Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-27
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The conclusion of Peace is now certain.
Theirs. Fayre, and Bismarc, held a long
conference on Friday.
Great activity is observable in Paris.
The German Army to enter Paris to-day
London.

London, Feb. %. The Paris correspondent
Of the London Times telegraphs that it is con-
sidered extremely doubtful whether the AS
sembly will agree to the ratification of the
peace terms that have been acceded to by
Theirs.
Great activity is observable in Paris. Every
preparation possible under the circumstances,
is being made in the view of a possible re-
sumption of hostilties.
1t is reported from Versailles that the Ger
mans insist on the marching into Paris being
carried out, and also on a temporary occupa-
ton of the Champs Elysees. Should such,
however, be attempted they will meet with a
most formidable and dangerous resistance.
The Parsians and military will do battle to
the death, rather than submit to the violation
of the capital by the Germans.
Great uneasiness is felt in the North of
France on the subject of peace negotiations.
Everything is in readiness to inundate the
country. The Echo du Nor1 protests the
theory of revenge as but an opinion of fac
ton, and contrary to the interests of the ma
ton and progress. A peaceful solution of the
Alsace question is possible.
Bordeaux.
Bor,leax, Feb %. The assembly will meet
on Sunday when the conditions which have
been agreed upon by the plenpotentaries will
be submitted for their consideration
Paris.
Paris, Feb. %. The French object more
to the form than to the substance of the Prus.
sian terms. The preliminaries have been as
sented to, but the conditions of the treaty for
peace have not yet been agreed upon. The
French are endeayoring to obtain the aban-
dOnment of certain distressing conditions
The treaty of peace is however regarded liz
Paris as signed.
1t is reported that Theirs accept the princi-
pie of territorial cession. but is trying to save
Metz. Bismark agrees to leave that fortress
to France, but Moltk objects. The Prussians
continues to levy contributions in the depart
ments and imprison the authorities who re-
fuse to pay them.
Pouyer Querties has been appointed Minis
ter of Commerce.
Theirs went to Versailles yesterday, and
after his return consulted the Commission of
Fifteen.
1t is believed that negotiations were re-
sumed to-day. 1t is said the present diff
Guilty is respecting treaty of commerce. The
newspapers are opposed to the Prussians al
legged intention of imposing commercial trea-
ty on France.
The conclusion of peace is now certain
mission accepted the following conditions of
peace:
LIST. The cession of Alsace and Metz, but
Belfort Is to be restored to France.
2d. The payment of a war indemnity of
5000, 900 francs.
80. A portion of French territory with
some fortified towns like Sedan, to remain in
possession of Germany until the conditions
of the treaty are fulfilled.
4th. The German army to enter Paris on
Monday to occupy Champ Elyees.
9Th. Peace to be proclaimed when the
French Assembly has ratified these condi-
tons.
Theirs and the delegation returned to Bor-
deaux to-day.
Much excitement prevails at Mems in con-
sequence of a report that England interfered
in regard to Metz, declaring that the fortress
should not be ceded to the Germans.
Paris, Feb. IS. A reduction of the in
demnity demanded by the Germans, and a
restoration of Belfort, is regarded with graft
fcation.
Every preparation has been made at YER
sailles for the entry of the German army
into Paris to- morrow in brilliant array. The
Parsians will close their houses and remain
invisible.
Berlin.
Berlin, Feb. &c. BY an imperial decree
the opening of the German Parliament is
postponed until March Is.
Versailles.
Versailles, Feb. "a - Midnight. Theirs,
Favre, and Bismarck held long conference
Friday. Terms of peace were agreed upon
but their exact nature is a profound secret
1t is only known that they resemble previous
accounts, and are to be submitted Saturday to
the Consultative Committee. Peace is GER
tain. The Armistice will not be prolonged.
The Prussians will enter Paris on Monday.
Havre.
Havre, Feb. % The railway service from
Havre and Dieppe to Paris will recommence
Sunday.
Florence.
Florence, Feb. %. The Queen of Spain
is rapidly recovering from her recent illness
and will soon be able to resume her journey
to Madrid.