The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-02-02
FHE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR.
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teFing Paris, and the soldiers ofthe
Emperor William are much cha
grined JSareat. The New York
Heralds speclSI says of the meet
ing between Bismarck and Favre:
AS the facts concerning negotiations
develop, better feeling is evident
among both Freach and Germans,
and they begin to agree, hoping for
a termination Of the war. The
French especially are well pleased
at the apparent modification Of the
German desire for the humiliation
Of Paris by a triumphant entry IN
to the capital.
The negotiations between Bis
marck and Favre form one Of the
most interesting chapters in the
history of this memorable war
Favre was known to none except
those Immediately concerned in
conducting him through the lines.
On his arrival at the house Occur
pied by Bismarck he WIS immedi-
ately admitted into the presence of
the Chancellor.
After a few preliminary remarks
Bismarck said "Well, Monsieur
Favre, what is the object Of this
visits
IL. Fayre, much affected, replied:
"The object is to put stop to the
terrible suffering of the eoantry, for
nov that the hope % relief from
without seems 20 be lost, Paris
must needs seek peace. All we
ask is such consideration as a gen
erous enemy might give without
loss Of advantage OF honor.
Bismarck expressed q desire to
do all in his power TO show his re-
spect for the suffering country, the
French nations consistent with the
safety, honor and interest Of united
Germany. He said this has been
from first to last the object Of the
Emperor, and ali his thoughts, since
the commencement Of this unhap-
py war, forced upon them.
Favre first demanded. the terms
already reported.
Bismarck replied: at is not in
my power to refuse or accept terms,
but must say the present propo-
sails are such that I cannot myself
approve of them, and / feel conf
dent 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 oc-
cupied an apartment over the po-
lice bureau. As already known the
first overtures were promptly reject
ed.
After Favre's return with the
acceptance of the terms in sub
stance demanded by the Emperor
great excitement prevailed at Yer
saillcs. The Mayor went twice to
the police headquarters to endeav-
or to obtain an interview, but re-
ceiyed peremptory orders not to at
tempt it, as such an act would rem
der him liable to Imprisonment.
An interview again took place
between Bismarck and Favre. The
former afterwards waited on the
King and Council when Fayre's &C
ceptance on the part OF the provi-
sional government was submitted.
After Bismarck left the Emperor,
he walked into the Office of his
Chief Aid, and began to whistle the
Prussian air which the trumpeter
sounds at boar hunts when the
beast is down and settled, after
which he walked out without utter
ing word.
Next morning the terms drawn
up over night between Bismarck
and Favre in detail, were handed
to the Emperor, who opened the pa
pers, read and frowned. There is
good reason to believe that he is
badgered and bothered with the
tricks of the politicians, but viii be
pleased when all is over.
The army of the French General
Bourbaki has been scattered and
almost cut to pieces. BOurbaki a.
tempted to commit suicide and
wounded himself so severely that
life is despaired of.
The terms Of the capitulation Of
Paris provide for the possession of
the forts around the city by the
Germans, but no occupation of the
city by them, and the Prince I'm
periaI is 20 be the future Emperor,
with the Empress as Regent.
A large force viii be Immediate
ly dispatched in pursuit Of Chanzy.
The terms of peace offered by
the Bismark 20 the French nation
are as fellows:
First-The cession of the pro-
vince of Aisace and that part Of the
province Of Lorraine known as Ger
man Lorraine
Second-A money indemnity Of
one thousand million francs.
Third-Forty war ships from the
French feet.
FOursh-0Re Of the colonies now
held BY France. Which / cannot
learn.
The money Indemnity must be
guaranteed by the municipalities.
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