The Van Buren press., 1873-06-03
A CRISIS REACHED IN FRANCE.
Resignation of Theirs and His Cabinet
Election of Marshal Mcmahon.
FRANCE.
VERSAILLES, May "a.
TIE POLITICAL STORM,

IVA ME,
VERSAILLES, May "a
THE POLITICAL STORM
The assembly re convened at o'clock
this p. m, and after an energetic speech
by Casemer Pierre, minister of interior,
rejected by a vote of 362 against 3ls, the
simple order of the day proceeding from
the Lett and supported by the govern
ment An order of the day proposed by
the Right, declaring that the present
form of government was net under dis
cussien and regretting that the recon-
struct.on Of the ministry did not afford
the conservative guarantees, was adopted
by vote of 800 against 3Il
A REVOLUTION.
Thiers and his ministry have resigne d
Gen. McMahon is elected president. No
disturbances are reported. Upon an
nouncement of the result of the vote NJ
Barganon, member Of the Right, said tn,
supreme interests Of the country required
that government should not remain 81
lent His remarks were received with
noisy proteststions by the Left When
the tumult had somewhat subsidized Bar
canon resumed, and proposed night
sitting of the assembly Dufaure, min.
lister OF justice, ascended the tribune and
declared France would not remain mo-
ment without a government Notwith-
standing the vote ust cast there exists,
he said, president and the republic
The ministers would answer for the mali
tenanec Of order They would consult
with the president aud agree to night
sitting. The Left shouted "Why will
government thus set Europe and poster-
ty an example Of this monstrous ingrat-
tude9 The Right insisted that the gov
ernment should promptly communicate
its decision to the assembly. After fur
ther debate, which was conducted amidst
the greatest excitement it was decided to
have night session, and recess was ia
ken until evening The result of the
vote caused intense excitement, and the
streets were crowded with people eager
ly awaiting the developments Of the
nights sitting.
EVENING SESSloN---THE DESIGNATIONS
The assembly resumed its sitting at s
O. clock. Dufaure, minister Of justice,
announced that the ministers had ten
dered their designations to Theirs, who
had accepted them Dufaure then hand
cd to Buffet, president Of the assembly, q
message from President Theirs, an
nouneing that he delivers back to the as
sembly the high functions which have
been conferred on him The reading of
the message produced profound sensa-
ton in the chamber. Gen. Changarner
and Duke of de Brogle moved that the
assembly Immediately appoint success
or to Theirs. This motion caused ter
rife uproar The Left moved that the
resignation OF Theirs be not accepted.
The motion was rejected by vote Of
3GS against 800 The resignation of
Thiers was then formally accepted. Buf-
let frantieally attempted TO eulegze
Thers The members of the Lett en-
deavored to secure an adjournment ofthe
election, but the Right insisted upon
choosing president Immediately A
vote was then taken 1t resulted in the
election of Marshal Mac Mahon, who re
ceived 800 votes. The deputies Of the
Left abstained from voting A commit
tee was then appointed to wait upon
Marshal MacMahon and inform him that
he had been elected president Of the re-
public.
The committee was headed by Buffet,
who upon retiring temporarily handed
over the presidency Of the assembly to
Goulard, who was enthusiastically cheer
ed by the Right upon taking the seat
Upon the return of the committee Buffet
resumed the chair and announced that
Marshal Mae eMahon had accepted the
presidency of the republic, though not
without pain. Buffet stated that the
ministers would temporarily remain
The crowds in the streets and front Of
the legislative chamber increased as night
advanced, and when the result Of the
proceedings in assembly was made
known there wele loud shouts Of Vive
lie Theirs, and "Viva La Republique. 4"
There were no attempts at disorder and
the people quietly dispersed.
PARIS, May 25-r. NJ.
TIE SllUAlloN.
The change in the presidency has been
accomplished without the slightest dis
turbance, and perfect order prevails
throughout France The troops have
been confined to their barrack since yes
terday morning. but all quiet in Paris
and no signs Of disturbance In the de
partmcnts. The Radical journals to-day
are calm in tone. They recommend pru.
dence and wisdom on the part Of the
Republicans, and urge peace and strict
adherence to law. Gambetta has issued
a manifesto calling on the Republicans
to respect the law
MACMAHoN's ACCEPTANCE.
Marshal MacMahon has sent a com.
munication to M. Buffet, president Of the
assembly, acknowledging the receipt of
official notification of his election to the
presidency and accepting the Office in the
following terms, 81 will obey the will Of
the assembly, the depository of national
sovereignty. 1t is a heavy rcsponsibili.
ty, but with Gods aid and the devotion
of the army will continue the work Of
lberating the territory and restoring or
der, and will maintain tranquility and the
principles on which society rests. To
this l pledge my word as an honest man
and q soldier
CIRCULAR.
The president has issued a circular to