The New York herald., 1879-07-07
ALSACE-LORRAINE.

EFFECT OF TIE AP OINTMENT OF FIELD MAR
sHAL Won MANTEUFFEL AS GOVERNOR
BIsMARCKs TREATMENT OF THE ALsATIANs.
From the London Daily Telegraph.]
The appointment of Field Marshal Count Man
teufel to the governorshp of Elsass Lothrngen may
be regarded as convincing proof of the earnestness
animating the German Emperor in his cndeavors to
conciliate his tr MS Rhenane subjects. Those en-
deavors in which His Majesty has been ably and en-
ergetcay seconded by the Chancellor of the German
Empire, have been unrentting ever since the defn-
tive annexation of the so-caled Rec chsaender, or
realm territories. to Germany was achieved by the
Treaty of Frankfort. The stpuations inserted in
that convention having especial relation to the
arrangements for facilitating tho transfer OF q
numerous populations allegiance from ma
tional flag to another were carried out by the
German government in a humane and kirdly spirit,
and with a margin of lenency, the breadth and
elasticity of which produced h ghly favorable I'M
preston upon the German speaking majority OF the
Elsass- LIZ othrnger. sagacious generosity dis
played in the allotment and distribution OF funds.
furnished by the war indemnity for the purpose
OF repairing the damages done to municipal aud
private property in and about fortified towns,
as Strasburg. Metz, Schettstadt. Neu Breisach and
Dedenhofen SO prompt, as well as liberal. was the
application OF the subsidies afforded. Prince Bis
marck's instance by the imperial treasury to the
cities when hsa undergone the terrible trials OF
and picturesque capital OF Asatia. which had been
utterly devastated by successive tempests of
incendiary shells, no single house within its
walls escaping injury, while whole QUARTERS
laid in ruins-rose with seemingly magical sudden
its ashes statelier city than ever
Kceniginhof, Schiltgheim and other wel-to-do viii
lagos lying within the range of Its fire. and oil but
lcveed to the earth by Uhrichs artillerymen during
the weeks siege, speedily rebuilt with
solidity which left their inhabitants but little
to regret the destruction OF their clumsy and highly
infammaple old dwellings, the architecture and ma
terias of which were alike unsuitable modern
quirements of health and comfort. No pains out
OF the venerable cathedral Strasburgs chief pride
and ornament, which had been severely knocked
about by German projectles curing the three terrific
bombardments that rained down fire and destruction
upon the devoted city.
THE STATE OF THR NEW PROVINCE.
Taking one thing with another and making
sonable allowance for the force of habit OF the El
sass-Lothringer. who have been subjects of France
long enough to the belief that they are gen
uine Frenchmen, must admit that the German
government has made satisfactory progress in its in
telgcnt and unceasing endeavors to reconcile them
to what, after ALL Is in the main their real national
ity Az might have been expected the ordeal OF mil
itary service has worked wonders among the rising
generation-of Alsatians, in particular From forty
to fifty thousand striplings. born under the Napo-
leonic regime, have passed and passing through
the ranks , ot the German a..a1 army ri,, IN which
structed, and made to feel themselves the
good comrades" of Prussan, Saxon. Bavarian
and Wurtemberger alike. Owing to their excep-
tional strength and stature large numbers Of them
have been drafted into the Prussian Guard chiefly
stationed at Berlin and recruited from all parts Of
the Kingdom. There they have learned to appreciate
the might and grandeur of the Power to which they
belongIto recognize that 1t is proud privilege to
be q subject OF the potent and chivalrous German
Emperor. They make excellent soldiers. and are,
far the prescriptions OF discipline permit. the pets
of the army. When they return to their homes after
their two years and half OF service they make propa
ganda for Germanism In their and their neigh
bors families the of which becomes year by
year more manifest In fact Alsace-Lorrane is fast
settling down to contented acceptance OF its destiny
and in another decade will probably become as
steadfasty German Us the Mark Brandenburg or
Pomerania 10 the achievement Of this end the ap-
pointment of Count Manteuffel seems likely to con-
tribute. His Excellency, 1t will be remembered.
displayed great tact and conciatory ability when in
command OF the German force that occupied several
French departments until the completion OF the
indemnity payments. An experienced states
man, trained administrator and veteran soldier he
Is also of the Emperors Oldest personal friends.
and has for many years past enjoyed the reputation
OF possessing his Msjesty's confidence in excep
tional degree. His government in ss-Lothrin-
will be regarded and correctly, the practical
exponence of the Enperor's views and wishes. That
1t may prove is earnestly be desired in the in
terest OF the populations about to be submitted to
his immediate guidance and management.