The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-17

scarc.ly had NJ Lsu Blanc ceased speaking ~hsn si,s
of yiys Ia RepublIqa Nivs 10 0ouvernsmenf Fro
visiors were heard on ell sides Ths msmbsrs OF the
government descended from the platform, and the az
sombled masses put themselves IN melton. In admirable
order to proceed towards the column Of tbs Basthe
When the people left the Hotel De VILE, about
10 900 proceeded To the Ministry OF the Interior,
where they shouted "vive Lsdru Rollin," aud
demanded that the regular troops should be sent
out OF Paris The Minister came forward and
addressed them rs follows
"Citissns require the array 20 be can't away No
doubt whom array becomes the Instrument of tyrsn
ny when II CON tutss its-lf into frstorsn guard-n
friends OF liberty But are our soldiers suoh p
Were they disposed raise their arms TO Eight Tor op
preston Surely ei.rsns NOT ons OF ysh I sa,os
power For during the days OF February the army
refused to fight; irsisrnsed With as ssd calmly oos
ed on whilst the blind monarch, Who vas epdeayoring
to rivst chains st tighter ned without an escort
The army, friends are the people tho soldiers are
piause Would You rspsi your bss,hrsn' Would ycs
rank with the parss men who are your own nssh aud
blood-your own soul and part OF yoursslvss Tiles
mens Of Justice, istrust ana exclusion within you
To revive tins ancient classes and Distinctions among c
Sides why have required thu Intervention not Of the
whole army but Of two or three regimsntsl For no
thank yoS al for your seal we thank th. whole
tional Guard fer that admirable activity which has
maintained the great city In stats O. calm but
aIone have called the aid Of your brothers IN arms
Cries Of bravo brsvo Let US raise our voice IN Ia
served tho honor Of our sssssy in As.r whist
Francs delivered to foreigners BY the governors who
nnsd sSsms n. army. the missionaries Of civi1stion
held high tho French banner, and caused bafnsroas
p.orle to soknoFiedge the greatness OF our eoantyy
friends every needless misrust and you viii be just
you will be good citizens you will show that you are oil
united with mo In the same thought in shouting we
g. Long cries Of enthusiasm, 'vive Ia Republiqus ~
"Vivs Ledru Rollin :" folio we'd this address
The Msnfeu, contains the following report from the
Minister Of Finance to the provisi onal governmsnt
v3Ctixsns Your deerees Of March decided that the
diamonds and the domain of the crown should be sold
authorised the sale OF part Of the forests OF
the Stat. to tho amount Of 100 ooo0o Although there
bined with tho adjournment Of the most pressing sxpen
they would bs sufficient to meet the present state OF
sf.irs They would have bssn sumc,snt y connasncs
have now manifested themselves No surprise must be
felt, but they must be provided for The two great
necessities Of the present moment labor and the
army. Labor has been suspended greet many points
II do not take measures will be so generally aud
hence will arise great dangers For the working classes
misery-for the manufacturing interests ruin-for the
State inevitable disorders which will end by perayspg
everything and piunging into an abyss OF sy ooun,
extension The army not less deserving Of your most
serious attention With equal number Of troops the
ed by ths whole nation, tho provisional government
docs require to be surrounded by hedge Of bayo
ne ana on ~ 0s 10
protect royalty But say (for we have the esms
certainty of being able to remedy 1t with sufficient rap
dty) that equally with the fnsDces tbs army has suf
fered from the disorg which has been system
aticsly introduced into all branches of the public
vSS arstns :. srs Il.
costly it will be Governments which We are tod In
history had difficulties similar to those with which we
havo 70 han otr iinta
sources; first the floating debt, and next loans After
the revolution of July. $780, IL the floating debt
which paid tho first expenses OF the establishment Of
the new dynasty From the commencement of 1881
II from Of so 900 600 to more than 200
100000 supported BY the bankers which had remain.
ed standing, the new government might hope that
tho medium Of loans would not be closed TO H. We
in different situstion. Far from the floating
debt being soc to render us the sghtest assistance
shat which created financial
which in their turn react fatally on our political stus
patriotism Of citizens The bankers are powerless The
loan Of 100000 00of 10 not filed mp The stats will,
doubtless again ind all the strength Of its credit but
for this CONDITIONS necessary the nrst that the
political Of affairs be vsby srepgthsned and the
ssoond that tie public treasury be completely free
Such being the case say IL without circumocution,
for financial matters tbs truth should be stated the
provisional government should demand the resources IL
requires from taxation or what nature sss That tax
fine ourselves to increasing partially and temporarily
the taxes already sssbished should have wished to
have submitted to yonr appreciation plan OF tax on in
come Just in principle, and just than any other
for reasons which we'll knovn to all the world
the income tar, has the advantage OF being
very easily collected But the formaltes which ere
usually attendant on the carrying Into execution
would require too great delay Three or four months
at least would required to make out the lists In pro-
posing you the principle and It's substitution at fu-
turs period for the present tax Think must be re-
nounoed for the moment. With regard TO the direct
tax the lists for ls4s made out they In course
Of collection By the addition Of forty i've centmes to
the amount Of the four taxes, you may, in short time
obtain the of which the republic stands in
immediate need Certainly IL would have been desirable
to avoid these additional charges to landlords but sher
changes in public credit On the other hand the last
good and the next holds out the most
favorable prospects, that the charge will be less heavy
present than at another period IL will be reoolcct-
cd besides that property also made to contribute in
1881 under government the OF whioh had
not exhausted all its resources add that calm re es
to all kinds OF property and that the landlords will thus
DO indsmni6sd for their sacraoes In consequence,
have tbs honor to submit the following decree
to your consideration.
(sisneD "GARNIER PAGES.
"pEcaEE
"Tho provisional government considering that public
interest requires that extensive assistance bs I'M
sdiaely rendered to labor, manufactures and ooai-
considering that 1t is less necessary less
urgent tho military foross Of tho republic
that there shall be temporarily levied and only
roles Of the four direct contributions Of tho said
The oentmes bearing on the contribution fonesrs shall
be the charge Of the proprietor alone notwhstsnd
ing any contrary stipulation In leases and agreements
The amount OF the temporary centimeesshal be mme-
dstsy exgbe, without any notices to the tax pay
ers. This cost OF levying these ocnmes shall be
fixed BY the taxgatherer at quarter OF the rats de-
tsrminea Tor ordinary contributions No expenses
shall bs allowed to the yecsvews g6asraur and par
ficvhers.
sDone In government council, the aeth March,
[sisnsd by all the members Of the provisional govern
nsnt.l