Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-23
FROM EUROPE.

THE QUESTION OF PEACE.
CARLsRHUE, Feb. 22.-The representatives of
all the German governments and the leading
statesmen have been invited to a consultation
at Versailles, to consider the peace question and
to learn the views held by the various German
statesmen on the subject. The terms Of peace
between Prussia and France win also be submit
ted for their consideration, when the conference
takes place.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 22.-The Official Moniteur
says: France must decide upon war or peace
Immediately; delay deteriOrates the strength of
Germany. France has long known the cOndi-
tons whereOn Germany is ready to conclude
peace. These are based upon the injuries for
meTly inflicted and guarantees for the future.
Compared with the injuries, the demands are
moderate, and the longer the delay the harder
will be the conditions. We hope this is under
stood at Bordeaux. If the German terms are
rejected, war continues"
LONDON, Feb. pa dispatch from Lille,
to-day, says it is rumored that peace has been
signed, on the basis of the naturalization of
Alsace and Lorraine. Business in North France
is improving. In consequence Of the negota-
tons between Favre and Bismark, during which
the latter consulted the emperor several times,
the armistiCe has been extended till Sunday eve
ming.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 22.-If peace is not assured
by noon, Friday next, the second, third and
fifth armies will be thrown upon the SOUTH
Prince Frederick Charles looks TO the execution
of this great enterprise.
BERLIN, Feb. 22-Tbe Provincial Corresponds
says: The German demands are so distinctly
confined to things indispensable, that the French
negotatorS will have to decide quickly and firm
ly. The journal concludes with the prediction,
that neXt.week, unless the signs are deceptive,
peace will be restored
FROM PARIS.
PARIS, Feb 22.--Charles de Remusat will rep
resent France in the London conference.
1. AN
the state of my feeling is concerning the report
gaining ground of the approaching entry into
Paris of the German army. | give it frankly:
To famine alone the enemy owes Paris The
hOnors of war are for Paris. The mourning
sons of the enemy wish to enter Paris, not hay
ing forced any point of the eRceiate, nor taken
by assault any single detached fort, nor carried
any exterior defence. If, under these circum-
stances, the enemy demands pos session Of the
city, he should bear the odium OF the RESPONSE
bility, in case of violence. As a speeches. and
solemn protestation, the gates should be shut,
and let him open them with cannon. Dsarmed
Paris will not reply, and will leave to the truth
and justice of history the task of judging be-
tween us"
The mortality is decreasing, in consequence
of imp owed food and milder temperature.
Motke has laid before the emperor plan for
campaign, IN case OF a renewal of the war.
The word "repubc" has been struck out of
All the journals of the city approve the speech
delivered in the assembly, on thu 10Th, by NJ.
Theirs. La Libertc is convinced that it is NJ
Theirs intention to Loyalty endeavor to found a
republic.
A consultative commission of the assembly
accompanied NJ. Theirs to Versailles to-day. A
speedy result of the negotiations is expected. The
Journal de Paris says The amount of war in.
demnitv to bedemanded by Prussia will not eX-
coed 100000 900 thalers.
THE ASSEMBLY.
BORDEAUX, Feb 22.-The national assembly
will meet again tomorrow to consider the com,
munications which have been received from the
negohators at Versailles and the committee OF
fifteen recently dispatched to Paris. 1t is re
ported that the territorial question has been set
tied faVoraolY for France. As the dispatches re
ferred to have not yet however, been made pub
lie, this lacks official confirmation. The ques
ton with reference to the money indemnity is
now under discussion at Versailles.