Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-01-31
THE FINALE.
The Curtain FaIIs-Ths Tragedy Is
OvsF-FranCs Is PrOstTa.e.
Ths Grim Old Emperor Of Germany
Not Quite Satisfied.
Interview Between Bismarck and
IuIes Fave-LibsraIity Of the
Former.

NERSAILLhS, JduuAIy AO.-AS ldcta
concerning the negotiations develop
a better feeling Is evident among
both the French and Germans, and
all begin to agree, hoping for the ter
mination OF the war.
The French are especially well
/ pleased at the apparent modification
and the Germans desire to spare Paris
from triumphal entry into the
capital.
The negotiations between Bismarck
and FavreI form one Of the most in
terestlng chapters in history. The ar
rival Of Jules Favre was known to
none except to those Immediately
concerned, conducting him through
the lines. On his arrival at the house
occupied by Bismarck, he was imme-
diately admitted into the presence Of
the Chancellor. After a few preIim-
mary remarks, Bismarck said:
"WeH, Monsieur Favre, what Is the
object Of this visit?"
Favre, much affected, replied: 'My
object is to put stop to the terrible
suffering Of my country; for, now that
all hope Of relief from without seems
to be at an end, Paris must needs seek
peace. All we ask is such consideTa-
tion as a generous enemy might give
without loss Of advantage or honor"
Bismarck expressed q desire to do
all in his power to show his respect
for the suffering country-the French
uation-consistent with the safety,
honor and interest of united Germa-
ny. He said this had been, from first
to last, the object and desire Of the
Emperor and all his advisers since the
commencement Of this unhappy war,
which was forced upon them.
Favre first demanded the terms al
ready reported. Bismarck replied:
"It is not in my province to refuse
or accept the terms, but I must
say that the present proposals are
such I cannot. myself approve them,
and I feel confident my august master
will reject them. However, I do my
duty and submit them for his consid-
Grafton.
Favre was politely but strictly
placed under surveillance, and oceu-
pied an apartment over the police
bureau.
As already known, the first over
lures were promptly rejected. After
Favre's return with the acceptance of
the terms in substance demanded by
the Emperor, great excitement pre-
vailed in Versailles. The Mayor went !
twice to the police headquarters to !
obtain an interview, but received |
peremptory orders not TO repeat the |
attempt AS sRcll aae wbtsld render I
him liable to imprisonment.
An interview sgain7tOOk place be-
tween Bismarck and Favre. The /
former afterward waited on the King
and Council, when Favre's accept
ance on the part Of the provisional
government was submitted.
After Bismarck left the Emperor,
he walked into the Office Of his chief
aid, General Lenlbdof, and began to
whistle the Prussian air which the
trUmpeter sounds at boar hunts when
the beast is down and settled. After
for a time, he walked again, /
never having spoken a single word to
any one present.
Next morning the terms drawn up
over night between Bismarck and
Favre in detail were handed the
who opened the papers and
read them and frowned and observed,
in a disturbed tone. Good, read. I be-
lieve the Emperor is badgered and
tricked by politicians, but viii be
well pleased when all is over.
BOURBAKI sUICIDED.
LONDON, January 31.-An official
dispatch to the Baden ministry states
that the army of General BOurbaki
has entered Switzerland.
The reported attempt of General
B0urbaki to commit suicide is con-
irmed.
THE WAR TO GO ON-900,000 MEN TO
FIGHT IT OUT.
BORDEAUX, January 30.-General
headquarters are at Laval,
and the 10Th, 10Th, 18th and 25th corps
are at NiersOn, BOUrges and Never5.
General BOurbaki has the 18th, 10Th
and oath corps at Routinds and Pene-
tarlier. Garibaldi is at Dion with
30, 600 men. General Faidherbe has
the z2d and 23d corps at Arras, DOnai
and Canbera. Laysle is in front of
Havre with so, 900 men. The camps
Of instruction contain 100000 men.
The cOnscripts of 1871 number 300, 600
men. AT the end Of the armistice,
France will resume the war with 900,-
BOO men.
AROUND PARIS.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 30.-A Gordon
has been drawn around Paris, and no
person is allowed to enter or leave
a permit from the German
authorities. The city will proceed
Inder German supervision.
Great confidence is expressed at !
German headquarters that peace has
been secured.
German soldiers are chagrined at !
)eing prohibited entering Paris. :
3oURBAKI's ARMY BREAKING UP.
LONDON, January 3O.-It is reported !
rom Balse that members of Bourba- c
rps army are crossing the frontier and 8
lave arrived in Neunemburg, in Ba-
len, and Brimetezle, in Switzerland.
THE TREATY SIGNED.
BORDEAUX, January 3O.-A dis {
,atch, forwarded from Versailles on
he 18th inst, by Jules Favre to the L
government here, says the treaty was 4
igned to-day, but it is to be awaited ?
Wenty-one days for the National AS 9
embly to be convened.
The elections in Bordeaux, which p
vas to take place on the 18th of Feb 3
uary, will be held on the 9Th inst.
\ member Of the Paris government
saves at once for Bordeaux. Y
AWFUL!