The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
qELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
MACMAHON'S SURRENDER.
A Message to the Chambers Accepting
the National Verdict.
THE NEW MINISTERS
General Grant and Family
Arrived in Genoa. nr,aa
ENGLAND'S LITTLE INDIAN WAR.
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BIZ CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON, Dec. Is, 1877.
despatch from Versailles says:-"The Message
Chamber OF Deputies yesterday by NJ. de Marcere.
Minister OF the Interior and to the Senate by M.
Dufaure, President OF the Council and Minister OF
Justice. The Message is short and gives every
satisfaction to the majority. The whole budget for
1873 will be voted before the chambers separate.
Great and general satisfaction prevails at this ter
mination OF the crisis"
PRESIDENT MAcMAHoN's MESSAGE.
The Message of President MacMahon states that
the elections OF October IA affirmed afre sh the con-
fdence OF the country in republican institutions.
The Message continues:-.'In order to obey par
llamentary rules l have formed Cabinet
selected from both chambers, composed OF men re-
solved to defend and maintain these institutions by
the sincere exercise of the constitutional laws.
The interests of the country imperatively demand
that the crisis through which we are passing shall
be set at rest and demand with no less force that
it shall not be renewed.
THE VERDICT OF THE COUNTRY FINAL.
''The exercise Of the right Of dissolution is, In
effect, nothing but supreme consultation before q
Judge from whom there is no appeal and could not
be established as a system Of government. Ibe.
heve it to be my duty to exercise this right ana
conform myself to the reply Of the country.
MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
"By the constitution OF 1875 parliamentary Re-
public was formed. The constitution, while estab-
fishing my irresponsbiliy, instituted the joint and
individual responsibility OF the Minister'S The in.
dependence OF the Ministers is the condition OF
their responsibility. The principles of the const-
tuition are those OF my government. The termina.
ton OF the crisis will be the starting point OF new
era OF prosperity, for the promotion OF which all
the public powers will concur
SECURITY AGAINST DISSOLUTION
"Harmony being rc-established between the
Senate and the Chamber OF Deputies ana the latter
being henceforth assured against premature dis.
solution, the chambers will be enabled to achieve
the great legislative labors demanded by the pub
lie interests. The International Exhibition will
offer to the world fresh testimony OF the vitality OF
our country.u
The Message Is signed by President MacMahon and
countersgnea by N. dc Msrcere, Minister OF the In
terror. and NJ. Dufaure, President OF the Council
WHAT IS THOUGHT MESSAGE.
The Dufaure Ministry was gazeted 10 Paris ycster.
day. The Constituionnet, Journal des Dtbats Soteu
and -RIHeme Steele entirely approve OF the new
Cabinet and congratulate the country upon the ter
mination of tho crisis. The Republique Francalse
and Rappet admit that the Cabinet is composed OF
moderate but sincere republicans point out that
must be judged by It's works, and on auaran.
teos. The Republtque Francaise says:-"Wo have
been deceived often that must be excused .or
not Immediately disarming" Some organs Of the
Right express pity for President MacMahon on
account OF the unfortunate position in which he il
now placed.
THE MESSAGE IN THE CHAMBERS
President MncAanon's Message was M uch applauded
by the Senators of the Lett In the Chamber OF Dcp-
uties the members OF tho Left Centre principally ap.
pnu led, but the Message the whole, made greut
impression. Tho Right were SILENT The govern
mcnt. IN accordance with the decision OF the Budget
Committee, will ask the Chamber to vote sixth OF
tho Budget and the four direct taxes
CHANGE.
The Constitutional believes that the Chamber will
adjourn Thursday next until january Many reac.
tionary projects ana projects have resigned IL
Is stated that tho first batch OF prefcctora changes
will BIO gazetted Sunday. Tho clerical journals are
Violent in their comments, especially tho appoint
nent OF ii. Washington, who is q Protestant. Tho
Gazette de France says-''Tho insurreclon has Fri.
umphed"
DKsKs.
NJ. Ozonne, Minister OF Commerce; N. Faye, Min.
lister oil Public Instruction, and Admiral Roussin,
Minister OF Marine, OF the Grimaudet do Rocheboust
Cabinet will resume their former positions as heads
Of departments
N. DCPAURE
Jules Armand Stanislas Dufaurc, President OF the
Council aud Minister OF Justice Is ono of the most
distinguished men in France, and filled the latter
oice under NJ. Theirs Born in 170S In tho Chareuts
lncrieure no studied law at Paris, and subsequently
attached himself to the Bar Of Bordeaux,
where he soon acquired distinction as o sound
lawyer and forcblo ploader Ho early took
IN active part In politics. and in 1884
elected Deputy, retaining his scat during
subsequent changes TIL lS45 He was distinguished
throughout his Parliamentary career by indomiiabc
Energy and sturdy Independence, voting Invariably
with the liberal party Under tho administration OF
Marshal Sout he hold the Office Of Minister OF Public
Works, being tho lrst to hold that position as
separate Ministry. During tho years Immediately
preceding the revolution OF lS4s he was the centre Of
IN independent group OF liberals VINO wore more In.
nuential than numerous and played no Uncomfortable
part In the events OF the time After that revolution
he frankly accepted the Republic and voted during
that period with the moderate democrats Under the
Presidency Of Louis Napoleon no was for short time
Minister Of the Interior, but after coup dtiat re.
tired from politics and devoted himself exclusively 20
the practice OF his profession. He soon acquired the
reputation OF being Of the ablest lawyers at tho
Paris Bar, and received Immense patronage from
the middle classes. Called from his retirement by the
fall OF the EMPIRE he has since been OF the fore.
most figures in France. His ton doncies are decidedly
conservative, though sianch republican, and his
appointment is hailed with satisfaction by moderate
men OF all partea
n. LION SAT-.
Jean Baptise Leon Say, tho Minister OF Finance, Is
one OF tho most distinguished 1nancicrs aud political
ccnnomlsta In Enronc Rnrn In Paris In lS2n hn