The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1871-02-25

The capitulation and armistice settles nothing,
: politically, nor do they insure the end of the war; all
depends upon the Assembly
London dates to Feb. ., represent a great reaction
throughout France in favor Of peace.
LoXDox, Feb. PA dispatch from Berne states that
the army of Bourbaki, $4,000 strong, is now on Swiss
territory. Orders have been issued by the Swiss
Federal Government, instructing the various Cantons
to disarm and detain such troops as may enter within
the boundaries of their respective jurisdictions.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-Late dispatches report Trochu
as nearly dead with modification, anxiety and over
work. His friends fear that he cannot live.
1t is believed that Favre will be restored by the
National Assembly that the people are tired of the
Provisional Government and do not want a Republic
any more than the Emperor William or Bismarck
does. If war should be resumed, Blsmarck's plan is
to oyerrun the country and then give Napoleon $780,
OCO or 400, 900 soldiers to sustain his power.
LONDON, Jan. 30-Bismarck will leave France af-
ter the meeting of the Assembly at Bordeaux.
The early return of Emperor William is expected.
The report of his return on Tuesday is unauthenti-
Gated.
The Germans rigidIy maintain passport regulations
during the armistice.
The negotiations between Bismarck and Favre
tOrm one of the most interesting chapters in the
history of this memorable war. The arrival of
Favre WIS known to none except those immedi-
al ly concerned i'll conducting him through the
lines On his arrival at the house occupied by Bis
marck. lie was Immediately admitted 10 the pres
encr Of the Chancellor.
After "a few remarks. Bismarck said. = Well Mon
/ SlelT EIVrp. what Is the object OF THIS WISH 90
Favrr. much affected. replied. :. The object is to put
L stop to the terrible suffering of the people of
Paris. Now that the hope for relief from without
is lost. Paris needs seek peace. All we ask is such
consideration as Il generous enemy might give with
ont lpsS Of advantage or honOTs."
Bismarck expressed a desire to do all in his
power To show his rrSpectfo for the suffering and gal
laniry of the French nation. consistent with the
safety. tbe honor and interest of united Germany.
lie said this lad been from tie first to the last the
/ object and desire OF the Emperor and his advisers
since the commencement of this unhappy war
forced upon them.
ELECTIONS :or members Of the National Assembly
vii take place in Pals on the 9Th. and in the De-
paftmrntS on the Sth Instant The Assembly. which
viii consist OF 1jJ Deputies. will meet at Bordeaux
|, on the 18th.
Prince Frederick Charles. ManteuGel and Fala-
rnstrin are To he entrusted with the task of con-
qEeFing the South. hbltke will retain supervision.
|, the actual commanders.
\ repetition OF SIermun's march to the sea is
thuHght of.
;, Favre WIS in Paris yesterday. and returns to- day.
The condition of Paris is terrible. The pupulace
are violently excited against England. Favre ha7
requested the German authorities not to allow any
En- slisAmeI To enter he considers their lives un-
safe.
The Concrete of Lima, of the Dist of December,
has Il notice of a naval encounter between two small
French g~unboats, the Curieux and Briux and the
French feet on the Pacific, in a letter dated Dist OF
December, addressed by him to Captain Gnaw, Of
the Peruvian Navy, from on board the French wal
frigate Astree, gives the following explanation of how
one Prussian ship had sunk two French ones The
Curieux, VIII CHI is of the same force as the D'Entre
Casteaux, had 2 brass 12-pOunders. The Briux,
like the Lamothe Piquet, two 12-pounders and one
OF "A pounds. The Prussian ship Medusa is armed
with 10 guns of large cilibre.
! That tue two French ships got beaten and sunk
Is not to b. wondered at. Their crews fought well.
and saws the Admiral. allowed themselves to be
sunk in the performance of their duty.
The French frigate Cerce was to leave Monte
widen Immediately. on receiving the news, in search
of the Mrdusa.
LONDON. Feb 3-ThP correspondent of the DdiI1
Telegraph, Versailles. writes that the flag of the
d German Empire was hOisted over Fort Valerian al
t O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The occupation of the forts around Paris was eff
iected very quietly by the Germans. who showed
no undue exultaIiOn- no anger, nothing to hurt the
feelings of the French unnecessarily.
BERLIN, Jan. 29-Al Germany is in a fever of
rejoicing, and tonight fires, Nominations and pro-
eessOns may be seen everywhere.
BERLIN. Jan. 29.-The city is in a perfect frenzy
of excitement. now that the capitulation of Paris
is known. y dispatch from the Chancellor gives
official confirmation OF the news. which was re-
ceiyed ut a late hour last night. To-day the
church bells were rIng since daybreak. and the
several services in the churches were attended by
crowds of worshippers; sermons on peace were
delivered. and prayers and thanksgiving for il
were offered before and after the morning services
in the churches.
An immense crowd gathered in front of the