When was it published?

January 28, 1871 in The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Foreign News January 28, 1871

The Cheyenne Daily Leader

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Favre Versailles, Paris Capitulation, Franco Prussian War, Berlin Excitement, Paris Rations

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming

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Report from Berlin on January 25 details excitement over unconfirmed news of French Foreign Minister Favre's arrival and reception at Versailles, sparking hopes of Paris capitulation amid the Franco-Prussian War. Crowds gather, business halts, but the Queen has no confirmation. Paris has only five days' rations left.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 27.—A Herald special, dated Berlin, 25th, says the report of the arrival of Favre at Versailles and that he was received to-day, created great excitement, although at present it is not officially confirmed. As soon as the news of the supposed intended capitulation was received abroad, the streets were speedily filled with joyful crowds. Great numbers of people repaired at once to the palace in hopes to see the Queen, and hear from her lips the glad intelligence promising a speedy return of peace. They were disappointed in their expectations, as no telegram had reached her majesty. And the public offices and business generally is suspended, the employes being anxious to gather news. The general belief in well informed circles that the rumors of negotiations looking to a capitulation are true, from the fact of Favre's presence at Versailles, but some believe he may have gone there in the hope of obtaining a military pass to the London Conference. The fact is officially known here that only five days full rations are left in Paris from to-day.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Favre Versailles Paris Capitulation Franco Prussian War Berlin Excitement Paris Rations

What entities or persons were involved?

Favre Queen

Where did it happen?

Versailles

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Versailles

Event Date

25th

Key Persons

Favre Queen

Outcome

rumors of paris capitulation negotiations; only five days full rations left in paris.

Event Details

Report of Favre's arrival and reception at Versailles creates excitement in Berlin over possible capitulation. Crowds fill streets and visit palace hoping for peace news from Queen, but no confirmation received. Business suspended amid anxiety. Belief in negotiations due to Favre's presence, though some think for London Conference pass. Paris rations low.