SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Press, Volume XVIII, Issue 2490, 24 April 1871, Page 3

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[From the Argus.~\ London, March 3. The preliminary treaty of peace was signed on February 26. The terms of peace are the cession of a fifth part of Lorraine, including Metz and Thiouville, and the whole province of Alsace, except Belfort. The war indemnity to"be paid is two hundred millions sterling, 40 millions being payable this year, and the remainder within three years with interest. Meanwhile the German troops are to occupy Champagne and several fortresses. M. Thiers, morally supported by England, strenuously resisted the cession of Metz. At the entry of the German troops into Paris the populace were greatly excited, and millitary precautions had to be taken to prevent a colision. After a grand review at Lougchamps by the Emperor of Germany, 30,000 Germans occupied a part of Paris ou March Ist without encountering any resistance. The shops were closed, the streets were forsaken, and the city was silent and mournful. The journals • suspended their publication. Napoleon's despotism has been formerly voted ... by the Assembly. The preliminaries of peace were passed in the Assembly by a majority of five to one. The Due de Broglie is French ambassador at Loudon. Mr Disraeli powerfully attacked the Government on their Black Sea policy. The Burial Bill and the Scotch Education Bill have been read a second time, The Indian budget has been introduced, and shows a million surplus. Mr Childers has returned, slightly improved in health. The Black Sea Conference terminated its sittings on the 13th. The powers, including France, have sigued the treaty re-affirming the neutralisation of the Black Sea, according to the treaty of 185 G. The treaty permits the Ottoman * Porte to allow the passage of ships of war through the Dardanelles in time of peace, and provides for the prolongation of thc Danube Commission for seven years. A protocol is also signed whereby no power can liberate itself from the treaty engagements without the consent of the others. The Paris journals consider the London treaty humiliating to the Western powers, as being contrary to the policy they have followed for forty years. London, March 14. Ratifications of peace were exchanged at "Versailles on the 2nd. The Germans left Paris on the 3rd. The insurgent National Guards, suspecting treachery towards the Republic, hold possession of Montmartrc and Belleville. Six Republican journals have been suppressed. Rochefort is dead at Florence. M. Pyat and the other December insurgents are condemned to death. Versailles is evacuated, and the Emperor, who is indisposed, is journeying homewards. Several stormy sittings of the National Assembly have been held at Bordeaux, but the Assembly is now removing to Versailles. Victo Hugo has resigned. The proposed vote of gratitude to England was rejected. Napoleon protests against his deposition. He is expected at Chislehurst. A sanguinary collision occurred at Zurich between French and Germans. The Admiralty has been assailed in Parliament for overcrowding the Magaera with the relief crews and marines for Sydney. Mr Childers has resigned. Mr Gosehen is appointed to the Admiralty, Mr Stansfeld succeeding Mr Goschen, and Mr Baxter becoming Secretary to the Treasury. The Ministers disavow knowledge of a secret treaty between Prussia and Russia. The new Russian loan of twelve millions sterling was unfavorably received during the sitting of the conference. An American funding loan of two hundred million dollars is being introduced. The judgment in Mr Purchas's case provokes the ritualists, who threaten secession. The London School Board decide to admit the reading of the Bible under certain restrictions. The wool sales are fixed for April 13. The stocks are cleared out, and the prospects are favorable. The wheat market is quiet. Adelaide sorts are worth 61s. Burra Burra copper is quoted at £75. LONDON, March 20, 1 p.m. The conference has concluded it sittings. France has signed the treaty. A revolution has taken place in Paris. The Montmartre guns have been seized by the troops, but were recaptured by the National Guards. Generals LeCompe and Thomas, after summary trial, were shot by the insurgents, who occupy Paris. Barricades are erected and shops are closed. General Chanzy is a prisoner. General Vinoy's army has withdrawn. The troops are fraternising with the insurgents. The further departure of the German troops is countermanded by the Emperor, who reached Berlin on the 17th. Special envoys have been sent by Russia and Austria to the Emperor with congratulations. A public ovation took place. The United German Parliament meets on the 21st. Moltke, Werder, and Manteuffel have been rejected by the German Liberals. The Prussian Loan is fully subscribed, chiefly at Berlin. An impending French loan of probably 124 millions sterling is expected. The Army Re-organisation Bill, after five nights' debate, passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The University Tests Bill has been read a second time in the Lords. London, 21st, Forenoon. The insurrection in Paris continues. No pillage is taking place. A central committee is installed at the Hote de Ville. Communal elections are decreed. The insurgent movement is attributed to Bonapartist agency. Forty thousand troops are concentrated at Versailles. A Prussian occupation :of Paris is feared, with a restoration of Napoleon. Consols 92. French scrip fell 3 per cent. A slight earthquake was felt in j Lancashire on Sunday. The Royal marriage ' has just been celebrated. The Queen gave away the bride, who wore a bracelet the gift of the Windsor people. Wheat has advanced Is. The National Assembly met at Versailles on the 20th, to consider the state of France. It declared the department of the Seine in a state of siege. The bridge at Sevres is guarded by National Guards, who occupy the forts of Issy, Vanvres, and Bicetre. The Central Committee respected the preliminary conditions of peace, and will ' lay down its powers after the communal I elections to-morrow (22nd). The Prussians occupy St. Denis. Arrived —Great Britain.