New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS IN FRANCE.
TuMULTUoUs SCENE IN THE AssEMBLY-rHE REPORT
OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRoLONGATfoN-A TERM
OF FIVE YEARS RECOMMENDED FOR IMAGINATION
GREAT EXCITEMENT OCCAsIoNED BY THE RE-
PORr-THE MODERATE SECTION OF THE LETT
RESOLVES TO UNITE WITH THE REPUBLICANS.
PARIS, Saturday. Nov. Is, 1873.
IJpon the meeting of the Assembly to-day, men,
Der of the Right announced that the Committee on
the Prolonqation of Marshal MacMahon's Powers
was still IN session. and moved recess for a few
hours and that if necessary night session be held
for the purpose of hearing the report of the Commit
tee.
The motion met with vehement protest from the
benches of the Left and the Chamber became the
scene of great uproar
When the tumult subsidized, the secretary OF the
Committee announced that it was impossible TO say
when the report would be ready, but the Assembly.
nevertheless by ailarge majority voted to suspend
the sitting until o'clock this afternoon.
Upon the resumption of the session OF the Assem-
bly,, after the recess NJ Laboulaye read the report
Of the Prolongation Committee" 1t commences
by showing the difficulties Of prolonging President
MacMahons powers without organic laws. 10 DO 80,
says the report, would result in o more or less
disguised dictatorship under the title of
settled government, but it is impossible to
grant President MacMahon more than five years
power. The report also proposes to 80 constitute
the Republic that France may not become the prey
Of revolution, and recommends the appointment OF
Committee of Thirty to consider constitutional
bills. 1t concludes by appealing to the Conserva'
tiyes to help found the Republic. now that the
schemes of the Monarchists have failed; otherwise
the dissolution of the Assembly is inevitable. The
discussion of the report is fixed for Monday next.
There is great excitement over the conclusions OF
PARIS, Nov. Is. 1879.
The Moderate section Of the Left has resolved to
withdraw the amendments which it INTENDED to
propose to the report of the Committee the pro-
longation of the Presidents powers, and to unite
with the Republicans in an effort to defeat motion
for an unconditional prolongation Of ten years,
which will be presented to the Assembly by Gen.
Changarnier tomorrow
In the elections for members Of the Assembly to-
day. the Republicans carried the Department OF the
Aube. ... .s.....
OPENING OF THE ITALIAN PARLIAMENT.
SPEECH OF VICTOR EMANUEL = HIS HOME AND
.f FOREIGN POLICY.
ROME, Saturday, Nov. is, 1879
The Italian Parliament was opened to-day by King
Victor Emanuel in person. In his speech from the
throne, the King said:
Ihope for a continuance of the work OF internal organ
izaton that thus Italy may increase her prosperity
amid order and safety the two indispensable condtons
OF industry and progress. IL has been shown that
Rome may become the capital without en-
croaching upon the independence OF the
Pope or the exercise of the spiritual func'
ton and relations OF the Catholic world We will respect
his religious sentiments his liberty but will not per-
init attacks upon the nation and Its institutions Our
relations with all foreign powers are friendly Iestimo-
malls of the affection OF the Emperors and peoples OF
Austria and Germany have been addressed 70 Italy,
W ich has conquered her rghtful place among the
IONS Since the causesiand war between Austria ana
ly have disappeared there remains nothing but the
confidence OF mutual interest OF sure friendship, Ia
harmony with those family affections which an impe-
rious duty has made subdue but cannot exunguish
We wish 20 live in harmony with all nations but We Will
firmly guard the rights and dignity of our own
The King asks for bills to perfect the organization
of the army and navy, and to improve the finances
In concluding his speech the King said
Ihaye confidence In the nation, aud feel that the ma
ton has confidence in me.
The speech was greeted with frequent and enthu-
siastic demonstrations of approval.
THE BRITISH FLAG INSULTED AT DAMASCUS.
LONDON, Saturday, Nov Is, 1873.
Intelligence has reached this city that q serious
conflict the cause OF which is stated has occurred
in Damascus DURING the disorders the British nag was
insulted The Consul demanded repsration Tor the IN
dignity, but il was refused.