The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-07

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Jerome Napo1eons petition to the French Chambers
Mr. Odon Barro the 18th May, laid the following pc.
on the table OF the president OF the Chamber Of Depu
ties:
TO the members Of the Chamber of Deputies:
GENTLEMEN: Death has struck all the Emperors brothers
except one, who addresses himself to France through
the end of my career on the border of the grave full
I'll sacred duy-the duty of citizen and faher-by do
ing everything that depends upon country
my children into it. and enabling them serve it. It is
the first time since the field of Waterloo that have ad
dressed my country. My having done it is be-
cause, having brothers, sole arbiter of my
duct; because, in shortI thought time would bring abou
this PREPARATION. Unfortunately, it is The govern
mcn has quite recently, again shown that it
than determined to the dangerous that have
been given to it in moments of crisis.
In 1914, with foreigners laws of exile, prescription
spolation The relations of the Emperor shared his mis-
fortunes and those of France We not judged We
stricken chiesas individuals in every way and
far beyond the limits of the laws which civilized countries
In 1880 France revolted. Her revolution promised
pair every injustice Still the ostracism of the Napoeons
was maintained. 1t said to be temporary measure
which the fagitaon in France required The gov
eminent wanted only one to make use of at need
and with discretion In effect several members of the En-
peros family entered France and circulated there freely
Yet, that time, the King Of Rome, the Emperors
still living and reasons of state might have been in
voked with appearance of good faith Now after a
reign OF seventeen years. amidst the greatest calm the
rigorous measures are not only kept up, but aggravated
since the government has just refused permission to my
son to spend some days at Paris regulate affairs
Nothing could Justify such refusal; for here declare,
that never at me far OFF, have my chill
dren been mingled with the political disehsons of France
The last of my born years after the promuga
ton of the law which struck him.
only ask to reenter under the common law and to
Joy all my rights OF French citizen, being ready fulfil
all the duties.
From the moment when, by this request submit to the
general law by recognising it, neither exceponabe posi-
ton political danger can be reasonably invoked-inu
ce a sentiment blind and incredible fear be the
only refugees.
Prior proceedings of the chamber this question are IA
vorabe has several times shown itself inclined to
abolish the exile of the Emperors relations In lS45 espe
cy petitions requesting our return to France were unan
imousy to the minister's with favorable report, and
the members of the then cabinet who present at the
session did oppose it. What ask of you is just adj
dress myself all opinions indteenty and the nvio
liable ground of right and equity there can be no
parties in the French chambers.
The repeal of the law which exes requires undoub
eddy, the agreement of the three powers but cannot
doubt that favorable manifestation OF the chambers will
bring with it the adhesion of the executive power.
Czen soldier, king prescribed and exiled, have
always been ready make every sacrce except that OF
renouncing the worship of my country
viii you prevent my dying in France, in the midst of my
fellowcitzens and former brothers in armsl Will you
refuse the consolation of guiding in the services
which they may render their country! Shall it be estab
sed that justice be done me- solely because
am the Emperor's brotherl
ask the Chamber of Deputies for and for my chill
dren by taking my request into consideration,
the repeal of the law which exies JEROME.
Florence, April IL, 1917.