The New York herald., 1872-11-28
THE DOWNFALL OF THEIRS IMMINENT.
Fears of a Revolutionary 0utburst and
Fierce Onslaught on the
Foes of France.
BARON scHLozER ON THE CRISIS.
The Possibilities and Probabilities
of the Near Future.
AUSTRIA AS A GERMAN FOE,

WASHINGTON, Nov. ~, 1872.
Information Of the most positive character
has been received in this city to the effect that,
in consequence of the disturbed condition of
political affairs in France, the German Minister
of War has issued strict orders to the proprie-
tors of all German ships leaving harbors on
the coast of that country, to at once increase the
rates of fare to emigrants going to any foreign
country, in order that Germany may lose none
of her soldiers and be fully
PREPARED FOR A MILITARY SURPRISE FROM
or other adjoining nations. This action Of
Bismarck is regarded as highly significant, as
Baron Schlozer, the German Minister Resi-
dent at Washington, has just received advices
from the home government which prompt him
to take immediate steps to acquaint President
Grant with the occasion of Germany prohibit
ton of emigration. 1t appears that our diplo-
matte agents abroad have severely criticised
the course of Emperor William, and in reply
the German Minister of War states that it is
A MEASURE OF sELF-pRoTEcTIoN
solely, as the greatest excitement now exists in
France over the tumult in the National As
sembly and President Theirs expected resig-
nation. The German government, therefore,
feels that it has no surety of peace. 1t is be-
lieved
REVOLUTION IN FRANCE Is IMMINENT,
and that in the event of another outbreak the
Austrian forces will side with those of France.
The German troops having evacuated q great
portion of French territory, and large
amount of the war indemnity remaining un-
paid, it is feared the French will again take to
the field 1t is in consequence of this antici-
patton that Emperor William has taken this
step, and not for the purpose of injuring
American commerce or enterprise, as is sup
posed by many citizens of the United States OF
Berlin.
THE GERMAN MINISTER ON THE SITUATION.
This afternoon one of the resident Minis
ters here called on Baron Schlozer at his in
vitation, and substantially the following inter-
view took place -
"As a movement for political protection,
Baron" said the caller, cor military scheme
to prevent surprise on the part of France, do
you regard this step Of your government as
wise one?"
sThat is q difficult question to answer" re-
piled the Minister; 81 am informed that it is
THE DISTURBED CONDITION OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS
in France that has caused our War Minister
to issue this order"
s'Do you regard war between Germany
and France as possible?"
tween the Right and Left Centres Of the Ma
tional Assembly at Versailles, and in all prob
ability President Theirs will tender his resig-
nation Should he do so, in my opinion
AN UPRISING WOULD DE UNAVOIDABLE,
and the cry of Revenge upon Germany
would pervadc all France The Prussian
troops having evacuated o great portion of the
frontier territory, we have no assurance for the
continuance Of peace or the payment Of the
war indemnity"
"Do you think the payment Of the war in
demnity will be An incentive to France?"
81 do" said Baron Schlozer; ''but their
principal object will be
THE RECOVERY OF ALsACE AND LORRAINE"
sSpeaking Of coalition between France
and Austria" said the caller, 'is there any
reason to suppose that Austria is dissatisfied
with the course Of Bismarck and Emperor
William"
"Austria may not be dissatisfied" was the
answer, 'but hardly think that that affair Of
Schleswig- -Holstein is settled. In case Of
another European war Austria would proba-
bly, side against Germany"
Shave you any official information that
your government apprehends tfoublea"
sI have"