPONDENT-Do you think the new govern
ment Will very soon mako any changes In her d.
plomatic representatives.
TREILHARD-It has made but few, very few. Every
one OF her officials abroad to be pleased at the
new order Of things.
CoRREspoNDENr--You are, I take It, in full accord
with the new regime?
TREILHARD Perfectly. I am In favor Of the re-
public-believe In 1t thoroughly.
CoRREsPoNDENT-Wha DO you think ofNapoleon's
chances Of reatorattons
TRELHARD with that meaning French shrug and
a smIe>-Poor chance; very poor, indeed. None
whatever, ! may say.