, 1872-01-05
5 T.. g 6 Q ( A 70 s.

"'lOi OAloO DCIWCCll ludG Country anu rance.
They are the result of an elevated and r%ecipro-
cal appreciation of the interests of both coun-
tries. There is, therefore, nowhere ground for
anxiety. Commerce and labour may resume
their vigour with entire confidence.
The Message reyertS to the situation Of the
interior. 1t acknowledges the difficulty in es-
tabllShing a good administration. 1--WE may
say to-day that we receive from all sides marks
of satisfaction" This passage was received
with noisy interruption by the Right)
Mr.. Theirs added that the present session of
the Councils General was a proof Of public spir-
it, Cancellation and prudence.
referring to the financial position of the coun-
try, the Message adverts to the fact that under
the Empire the Budget had reached the sum of
1900, 100000 francs. Nothing was paid off,
and the army was neglected. We had 100000
men to oppose 700, 600 of the enemy we thus
arrived at an increase of debt to the amount of
eight milliardS, of which we paid the interest.
We have besides to strengthen our frontiers.
The expenditure will be reduced by 1873, 100000
francs nevertheless the ordinary and ~eXtraor-
binary budgets will reach a total off, 742,0 600, 600
francs, including the provincial expenditure.
In 20 years we have had an increase of
1880, 600, 900 francs of expenditure. This we
owe to the Empire.
The Message announces that the army will
hencefOrth consist Of $50 regiments Of infantry,
counting 1000 b~ayonets each, and four guns
for every 1000 men.
The floating debt will be reduced to
62S,000, 900 francs. The redemption will take
place regularly.
The Message further says that the National
Assembly will choose between duties on raw
material and other duties which will be submit
ted to it.
The Message gives particulars with regard
to exchange operations and the purchase of
foreign bills. 1t alludes to the monetary crisis,
and states that the Bank Of France will be au-
thorised to increase the circulation by 400,
500, or 600 million francs, and to issue small
notes.
The Message concludes by saying that the
financial situation is as satisfactory as can be
desired under the circumstances.
Heverting to army organisation and to the
necessary time required for it, and to the com
pulsory service, Ne. Theirs said that every
Frenchman owes his blood to the country when
that is in danger, but does not admit that in
time Of peace every Frenchman should be draft
ed into active service. That would be diSOr-
ganising civil life and running the finances.
Numerous protests were raised against this
part of the Message) NJ. Theirs continued
"'If such a course should be followed, France
would be lost. We propose compulsory service
in time of war, and an annual contingent OF
10000 men in time OF peace. The young men
will draw lots the lowest number will enter
upon active service. We shall thus have
500, 900, men, of whom 100000 will remain FIVE
years with the colours. The others will re-
main at home to guard the cities. M. Theirs
finally said :-"France desired peace and or
der. She requires military and financial re-or-
ganisation. This is her right towards all, and
towards OnrSalVaS No one can find faOIt with
it. The haven is before US. We can already
sight it. I appeal to the moderation and sense
of Justice in the Assembly, which should rise
sLa,t al rast Sn;r;t 7 rnI- unon our misdnm