Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON Feb. THE World's correspond
ent says: have obtained skeleton Of the
Queen ) speech 10 be delivered before Parlia-
ment tomorrow
Her majesty congralulatts Parliament on tho
peaceful relations existing with all countries
and the prospects Of 4 settlement Of the ques-
tons with America She believes the confer
ence will result satisfactorily to the signatory
Powers She laments the continuance Of the
war and trusts that the armisticc will result III
peace She is anxious TO render her friendly
offices to the belligcrenls. and will take every
opportunity to do all in her power, as neutral,
for the restoration Of peace and the rc-esabsh
ment of the interrupted trade. She announces
the contemplated marriage Of the Princess
Louise and recommends ballot, University and
Scotch education bills; the reorganization Of the
army on I basis of 4 large increase, in reserves;
the improved organization OF the regulars,
especially artillery and engineers, strong
militia and an improved volunteer army.
BORDEAUX, Fob. "A decree appears bear
ing the date Of the 9TH appointing Emanuel
Arago Minister of the Interior
LONDON. Feb. Fifty railway wagons Ia
den with provisions entered Paris ON the 3D.
bearing the inscription 'London Gifts 10
Paris
BRUSSELS. Feb. 1.-The Independence
Beige has telegram from Lyons which says
General Creamcr with one division Of the
French army Of the East effected retreat
from Pontarlier to Gcx, but was obliged to
spike and abandon forty guns 10 the Prussians
BRussEI.S. Feb. THE Francois Of to-day
asserts that III instruction has broken ont in
the provinces Of Constantine and Algeria.
BERLIN. Feb. "A decree hasappearc'l i'll
creasing the amount Of the iSSllc OF the July
loan from 10000 900 to l0j 900. 900 Of thalerS
FLORENCE. Feb In the Chambers to-day
the announcement was made by the Govern
ment that negotiations are still peuding with
Tuuis Italy insists upon satfaction for her inst
demands and guarantees for the future
LONDON. Leb THE Eastern conference
met again to-day with representatives in atten-
dence from all the consignatory powers except
France. Upon its adjournment the assurance
was given out that pacific solution of the
Eastern question was attained.
LONDON. Feb S.--!The Brussels corrrspon
dent of the Telegram says Odo Russell. Brit
ish representative at Versailles, has been in
structed to sustain the demand made by France
for the extension Of the armlsticc Its pro-
ongaton is expected.
LONDON. Feb. S.-The Times Of to-day Ia an
editorial upon the situation say: All the in
formation received from Paris Indicates long
| ing for peace nj any price.
The Daily News says the Prrlsslans will vote
to-day in entire dependence upon the Gooc
faith Of the Germans.
It is impossible to complete the negotiation:
for peace between the meeting of the Natlona
Assembly and the 18th, when the armlsilce ex
pires and when fighting may be resumed. It
is said, continues the News that the Germans
nrenaration to over-run the whole Of France IL
that event. are Of most formidable character
LONDON. Feb S.-M. Carnot, Commissioner
for the defence of Normandy, has resigned.
The prllssians under General Wonder Tam
occupy most Of Burgundy.
General Pellissier on the 18th instant eracu
ated Louis leSannicr.