The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-01
FRANCE.

The French Assembly and the Treaty OF
Pcace-The Exchange Of Territory Proposed
by Prince Bsraarck--General Chnnxy and
M. Taicrs mt Variance.
The National Assembly discussed on the 18th the
Treaty OF Peace with Germany. The reporter OF
the committee drew attention to the difference
between the prclimnares OF peace and the present
fnal treaty, which postpones the evacuation OF u
portion of French territory until after the restora
tion OF order. He expressed hope, however,
that the stay or the Germans would be
Shortened as the Minister OF Finance had given thu
committee an assurance 10 the effect that the first
fifteen hundred millions OF the indemnity would be
paid in lump, ana all be obtained by single loan.
The report OF the committee contained two clauses;
the first proposed the ratification OF the treaty and
the second the acceptance OF the territorial ex-
change proposed by Prince Bismarck. The first
clause was unanimously agreed to. General Chanzy
ana some other speakers objected to the
exchange OF territory. NJ. Theirs, In reply.
sought to show that the Luxembourg frontier
offered no military protection, and that the
proposed In that direction IN no way affected the
political interests or France, whereas Benort affords
strong military advantages by closing up passage
through the Vosses. M THEIRS added:-"Belfort mas
acquired much greater importance since the loss
OF Strasoourg. i struggled for fourteen hours to OBJ
tain Beliort, with its surrounding district; but a
simple stronghold does not suice In the present
times We require fortress on our frontier capable
OF affording support 10 large army by the extent
new cantons added 10 p' seIfoSf connect the the
VOSges with the Jura, and render Belfort one
OF the strongest fortresses in Europe. Prince
Bismarck desires the coal districts Of the Ardennes
only in order TO gain over the AlSatlanS and de-
velop tue industry OF thc kheh,sh provinces, put
trlcts, and The territorial ceSslon In question mat
tiers little.n NJ. Theirs reminded The Assembly OF
his opposition To the declaration or war, ana re-
ferred 10 the pain it cost HIM TO sign such peace
as that before the House He protested against some
calumnous statements respecting hlin and added
al must now declare tnat regard this treaty
as an act oil the greatest patriotism. More
over as General CnanZy has said IL is not the diplo
matsts but the military men Of a country that
make treaty Of peace. The persons engaged III
the negotiations have done their duty, and cover
their labors with my responsibility NJ. Theirs
concluded by paying homage to the defenders OF
Donfert and quoting rom letter from that oaicer,
IN Which he concurs in the opinions held by NJ.
pressed approval OF the exchange or territory on
military grounds. The second clause OF the report
then agreed to by 40 votes against 9s, the
whole treaty was subsequently approved.
M. Thiers mud the Republis-The Republic
the True Form OF Government Cor France.
The Independence Beige publishes The following
from a correspondent at yersalles-
After the stormy session Of Thursday NJ TIMERS had
reception. IL was remarked that only The left
centre and the whole republican centre were pre-
sent. N. THEIRS warmly received the Deputies who
had so firmly supported him. 81 thank YOU SAID
he, 'ior the patriotic assistance you nave given me-
j am happy to see the men who represent the repub-
lie support me in rne difficult task | have ac-
copied, and which ! hope to bring 10
good end. / have declared myself for the
republic. You understand that If i, on Old mon
archist (1ondrchen, declare the republic 10 be the
true form which the government OF France should
assume, IL is not without much reflection that have
attained TINS conviction. am an honest man. At
the age have reached one has but one interest
that OF being fayorably renem cred. shall there
lore deceive one. shall not betray The republic
AS long as am at the heaa Of The government The
republic will be in danger. part OF the
Right has show Itself hostile TO me personally. What
can do In the matter Is II because / will not
lend myself to any combination The Due
D. wished for the Embassy TO Russia. M III. I.
wanted me TO restore the official candidature In
favor OF one or his relations. shall not restore IT,
Mon Dieu! / know why these gentlemen attack
me. 1t is because do not do what they and their
friends ask OF me. am sorry 1t. But with your
help and that or the country hope at length 10 re.
establish order, which Is so essential 10 US, with
the republic, which is no less so. feel conviction
that justice VIII be done me at lasLn This Ian
guage, uttered frankly and even with bOahontie,
made deep impression On tue numerous repubn
cans who lhronsed the rooms oi the Prefecture.