Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, Feb 1.-THE Worlds correspon-
dent says: Il have had an interview with
Favre He said the elections erinced al uneX-
pected reaction against the Republic The
country WAS alarmed at the action Of the radi-
Gals, who played into the hands OF the Mon
archists 1t is not probable the Orleanists will
be successful; the Princes are too wise and pat
rotic to involve the country IL civil war; the
Republic will unavoidably he adopted | am Il
sound Federalst the Republican system of
Switzerland is the only stable Government for
France CREWS plan should not be adopted ;
that the President will continue in Office only 50
long as he is supported by the majority; a llegls-
lature will never do for France the Executive
must possess strength for the great work, after
the assembly has decided for peace or wal, OF
restoring the worsted energies OF the country.
| have perfect hatred Of war.
LONDON, Feb. lj.-The following are the
principal points Of Cardwell's bill ON the re-
organization Of the army, which will be brought
forward to morrow as the event of the session
| The purchase system, will be abolished and pro
motions be made by Il fair system Of seniority,
and the selection of horse guards will be rcmOv-
ed to the War Office, thereby abolishing the
dual government 50 long denounced; the ap-
poiutment of Commander Chief will be in
that officer will he the head Of discipline and
patronage only This is not directed against
the Duke of Cambridge especially, but is in the
interest of future discipline. The Department
will have 4 force always ready, which will be
fixed at 100, GOO men, with 4 strong reserve, TO
work with the regular army; the volunteers will
be left us they are but will be required to give
the War Office guarantees Of efficiency. This
measure is shrewdly designed to head of the
Anticipated conservative attack on the War
Office management and is intended to win over
the radicals to support the administration Oh
that dangerous issue.
VERSAILLES, Feb. l4-The delivery Of the
arms of the garrison Of Paris is completed. es-
terlay 20O. 600 mlskets and l400 brass pieces
were among the surrendered weapons. The
number of iron guns on the walls has not yet
been ascertained Among the prudent people,
both German and French, the Emperor $ en-
trance into Paris is regarded with apprehension.
A single pistol shot by an insane fanatic might
result in fearful consequences.
| 1t was intended at one time to invite the
reigning soverigns of Germany to accompany
the Emperorand army in the triumphant march.
but this plan has been abandoned and sover'
igns are invited instead, to attend his majesty
in his grand entrance into their own capitals
It is still undecided at what time the. Emper-
or will return to Germany, but it is thought he
will leave Versailles on the 23d, travelling
through Strasburg, Carlsruhe, Stuttgart and
Munich and visiting the soverigns who elected
him Emperor and who will fall into the train tc
grace his triumphant entry into Berlin. If If
fairs are unpropitious he may remain here I'M
til the beginning of March and then proceed
direct to Berlin. In any event the Emperor
will be in Berlin on March Sth when the first
Diet OF United Germany meets.
The Princes who have been attached to head
quarters throughout the war arc returning
; home a
There ire no sings Of the slightest relaxa
ton in the Germany army no indications tina
they consider their work finished. On the cou
trary every thing here is suggestive of the be
ginning instead of the closing of the campaign