New-York tribune., 1873-05-26
VOL, XXXIH... NO 10,029.
TURBULENT FRANCE.

DENT AND HIS CABINET NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF MARSHAL MACMAHoN.
VERSAILLES. SATURDAY, May "a, 1873
Debate upon the Interpolation of the Government
was resumed in the Assembly this morning NJ
Thiers. in accordance with the notice given yester
aay by Minister Dufaure addressed the Assembly,
urging the defnitive establishment Of the Repubnc
His utterances were received with loud cheers py
the Left. while the Right remained silent Upon
the conclusion Of NJ. Ihiers's speech the Assembly
took recess till o'clock n. m.
The Assembly reassembled at o'clock this after
noon and after an energetic speech by Nj. Caslinoi
P6rier. Minister Of the Interor, rejected, Dy NoVo
of $50 against S4S the simple order of the day eluu
ating from the Left and supported by tue "o''i"-
nent p,.A4 A.
An order of the day proposed by tne hisn'' ue-
olarino tbat the nreseut form of government was
not under discussion and regretting that the recon-
tructiou Of the Ministry did not afford conservative
guarantees. was then adopted by vote OF S0O
against 34.
Tnon tbe announcement of the result Of the last
vote NJ Baracnon. member Of the. Right, said the
EnpreIpe interests of the country required thal INC
Government should not remain silent
his remarks were received with noisy protesta-
tions by the Left.
Wbcr the tumult had subsided, NJ Baragnon pro-
posod a night sttingof the Assembly.
NJ Dufaure, Minister of Justice, assembled the trb-
une and declared that France would not remain
moment without government notwithstanding
the vote Just cast "There exists" he said, "a Pres
ideut and the Republic. The Ministers would an
sver for the maintenance of order" They would
consult with the President and agree 10 night
sitting.
The Left shouted, "Why viii the Government
thus set Europe aud posterity the example OF this
monstrous iuoratitudeW ~
The Right insisted that the Government should
promptly communicate its decision to the Assembly.
After further debate which conducted amid
The greatest excitement, it was decided to have
wight session, and a recess was taken until the
evening
The result OF the votes has caused intense excite
ment. The streets were crowded with people eager
IL awaiting the developments Of the nights sitting
The Assembly reassembled in session at p. m'
NJ. Dufaure. Minister Of Justice, announced that
the Ministers had rendered their designations to NJ.
Thiers who had accepted them.
NJ Dufaure then handed TO NJ. Buffet, the Presi-
dent of the Assembly message from President
Theirs announcing that he delivers back to the As
sembly the high functions which had been conferred
upon him.
The reading Of the message produced profound
sensation in the Chamber.
Gen. Changarnier and the Duke de Broglie moved
that the Assembly Immediately appoint successor
10 NJ. Theirs. This motion caused a terrific uproar.
The Left moved that the resignation of President
Thiers be not accepted. This motion was rejected
BY a vote Of 3G8 against $50.
The resignation of President Theirs was then
formally accepted.
NJ. Buffet fruitessly attempted to eulogize NJ
Theirs.
The members Of the Left endeavOred to secure an
adjournment Of the election of a successor to NJ.
Thiers. but the Ri ght insisted upon choosing Presi-
dent Of the Republic Immediately.
The vote was then taken and it resulted in the
election of Marshal MacMahon, who received 800
votes The Deputies Of the Left abstained from
voting.
4 committee was then appointed to wait !upon
Marshal MacMahon and inform MIN that he had
been elected President Of the Republic
The committee was headed by NJ. Buffet, who,
upon retiring. temporarily handed over the PIesi-
dency of the Assembly to NJ Goulard. The men,
bers of the Right enthusiastically cheered NJ Gou-
lard upon his taxing the seat.
Upon the return of the committee to the Assem-
bly, NJ. Buffet resumed the chair and announced
that Marshal MacMahon had accepted the Presi-
dency of the Republic though not without pain.
NJ Buffet also stated that the Ministers would tenn
pOrarly remain.
The crowds in the streets and in front of the
legislative Chamber increased as night wore
When the result of the proceedings in the Assembly
was made known there were loud shouts of Vire Ia
7Rierp and Tiye Ia RepUbliqae."
There were no attempts at disorder, and the people
quietly dispersed
The resignation Of President Thlers and the cleo
ton Of Marshal MacMahon TO succeed him causes
immense excitement here The streets have been
crowded all the evening with people discussing
the events of the day, but no disturbance is re-
ported.
PARIS. May o. 1873
The change in the Presidency has been accom-
plished without the slightest disturbance. Perfect
order prevails throughout France. The troops have
been confined to their barracks since yesterday
morning but all is quiet in Paris, and there
Egus of disorder in the Departments
The Radical journals to-day are calm in tone.
They recommend prudence and wisdom on the part
Of the Republicans and urge peace and a strict adj
hereDee 10 law
NJ Gambetta has issued manifesto calling on the
Republicans 70 respect the law.
Marshal MacNahon has sent a communication to
NJ. Buffet, President Of the Assembly. acknowledge
ing the receipt of the official notification of his cleo
tOn 90 the Presidency, and accepting the office in
the following terms:
al win obey the viii of the Assembly the deposi
tary Of the national sovereignty. 1t is a heavy re-
spOnsibilty but with Gods aid and the devotion of
the army will continue the work of liberatinR the
territory and restoring order, and will maintain
tranquility and the principles which society
rests. TO this pledge my word honest man
and a soldier"
The President has issued circular TO Projects Of
Departments, promising that attack shall be
made on the laws and institutions of the country.
The formation of the Government has not
yet been completed. Il is said that the Duke de
Broglie will have the Ministry of the Interior and
N. Pierre Mague that Of Finances and that the
Baron de Larcy and MN. Ernoul and Batbie will
also enter the Cabinet
A ffol liau arHa 70 laHdl Late fin