The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-22
THE FRENCH CONG RESs.
both Houses Voting "Urgcncy" on the Ann
ncsiv Proposition-A Warm Debate.

VERsAILLRs, March 2l.-1he floor and
galleries Of the Senate Chamber were crowded
to day by members and spectators In anticpa-
tion OF an exciting scene on the presentation OF
the Amnesty proposition. Toward the close Of
the sitting Victor Hugo read motion propos
ing a general amnesty for all acts committed
during the reign OF the Commune. ITo made no
speech. There was considerable tumult among
the members OF tho Right.
NJ. Paris. Of the Right, shouted: "Do you pro-
pose amnesty even for the murderers Of the
hostages2"
NJ. Hugo did not reply.
NJ. Dufaure proposed that the motion be de-
clared urgent" lie said "Among those to
whom the proposal applies are some who regret
the excesses into which circumstances led them
By their tolls and their regrets they have merit
ID clomcncy. The President will exercise the
right Of pardon in their favor. But for those
who committed crimes, and who. while remain
ing enemies OF society, employ upon the from
tiers the most ingenious means for introducing
and tho Government, amnesty Is impossible
and the Ministry will oppose It,"
Urgency" was voted unanimously.
The President Of the senate, the Due d'Audif
fret-Pasquier, announced the death OF NJ. Maui
rice. Senit for the Department Of the Nord
and the sitting was adjourned.
In tho Chamber OF Deputies VI. Raspail read a
motion Ior general amnesty similar to that Of
fered by Victor Hugo In the Senate.
NJ. Mnrqie, Of the Left proposed an amnesty
for rolitical press Offences
N. Rouvicr. of tho Lett. introduced motion
simil r TO that OF VI. Marpuc, tut riving In de-
toll the categories of offences to which the am
uesty Is to he applied.
The Donapartlsts protested az inst ~ Raa-
naiis motion, ano demanded tue names Of the
Dep ties who signed n.
NJ. Paul de Cas-aguac said: 1--WE wiah to know
the members who compose the Pantheon Of
Assasstna.'
VI. Perrin, Of tho Lett. rcnlici Tho assassins
OF the coup d eint owe s.luc indulgence to the
assaasins Oi the Commune.
N. Mcard. Minister Of the Interior, proposed
that the amnesty motions be declared urgent,
hut added " The Government opposes ali propo
sitiors for amnesty. II arnly intords to cause
the decisions Of the rib 1uai to be respected II
would tie ui-hOnuring the country to treat the
criminals ot the Commune as victims of political
discyrd.'
NM. Raspail and Brsson Of the Lett opposed
the motives for declaring urg 'ncy adv need by
the Government ihey claimed urgency solely
In tne name Of humanity
NJ. Rcard asked whether II would be humane
to- raise iaise hopes in the minds OF relatives Of
the prisoners lie said the President would
reconcile his duties TO the country with the
nights of humanity
Urgency was finally voted unanimously.
Tho Chamber before adjourn lug adopted n
resolution instituting an iuQ airy Into the cleo
tion Of the COmrte dAygucsNiyes, formerly
Chamberlain Of the Emperor.
N. kasplil. Jr introduced n bill dcpfivng the
Government Of the riyht ~ Unirate mayors.
The Committee on the Amnesty motions will
be appointed tot morrow.
The Chamber OF Deputies has nnnullel the
Gle zion of NJ Nalar @, from the Department -
Haute Loire. because of the miscount uf the
returning oncef. Ihis T. the Il 81 election that
has been annulled