Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-31
occupation of the Paris FOrts
Elections to be Held Feb. s
The Assembly to Meet Feb. Is
MeetingOfF and BiSmark
Roster Of Provincial Armies
France Has Still 900, 900 Men
BOurbaki'S Life DeSpaired of
His Army Going to Pieces
The Conference at London
will Probably Adjourn Soon
PARIS.
Quiet Occupation.

Quiet Occupation.
LONDON, Jan. 80, 1890 P. MA Yer
sailles dispatch says the occupation OF
the Paris forts by the Germans was un,
attended with any incidents of general
interest
The Prussian Levy on the City.
LONDON, Jan. 20, Q P. M.-The Even
ing Times dispatch from Versailles says
the contribution imposed upon Paris by
the articles of capitulation is 80, 900, DOE
francs. -F'
German Soldiers not Permitted
within the City.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 30.-Special to the
World-A Gordon has been drawn around
Paris, and no person is allowed to leave
Paris without permit from the Ger
mans. The revictuslling of the city will
proceed under German supervision. Con-
fidence is expressed at German head
quarters that peace has been secured.
The German soldiers are chagrined at
being prohibited entering Paris. I'D
The Meeting of Favre and Bis.
marCk.
VERSAILLES, January 26.-Herald
special.-As the facts concerning nego-
tiations develop, better feeling is evident
among both French and Germans, and
all begin to agree, hoping for termi-
nation of the war. The French especially
are well pleased at the apparent modif-
cation of the German desire for the hui
initiation of Paris by triumphant entry
into the capitrl.
The negotiations between Bismarck and
Favre form one of the most interesting
chapters in the history of this memora-
BILE war. Favre was known to none ex-
cept those Immediately concerned in con-
Quoting him through the lines. On his
arrival at the house occupied by Bis
msrck he was Immediately admitted into
the presence of the Chancellor.
After q few preliminary remarks Bis
marck said: Well, Monsieur Favre, what
is the object of this visit2
NJ. Favre, much affected, replied: The
object is to put stop to the terrible suf-
fering of the country, for now that the
hope of relief from without seems to be
lost Paris must needs seek peace All we
ask is such consideration as a generous
enemy might give without loss of advan-
tage or honor.
Bismarck expressed a desire to do all
in his power to show his respect for the
suffering country, the French nation,
consistent with the safety, honor and in
terest of united Germany. He said this
has been from first to last the object and
desire of the Emperor, and all his
thoughts, since the commencement of
this unhappy war, forced upon them.
Fayre first demanded the terms already
reported.
Bismarck replied: SIT is not in my
power to refuse or accept terms, but l
must say the present proposale are such
that / cannot myself approve of them,
and ! feel confident my august master
will reject them. However, it is my duty
to submit them for his consideration.
Favre was politely but strictly placed
under surveillance, and occupied an
apartment over the police bureau. As
already known, the first overtures
were promptly rejected.
After Favre's return with the accept |
ance of the terms in substance demanded
by the Emperor great excitement prevail
ed at Versailles. The Mayor went twice
10 the police headquarters to endeayor to
obtain an interview, but received per-
emptory orders not to attempt it, as such |
an act would render him liable to i'm |
Drisonment.
An interview again took place between |
Bismarck and Favre The former after
wards waited on the King and Council
when Fsvre's acceptance on the part of
he provisional government was sub.
nitted.
After Bismarck left the Emperor, he |
walked into the Office of his Chief Aid, |
Gen. Lemdorff, and began to whistle the
Prussisn air which the trumpeter sounds |
1t boar hunts when the beast Is down and
settled. After continuing for time he
walked out again, never having spoken
single word 20 any one present
Next morning the terms drawn up over
night between Bismarck and Favre in
1etail, were handed to the Emperor, who |
opened the papers, read, frowned and OBJ
served in disturbed tone: encore trop
le Bslivernes There is good reason
% believe that the Emperor is bsdgered
md bothered with the tricks of the poll
icisns, but viii be pleased when all is
over.