The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-07

half milliard OF the indemnity the evacuation OF
the forts, according 10 the terms OF the treaty.
the peace negotiations at Brussels did not seem 10
be progressing as rapidly as might be Wished inc
french government appearing TO think tnat on
france becoming stronger with Time, tiiey Wouiu
obtain better conditions. Prince Bismarck added
1--WE snail, however, suffer no variation from the
preliinlnarles OF peace. On the outbreak OF the
movements IN Paris, Germany did not raise any
obJeeuons To some slight deviatons from the pre-
hminaries on the part OF the Versailles government.
Germany has thereby been forced into great financial
saerces and the maintenance OF considerable troops
IN France, being compelled to hold nersell ~ least
suthclenty strong to be prepared for all eventuates
II the French government does not pay the amount
agreed upon for the maintenance OF the German
troops IL VIII be necessary again TO nave recourse
to acquisitions OF food and forage. The German
authorities VIII not Interfere IN the internal analrs
ASSERTION under s a All slrcnmssances Should
German rights and German interests be mperllled,
1t VIII become our duty to defend them.
Speech by the Red Prince-The Victories
of tho Late War-rhe Greatness of
Prussia Had Its Origin In Brnndenburg.
An address was presented on March rs to Prince
Frederick Charles by deputaton OF the municipal
authorities OF Berlin, to which his Royal Highness
replied as iollows:--
On my return from along and arduous is great
tives city IN which was born ana have long resided
cannot be denied that name has been connected with
Important events IL this campaign ana perhaps also with
former but these must be ascbed to the
have only instruments in His hands
humility and confidence In the OF such great sue
cess.
You remind that the commanding general Of the
Brandenburg army corps recall the position which
cuped for ten with pleasure and should the Emperor
and King decide otherwise perhaps return to It,
You refer TO the fact that of State had Its
origin In Brandenburg In this too, the men OF
Brandenburg have done service have several
brought them into positions where far could be
oreseen the greatest be DONE The Brandon
burg unwilling to be surpassed The other corps are
animated by the sentiments, and to this harmony the
victories have gained owing The Emperor and
King with his simple soldiers heart brilliant example
to which fred the hearts of the soldiers and stimulated
them to extraordinary exerions
But gentlemen, while dwelling Victories do not let
many their future ENDANGERED. those at
home will Of caring for them and that Berlin
will not allow itself to be outdone In this respect The
has caused great uerng even among oursees how much
greater those which have to be borne France! II the
had taken different turn how much heavier would
have been the sacrifices had to bear Will
the French could have far Berlin but
might have happened II IL not always
gain victories as those ut home imagine or expect.
My army Is on the march to occupy Its appointed
If the Emperor King does otherwise deter
mine shall therefore, have the opportunity desire of
maniL. some time at home.
When the fesai entrance into the city comes sure
gentlemen you will do your part towards IL. All that IS
done such occasions raises the spirits of the soldiers and
pleases them think that military events have been brought
to conclusion TOR long time to The state of things
In France seems to long II will be long, 1t
true before the people there thoroughly realize the stua
ton.
Again. gentlemen thank you the attention you
shown mefo the pleasure your hearty greeting has given
HIS Royal Highness afterwards conversed with
the gentlemen OF the deputati0n for some time. He
spoke OF the characteristic differences between the
French and German systems Of warfare, ana the
distinguishing qualities OF the imperial ana republl.
can armies of France. He also dwelt with great
feeling on the losses suffered by the Berlin reserves
and landwehr. At the conclusion OF the audience
the deputatiOn loudly cheered his Royal Hlghness.