The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-07
NAPOLE0Ns REFORMS.
PUblic Opinion ON the Imperial Nj MeRsures
What the French Say.


From La France Of Paris, January o.
The official journal has announced to the
country the constitutional reforms which we
fOresaw some days ago, and the principal points
OF which we had already made known. These
acts speak sufficiently tor themselves; it would
be difficult TO place commentary side by SIDE
with this great manifestation of imperial initia-
tive. However, we do not fear being mistaken
in saying that the country win see IN il new
progress, and will await with confidence the
experiment which is going to be made in the
practice OF constitutional liberty. The presence
OF the Ministers in the Chamber, the right Of
Interpolation, the liberty OF the press, and the
right OF meeting-such are the reforms which
the Emperor has spontaneously accorded. They
reveal once more that spirit of foresight which
has always so well understood the wants of his
time and the legitimate wishes of public opinion;
and If in their practical application they
respond to the imperial programme they will
mark new era in the development OF our insti-
tutions.
From The Parts Steele, January o.
That solemn discussion (the debate
on the address) in the French Chambers really
ohered OF late years no inconvenience. The loss
OF time complained of in the Emperor's letter
dld not exist, since the presentation of the bud
get and OF all the jim portant bills never took
place until some dash or even weeks after the
grand debate on tn address. In the present
state OF Europe we grea ly regret the decision
come 10; lor the patriotism of the members of
the legislative body could have impaired great
force to the negotiators of France. As to the
right of Interpolation, will il be of bon0 tf6e
character where It's exercise Is subjected to the
approval OF tour bureaus out of nlne So regu-
lated, 1t IS an arm in the hands of the majority,
which will sometimes, no doubt be tempted 10
use 1T, but also at other times to employ il inn
properly. AS far as the opposition is concerned
we ieel great apprehension that this faculty will
be illusory As to the press, our opinion is well
known. In default OF the jury, we prefer the
administrative Intervention, which offered a
certain moral responsibility Tor the functionares
having jurisdiction in the matter.
from the Paris Constitutional, January %.
Napoleon III, after having given us security
and order, those essential conditions of ali
society, is continuing at present the liberal work
commenced by the decree of November a. 1850
In bis farseeing prudence, and penetrated by
the sentiment of his nigh responsibility the
Emperor has believed that the hour has come
Tor eDlarging the circle of public liberties. The
empire has already given to France fifteen wears
0i profound tranquility, prosperity, aud glory
Int ground appears to his Majesty at present
sumclenty consolidated for such valuable re-
sults not TO be endangered by the additional
concessions enumerated in the decree n; JSnU.
sIy 10, ana announced in the letter TO the Min
lSleI oi Ssaie Napoleon III will thus have had
~ uouple Rlory OF being, as we have often said
Lhe Ieetpfer OF order and founder of liberty m
trsnye. Inc nation will greet with confidence
ano JOY Ihe nDeral act winch will marx new
care Ia the history of great reign.
From 1'e Epoqae Of Paris, Ja,,,a,,, %
The A0nateur has spoken. the imnortort
changes announced for some davs mast are re re-
solved on ana ABOUT TO be Accumulated The
aoeiess - PpIesseu The right ofinterpellatIon
gteJ viii be able TO take part IN tbe dscussons ~