The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-12


his own might be advantageOusly substituted
i'm the Departments of State and Finance, for
one m hSnd Snd FoUG at the the head Of the other.
NJ. Walewski's ideal of a finance minister is
M. Magne, who probably agrees with himi and
from Nj. Magne M. Fould took over that depart
ment in the condition we all remember, and
made the changes in IL which we all know. M.
Walewski's ideal of ministerial orator, and
minister Without portIetille, is NJ Emile olivier
certainly q man OF fair ability aud OF liberal
tendencies; but far above all, M Walewskls
himself. All the influence which he possessed,
and IL is not inconsiderable is said to have been
brought TO bear, directly and indirectly, in
effectlng this combination, on the success OF
which, by the aid of another high parsonage, he
counted with certainty. M. Lavalette also was
to make room for some other person IN the
Home Department whose oratorical gifts were
more potential than his.
In the meantime the Emperor was maturing,
in silence and secresy, his plan of reform-not
quite the same as that which has been pub
lished, though very nearly So. The Cabinet
Council that was TO meet on Wednesday was
postponed, in consequence of the Court ball, to
Thursday, and on that day, before any other
business was entered upon, he quietly drew
from his pocket sheet OF paper, read to his
Ministers the draft of his project, informed them
that, as he had detinitively made up his mind
upon it, he would not then trouble them for any
observations, and requested them to proceed
forthwith to the or'-1ary business OF the day.
The Ministers received the gracious communi-
cation with respect; not without surprise, but
they said nothing.
On Saturday the Council of Ministers met
again, and the Emperor having settled in his
own mind what to do with them, they were
allowed to have their say. The Empress was
present and took part in the conference. There
can be no ndeicacy in alludlng to this illus ri
Gus lady, who is, TO all intentS and purposes a
poll ical parsonage. Her Majesty has over and
over again presided at Cabinet Councils, she
almost always takes a share in the proceedings,
and sometimes signs DEGREES and ordinances.
In the present instance, it is related that her
Majesty was pleased to EXPIRE, S herself not over
satisfied with the concessions granted by the
Emperor, as they gave rather too much latitude
n nod
NJ. Chasseloap-Laubat (Marlne) inclined to
more liberal Views, and, perhaps, took some
exceptions to the project, There is some un-
certainty as to now Marshal Random expressed
himself on the particular subject, though there
were none as to what he thought of the pro-
ject for the organization of the army. NJ
Lavalette. strange to say, took rather liberal
view, though he might not completely dis
approve the plan. NJ. Foud did not conceal
his opinion that it could hardly be looked upon
as serious, would cordially support any we'll
considered serious measure that would enlarge
the circle of public liberty, and at the same
time maintain the proper authority of the
in question had that character.
After hearing with his wonted serenity and
patience all the Ministers had to say, his
Majesty was pleased to notify his Ministers that
he had made up his mind, and he invited them
10 resign en- 1adsSe. The Invitation" was at
once accepted. 1t was considered as mere
formality, though perhaps a superfluous one,
as they all expected to be reinstated in their
posts How far their expectations have been
planned a new combination are. 1t appears
more disappointed than any one. M. Walewski
is, alas, not the Minister OF State; Ne ROuher
keeps his. place; NJ. Magne is not Finance
Minister: M. Olivier is not Minister OF any
thing and is not the Government organ in the
n. Tavalette is still head of the Home Office
Though, with a modesty for which few gave him
credit he admitted he was not great orator,
and he feared his inability to defend, as they
should be defended, the acts and policy of the
Government, He was told, however, on very
IL hort lnf hn n
speakers in Council; and if he made one effort
to get rid of the natural timidity which is his
great charm, he would positively shine in de-
bate. Thus the ministers, who resigned as a
matter of form, but were not called back, must
resign themselves to remain out M. Chasse-
regrets the loss of office, as he is pretty well
tired of it; and his colleague Of the War Depart
ment protests he is quite OF the same mind.
have already alluded to the Emperor's letter
friendly but is said to betray some embarrass-
ment. Nj. Rouher's appointment to the
Finances is thought to be only temporary, out
of regard for the late Minister; and there may
vet be chance of NJ. Walewski beau ideal being
called to the post before long. NJ. de Persigny
heard about all this too late to change the
Emperors resolution, or at least to try tC
change it. He would prefer some other combi
| nation. and nome other plan OF reform. Wha
| that is cannot say; but the probability is tina
| any plan that brought him back to Office anG
| restored him to absolute sway over Projects
| Sub-Prefects and gdrdeS champetreS would sui
From all this you may Judge how far Satur
| day last deserves the designation of jOt1ne
| deS dunes, One of the retired Ministers re
| marked somewhat bitterly on Sunday that hi
colleagues who remained took care on leavtn
office TO provide themselves with their cOntre
| marguerite ticket given to persons who leave
| a theatre during the acts, and which enable
| them to return.
| AS for the benefits resulting from the deere
| ofJSunday, public opinion is very nearly tn
same as have in previous letters described II
| 1t is q compound which may do much good o
| may do LITTLE but there is one great fact whic
| they who approve and they who disapprov
| seem to ignore, namely, that II is one suprem
will that still directs the destinies Of the natioI