Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-30
EBr ATLANTIC CABLE TO THE DAILY spY.l
PARIS HAS SURRENDERED FULL rARrIcU-

VERSAILLES, Jan. Wv rld special: The
terms of the capituation of Paris provide Tor
the possession of the forts around Paris by the
Germans, but no occupation of the city by them;
the prince imperial to be the future emperor,
with the empress as regent. A large force will
be Immediately dispatched in pursuit of Chanzy.
VERSAILLES, Jan. q. B p. Nj Herald
special: Paris will probably capitulate uncondi-
tionally. The defenders Of the city will be made
prisoners of war, and then a plebiScite will be
taken for choice of government, which will
truly represent France, and with which Ger
many can treat. The terms offered by Bis
marck, are:
First, the cession of Alsace, and German Lor.
raine.
:. Second, money indemnity of one thousand mil
Third, forty war ships from the French fleet
Fourth, one of the colonies now held by France
which, cannot be learned; money indemnites must
by guaranteed by municipalities.
If this guarantee is refused, the property of
rich individuals will be held possession of until
acquiescence is obtained. On the morning of
Monday, jan 2Sd, flag of truce left the French
lines, and was met by the Germans. The bearer
delivered letter from Favre, addressed to Bis
marck. At noon the mSsve reached Versailles,
and was placed in the hands of Bismarck. 1t
requested permission for Favre to come to YER
sailes. Bismarck replied that he might At
ten O'Clock the same night, the Prussian premier
applied to the emperor of Germany for permits
sion to hold an interview with him. Favre
spent the night at the quarters of lieutenant
of police. Next day, before noon, Jan. oath, Il
council Of war was held to consider Favre's mis-
sion. Won Room, Bismarck, Won Motke and the
crown prince were present, in addition to En-
peror William, who presided. The council lasted
two hours, and the result of the deliberation
was a communication to Favre to return to
Paris.
At halEpaSt four o'clock, the same evening,
as he was being driven in his carriage down the
avenue leading to the Levres road, Bismarck,
who was taking his daily ride, encountered bin.
he turned his horses head, and rode by the
window, conversng with Favre all the way to
the town gates. 1t is understood that Favre
asked that the army in Paris be allowed to
march out with full honors and take up position
in some unoceupied district; France, under his
management, not to resume hostilities for a
term of months to be agreed upon; and there
would be no triumphant entry into Paris by the
Germans. These terms were refused by the
council, which informed Favre that the only
basis of surrender would be the same as that of
Sedan and Metz.
The state Of Paris is terrible. Political clubs
rein arms, and a sortie with 200 900 men is de-
manded, and Vinoy, refusing to allow the use
less butchery, Leao has been put in his place
TIE "reds' demand new government, and 2tO
members of the national guard have been chosen
for that purpose.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Secretary Fish has
received the following telegram from Moran,
charge d'afdireS at London:
"LONDoN, SUNDAY MORNING, 29th.
The German ambassador here has officially
informed me that the capitulation of all the
Paris forts and an armistice of three weeks by
land and sea were signed about eight O'Clock,
last evening, at Versailles, by Bismarck and
Fayre. The army of Paris will remain prison
ers of war in the city, but it is not known
whether they are to be disarmed or not No de-
tails are yet received. Bernstorff thinks it i'm
nortant that the armistice extends over the sea-
and it should be made known as widely as posi-
ble
LONDON, JAN 29.-The articles for the capitu-
lation of Paris have been signed. The terms
are the surrender of the garrison and the sum-
monng of the national assembly. The capitu-
lation involves peace, the cession of Alsace and
German Lorraine and part of the feet money
indemnity to be guaranteed to the municipality.
portion of the German army is to return, and |
war is to cease. 1t is necessary that some terri
tory be retained to secure the fulillment of the
compact.
4:30 P. M.-The emperor has sent the follow
ing dispatch to Empress Augusta
VERSAILLES, Sunday, 2P. NJ
Last night an armstce for three weeks was |
signed. The regulars and mobiles are to be re-
tanned In Paris as prisoners of war. The ma |
tional guard will undertake the maintenance of |
order. We occupy the forts. Paris remains in |
vested, but will be allowed to revictual as soon
as the arms are surrendered. A national assem- |
bly, is to be summoned, to meet at Bordeaux, in |
a fortnight. All armies in the field will retain |
thelr respective positions, the ground between |
the opposing lines to be neutral This is the re-
ward OF patriotism, heroism and great sacrifices.
Inank God for this fresh mercyl May peace |
soon folOwl WILHELM"
The ladies of Munich have resolved to present |
a laurel wreath to the Emperor William, and to |
erect statue to Won Moltke. 1t is stated in |
diplomatic circles that negotiations for the ca
pitulation of Paris would have been concluded |
earlier had not Bismarck insisted on the accept
ance of conditions of peace. Prince Frederick |
William will hereafter be styled the crown
prince of Germany.
$50 P. MA Versailles dispatch says: The |
twelfth Saxon corps, at ten O'Clock this morn
ing, occupied Romainville, Noisy, Rosny and |
Nogent; the Bavarians Charenton, Moutrouge
aud Vanvres, and the Silecian corps Avry and |
Bicetre. Paris is to pay 200, 900, 900 francs The
first official dispatch was read in the churches. |
World special says: "The emperor will re.
turn to Berlin on Tuesday, leaving the crown |
prince in command. Provisions for Paris are
being forwarded via Dieppe. The capitulaton |
and armistice settle nothing politically, nor do |
they assure the end of the war. All depends
upon the assembly. Tonight there is intense
excitement among the French in Paris"
10 Up. MA dispatch at the British foreign
office confirms, in full, the capitulaton of Paris,
to which it adds that one division of troops of
the line, beside the national guard are not to be
required to dsarm, and communication with
Paris is Professionally restricted. There is no
prospect now that Favre will come to London,
and no other person has been accredited TO rep
resent France at the conference The Observer
supposes that the conference will be adjourned,
on account of the capitulatiou.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 29.-The German troops oe-
cupied the forts around Paris at ten o'clock this
morning. The entiie garrison of Paris, except
the national guard, surrender their arms. The
armistice expires on the 10Th of February.
BERLIN, JAN 2s.-World special; All Ger.
many is in fever of rejoicing, and tonight
bon6res, Nominations and professions may be
seen everywhere. Immediately after the occu-
patton Of the forts by the Germans, the pro-
visional government, still retaining its authority
in Paris, will summon a national assembly, |