The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-23

the per cent income, and that, after l649, he
expected to derive So 600 OOO from one half of the
wealth of France, which, at that moment did
not pay one sous-(great movement and approba-
ton from the lefD that he intended TO bring for
ward some measures OF imposts upon salt and
fish, and some upon labor, and which the agita-
ton had hitherto prevented; taat he would not
have obtained loan, nor appealed to credit, il he
had not thought that the impost would be voted,
and that the Assembly would accord all which the
situation OF the country demanded; that far from
thinking of modifying their Imposts, they had an
existing deficiency to supply, and that 1t was ne.
cessary TO supply, or to toresee and that they had
nothing to expect, in this respect, from the ordi-
nary sources of revenue. deficit has been
spoken OF but with the loans received and con-
tracted for. there would be no deficit, only upon
the day when you, the Assembly, make it that
posed, there would be longer any financial diff
Guilty in France, and that after l849, they could be
modified, and some withdrawn" This is bold
language, and to the point. Many say Gen. G. is
Minister OF Finance, In fact but If he is at the
head, he has good minister and bold one.
| OBSERVER
PARIS, August 2, 1913.
Interpretations upo', the Press-Ihe Debate.
Yesterday there was grand debate upon the
suppression of the press by the government, and
the Imprisonment of Emile de Girardin, growing
out of interpretations addressed by M. Latouche to
| the government This gentleman maintained that
the government had exceeded its power, and that
the only authority which a state of siege gave
commanding eneral, was to transfer to him all
the powers which the civil authorities possessed
that 1t did not create dictator; and he declared that
the legal bureau of Paris had given an opinion to
this effect upon the demand of Emile de Girardn
He, therefore, denied the right of the government to
suppress the journals, and to imprlson the editors
This view was sustained by NM Volette, Vern
Dupont de Bassac, German Samot, and Victor
| Hugor, the latter distinguishing between the
powers of Gen. Cayaignac between his four days
OF dictatorship, and his powers as President of
the Council since that time. To these gentlemen,
nj. Marie, the Minister OF Justice replied that he
had great respect for the bureau /; but that they
had but poorly understood the question-that he
Gen. G., under the authority with which the
Assembly clothed him, and the exigency of the
case then before him-that on the 18th of June
Gen. c suppre ssed the eleven presses, and inn
prisoned Emile de Girardin, and four days after
that he resigned his dictatorlal powers to the As
sembly, who, with full knowledge of what he had
done, voted unanimously to approve his acts, and
that he meriied well of the country; that the GO
the nine provisions were adopted and that no
powers had been abused which had been conlided
TO the government. Victor Hugo particularly IN
terrogated the President, and told him that the
liberty OF the press existed before him, and that it
| would exist after hm.
Gen. G. responded. 'stkat much had been said
in the discussion of dictation. and dictator; and
| that much had been said, of like character some
weeks past, under circumstances to which it was
not necessary Tor HIM TO refer. They had address
ed him without, and upon the threshold of this
Assembly: and the honorable members to whom
| J. refer know how | received their questions and
their interpolations-I do not wish to say, their
counses and their insinuations. (Irfs bicn.) The
Assembly knows, too, If there has been dictation;
with with what ma haste too resigned IT. will not
Assembly, nor defend myself from the charge of
having abused the powers conhded TO me. will
be accused or defended by vote of the Assem-
bly," Upon motion being made by member to
pass resolution expressly TO that effect, the Gene
raj opposed it, and said that the usual proceeding
to the order of the day was all he desired. This
vote was adopted by great majority: / suppose
| that the General referred TO some OF the members
who advised him to assume the powers of dictator,
which he is known to have spurned; and who now
complain of the manner in which he has controlled
the press. What knaves some politicians can be!
and how distre ssngy dlsagreeabe 1t is to behold,
when they cannot create new instruction. Gen.
c. will not be dictator-he will not succumb TO
fear-he will preserve order. II Is distressing.
OBSERVER.
PARIS, August l, 1913.
The English Press, and General Cava,gmcc-Ncw
Erents in Prussia--New Combinations Pro
bable
The English press have announced that Gene
raj Cavaignac was becoming unpopular that
he could not long continue at the head of affairs
and this it has done in the same breath that it
accords him great praise. 1t says of him, that
like Napoleon, he studies and decides in his
closet; but not like Napoleon, he does not 60 to war
without cause. But 1t says, no man can long
maintain himself at the head of affairs in France
who will not, like Theirs, play into the hands of
the republicans and the family of Orleans, at the
same time; but says that General Cavaignac is
too honest to do this. One hardly knows whether
1t was folly, prejudice, or malice, that dictated
such nonsense and facts commingled together.--
That general Cavaignac is an honest and brave
man there is no doubt, and that the English
fear him., and would like to be rid of him as the
head OF the French government, there is as little
doubt; that while they praise him they would like
TO prejudice the French against him, is equally
probable; because, so long he Is at the head Of
the republic, there are no hopes of creating conu-
SION in the affairs Of France, at home or abroad
that there is a party furious for war, a foreign
war; IN France. is true; and that they will be dis
satisfied IT they cannot make France adopt their
immediate views, is probable; but, so far from
there beng any decrease In the popularity of Gene
raj Cavaignac, the English allege. he and his
government are gaining hold upon France such
as no man or government has held since the days
OF Napoleon: and he has so much weight OF cha
racter, bravery, personal and moral, much good
sense, and Is so able in and out Of the Assembly,
that he has better prospect for permanancy than
any other man; but the Engllgh say he will not
intrigue, anddoes not foresall events, and that is
one secret of strength. The public rally around
him; what he says they believe; and as they knew
HIM to be honest, brave, and capable, there is
no need OF any intrigue TO SUSTAIN himself he
Is much stronger without it. He demolishes
Proudhsn and Theirs, at the same blow; and does
1t only in the discharge Of duty and selt-defence;
and as the National said OF the event, shows how
straightforward integrity and dignity can overcome
the most supple cunning and clever talent. would
not say that think the position of General Ca
vaignac may not be overthrown in the whirlpool
ground to aprrehend IT, nor any thing in the pros
pcct which Indicates it,
The King OF Prussia is still represented as INSIST
ing upon the right OF the German Empire TO govern,
and the constituency of Prussia are now represented
as the active agents opposed to it,. There is said