The New York herald., 1870-08-15
Parliamentary Proceedings-Stormy Debate
Public Safety or the Dynasty.

PARIS, August IA, 1870.
In the Corps Legislatir yesterday M. Jules Simon
presented petition praying that members OF
religious communities be required to DO military
service like other citizens. The petition has 8 900
signatures. NM Arago Pelletan, Ferry, Raspaii
and others INTRODUCED similar petitions. M. Gam
BETA moved that a committee be appointed to con-
slider the petitions and report on the same.
NJ. Argance demanded that the war loan be raised
to 2,500,000.0o francs. The Minister OF Finance
stated that having consulted with the oicers Of the
Bank OF France he would support the proposition OF
M. Argance.
M. Cnagot moved that the delay In the payment II
commercial bills be increased from thirty to forty
five days. The Minister OF the Interior answered
that the government was prepared to accept the de-
cison OF the Chambers, and only asked for prompt
action The motion was carried by vote Of 252 to l.
Count Palikao was asked why the name Of Leboeuf
appeared signed to a decree in the Journal OTctel,
and replied that the decree was drawn up prior to
LebGuf's resignation He stated that Marshal
Bazaine was now absolute commander in chief of
the army.
M. Gambetta demanded immediate action on the
proposal OF NJ Jules Favre resolving that the Corps
Leglslatif appoint committee OF defence
NJ. Picard thought the discussion on this subject
should be conducted with closed doors.
The President decided that the debate should be
open to the public.
M. Gambetta declared there must be no trickery
on such subject. The Chamber must pronounce
between the safety Of State and the safety OF the
dynasty.
Great agitation and noisy Interruptions.
Count Palikao said the government was not op.
posed to the debate.
M. Matthew referred to the manifestations Of ap.
plause on the part Of the spectators with which M.
Gambettas attacks on the government had been re-
celved and moved that the galleries be cleared, and
that the Chambers 60 into secret session.
The spectators then ordered out by the Presi-
dent and the doors closed.
After stormy session the sitting was dissolved.
The Senate and Corps Legislatir are In session
again to-day The members have been requested
by the government to remain in Paris.
The text OF the law voted yesterday by the Corps
Legislatit has been to-day officially promulgated.
IL Is as follows:-
F1st-The time allowed TO make protests and
all acts with regard TO appeals concerning all com
mercial paper negotiated before the PRONUNCIATION
Of this law Is extended irom month to forty
i've days. Payment shall not be required OF en-
dorsers or other parties Interested during said time
Interest thereon viii due alter maturity up to the
time OF payment.
.Secoat-No lawsuit shall be carried on against
citizens called upon TO render military service dur
ing the war; in virtue OF article second Of the law
Of August H. 1870 or against the Gardes Mobiles at
present serving under the flag.
La Lt0et6 OF to-day, says that at q secret meeting
yesterday OF the Corps Legslatif, Jules Favre deve-
loped with ability and moderation proposition that
a committee Of defence, having supreme oower be
appointed by the Chambers.
Count Palikao, with tact. avoided an acrimonious
discussion