The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-22


President rhisrs' Power in the French
Parliamsns-Aa Omen OF Coming
Trtumph.
The National Assembly Of France completed
its organization. by the election of Vice Pres-
dents, during yesterdays session. NJ Martel
an avowed supporter Of President Theirs, was
a candidate for the fourth Vice Presidency
His nomination gave rise 10 an obstinate oppo-
sition and a most exciting contest in very
full house. Six hundred and ifty-three men,
bers were present during the proceedings
NJ Martel was elected by majority of seven
votes. The announcement Of the result pro-
duced o profound sensation. The Bonapart-
iss Orleanists and Legitmists of every shade
of feeling combined against the Executive in
terest but the coalition was defeated by the
energetic attitude and steadfast allegiance
of the supporters of the Republic. The
Theirs executive is vastly encouraged The
opposition has been stimulated TO renewed
effort Party summonses have been forwarded
to every member of the Assembly, invoking
their presence in the Legislative Chamber
during the debate which will take place
next Friday, when, it is evident, an i'm
portant crisis in the history of the French
Republic will be evolved. The post
ponement Of the debate on the Interpolation
until Friday, no matter how brought about
but puts off for day or two q great fight
which is inevitable. 1t has long been apparent
that crisis was impending. The resigna-
ton of MN. Goulard and Simon revealed
trouble, and the appointments which the
President has since made have not by any
means cleared the political horizon. Presi-
dent Theirs has shown determination to lean
upon the Left Centre, and by a judicious use
of the elements at his disposal to establish the
Republic. The new men have been chosen
not from the conservative and mon
archical Right, but from the radical and
republican Left The monarchists still
feel their strength. On many questions the
Right and the Left are about evenly balanced
It is well known that the strongest desire
of the Left is to vote dissolution of the
present Assembly. On Monday a motion
was made for the dissolution of the Assembly
by member Of the Extreme Left; but by an
OVERWHELMING AhuJoAAey VIC i1OSAOA WINS NOecu
down, and the dissolution, in consequence,
was indefinitely postponed The reelection
of M. Buffet as President of the Assembly
on Tuesday equally reveals conservative
strength. It is felt by the Right that
the time has come for decided action;
and it is significant that the Right centre
has decided to demand from the govern
ment explanations regarding the recent
Ministerial changes. What with the debate
on the Interpolation and the discussion of tho
constitutional bills submitted by Minister Of
Justice Dufaure, we are likely, before the
day comes for the recess Of the Assembly, 70
have lively times in France. The overthrow
Of President Theirs may not be found an easy
task but it is impossible to refuse TO admit
that the hopes Of the monarchists and Of the
republicans are about equally trembling in o
balance which "kicks the beam at majority
Of seven voices. The debate which il to come
off on Friday will show whether the Right Is
strong enough to overthrow President Theirs.