The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-25

Explanations er Reyerss Mission-views on
EnsEtsh Inservsnsse s-Frases Mnss Accept
No Hupsili.tins Peace-France Will Neither
Cede Territory NOR Pay Indemnity--Appre.
heusions Regarding the Paris Governments
Opinions Of fhe Press tho Action Of Eng
Iand-Ber Honesty and Friendship Doubted.
TOURS, Oct. "a, 1870.
II Is reported here to-day, in explanation Of the
visit OF General Boyer to the King OF Prussia that
offers Of peace were made TO Marshal Bazaine and
he was invited to send an emssary to Versailles.
FRANCE MUST ACCEPT no HUMILrArING CONDITIONS.
People In of1cial circles here dwell on the crcum-
stance that the present move OF England follows
close upon the circular in which M. Bismarck Affects
such concern lest the Parsians may suffer the
horrors Of famine, and they declare that France
must act with courage and determination now; she
must accept no Illuminating condition.
FRANCS WILL NEITHER cEDE TERRITORY NOR PAY
INDEMNITY.
1t ia assured here that the Paris government Will
not cede an inch OF territory nor pay franc OF IN
demDity and II is feared the struggle wi have TO 20
to the bitter end unless the conditions prescribed
by Prussia arc very moderate.
APPREHENSIOES REGARDING THE PARIS GOVERNMENT.
some apprehension Is expressed by persons con-
neced with the government here that Paris will re-
fuse any peace the terms OF which do not provide for
the withdrawal OF all the Prussians from France.
FRENCH FEARS OF ENGLAND's HONESTY.
Fears are entertained here concerning the sudden
decision Of England to mediate between France and
Prussia. Some parties imagine that 1t is q plot to
aid In the Reinforcement OF the Bonapartsts and
others seem TO acquire confidence in the eagerness
Of Great Britain to bring about q peace It has
been generally considered that England is will.
ing 70 work more for the interests Of Prussia than
those OF France, and the significance OF her move.
menJ Is apparent now that the difficulties
In taking Paris have been demonstrated Besides
this England is also aware that the large
French armies just organized quite prepared 10
act the offensive; that the bad season is at hand
and the difficulty OF obtaining food for the Germans
rapidly increasing in consequence and that General
Trochu is preparing series OF formidable sort,es
The journals and people who take notice OF this
phase Of affairs accord England no credit for Ter
tardy action.
ENGLAND ACTING BY ADVICE OF PRUSSIA
The Journal lie Francois says the armistice mas
not yet been concluded but hope s entertained OF
peace. All are surprised at the attitude Of England
in this AFFAIR Having paid no attention to the SO.
licitations OF Jules Favre or the arguments OF
M Theirs, she suddenly does much more than
was asked OF her takes the Initiative ana
proposes bluntly suspension OF arms to allow the
election Of Constituent Assembly which may make
peace In thus acting does England listen to gene
raj interests, to considerations OF policy ana hu
manity or Is she secretly pushed by the belliRerenr
who has had all her sympathy up 10 the present
tiluoi Many persons, adds tae Journal incline to
the belief that the English Cabinet is now acting by
the advice OF Prussia, who, stopped Indefinitely be-
fore Paris, has made known to England that the
tune has come for action on her part
NO FAVOR ASKED OF GREAT BRITAIN.
La France newspaper says England was not
solicited again by France, whose application she
at first refused France asks not for an armistice
and mas not authorized England to ask for one.
Since the failure OF NJ. Favre France has thought
only Of organizing for defence. Whatever motive
she may have England must see that we are de-
termined She must notice the mastering OF our
Mobile Guards, and the spirit Of Paris, Lyons and
other large cities. As England now proposes an
armistice 1t must be because she understands that
proposals VIII be made which we may accept.
SOME ADVICE TO ENGLAND.
The Steele more violently refuses 10 admit the
good Intentions Of England, and believes that she is
acting solely for Prussia who at last finds that
she has undertaken an impossible task. England Is
advised 10 tell Prussia to make Inc most reasonable