The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-12

Rnmors of q Fresh Conspiracy In France.
Military Operations Before Paris.

Rnmors Of q Fresh Conspiracy In France
Military Operations Before Paris.
Some idea may be formed of the dreadful
state of uncertainty and anxiety under which
the French people labor from perusal Of our
special report from Versailles, Published this
morning. Our correspondent telegraphs that
NJ Theirs has issued another proclamation, in
which he assures the people that Marshal
MacMahon and Generals Ladmirault aud
Cissey have accepted military commands;
warns them against paying attention to ''falso
| reports !" asserts that good understanding
exists between tho National Assembly and
himself, and declares untrue rumors which
appear to be in circulation, but Of which we
had not any previous knowledge, respecting
q fresh conspiracy" It is made evident
by the salient points in this proclama-
ton that there must prevail some doubts
service under the present government
and that these doubts give rise to dissatisf,c-
ton which NJ. Theirs is anxious to allay.
Next, ii is apparent that belief Is prevalent
that the French Executive and the National
Assembly arc opposed to each other; and,
indeed, the debates which have taken place in
the Assembly since the outbreak in Paris
have, to some extent, aided in creating this
impression.
But what about the rumors of "a fresh con-
spiracy?' Who are conspiring against the
government? If there is any conspiracy at
all it must be in the interest of Napoleon; for
no one Of the other dynasties would have any
thing to gain from another revolutionary
movement Besides, coup d'Gtat in the
interest of the Comte de Chanbord or the
Orleans princes Is not possible, for the very
good reason that neither the one nor the other
is influential enough with the army to obtain
Its aid. As for the moderate republicans"
they are virtually in power and have no
reason to conspire. Beyond doubt these
rumors refer to Bonapartist conspiracy, and
ia this belief we are strengthened by the
declaration of NJ Theirs to the effect
that ''only the insurgents of Paris are
perfdious." This reference to perfldy cannot
apply to any others than the generals and
other officers Of the late imperial army who
command the forces now operating against
Paris Is the world to witness another coup
| djtat in favor Of Napoleon? Is the influence
| humiliation which tho French people suffer
| through his weakness, il not his incompe-
tency? Really, this special report of ours
| opens a new field for consideration, and is the
| most important piece of intelligence we pub
| lish this morning, Notwithstanding 1t refers to
| rumors, accompanied by denial Of their truth.
| Certainly the ramors must have obtained
credence to have elected formal denial Of
them from the head of the French republic.
The other news in our special reports from
Paris are interesting An engagement has
taken place between the insurgent gunboats
unknown when our despatch left. Cannon
aiding and mu,ketry firing were resumed yes
terday. The insurgents claim to have COM
pletely occupied Asnieres, and they were
repairing and strengthening their batteries Mt
| Porte Maillot Our latest Paris despatch
reports that deputaton had left for YER
| sailles on peace mission. They were
instructed to demand the maintenance OF the
republic, the right Of municipal self-government
and the guarding of Paris by the National
Guards alone. II these demands were re-
jected they were to inquire what terms the
| Versailles government propose. II is not
stated that the deputation were sent by the
Commune, although they could not have left
| Paris without permission OF the insurgent
authorities; but it is probable that they we're
sent by the ''party of Cancellation" pursuant
to resolution arrived at some days ago and
reported by the cable. That this mission will
be failure, so far rs obtaining concessions
Is concerned, is more than likely. How.
ever so disposed, NJ. Theirs dare not make
peace with them on other terms than those oil
unqualified submission to the authorities.
Concession would, in our opinion, make true
(however false the present rumors may be) the
existence of "a fresh conspiracy;" for the ole
imperial soldiers, who now comprise the
greater part of the Army Of Versailles, are
anything but favorably disposed toward Tao
Paris reds whom they believe TO be directly
responsible for the reverses OF the French il
the rec ,nt war with Germany.