He added that Germany was not in want of money, and therefore did not ask for a heavy pecuniary indemnity.

Speaking of the French, Count Bismarck observed that there were 200,000 men round Metz, and he believed that Bazaine would have to capitulate within a week.

He rendered full justice to the courage with which the army under Bazaine had fought, but he did not seem to have a very high opinion of the French army of Sedan.

He questioned Mr.Malet about the state of Paris, and did not seem gratified to hear that there had been no tumults.

The declaration of the Republic and its peaceful recognition by Paris and the whole of France appeared by no means to please him.