The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-27
THEIRS TRYING TO SAVE METZ.
PEACE.

W. W. ~N''N"J' SNfNNiy ~ tto 1SOftttVU,
February 26.-The conclusion of peace is
now certain. Thiers, Favre and the con-
sultative commission have accepted the
following conditions:
First, the cession of Alsace and Metz,
but Belfort to be restored to France.
Second, The payment of war indem-
nifty of five milliards of francs.
Third, a portion of French territory,
with some fortified town like Sedan, to re-
main in the possession of the Germans
until the conditions of the treaty are full
filled.
Fourth, the German army to enter Paris
on Monday and occupy the Champs Ely
sees.
Fifth, peace to be proclaimed when the
French Assembly ratify these conditions.
M. Theirs and the delegation to return
to Bordeaux to-day.
Bismarck has been pitiless throughout
the negotiations. The Rappel says .Thiers
and the commissioners of the Assembly
will probably go to Bordeaux on Sunday
to submit the conditions agreed upon to
the Assembly. 1t is hoped they will be
immediately adopted, and that further
prolongation of the armistice will be un-
necessary. Thiers was at Versailles all
day to-day.
EFFECT IN PARIS.
Paris, February 26.--(Special to the
New York Rorzd) The announcement of
the signing of the treaty of peace produced
feelings of relief throughout the capital
The reduction of the indemnity demanded
by the Germans, and the restoration of
Belfort are regarded with qualification.
Every preparation has been made at Ver-
sailles for the entry of the German army
into Paris tomorrow in brilliant array.
The Parisians will close their houses and
remain invisible.
DELIVERY OF ARMS, ETC.
The Versailles Moniteur of Fridny states
that 602 field pieces, belonging to the army
of Paris, have been delivered to the Ger
mans, and 1857 cannon, in good condi-
ton, were found in the forts. The same
paper denounces the arrogance of tho
Partisan press in insulting the victorious
Germans, and calumniating their officers by
accusations of pillage and robbery. 1t
significantly declares that the occupation
of Paris would be the most ef1icacious means
of stopping such bouodless effrontery,
falsehood and rodomontade, and the entry
of the troops is therefore inevitable as soon
as the armistice expires.
MARCH THROUGH PARIS.
London, Feb. 26.-(Spccial to the New
York Wfld)-The English government
has interfered at the last moment, and per-
suaded the Germaus to abandon their
march through Paris, and the troops will
only pass through the open spaces on the
south side of the city.
TROUBLE ABOUT METZ.
London, Feb. 26.-The Daiy Telegraph
has special dispatch from Amens saying
that much uneasiness prevails there in
consequence of report that England has
interiered in regard to Metz, declaring that
that fortress should not be ceded to the
Germans.
Bordeaux, February 26, P. M.--No
news has arrived here yet relative to the
settlement of preliminaries of peace or the
prolongation of the armistce. 1t is believed
if the armistice is extended it will only be
for few hours
TERRIBLE CoLLIERY EXPLOSION.
London, February 25.--A terrible col
liery explosion occurred to-day in South
Wales. Fifty dead bodies have already
been taken from the mine.
GERMANY's AMBASSADOR TO PARIS.
Rome, February 24.-La Liberte an
nounces that Arnim, Prussian Minister at
Rome, has been summoned to Versailles,
and will probably be appointed German
ambassador to Paris after peace.
SPAIN AND EGYPT.
London, Feb. pa difficulty has ari-
sen between Spain and Egypt, caused by
an insult offered to the clerk of the Span
ish consulate in Cairo. 1t was reported all
the Spanish consuls had quilted Egypt
The Madrid Impartial denies this, but
states that they been instructed to act en-
ergetically. Several European powers
have offered to mediate.
The Khedive has not yet replied to the
representations of Spain demanding salts
faction.
The Spanish Minister of Finance has
resolved to make no attempt to raise funds
until the meeting of the Cortes with the
exception Of issuing the treasury bonds
authorized by the last Cortes.
Personal.