The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-02-23

dicates that peace will be made at once,
and that then France will be forced to
ask some one to rule over her after the
manner ofSpain.
LONDON, Feb. IA correspondent
Of the Times at Berlin, telegraphs that if
peace is not concluded prior to the as
semblaee of the German Diet, the En-
peror William will probably remain at
Versailles, aud the meeting of the Parlia-
ment will be postponed.
1t is stated that the German troops are
concentrating in large numbers on the
Loire
The Prussians have demanded 500,
600 francs from the town of
Bourney, under threat Of lombard
ment
The Germans continue to levy con
tributions in Normandy, despite the ar
mistice.
Resolutions we're introduced propos-
ing Theirs for the Chief executive, with
authority to nominate a ministry, by
providing that the power of the Repub-
lie shall be exercised under the control
of the Assembly. The resolution bears
the signatures of Dufour, DeMalyiilc,
Yitel and Saint Hillaire.
Violent denominations ensued between
the Conservative aud Republican depu
ties.
A letter was subsequently read from
Faidherbe, declining to accept u mem
bership.
The Senate confirmed the election of
thirty three Paris Deputies.
Rochefort, ictor Hugo, and Eloquent
We're present at to days session. The
Chamber Is strongly guarded by troops
outside the building.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The World S
Bordeaux special says: "a caucus was
held last night and was composed of a
majority of the delegates. 1t was re-
solved to establish a provisional republic
with Theirs rs President, Favre as pre-
mier, and Duke de Cases minister OF
foreign affairs The other ministers are
to be NJ. NJ. Simon, Picard. Buffet, and
Barthey. On the conclusion of peace
the convention will adjourn to Paris,
and will submit to pebiscite the future
form of government.
The Assembly conferred the Execu-
tive power OF the government upon
Theirs.
Keller, in a speech, adiured his
colleague to proclaim tLeir invioiabl9
attachment to AIsace and Lorraine
a majority of the chamber appeared
disposed to delay the consideration of
the. subject until to morrow, but Thers
strongly insisted on its immediate con
sideIatiou, saying the chamber must,
on Its own possibility, clearly declare
It's wishes upon this. question. The cham
Der went into committee on the motion
OF Keller, and the sitting Was subse-
quently suspended.
LONDON, Feb. l8.-The tone Of the
debate in the House of Commons last
night, was that Englands week hest
fancy had lost her the respect of the bel
ligerents, and invited an early war to1
| her existence.
A Versailles dispatch says that the
destruction Of the heavy guns of the
forts is in progress. Draining mines are
completed.
The Paris government intends to stop
the pay Of the National Guards and
their wives, and provide them with
work III its stead
A million iuitraileuse balls have been
manufactured in Paris since the 18th OF
September.
MADRID, Feb. I6.-The Spanish cleo
tons are to be held on the 9Th of March
The CorteS viii meet on the 4th of A ri
\ correspondent says elections OF depu-
ties 20 the Cortes are shortly to be held
III Porto Rico and Cuba.
The steamship North 4meTica, from
Rio Jane!ro via. St. Thomas, has just
arrived at Quarantine, and brings the
I news Of the safe arrival Of the Tennessee
at San Domingo.
LONDON, FEB. 21.-Thc Standard is
informed that the health Of the Emperor
Of Germany, leads to grave anticipations.