New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-25
WHOLE NUMBER 1887.

Prussia. Some parties imagine it is a plot
to aid the oyerthrowment Of the Bona part
lists. Others seem to acquire confidence in
the eagerness Of Great Britain to bring
about peace.
1t lis generally considered that England is
willing to work more for the interests of
Prussia than of France, and that the signifi-
canoe of her movement 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 are quite prepared to act ON
the defensive; that the bad season is at
hand and the difficulty of obtaining food
for the Germans is rapidly increasing, in
consequence of which TrOchu is preparing
a series Of formidable sorties.
The journals and people who take notice
OF this phase Of affairs, accord England no
credit for her tardy action.
1t ls assured here that the Paris govern
ment will not cede an inch of territory, nor
pay franc OF indemnity.
1t is feared that the struggle will have to
go ON to the bitter end, unless the conditions
of peace prescribed by Prussia are very
moderate
The journal adds: "Many persons incline
to the belief that the English cabinet is now
acting by the advice Of Prussia, who,
stopped indefinitely before Paris, has in
formed England that the time has como for
action on her part"
The journal O6iciel says all parties &C.
cord praise to NJ. Gambetta for what no Los
accomplished, and adds: "Since his arrival
in Tours he has organized armies, restored
military discipline, aroused the public to
the necessities and dangers of the situation,
FASTENED armaments, settled many dissen-
si0ns, made .judiciOus appointments, and i'm
proved the public confidence"
Some Of the journals show that a great
improvement Of affairs has been brought
about by his administration.
Advices from the provinces show that the
Prussians continue to shoot Francs-tireurs
who fall into their hands.
La Froncais says England was not soli-
cited again by France, whose application
| she at first refused. France asks not for an
| armistice, and has not authorized England
to ask for one.
Since the failure of Favre France has
| thought of organizing for defense. What
ever her motive, England must see we are
determined. She must notice the mastering
Of our mobile guard, and the spirit Of Paris,
Lyons and other large cities.
As England proposes an armistice, it
| must be because she expects proposals to
be made which we will accept.
The Steele more violently refuses to ad-
| NIT the good intentions of England, and be-
| ieves she is acting solely for Prussia, who
| at last finds she has undertaken an impossi-
BILE task. England is advised to tell Prus-
! sia to make the most reasonable demands,
| or else war q 0utrance will be the
result.
1t is reported here, to-day, in explanation
Of the visit Of DoYer to the King Of Prussia,
that offers of peace were made to Bazaino,
| and he was invited to send An emissary to
| Versailles.
The people in official circles dwell ON the
| circumstance that the present move of
England follows close upon the circular in
| which Bismarck effects such concern lest
the Parisians may suffer the horrors Of
| famine. They declare France must act with
courage and determination now. She must
accept no humiliating conditions.
Some apprehension is expressed by per-
sons connected with the government here,
that Paris will refuse any peace terms which
do not provide for the withdrawal Of all the
Prussians from France.