The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-22
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Conversations with the Pr. sident
Of the French Republic.
His Opinion Of the Orleans Prinoss-He Doubts
the Lsgitimist. and Believes the Bona
parties Dead-Ungenerous Treat
by Bismarck-No More
War Estimatez

PARIS, July 4, 1871.
Perhaps Il the world understood M. Timers better
it would more respect his present position, and
would not regard him as merely holding ON to the
name OF republic while watching the opportunity to
cheat what must now be accepted as the general
aspiration OF France for that form of government.
Its with view to give insight into his real
thoughts than seems to be current that lot down
the result, IN summary, rambling way, of several
recent conversations with this remarkably interest
ing man. And first for hts much misunderstood re-
latlons with the Orleans Princes. He mas for these
gentlemen
''UNE TENDRE soLICrrUDE.n
He loves them as though they were his children,
but he has felt assured the moment was not pro-
pous for any clam on their part 10 the throne, and
he could not lend them his influence, as ne appre.
claed the fact that 10 run counter to the strong re-
publican tendency OF the nation to Insure ter.
rble civil war; AS the result OF much attention
paid to the matter
N. THEIRS BECAME CONVINCED
last fall that throughout France republic feeling
was predominant. He was much struck to observe
this to be the case In the army Also and as he knew
that the majority Of the Orlcanlsts would deplore
any action on the part OF the Princes likely to render
them unpopular, lie has all along cJun elled their
remaining quiet 1t ~ only just to say that none or
the Princes have evinced the slightest desire to
France. 1t is aHecting to see those exlles so
absolutely satisfied with tho freedom to come
and 20 at pleasure. They love France too much,
NJ. Thlers ecls sure. to cndaDger her peace, more
especially az such moment. Tnls answer they nave
made 70 all those more ardent adherents OF theirs
SERVE FRANCE, NOT RULE HER.
Secure In the honesty OF their Intentions the real
and UNAFFECTED patriotism OF them all, NJ. Theirs
has had great pleasure IN receiving the Princes lie
was prudent caough, however, While inviting them,
the republican Deputies. This was done 20 prevent
the comments which IT was known the leg tlrust
organs and the R0napartc organs would surely make
IL Is false tnat NJ Thers demanded promise from
the Duke d'Aumae and the Prince de JoInvlle that
they would not take their seats In the Assembly
when the elections were validated. NJ Theirs deems
their right unqucsIonabc, and anticipates not the
slightest danger rom their presence certalny not
wiser the Princes should be seen everywhere.
The moro they mlngle with the people the more
Will the latter learn to esteem them ana the less Will
they fear political manGuvres on their part" says
ii. Theirs; ana he adds:-"Ihey not parties from
whom we may expect coup d'5t0tS: they are too
honest, too Straightforward Tor that"
LESS CONFIDENCE IN THE LEGITIMIsrs,
and less liking for Them aud watches them closely.
1t was In tnis duly OF watcnluncss That ne checked
the eager recruiting OF General the Baron dc Cha
rette who was raising strong legion in Brittany.
THE ELECTIONS.
The result 80 far known. OF the elections, az
fords indnlte pleasure TO III. Theirs, whO by the adj
more than ever master OF the situation. fac thinks
that tas unequivocal expression Of the desires and
successful establishment OF o 'mOderatc republic"
here, and will bend HIS utmO energies to It's ac-
comptshment. He IL sincerely de,lrOus OF crafty.
ing the 'naJOrity'' and Will strive against all or
any attempt at revivlng monarcnlcll INSTITUTIONS
Al. THEIRS Is pleased 10 see the country
PRONOUNCE SO COMPLETELY AGAINST THE BONA
Parties.
In the case OF Monsieur KOuher, to secure whose
election million OF francs were expended, the de-
feat Is marked and will doubtless crush the hopes
vi even The most sangulne adhelentS OF the eX.
Emperor. NJ THEIRS considers that all danger from
that quarter Is averted and will now LABOR heartily
for the Hrmest republican foundation. lie Is strongly
In favor OF the return OF the Assembly to Paris.
He bitterly descanS upon the ungenerous
ADVANTAGE TAKEN BY BISMARCK
OF the troubles which the Commune made for the
government OF France, and Is panied to hear cJn-
vaded districts. He has directed that strenuous
representations DC made on the subject and com.
planned personally lew days since to General Ful.
rice. the Prussian commander at ST. Denis, W no was
paying him VISIT
NO MORE WAR ESTIMATES.
M. Theirs Will not have any Of the estimates OF the
War Department reduced, and Is above all, desire
that the new and extensive 1oriltcarOns TO be
erected around Paris ne at once commenced. At his
orders the surveys have been made and 1 am as
snred that IN some places the military engineers are
already at work.
THE AMOUNT OF LABOR
gone through with by N. Thlers is enormous but he
IL IN excellent spirits. The success OF the loan
checred h m, ana now the result OF the elections
gives him renewed vlgOr. He receives daily. rom
all parts OF the country, the strongest and III many
cases the most unexpected adhcsIons.