New-York tribune., 1877-05-17
LONDON, Mednesday,

The DAY > ENENlS.
LosDoS, Wednesday, May l6, 1877.
The French Cabinet have resigned. The fol-
lowing is Reuters account of the affair: Tho Chamber
Of Deputies having voted yesterday TO repeal the Press
law OF 1870 Preslden. MIcMahon wrote VI Jues simon
stating that ne had Observed with that neither
uor NJ Marte had placed before the Chamber reasons
which might have prevented the repeal OF this law This
law had Dcen passed by " DIfaure less than two years
ago. and NJ simon himself had quite recently wished to
see it applied in the courts flaw.
President Mac,iahon reminded VI. Simon that It had
been decided in several meetings OF the Cabinet and
indeed, in yesterday mornings meeting, that he ana ~
Mart should oppose the repeal Of this law President
Macal0n said that there had been ground for surprise
also that the Chamber during last few slttngs hadds-
cussed the whole municipal law, and even adopted some
causcs, the danger Of which NJ. Simon had himself ac-
kuovedgcd council Ws Tor instance The publicity OF
sttiugs Of municipal cOuncs) without n Simon taking
any part in the discussions.
The letter concludes follows In view Of such NJ
ude on the part OF the head of the Cabinet, the ques
ton arises whether he retains sufficient influence 10 as
scr hi, views successfully An explanation on this point
Is Indispensable for myself, although not ike you an
swerabla 10 Parliament have responsibility toward
France which to-day, than ever before must en-
gross my attention"
In consequence Of the foregoing letter H. Juies Simon
rendered his resignation in letter In which he says he
was unWe aud absent when the Municipal bill was dis
cus-ed lie nad an appointment with the commte for
Friday TO induce them TO reconsider the vote conc rnug
the publicity Of the stngs Of the Municipal Councils
The Obi cons OF the Ministers to the repeal Of the Press
law applied only pOrtiOn-fOr Furnishing insults TO
foregnsOyereiGns
n. simon concludes by declaring that as a citizen, and
not as Minister he earnestly desires 20 be replaced by
men belonging Ike himself, to the Conservative R"pub-
lican party. Before sending IN his formal letter
Of re5ignation, NJ. Simon had an interview
with President MacMaLon. The latter said
he had gone far as ho possibly could,
and he would proceed no further in tlc wake OF the
Chamber; he intended reyering 70 his former opinions
and would constitute Ministry from the Liberal Right
Center. President MacMahon concluded: 81 belong to
10 the Right, SIR" NJ simon replied: ArdI 10 the
Lett Marshal MacSlahOn reoined: 4" perceive that
only too we'll"
In consequence Of NJ smon's letter, the Cabinet re-
solved that they would all resign TO manifest sol
iarty with their chief and leave President MacAiahon
full liberty Of action. N. Simon Immediately quilted
the Ministry Of the Interior for his private residence.
The members OF the Left held a numcrously
attended meeting. Many members OF other par
ties and several Senators present. NJ. Gambetta
advised them to face the situation with clmness but
drmuess and energy. The majority Of tie Chamber,
which represented tie country was IN position proof
against aggression NJ. Gambetta proposed a general
meeting OF all sections tho Left TO draw up dccara-
tion explaining the situation to the country, and ex-
pressing entire confidence IN the fallen ministry. NM
Ferry and Lcyergne While recognizing tne necessity OF
very firm attitude, dIsapprOyed OF holding general
meeting
general meeting Of all sections OF the left was held
at the Grand Hotel, in Paris, announced. Two hun
drcd and ninety members present resolution
was unanmous, passed declaring that 40 Cabinet can
have the confidence OF the Chamber which Is not
free in its action and resolved to govern according
to republican principles, which alone can secure
order and prosperity at home and peace abroad.
n- D.. tba
by the crowd He addressed them, recommending calm.
ness and moderation declaring that power would hnaly
remain with the right The crowd responded with
cries OF yive Gambctta" "yiye La Republic" !" Tho
Republican Union afterward met It unanimously con-
frmed the action Of the meeting and appointed NM.
Gambeta, spulcr aud Lepere their special representa-
tiyes.
President MacMahOn to-day wrote 70 VI. Duiaurc
auestng him TO confer with him. NJ. Defure piled that
he devned the sarsas object but his heath prevented
his undertaking tue formation OF a ministry lie said
that he could serve President MacMahon better in the
senate by opposing the repeal Of the 1875 Press Law.
1t is improbable that the Ministry Will Dc constituted
tomorrow. II ii is not constituted It Is expected that
decree will be issued proroguing tho Chamber for
month The possibility OF prorogation being followed by
dissolution is mentioned Great excitement prevails
everywhere.
Many persons including the Duke D'Audifrct Pasquicr
are mentioned as having been ntrusted with the
ton OF a cabinet. even alege that reactlOnary
cabinet, including the Duke De Brogllc NJ FoGrton, and
NJ Buffet has already been formed These combinations
ut present however, are mere suppostiOns.
Tie Temps says II has 10 believe that nothing
has vet been decided President MacMahon wishes the
Ministry TO composed from the Liberal section Of tho
Right Center, who would have the support OF tho
Chamber and the Senate.
Tie first OF the crisis produced not merely emo-
ton but actual dsmay nllng nearly ali with omnous