The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-01-30

dor here has officially informed me that the
capitnlation of all the Paris forts and an
srmistice of three weeks by land and sea was
signed about o'clock last evening" at Yer
sailles, by Count Bismarck and NJ. Jules
Favre. The army Of Paris remain prisoners
of war in the city, but it is not known whether
they are to be disarmed or not. No details
have yet been received. Count Bernstorff
thinks it important that the fact that the
armistice extends on the sea should be made
known as widely as possible.
BISMARCK CARRIES HIS PoINT-cAPITULATIo
MEANS PEACE.
LONDON, Jan. 27.-(Special to the n. Y.
World M. Favre was in conference with
Bismarck at midnight, and the latter carried
his point and the capitulation involves
peace, the cession of Alsace and German Lor-
raine and part of the fleet, a money indemnity
to be guaranteed by the municipalities, a
portion of the German army to return home
and the war is to cease 1t is necessary that
some territory be retained to secure the full
ilment of the compact. The Mobiles are to
be sent home and the German army is to
enter Paris The Emperor will return imme-
diately to Berlin.
A COUNCIL OF WAR HELD.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Bismarck, on January
"a, visited Favre, who had come to Versailles.
An hour afterward council of war was held,
at which the Emperor William, the Crown
Prince, Generals Moltke, Boyen, and Won
Room, and Count Bismarck were present. At
its conclusion another conference took place
between Bismarck and Favre, and the latter
returned to Paris. In the afternoon, after
receiving confirmation of the news of the
disturbances in the capital, Favre returned to
Versailles, and on the next day resumed ne
gotiations with Bismarck.
There has been no pOrraeDOO0pnca hatwaan
Beust and Bismarck in regard to the prelmi-
naries of peace.
THE EXTENT OF THE ARNIsTICE.
The Times of this morning publishes the
VERSAILLES, Jan. 29.-An armistice has
been agreed upon which is TO extend imme-
diately to the whole of France. There was
great agitation in Paris last night, and the
beating of drums and shouts of the multitude
within the walls were plainly heard.
GERMANS OCCUPY THE FRENCH FORTS.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 29.-The German troops
occupied the forts around Paris at 10 o'clock
A. M. to-day.
FRENCH SURRENDER THEIR ARMS.
The entire garrison of Paris, except the
National Guard, surrender their arms. The
armistice expires on February 10.
EMPEROR WILLIAMS OFFICIAL DESPATCH.
LONDON, Jan. $3.50 p. M.-The EN-
peror William has sent the following despatch
TO the Empress Augusta
"WERsAILLEs, Jan. 29--2 p. M.-Last night
an armistice for three weeks was signed
The regulars and Mobiles are to be retained
in Paris as prisoners of war. The National
Guard will undertake the maintenance of
order. We occupy all the forts. Paris re-
mains invested, but will be allowed to re-
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rendered. The National Assembly is to be
summoned to meet at Bordeaux in a fort
night. All the armies in the field will retain
their respective positions. The ground be-
tween the opposing lines to be neutral. This
is the reward of our patriotism and great
sacrifices. Thank God for this fresh mercy
May peace soon follow. WILHELM"