The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-21
EsIJR0pE
THE pRosPEi;c,r ron pratss. !.
rHHERs's ADDRESS TO THE 4ssEMBny
Threat Of the Germans Not TO Prol0n-
l the Armtstice and to Recon-.
Mence the War.
American Questions in the British
Parliament.

fhAhCE-THE QUESTION OF PEACE-rHE GER
MANS THREATEN TO END THE ARx1sr1oE.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-A telegram to the
1tm les from Versailles says:
,ono ne versailles Mon.teur says that pro-
longation of the armistice would ipiure the
Posltlon OF the Germans, and Germany ia
determined to continue the war if indem-
lily .or Inc past and guarantees for the fu-
lure VI are nat given. No food is now allow
gu tn No pass versailles for Paris"
;, ne iames correspondent at Berlin says
cue Luz. usrman terms of peace have been pre.
S Semreo IN definite shape. They are In the
iorm II OF an ultimatum.
Ihe police in Paris are search;no for o,-,,s
IN turbulent districts of the CITY. - - ''''
THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON THE SITUATION.
,n LossDoN, Feb. Pom. Theirs, in accept
hands OF the Assembly, after ailndi,o re w
Tue unfortunate position of France said
ChaI nevertheless terms would be coI1rage-
o9siy discussed, and would only be accent.
ed II consistent with the honor Of Franre
The task OF the Administration. ha soid
was to pacify the country, restore it's crs sI'
and reorganize It's labor, and when th;ss
was accomplished the country itself was to
decide its own destiny. "
EMPEROR WILLIAMS MOVEMENTS.
LONDON, Feb. 20.--A dispatch from vor-
sailles says the Emperor of Germany will
lunch at the Ecole Nilitaire on his entrance 20
into Paris, in consequence OF fever being
reported at the Tuilleries.
1t Is the intention of the Emperor to re-
turn to Berlin Immediately after reviewing
the troops on the Champs de Mars.
The Crown Prince is to receive q tri-
umphal entry iuto Berlin.
GREAT BRITAIE-AMERICAS OyERTCEEs IN
PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-In the House of Com
mons to-day Mr.. Gladstone, In reply to nm
inquiry, denied that Her Majesty's Gov
eminent had received any proposals for the
purchase of the British Dominion in North
America. He took the occasion to depre-
cate the introduction of questions of this
character pending the sittings of the joint
High Commission at Washington.
The composition of the new French Min.
istry, under the lead of Theirs, produces
an excellent impression here.
OPINIONS ABOUT PEACE.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-1t is said that the
PrhsSian Government has officially refused
to receive Earl Granville's last note urging
Prussia to declare terms Of peace and end
the war. Odo Russell advises the Foreign
once tnaC peace Is certain, tnOuSn al lll-
surrection in the south Of France is highly
probable.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 20.-Jules Favre gives
assurances that the Assembly will concede
to every demand except the dismember-
ment of France.
Napoleon has been notified that as a pri-
soner he cannot issue any more proclama-
tons.
MISCELLANEOUS.
It Is reported the Germans have levied
a fresh requisition Of S2U0,0O0 on st.
Quentin.
The steamer Dacia is still Graphing for
the lost jamaica cable, according to Sir
Charles Bright, who arrived at Kingston
yesterday.
Mexican advices say Prussian corvette
has captured five rich prizes in the Pacific.
The Indians are still lighting the Mexican
Government; and an extra session Of Con-
gress is called to see how the chief treasurer
fell short $1,000, 900 in his account.