The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29
FRANCE.

Savoy aud acknowledgements of Ga mbetta
and the Duke d'Aumale.
PARIS, Jan. Q, 1872.
writing yesterday anticipated thar the Germans
would shortly protest against the increasing scale
of French military expenditure as calculated to
nnake the confidence in the good faith OF France for
the payment OF the remaining three millions OF the
war indemnity. The blow win fail sooner than
expected. From sure Information received last
night learn tnat IL has been decided Berlin to
intimate forthwith to M. Theirs that Germany can
NOT view with unconcern the extensive military
preparations OF France Prince Bismarcks despatch
to that erect II not already on the way, may be
expected at Versailles in the course Of next week.
j hear vaguely that 1t will contain demand for
some fresh concession from France, but OF what
extent or character am not yet informed. 1t Is
A CURIOUS COINCIDENCE
that yesterday afternoon the Budget Committee pre-
senied report IN the Versailles Assembly APPROX
ing credit OF 6000 900 Of francs the Minister OF
War for the manufacture OF arms during 1872
Another fact falling under the same category Is that
the Minister OF War has lately ordered the generals
to resume the quarterly reviews OF the troops OF all
arms. cannot Tor o moment suppose that Theirs
would have the insanity to dream OF renewing the
war at this moment On the contrary, in his recent
speech on the income tax, ne was most impressive
on the absolute necessity OF peace for France. He
would be prepared to carry forbearance to It's ex-
tremest limits rather than have a rupture with the
Germans and thus bring upon his country total and
irretrievabe ruin.
PREPARING FOR VENGEANCE.
Accordingly the french government have spared
no effort to AVOID giving umbrage to the conqueror
and have earnestly recommended patience and
moderation to the Inhabitants OF the territory in
German occupation Nevertheless 1t Is O fact that
the reorganization OF the national armament
has been pushed forward at rate which
renders the Germans suspicious. Alter
such an overthrow as that inflicted by
Germany it Is perfectly natural that France should
make the reconstruction OF her army her hrst
Thought; ana this desire might exist without any
nifty oy war. france, however, possesses Immense
Iecuperative power, and has often astonished the
anarchy or reverses were supposed 70 nave pros.
trated her strength. know, from mixing with all
heart against Prussia. France might have taken
too heavy war indemnity. glad to be quiz at tnat
price OF war which the empire undertook with
necessary for Campaign; bat the loss OF two
provinces is not to be acqulesced IN. France en-
Necessity sres But but there Is not French
hoy nying whose parents s.ns 90 not, not lnsiiI
rest unii sne gets back Xlsace and Lorraine The
French believe, and think Justly. that they are IN
believe that with anything like equality IN numbers,
with proper preparation and a wel.trained star OF
before. me french nation has learned uselu
though bitter lessons from the late war; ana 1t IS
Causes Of past disaster. me Germans think their
PROSTATE loe not quite subdued enough, are
Tslng in MS breast. they will not walt unt sam.
sons nalr grows again, but will execute second
BIsMARoK's LAST DESPATCH
has deeply exasperated. the French people, and any
fresh humiliation Will but add fuel 10 their already
inextinguIsnaDe hate. At present France must per.
force dram the cup TO the dregs but the draught II
bitter, Will at least be tonic ana more Army root
And study Of revenge-immortal hate.
The Assembly committee on the reorganization OF
the army has agreed with the government upon the
TiIE PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE
IS fixed flve years In the active army, four years
IN the reserve six years the territorial army and
i've years the reserve OF tue territorial army. The
recruited oy BAN Of al young men Of the last i've
classes called out for service The reserve is formed
vions to those forming the active army. The terri.
toral army consists OF all the men WHO have served
their time IN the active army and the reserve
These proposals will come on Tor discussion In the
Assembly IN u lew weeks. The question TO be de-
that universal and obligatory military service,
which tne government plan does not fully establish.
THE RADICAL PARTY IN ITALY
are determined to make the best OF the msfortunes
ol France, aud are actively propagatng an aglta.
provinces 70 Italy. They have emissarles also az
Berlin. who are endeavorng TO oRtan the support
pressure would be put upon bismarck the tahan
alliance being oflered as the price OF Prussian sup
port. IL may be doubted, however. whether the
Italian radlQDe do not overestimate their strength.
The pary enjoy very small consideration In Italy,
ana bismarck Is keen Judge OF what value ne
Trance regalns anything OF her former position and
strength IN Europe Italy Will certainly md her old
patron and ally changed into dangerous enemy.
TIMERS makes no secret 0f ms Judgment respecting
the seizure vi iapal STATES Dy Italy. He strongly
opposed the imperial policy In creailng lta.y. ana
stIIu It Is the prescience OF future trouble TINS
direction which leads Italy TO look anxiously lust
now to her frontier fortincatons and the efficiency
O ner neet aud army.
was In his seat In the Versailles Assembly yesier-
day, alter absence OF some weeks. The ex-
dictator has been sIumping the South In the demo-
cratic interest," making speeches a. IOulon Mar
seres aud other smaller PAGES. HIS success,
however, was not exactly SO sisnai as Ills friends
The Duke a'Aumale has visited Theirs at last,
having called on the President OF the republic last
Thursday 10 thank MN Tor his vote AZ the Academy
election This VISIT OF obligatory courtesy must not
be interpreted as a reconciliation between Aumale
and Theirs. Both remain perfectly conscious tnat
the time IS probably not far distant when tney Will
be rivals for power The Duke enlered the AS
semoly in defiance OF THEIRS aud sits among the
party VINO are determined 10 overthrow the veteran
statesman On The first opportunity.
The Duke dAumale Is very ass'duous at hts legs-
lative duties, attending the Assembly nearly every
day.
THE PRINCE DE JoISvILLE
IS less devoted, perhaps on account VI his extreme
deafness Unless very audbly prompted by sone
Kind Trend at his elbow he would never know what
was going on or which way TO vote Mentioning
tnelr once Royal HIghnesses, reminds me that the
lon Oh Tie month the Princess Marguerite, daughter
Cl tne Duke de Nemours. Is TO marry Prince Gar
toIyskL Tie Prince will be supported on the
Sas s ny Prince sapia, Presidcn. OF the Gaican
the Duke dAumaie VIII appear as friends OF their
relative, the Princess.
,.ur ., ,rnE PRINCESS MArniLpE
SnvnR ~ farls with her relative, the Princess
Cnrsune bctauarta Is tue star OF her house fa en-