The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-04
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Herald Special Report from
Paris.
Caucus Of the Deputies of the
Left Centre.
N. Theirs Nominated President Of the
Republic for Three Years.
a Vice President to be Chosen by
N. Theirs.
Another Instalment of the War
Indemnity Paid.
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The German Army Of Occupa-
ton Reduced.
Count Remusat Officially Announced as Minis.
ter for Foreign Affairs.
Another Instalment of the War
Indemnity Paid.
The German Army Of Occupa-
ton Reduced.
Count Remusat Officially Announced as Minis.
ter for Foreign Affairs.
TeLEeHAms TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TsLEeaAMs TO the NEW YORK HERALD.
The following despatch has been received
from our correspondent at the French
capital
PARIS, August 8, 1871.
The following are the particulars about the
caucus of the left centre of the National
Assembly, which voted yesterday for the pro-
longation Of M. Theirs powers as President of
the republic.
The deputies of the left centre, who are
pominally all moderate republicans, were con-
Fened by circular, which bore the signature
OF NJ. Gambetta and others, for the purpose of
shaping policy for the party and to take
come definite action concerning the proposed
extension of M. Theirs term Of office.
EuLoaY ON M. THEIRS.
The meeting was very harmonious. All
the members spoke in praise Of M. Theirs
administration and recommended him az the
only man who is now capable to keep the
balance between all parties.
AGAINST TEE LEarTIMIsTs AND BoNApARTIsrs.
The meeting decided to support NJ. Theirs in
bis policy Of moderation, and to discourage
the maneuvres of the legitimists and the
Bonapartists.
LET THE POPE AND ITALY ALONE.
One deputy submitted a motion requesting
the government to abstain from all interference
In the Roman question. 1t was accepted.
GHrERs TO BE PRESIDENT FOR THREE YEARS.
The caucus then voted, by q majority Of
100 against g. to advocate in the National
Assembly the prolongation of M. Thers
powers for three years, with the proviso that
II. Theirs should bear the title of President
of the French Republic, instead of Chief of
the Executive, as heretofore.
4 WOE PRESIDENT TO BE CHOSEN By M. THEIRS.
The meeting resolved by the same vote to
create the Office of Vice President, the Vice
President to be at the same time President of
the Council.
It was further decided to express confidence
in M. Theirs by giving him the power to
choose the Vice President; but M. Theirs
alone is to be responsible for the government.
EOur Hundred Deputies In Favor Of NJ. Theirs
as President tor Threo Years.
PARIS, August 8, 1871.
motion has been made In the Assembly on the
part OF the Deputies OF she Left Centre for the pro-
longaton Of the power OF NJ Theirs for three years.
N. Theirs to be President Of the republic to which
he shall be alone responsible.
1t Is understood the motion is supported by 400
members Of the Assembly.
ANOTHER INsTALMENr PAID
M. PouyerQuerticr, Minister OF Finance yester-
day completed the payment OF another instalment Of
ooo,OOo.ooo francs Of the indemnity.
THE NEW MINISTER FOR FoREIGN AFFAIRS.
The OMcdt Journal OF to-day announces the ap.
pointment Of the Count de Remusat as Minister OF
Foreign A1airs, In place Of NJ. Jules Favre, re-
signed.
THE GERMAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION REDUCED.
4, The German Army OF Occupation has been re-
duced TO 100000 men.
TIE LOSSES By THE SECOND SIEGE OF PARIS
Marshal MacMahon reports the total casualties to
the Versailles forces In the second siege Of Paris at
t.6A
THE ELECTIONS TO THE COUNCILS GENERAL.
The steele advises the republicans throughout
France to prepare for the elections to the Councils
General, which aye to be held on the 26th Inst
POSTAL MONEY ORDER SYSTEM.
The French Post once authorities are about
arranging money order system with England and
Che United states.
WITNESSES FOR THE COURTS MARTIAL.
yt,n toro otra a.
been subpGnaed to appear before the courts martial