The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-23
IospoS. Monday, September 10.

LONDON, MUuuoyf SCpLSmucC ~.
The correspondent bt the Tribune at Berlin
telpuranhs ':The Foreign Office has commu-
nicated to the American Minister advices re-
ceived from the headquarters Of the King sta
ting that Favre, without awaiting the results
of Granvlles steps to procure tor him an in
teryiew with Bismarck, applied to Bismarck
direct, and received prompt permission for an
immediate conference"
Mr.. E. D. Malet, the Second Secretary to the
British Embassy in Paris, finally succeeded In
making his way 10 the Prussan headquarters,
and returned on Friday, bringing an answer
trom Bismarck to Lord Lyons. Before this
answer. LYONS had asked Favre whether, If
England requested an armistice, the French
| Government would welcome her invitation.
When this became known to Earl Granville,
Lord Lyons was politely rebuked for his
pains.
Bent on improving the situation, Lyons then
| sent Malet on an informal mission to Bismarck,
sending notification of the fact to Granville
after Malet had gone. Granville forthwith
directed Lyons to summon Malet back. Lyons
obeyed, but his messenger took the wrong
road. Nalet, after several failures, succeeded
in making his way through the cloud of Uh-
lans and reached the headquarters OF the King;
but of all this succession Of cross purposes
there grew up q considerable GOODNESS be-
tween Lyons and Granville.
Malet's talk with Bismarck was frank and
to the point. He asked for an ultimatum.
1--WE must have Metz and Strasbourg," said
Bismarck.
9Dismantled ?" asked Malet.
INC ~ replied Bismarck, Stronger Than
ever
.'Then, suppose the French Government
finds your terms impossible 81
's'We shall invest and starve Paris; If that
does not succeed, We shall try sharper
means"
would you bombcrd the city ~
'Certainly; enc burn it, If forced. The
necessity is sad, but how is it to be escaped ?"
Bismarck's observations about Gladstone
and Granville, and their tlma message-carry-
ing, was the reverse of respectful, and he did
not hesitate to let 1t be seem that he cared
nothing for the efforts OF outsiders, and was
resolved to settle al questions with France
alone.
For Lord LyoEs himself, Bismarck protessed
respect and good will, and cordially advised
him to 'sget out of Paris while he could" He
had Informed Granville that when the siege
is once begun he will allow no Communication
between foreign governments and their en-
bassies inside TIE CITY. The written answer
sent by Bismarck to Lyons was confidential,
and has not been disclosed; but Lyons inti-
mates that he thinks Bismarck means to have
Paris In his hands before concluding peace,
as the most efectual means Of enforcing his
demands.
Nor is the French Government confident OF
defence. Trochu told Lyons that he should
do his best, shut there will be a massacre, aad
that will be followed BY anarchy" The Minis
ters, however, is public, still sitter brave
words.
Russla's attitude is still one Of reserve. 1t
is now ascertained that when Gortschakoff was
asked by England to join in fresh guarantee
for Belgium, he answered, 'Yes, If you will
include Holland.'
Non-lnrervention by Germany in Italy Is
agreed upon; the Italians may occupy Rome,
Savoy and Nice, ifthe people wish to renounce
their present allegiance; and notification in
accordance with these views Is sent to other
European Cabinets.
The reorganization Of Germany is also con-
sidered. Details are postponed for the pres
ent, but it is understood thu; : common con-
stitution will be given to al the States Of Ger
manv. north and south Of the Main alike, with
ample guarantees for healthfu., political and
economical development. Bavaria and Baden
distinctly decline territorial enlargement,
while agreeing that Alsace and Lorraine must
be returned to Germany.
Won Kuhlwetter, arecently appointed civil
commissioner tor Alsace, hos telegraphed to
the Boards of Trade at ElbeIield and Bremen,
asking their views respecting the probable in
luence upon German Industrial interests Of
the admission of Alsace and the Department
OF the Moselle into the Germanic Zollveren.
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