The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-26
French Reports of a Successful
Engagement at Paris.
The Germans in the V0sges Re-
treating.
SUCCESSFUL SoRTIE FROM vERDuN.
Surrender of Schlestadt to the
Germans.
BISMARCK ON PEACE.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

'tlt6hAm ~ Inc NEW YORK HERALD
Premier Count bismarck Expounds Prussia's
Position-Ready for vindication by War
Ready for Peace-Prussiu's First 1,riexnnccs
and Present Anxicties-An Armistice Said to
he 1T Hand-Prus#ian Artillery Reinforce.
meuts.
LONDON, Sept rs, 1870.
special correspondent OF the HERALD. dating at
the headquarters Of the Prussian army at Versailles
writes on the 10th instant In the evening" the letter
which transmit by cable to New York, as FOL.
lows
The HERALD writer says:--I enjoyed an opportu-
nifty to-day OF nearing Count Bsmarcks opinion re-
garding the political, military and general situation
as it now exists. Premier Bismarck declared that
The governmental and Cabinet position of Prussia
on the subject OF the quarrel with France
had never changed, even In the slightest degree,
from the hour in which the declaration OF war was
was proclaimed by France to the present moment
willingly. Prussia then declared that Germany
would never sheathe the sword thus drawn until all
Germany, the Fatherland, was rendered safe
and secure from future cruel assaults prompted by
the ambition and insolence OF an unprinciped
neighbor. Prussia makes the same declaration,
repeats 1t now, confident in the justice OF her
cause. We said Count Bismarck anticipated
victory from the FIRST, but we left 1t
TO the experiences OF actual war to teach and point
out to Us what order OF guarantees would enectu-
nally accomplish the object which we had in view at
the commencement OF the stuggle Blood, treasure
and personal suerings and griefs, all these has 1t
cost us to win past victories the field These
facts said the Count convlnde the Prussian nation
that our people can hope for no full or complete
security without first retaining those territories
tAsace and Lorraine which were wrested,
wrenched, sir, from Germany for Interior purposes
of national aggression TO aid the dominant lust
Of conquest for the spectator Prussia desires
most earnestly, but she deserves such peace only
as will bring full security for tine future OF the coun-
try against this system.
In reply to q question as to whether Germany will
be able to endure a heightened campaign, he Count
Blsmarck) repled:-The people VINO talk OF the
exhaustion OF Germany are entirely ignorant OF the
facts Of our resources. We have large, ample, re-
sources and hands fitted for the hardest work and
soldier toll. Whilst we are anxious for peace we
have no fear, none at all, for the future.
THE ARMIsTICE
With regard to an armistice Premier Count Bis
marcE said that the chances or war each day
complicated the matter Of negotiations for
peace. Prussia was willing TO listen to legitimate
proposals rendered with the view and seek
Ing to terminate the war. She was ready
TO listen TO snch proposals coming from
any quarter they naa if they should be OF
such character would be likely to lead TO pI ac-
rical results. In view OF the present disorganized
condition Of France IL did not matter Prussia would
not object whether such proposals came from the
representatives Of the ex-empre of France or from
the heads Of The present provisional government OF
that country.
An armistce woDld, however be entirely useless
said the Count unless II arranged so as to lead
10 peace.
PRUssIAN BATTERY REINFoRCEMENTs.
One hundred and thirty -four additional siege runs
nave arrived at the Prussan batteries before Paris
and a great many more are being brought on and
are now nearly up. The entire armament win be
placed In battery instantly.
MATCHING GUERuIAs.
1t has been decided that the Franco-treurs of
France shall be treated rs soldiers or the line when
wearing military uniform.
TONING DOWN THE FRENCH ARMY
IL has been ordered in Paris that rumors OF peace
snail be circulated IN all the quarters of the army.
HOPE, STILL HOPE.
me immediate conclusion OF an armistice ia
deemed very probable at the latest hour here IN
London.