The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-11

the support of the monarchists, and thus
precipitate the dissolution of the combina-
ton. His idea is to advocate and propose
the prolongation of MacMahon's presiden-
tial term and he will, it is understood. pro-
pose 1t upon the first opportunity. If so,
it will probably be adopted and prove, for
the present, at least, death blow to the
monarchial combination. With all of
MacMahon's monarchial predictions, he is
neither politician or statesman, only q
soldier, but is as fond of popularity and
power as are most public men. If, there
fore, he can be assured of a prolongation
Of bis term Of office, and consequent
power, with party of considerable
strength to "back him up" he will not be
very apt to hazard it all upon the ultimate
chances of the success Of a defeated COM
binatiou.
1t may not be generally understood how
this question of the establishment of a
monarchy, restoration of the empire, or
the prolongation of MacMahon's term can
lcgtimatcly come up for debate and action
in the French assembly at this time, and,
therefore, brief explanation may not be
uninicrcsiuG OF out of place. The ques-
ton comes up legitimately and properly
for discussion and settlement at this time,
either by the assembly, as representing the
people of France, or 10y the people them
selves. The only question there is in re-
ference thereto, is which is the proper ,ri-
bunal to decide the matter-.thc assembly
or the people. 1t is unnecessary 80 con-
slider this question, Because II is only of IN
tcrest to France, and the world will have
10 lie content Will, whichever course they
conclude to pursue In May last, Casimr
Perier, member Il Thcr-' cabinet, pub
lishei letter in which nc expressed the
opinion which wds, also, taken 10 he, and
/ was, in fact, the opiuion sc Theirs that
tho establishment Of monarchy was
impossible, that a republic alone could fur
nish a basis for the union of the conserva.
tive parties. and that the country longc'l
for its definite foundation" The mon
archislS. at once took alarm. and made up
their minds to act Immediately. The gov
crnmont of Theirs was only provisional and
tho ultimate form Of government had not
then-nor has it now--bcen determined.
An interpolation was moved, in response
TO which Theirs warmly advocated the de-
finite establishment of the republic. The
response was resolution. in effect, de-
Claring want of confidence in the govern
ment, which received vote of three hun
bred and siNty-two, a majority Of all vot-
ing, but not sufficient, under their rules, to
work the overthrow of tlic then govern
ment. Theirs, however, Immediately re-
signed, and MacMahon was elected presi-
dent, to fill out tie remainder of lis term,
receiving all of the votes given, something
over bare constitutional majority of the
votes, no votes, however, being cast against
him. We Use the term constitutional AZ
referring to the temporary rules governing
France and the assembly. The term of
MacMahons office is about expiring by its
own limitation, and, hence, the question
whether a provisional government shall be
continued. or permanent form OF govern
ment established; and if permanent whether
it shall have for its head president, king
or emperor. Such is the situation at the
present writing, and the causes thereof :
what It may he day or week hence no
man can predict, but We still hope for the
republic.