The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-10-04

sA1ety IN her 0eeI ar, even though Europe bnOuiu
consent TO remain a. indifferent spectator of an
invasion that has fixed limit, my Interview with
the King authorizes me to think that he much pre-
fers an alliance with France 10 her ruin; that he is
not free from anxiety to the results the strug-
gle, and that he estimates at their true worth the
sentiments manifested during the war by the diff
ferent nations OF Europe would give to the two
countries once closely united.
"If such were in reality the Kings opinion it
would only remain to point out the means OF giving
quered to define the obligations of the conquerer
that @ ms generosity may not Seem more burdensome
al can only remind the Count that a magnani-
nous policy never appeals in vain TO the hearts of
the French people, while nothing is ever obtained
by an effort TO touch the chords of egotsm or of
fear, which will remain unknown to that nation
whatever reverses Providence may inhict upon
them
'France, If generous line of conduct should in
cline her toward close and loyal alliancs with
Germany would be the first to agree that there was
no longer reason for the existence of line of de-
fence commanded by the fortresses between the two
empires.
to endure besides, she would not agree to make
them were she but permitted to understand the
immense advantages which would accrue to the
two nations from peace Of which their own will
would be the sole arbiter.
'In this view the Powers, obliged to hold them
selves completely aoof so long France shall pre-
serve a hope OF success, would have serious
reason for intervening. The frank and clear state
ment of the truth L always made established be-
tween France and myself current of sympathy
which nothing will ever be able to destroy. Were
a reconciliation based on the disarmament of
tortresses, then beooms useless, and on the prnc-
pie of war indemnity to be settled by experts, /
believe peace would be possible.
"These conditions may prevent France from
chance might render fatal to the social order of
Europe. Taught by experience, a sound apprecia-
tion of the divisions by which she is torn and de-
iveTed from the stourge Of war, France would be
swift to see and admit that her msfortunes are
due to her want of political unity, and that she
must henoeforth seek her prosperity in strict re-
especially if the King hesitates to takethem into
account before attacking Paris. The terrible
shock which Providence has permitted between
Germany and France may have struck out spark
which progress will find useful to the moral and
material safety Of Europe; but if, on both sides,
they persist in looking to force es the only solu
tion, there viii surely spring ont Of this shock
fortune to Germany, as it is the misfortune of
France. NAPOLEON.
A Tribune special correspondent telegraphs from
Berlin on the Sd, as follows: In circular from Bis
Bismarck says that the terms of peace and terrific,
rial cessioDs were only mentioned incidentally, viz
the formation of new Moselle department with
the ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Salzeburg, Chateau Saline,
Sarrgueremines, Metz and Thionville, designated
as an organization answering the intention of the
An armistice was the main point considered and
final programme submitted, and which the national
defence government rejected was, first, that in ami
about Paris the military stdtS quo was to be main
tained second, that in and about Metz there TO
be continuation of hostiities, but they to be
limited to a circle around Metz to be more de-
fnitely determined; third, the surrender of the
Strasburg garrison as prisoners, the Toul and
Btche garrison to be set free, and the duration OF
the armistice to be two or three weeks.
The Tribune's correspondent before Metz tele-
graphs on the Sd that the Prussian battery at
Loungal, IN front of st. German, destroyed with
shells the French bridge across the Mosele. Shells
were fired into the village of Moult Les Metz. Last
night the Prussians made dash into the village OF
Mouilly in front of the French position and wholly
consumed it, It contained secret stores for the gar
hal ynfxr tnht ax-t1l
disclose, so the Prussians burned the village and
stores together.
World lit is stated to-day that the Prussian gov
ernment has addressed final remonstrance to
England on the subject Of her refusal to prohibit
the expectation of arms for the supply of France.
ItLoNDoN, Oct 3.-[Specal to the New York
World.l-At the Cabinet council to-day it was de-
cided that, as the Chinese government had refused
to make reparation for the massacres of Tentsin
demanded OF it by the French representatives, and
as the Chinese government is obviously making
preparations for general war upon foreigners,
England must join with France in exacting repa-
ration for these outrages and fresh security 1t is
believed Russia will act with the western Powers
in this matter.
Tours, Oct. 3.-The assertion of Cremieux in his
address to General Ulrch, the defender of Stras-
burg, that the government was decided that neither
territory fortress should be ceded to Germany,
is favorably commented on here.
The French forces on the left bank of the Rhine
are well disciplined and effective.
An official decree is published for the purpose of
enforcing discipline and order. The most rigorous
measures have been taken with that view. A
court-martial Will replace the councils of war dur
ing the continuance of the war. There will be no
revision and no alteration of sentences pronounced
by courtTmartial. Article six Furnishes with death
desertion, murders, spying, thieving, pilage, with
or without arms, refusal TO obey superior, me-
naces assaults on superior, mutiny or indisci-
! pline, loss of arms with purpose of avoiding
| same purpose during fight. Commissioned
| non-coIhmissioned officers are authorized to
| shoot soldiers acting cowardly, not assuming the
| place to which they ordered, endeavoring to
create Ia panic All on-military persons partci,
pating in any of the above offences may be subjected
| to the death penalty.
| lowing is official: The barricade commission has
been completed by the addition of NJ Albert, for
| The commission contains nine engineers The
Parisians are calm and impassive, and pursue
| their usual occupations but rifle is always near
that they may be ready for service at the first tar
of the drum. Some petroleum., which had been
provided for the defence of the city, suddenly
burst into flames to-day, causing extreme excite
| after an hours labor with the engines.
The soldiers charged with cowardice in the re-
cent engagement have been disgraced and other
A dispatch from the Empress to the Emperor
forwarded after the first two battles has been dis
covered and published. She says ''Pietrie's dis
| patch has been received" and adds: "Have you
considered the consequences of return TO Paris
under the blow of two reverses. decline the re-
| sponsibility Of advising you.
"If you have decided, would it not be best to havi
| it stated to the country thus: The Emperor re-
! turns to Paris TO reorganize the second army, pro
yisionally entrusting the command in chief OF the
| army OF the Rhine TO Bazaine."
CHATRAUHRUF, Oct. 2, via Tours, Oct. 3.-On'
| thousand Prussian cavalry passed VOID to-day II
is said they 60 10 join corps OF 100000 men nov
| forming at Toul. The German army, which re
Gently crossed the Rhine near Mulhouse, is march
TO the valley of ST. Marien Mine.
l. CHATEAUDUN, Oct. 2 via Tours. O:t. 3.-Prus
tsians have arrived near Patay in the Department
of Loret. They also appeared at Epernon in stronl
force but retreated before the Mobiles. The latte