The New York herald., 1877-09-20
President MacMahon's Manifesto to
the French People.
A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT.
He VindicateS His Right to Defend
the Constitution.
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Tho Official Journal OF yesterday publishes the text
OF President NacAahon's manifesto to tho French peo.
pie. 1t is as foows:-
"FREScHMEN-You are about to bo called upon to
nominate your representatives in the Chamber Of
Deputies. l do not assume to exercise any pressure
upon your choice but feel found TO dspel doubt
upon what you are about to do What have done 10
this:-
WHAT HE HAS DONE
''For the last four years l have maintained peace,
and the personal confidence with which l am honored
by foreign sovcrcgns enables mo TO render our rea-
tions with all powers more cordial At homo public
order has never boen disturbed for u moment, owing
to the policy OF concord which brought nd mo men
devoted before all things to their country Public
prosperity, momentariy arrested by msfortunes,
has recovered s elastcty the general health has in
creased, Notwithstanding the heavy burdens borne py
the people, the national cred has been rcngthened
and France peaceable and confident at timo,
sees her army, always worthy OF her. reconstructed
upon basis These great results were, however,
threatened with danger.
USAASAGEABLE DEPUTIES
''The Chamber Of Deputies, daily throwing of the
leadership Of moderate men and more and moro domt-
mated by the avowed leaders of the radical party at
length forgot the of authority which belonged to
me, and which l could allow to be diminished
without involving the honor of my name before you
COntcStinB
rghtlul influence in the Senate tho Chamber of Depu-
ties aimed at nothing less than substituting for the
necessary equilibrium Of public powers established by
the constitution the despotism of a convention.
Hesitation was longer permissible. Exercising my
constitutional right and In conformity with the opn-
ION of the Senate. dissolved the Chamber OF Depu-
ties is now for you to speak. They tell you seek
overthrow the Republic but you will not believe IT.
CONSTITUTION HIS CARE
''The constitution Is entrusted to my guardianship,
and will make It respected. What look for from
you is the election OF Chamber which, raising itself
above party rivalres, will occupy itself before all
things With tho country's affairs At tho last cleo
tions an abuse made Of my name among thosa
who then proclaimed themselves my friends Many
have not ceased oppose People still speak to
you of their devotion 10 my person and assert that
they only attack my minister's Do not be duped by
this artnce.
INDICATING CHOICE.
ssTo Illustrate 1t, my government will designate
among the candidates those who alono authorized
to make use of my name You will maturcly consider
the bearing of your votes Elections favorable to my
policy will facilitate the regular conduct OF the exist
ing government. They will affirm the principles Of
authority sapped by domagogy. aud will assure order
and peace Hostile elections would aggravste con-
nict between the public powers, we'll as impede the
of business and maintain agitation aud France,
the midst Of these fresh complications would be.
come for Europe object OF distrust.
WHAT
Gas for myself my duty would increase with the
danger could not obey the mandates of the dema.
gogues could Mother become the instrument Of
radicasm abandon tho post In which the constt-
tuition has placed me. shall remain to defend con-
scrvative interests with tho support Of the Senate
and shall energetcally protect the faithful public
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themselves to bc intmidated by vain threats
WHAT FRANCE NEEDS.
"Frenchmen-l await With iull confidence the mani
festation OF your sentiments. After many trials
France desires stability order and peace, and. with
Gods hep will secure to the country these bene-
fits You will listen to the words OF q soldier, who
serves no party and revolutionary or rctrograde
passion and is guided by nothing but love for his
country"
Tho manifesto is countcrsgned by the Minister Of
the Interior The decree fixing the date of tho eloc~
tons October IA will be published the 22d inst.
SENSATION OVER THE MANIFESTO
Tho Standards correspondent at Paris reports that
President MacMahons manifesto has created inn
mense sensation. The Bonaparst and clerical papers
applaud II as a declaration OF no surrender
The Temps, which SO far is tho most outspoken Of
the republican papers, declares the manifesto an
precedented.
CORRESPONDENTS VIEWS
French correspondent OF an English paper,
commenting on the passage OF tho manifesto,
beginning, II could not obey the mandates Of
the demagoguos," says:-"This sentence 10 in
fiat contradiction TO tho manifesto itself, aud 10
all political rules observed by modern civil society.
1t says othor words shall accept tho decision Of
the nation If It norms with mine. shall brave it II
1t Is contrary to mine. This position is SO strangely
out OF place, coming from the Chief Of democratic
nation POSSESSION of universal SUFFRAGE that dc,
spite the Authenticity OF my Information, think
advisable to await the publication Of the ofcia text
bcioro pronouncing dccidodly upon IT."
GRArUroUs ANNOUNCEMENT.
1t seems impossible that II should be announced be-
forehand and without necessity that the wish OF the
nation is be overrued after been appealed to
ana when It has delivered its judgment after nvo
Lbs Of reflection II this sentence exists, such
give It, 1t onlyvbe kind Of provocation aiming
ut spreading irritation and encouragement throush-
out the nation How tho same man say he ro-
spccts the Republic and that he braves the ceStorsS
How hc the breath declare he respects the
consultation and that he places himself above III
There seems to be confusion here and would moi
havo reproduced this sentence wc-o tho sourct
whence have derived II such as to warrant me IN boz
leving It might bo incorrect
sAy xflscroRAL ARrrPIcR."
The Times PARIS corrcs spondcnt says:-"People LOOK
upon President MacMahon's manifesto only
electoral arcc. designed 10 fighton timid electors
into supporting the official candidates and
to encourage functonaries 10 exert pressuros
but, relying upon tho honor OF tho Marshal
are convinced that when Franco shns declared
her lrm will ho will submit and will not enter Into nu
open conflict with tho nation or make coup d'Sat.
Tho republican papers howovor treat tho manifesto
In a very serious tona"
A NAPoLEoSIc MANIFESTO
La France says:-.'This is tho Language OF q mani
fcsto Of Napoleon, counlcrs,ened by Persisny None
OF Europss present constitutional sovcrcens have the
exorbitant presumption to impose their will on the
people and forbid them to take different view"
lie Temps ssys:-'Franco IS called 10 new and sus
prenc struggle for tho maintenance of her hbcPly."
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