Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-11
EXCITEMENT IN THE CORPS LEG
TSLATIF

The opening scene in the Corps Legislati
was one of great excitement. AS soon as thu
formalites of opening were over NJ. Olivier
addressed the House as follows:
.'Messieurs The Emperor in his procla-
nation told you, if circumstances should
prove unfavorable, the press would call you
together. We have not waited until the stu
alton was compromised before calling you
Hnterruption-Fayre exclaimed, This is too
audacious.)
Olivier continued: "Wc call you at the
first sign of trouble. Some of our troops
have met with reverses, but the greater por-
ton remain unvanquished. Our citadels,
our national defences and our munitions are
intact We ask you to aid us in organizing
the National Guard"
Deputy Piere-"All sacrificed without you"
olivier resumed. "We are prepared. We
can arm $50, 900 men. Paris and the depart
ment threatened are in a state of siege. Prus-
STA hopes to add to her own advantage by our
intestine troubles, but her expectations will
not be realized. We shall defend ourselves
order is safety. Now, Messieurs, one word.
1t were unpatriotic at such a time to dwell
upon personalities; to accuse us is to doubt
us, we shall not answer except to defend the
measures we intend to propose. If the Cham
Der is not with us, (ironical laughter and in
terruptions) it is wanting in the performance
of its first duty. Let us not lose time in dis
cussion. This | beg, as perhaps it is the last
time shall mount this tribune. Make no
more speeches; send us away if you deem it
best" (Shouts from the left of Yes, Yes.)
Deputy Dumouin then interrupted, propos-
ing that the Presidency of the Council of Min
listers be conferred on General Trochu.
Jules Favre demanded that the Chambers
of ,nh lt.
affairs
Paul de Cassaignac said that if he was a
Minister he should send before the Council of
War men sustaining such a proposition.
A scene of great violen"e here ensued be-
tween the members, NJ. Packard asking that
the Chambers pronounce vote of censure
against the Ministers and the members of the
left continually demanding calls to order.
Cassaignac, temporarily presiding, refused
to accede to these demands, saying that vio-
lence on one side would only produce violence
on the other.
Finally M. oliver, after great effort to
make himself heard in the confusion, said:
''Some of my colleagues asked me if would
have them shot"
Duke de Gramont exclaimed, They ought
to be-"
At this proposition Deputy Eustacelin
rushed toward Duke de Gramont, shaking his
fist in his face. Deputy Ferry also left his
seat and threatened the Duke, and members
from the right rushed from their seats and in
terfered to restore order. The President put
on his hat in the midst of the confusion, and
the session was temporarily suspended.
At the resumption of the session, Jules
Favre demanded the immediate consideration
of his proposal, but it was refused by vote
of 100 to 80.
Clement Duremois then proposed an order
of the day declaring that the Chamber, desir
Gus of insuring energy in the national de-
fence, pass to the order of the day.
NJ. Olivier refused to accept the order of
the day and rested the fate of the Ministry on
its passage, but the order was adopted and at
the request of M. Olivier recess was taken
that he might withdraw and consult his col
leagues.
NJ. Olivier returned after brief absence,
and mounting the Tribune, said: ''In the
presence of the vote of the Chamber, the Min
istry has given its collective resignation to the
Empress Regent, who has accepted. l am
instructed to declare that Gen. Palikao has
been charged with the duty Of forming new
Ministry. (Applause.) AS for us, we shall
continue to do whatever our country demands
of us, and from the present moment our sue
cessors, whatever misfortune they may en-
counter, will have our support"
The session then broke up IN great agita-
| ton