New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-30

AND LIBERTY-HIs CONGRATULATIONS ~
FRANCE ON THE PROGRESS oF tl'LEDO'i
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
PARIS. Monday, Nov. %, 1869.
nba session of the Senate and Corps Legislatf
,vas reopened to-day with great ceremony by the
Emperor who delivered the opening speech from
the throne 1t was hoped that the Empress might
possibly return in time to take part in the cere-
monies, but she has not vet reached Paris
The Emperor said: 1T is not easy to establish
regular and peaceful liberty in France. For months
mast society seemed to be menaced by subversNe
MISSIONS and freedom compromised by the excuses
of the press and of public assembages. But common
sense has already properly judged these cnipaoe eA
eRgeratiOns which after all have served but 10 prove
the sohdity of the edifce founded by popular sur
fraee. But this uncertainty and trouble must last
no longer The viii of the people must be made
known. France wants liberty with order. Order
answer for: help me. Messieurs, to secure liberty.
Between those who would change all and those who
1Vonld grant nothing o glorious course may be
obosenD The Emperor then referred to the Senatus-
Consultum of September last, which he said he had
nronosed with the purpose of inaugurating new
era of Cancellation and progress, 1t was the task OF
the Chambers to aid him in carrying out the
plon. He proceeded to enumerate the municipal
reforms which were to be made. He pronounced the
situation of tie country satisfactory and declared
that the more he was ready, however to grant
reforms the more decided he was to maintain the
principles of the Constitution. The relations OF
France with foreign powers were friendly. SoVer-
eigns and peoples desired peace. The Emperor con-
tinued as follows: ave have reason to be proud OF
our epoch. The New World suppresses Slavery; Rus
sia frees the serfs England renders justice to Ire
land; the Bishops meeting at Rome for wise and
concatory purposes the progress of science draws
nations closer TO each other While America unites
the Atlantic and Pacific everywhere capital and in
telligence combine to connect by the electric wire
all nations France and Italy will soon be joined by
tunnel through the Alps and the Suez Canal has al
ready united the Mediterranean and the Red Sea-
The Empress is not present to-day because desired
her to testify the sympathy of France with the won
derfu genius and perseverance OF trenchman."
The Emperor concluded in the following words:
"Messieurs you resume your labors after unusual
interruption of the session. Hope the bodies of the
State will apply Loyalty the notifications lately made
in the Constitution. There is to be a more direct
participation of the nation in its own affairs. This
will be new force for the Empire. May the Cham
bers prove that without running into regretabe eX-
cesses, France can support free institutions winch
honor civilized nations"
THE REFORMS PROMISED IN THE EMPEROR
SPEECH.
The following is a synopsis of the reforms promised
in the Emperor's speech: Mayors are to be chosen
from the municipalities; the municipalities are to be
elected by universal suffrage; communal councils
are to be establishes fresh prerogatves are to be
granted the Consels GenGuT the colonies to partic-
pate in the movement; universal suffrage is to be
extended; there is to be more rapid development
of primary education a dimnution of the costs OF
Justice and a reduction Of the war tax on sue
cessions: the savings bank system Is TO
be extended; more humane regulations are
to be made for the labor of children, and there is
TO be an increase of small salaries in public Offices
useful measures connected with agriculture are
promised as is an inquiry into The excise; also,
project of law regarding customs duties The speech
says the situation of the Expire is satisfactory that
its foreign relations are the subject of congratula
tion that its finances prosperous, and that the
Chambers must prove that France is capable of sup
porting free institutions, which the honor of
civilized countries.
THE SCENE IN THE CHANBER-M. ROCHEFoRT-
HOW THE SPEECH WAS RECEIVED.
PARIS, Monday, Nov. 20, 1903 p. m.
Large crowds were collected around the hall of the
Corps Legslatif to-day, but disturbance occurred
Within the Chamber the scene was one of great in
terest. The Emperors address was listened to with
the deepest attention. and was frequently appauded
At that point where the Emperor declared that he
would answer LOT Je pIts6VfdtlOu VI oAuSl, lio up
pause became enthusiastic. Henri ROchefort the
newly elected Deputy from the First District Of
Paris wasnOt present. His name when called was
received with Kisses. The official journals this
ing praise the speech. The Opposition press COM
plain that the Emperor does not promise the reforms
which France needs.
Personal GOVERNMENT AND ITS PASSIVE IN
sTRUMENTs UNTENABLE.
LONDON, Monday, Nov. 90 1862
The Times in an article French politics, says:
Whatever divergence of opinion may weaken the
members of the Opposition in the Corps Legislatif,
they should work together to overthrow the men
who have brought the Government into discredit.
There ought to be no compromise with the passive
instruments of personal rule. Possibly the present
Ministers may still be at the head but the Emperor
is accustomed to look upon his power as built the
odds of a hundred to one. For many years the OPP
position in the Chamber was composed only of
Favre and four Others In the face of ll6 Opposi-
ton votes, the EmperOrs position is already
untenable"