The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-29

that IL now impossible No ministry, con-
stifuent assembly or government OF France
could FOR moment treat for peace under the con-
ditions now imposed upon MS by the Prussisn gov
eminent Although there Is hardly Q man In
France who does not lament the contn nance Of the
war there is scarcely one who would allow the
government to give mp French territory. Rich and
for us to fight out the war to the bitter end. IT In
80 doing France is financially ruined there win be
less for Prussia to take In the end.
CoRnEsPoNDENT-In reports Of brutalities COM
mitted by the Prussans believe they admit that the
women are universally respectedi
CHAUDoURDY-I believe such to be tho case and do
not know OF any authenticated instance TO the
contrary. But, unhappily there seems prevalent
q spirit OF hatred and revenge for past acts, Tor
which the French people are reponsible but only
| their ambitious rulers.
HOPES or FINAL SUCCESS.
| CoRREsrONDENT-what do you think Of the
chances of driving the Prussians from France9
CnAuDouRpY-I have great hopes that ere long.
we shall succeed. would do the present govern
ment the Justce to state that they not lighting
with ohsnacy for political motives but really FOR
fair chance of attaining In the end that which viii
merely obtain them an honorable peace-nOt one
which win only make future wars inevitable Paris
is able TO hold out for considerable time, and the
whole nation Is armed arming Three months
ago It was difficult to inspire the people
with courage; now the government is obliged
to restrain ana direct rather than to excite,
their patriotism. We need arms and artillery it
Is true, bnt these coming from every direction.
We have offers Of more than want from England
alone. Happily all political parties in France are
practically determined 10 allow the government 10
do their best Tor the national defence. They have
patience and wait, and do not raise revolutionary
cries because events do not transpire quckly
DEFEAT ON THE LOIRE nor SERIOUS.
CoEREsPoNDENT-Ha the defeat OF the Army Of
| the Loire altered the complexion OF aralrs2
| CHAUpouRDY-Not seriously. 1t is much Ia
mented; bur II was not to be expected that raw
| troops could be victorious on all occasions Even
the retreat Orleans the execution Of the city and
The further retreat lie Mans not unmifigated
| evils. They proved that the new army could hold
Its in retreat well IN advance, without de-
moralization-a fact which had been doubted
| before Moreover the troops on the Loire have
gained confidence. Invaluable experience has pre-
pared them for better things, ana this viii help the
newer lcvies
NO SURRENDER or TERRITORY.
CoRREsPoNDENT-Do yon think that the congress
about to meet In London will do anything towards
bringing about peace?
CBAUDouRDY-I rather hope than expect that
such VIII be the case but fear that Prussia is
determined TO annex the two provinces on the Ger
man border, Inhabited by people entirely French
and opposed to annexation. France VIII never
submit this. II is the people and not the govern
ment OF France who have resolved, sooner than
abandon their countrymen to foreign rule, to allow
the whole country to be ruined Have you not
found the whole people OF France resolved to resist
the nvasioni
CoRREspoNDENr-Truth compels me to state that
in and about Amiens the people seem TO desire
peace, and regard further resistance as useless.
What does your Exceency think Of the present
status OF England,
THE POSITION OF ENGLAND.
CHArpouRpY-England has has raised herself
In the scale Of nations by her recent action in Con-
tinental matters. she is now committing the same
mistake that France committed In 1866. In order to
have her own neghbor chastised she has allowed
her to be Inundated beyond endurance, and even
allowed her territory to be violated.
CoRREsPoSDEST-But can England afford WARP
CHAuporRpY-There are other means besides draw
ing sword by which great Power like England
can make her influence felt. She neglected to do
tins ana now sae finds herself insulted. Russia
delays the proposed congress only that she may gam
time Russia Is making her preparations all the
surer for the coming spring. Prompt action would
have been En.land's true policy. With Austria
ready to join her In moral and ma
OF the invaders IN fortnight, and show
the rest Of Europe the limit that the most powerful
OF armies must not exceed. Such an alliance would
| be approved by the civilized world, for II would
| prove not one Of conquest. At first France was to
| be blamed for seeking quarrel and making ag-
gressive war. although the people not respon-
sible for that but that Prussia has rejected an
honorable lasting peace, inc sentiment OF the world
| has undergone a change. France is struggling
for existence If crushed England will feel the blow
| more than any other country. England does not
dream Of what The consequences VIII be If she allows
| France 10 be exterminatcd. Russia will then
| DO what she peases In the East and
/ Prussia in the West. England, without single ally
| VIII then cease to belong to the family or great
| European nations and be forced 70 accept the posi-
| ton Of a third class Power.
| INGRATITUDE OF ITALY.