Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-19
France.

| a revolution. 1t may take either the form OF a
Coup de'etat by MacMahon, or the seizure OF
tie Presideat BY the Republicans and his trial
as traitor to the Constitution. The situation
is regarded as very grave, and the Republicans
declare that the party of order is now, as ever,
the party Of disorder; that President MacMa-
hon. GO account Of his letter to Premier Simon.
IS responsible fer whatever blood may be shed.
The vote of the Assembly against the Mar
shall is made up Of all tho moderate sections
as we'll rs the extreme Left, and it is only
the extreme Right (ess than one-thlrd Of the
Chamber) which supports the pretenslons OF
the Marshal.
The Impcriasts arc very active. They re.
gard MacMahon as their man, and arc look
ing for possible boodshed 10 the streets Of
Paris. But as the recognized army is On the
side of the President, the Republicans can do
nothing but protest. 1t is understood that the
Marshal believes general European war To-
e7;tablc, and he wants government which
will not be disturbed by Parliamentary factions
in the great struggle about to begin.
The President 10 his message explains that
he conformed 10 the constitutional Du(aure aud
Simon Cabinets, chosen 10 accord with ma
iority Of the Chamber. but they were unable TO
unite sufficient support to guarantee good gov
crpmcut. The President continues:
| could not make further step ID the same
path without making an appeal to tho radical
factions, which deserve modification OF our To-
stitutious My conscience aud patriotism do
not permit me to associate myself with the trl'
umph of these ideas, which can only result 10
disorder and in the humiliation OF France. AS
long as retain the depository power shall
use il, within legal limits, to prevent such re-
suits. which would be the ruin Of the country.
The triumph Of such theories was not con.
templated when at the last election all the can.
didatc5 awaited themselves Of my name. Ii The
country were DOW Intercepted, it would reject
such construction. | am firmly resolved to
respect and maintain existing institutions until
1850. | might propose notifications, but
propose nothing OF the KIDD.
) In order to allow emotions to calm, invite
you to suspend sittings one month. You can
: then discuss the Budget. Meantime we shall
maintain the public peace, suffer nothing at
home to compromise it, and, notwithstanding
the agitation in portion of Europe, l am con
fdent We shall maintain i. abroad, thanks to
our GOOD relations with al the Powers and our
, policy OF neutrality aud abstenti0n. "a this
point all parties arc agreed. The new Cabinet
thinks Ike the DID, If any mprudcnce aid
uttcraucc Oh the part Of the press threatens to
compromise the concord we all desire, shall
repress il by legal means. TO prevent this
however, appeal TO that patriotism which is
lacking 10 90 class in France.
The following is the desert ption of the sceuc
| ., no n noputinc rnstnrdor. Who
II. DeFourton, the new Minister Of tho Into
rior. mounted the tribune to read President
i Miscellaneous message, al uproar arose FROM
, the Lett. Many ironiea exclamaliops were
used One member shouted, 10 the plIlory
Paul Cassagnac rctorted, Down with The fac
tious minority
After the message had been received NJ.
Gambctta tried to speak, but vas prevented by
shouts from the Right, some cxcaiming
"DoRn with the Dictator The scene va:
most tumultuous.
NJ. Grovy, the President Of the Chamber
decided that the message having been read, ni
debate vas possible uoti The House reason
bled. The future must be awaited with rru
doncc, trmucss and confidence.
The House then adjourned, the members
shouting "Nive la Republiquc.'
} In the Senate NJ. Rerenger assembled the trl
bune. The President announced that the gov
eruncrt wished TO address the Senate. Ar
animated discuss on ensued as to who should
, sneak. Ultimately the Duke Dc Brogie. the
!. new President Of the Council Of Ministers, com.
municated President MacMahon's message.
: The Marquis Defrancleiu and M Jules Simon
both tried to speak, but the Duke Dc Broglie
exclaimed, Nobody can speak; the sitting is
adjourned.
NJ. Toiaiu rctorted, The President, and moi
the Duke De Broglie, has to direct the de
bates.
=, NJ. Jules Simon began 81 an obliged, ,c
my great regret.
When the Duke DeBroslie Interrupted, say
, ing, "AI now spoken is illegal
The President then told NJ. Jules Simon tina
President MacMahon had exercised his rights.
II is decree must be obeyed.
NJ. S!mou then left the tribune under pro
test.
NJ. Bernard shouted, The country vii
judge you.
The Senate Their adjourned amid a tumult.
Nearly all the former reaciouary projects
, we're in the Hobbies awaiting the new Minister
OF the Interior
il meeting Of tho Left took place at Paris
last night III. Marcerre, former Minister oil
the Interior, was chairman. He said the com.
, | pusIlluu VI VIZ uSH SoNSL iSFCaiSa III
tentious calculated to inspire the nation with
legitimate GistIust, because men arc returned to
power who, on the Oath of May, 1873. under.
took to restore the monarchy.
The Duke DeCazes will accept the foreign
Office, and Vice Admiral Garnaut will be ap-
pointed Minister of Marine.
1t is presumed the Chamber OF Deputies
to day will reply by a vote of defiance which
may lead 10 propagation and dissolution if the
consent of the Senate can be obtained.
President MacMahon has written to the Duo
DeCazas of follows:
circumstances do net permit me to entrust
power to The late Cabinet, of which you formed
part wish it to be we'll understood, how
ever, that intend to maintain With foreign
powers the relations OF friendship aud confidence
which you have been able to establish. Nothing
must be done to impair their relations. and
nothing must be changed 10 the foreign policy
you so ably aud wortbiIy represent. appeal