The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1871-03-01

BERiIs, Feb. IA dispatch from Versailles says
that thearmistiee has been extendedto all the De
partmenis and military perations on the part of6en-
erals Manteufel, werder, Bourbsh and Gaubaldi
ceased to-day.
VERSAILLES, Feb. 2-The Emperor William en-
tered Fort yalerien yesterday. Hewas accompanied
BY Count Bismarck and Generals Won Moltke, Won
Rak, and number OF other officers belonging 10 the
Imperial staff The fort had been previously oecu-
pied hy German troops. His Majesty rode around
and Inspected the various batteries and forthcatons
which had been rendered available for the defense
Of the fort during its previous occupation by the
French. His Majesty, Count Bismarck and Won Mott
lie was several times engaged in conversation with
reference TO the character Of the defenses.
LONDON, Feb. 2-Advices have been received here
containing information from Paris. The Paris Gov
eminent has officially announced that the election
for members of the National Assembly viii take place
in that city on Sunday, the 5th.
The TTsass in an editorial this morning, strongly
condemns the conditions which Germany seeks TO i'm
pose upon France the price Of peace, andsays that
the sum demanded as indemnity for the expense in
CURED BY the war is excessive, and demand which
it is impossible that France in its present condition
can fulfill.
The TiBcs also considers the proposed retention Of
Metz highly unreasonable act on the part Of Ger
many and one that should never have been included
in the conditions stipulated. II says: Nothing
could be more unfair and unjust TO France than
such demands No French ruler could sleep Sc
curely in France if the Germans occupy Metz"
The Tunes to-day also publishes lengthy article
on the recent action OF the American House of Rep
resentatives in passing resolution Of welcome TO
the released Fenian prisoners. Isays: "The action
of Congress in rendering a welcome 10 o'Donovan
Rossa whose object was 10 overthrow the Queen
and dismember the United Kingdom, is unprece-
dented in the annals of International comfy and if
seriously intended would be regarded an EXPIRES
sion of hostility; but it is only smble exhibition
Of bad manners During the late civil war in Amer
lea no English body expressed sympathy with the
Confederstes. England is expected to treat Amer
leans as if they composed solely of nerves,
while Americans seem to think England has no sus-
capabilities"
LONDON, February "A telegram has Just been
received in this city from Bordeaux. \ meeting of
the municipal authorities OF the city was convened
this morning. at which resolutions in favor Of con-
tinuance of the war were offered and Immediately
adopted by the unanimous voice of the Assembly
In accordance with these resolutions measures will
be Immediately taken to raise additional war funds,
and for this purpose levies will be made upon the
various municipalities throughout the Provinces.
a number OF fresh troops are being added to the
Army of the Republic at Bordeaux, and the general
feeling in the city is warlike and hopeful
LONDON, February "A dispatch from Berne
states that the army of BOurbak, 5000 strong, is
now on Swiss territory. Orders have been is
sued by the Swiss Federal Government instructing
the various Canions to disarm and detain such
troops as may within the boundaries Of their
respective jurisdictions.