The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-31

about fifteen minutes past one. The Sen
ate met aud the letter of President Mac
Mahon was read and received in perfect
silence. On the assembling OF the Cham
Der OF Deputies saf Gr6vy read the letter
from President MacMahon announcing his
resignation amid profound silence. He
then read the articles of the constitution applicable
to the situation and announced that the two cham
bers would meet in congress at halfpast four p. NJ
The sitting then suspended. At the hour fixed the
Senators and Deputies assembled together in
gress in the Chamber of Deputies NJ. Martel Presi-
dent OF the Senate. took the chair and called the
congress to order.
INJECTING A NRw PRESIDENT
The proceedings in the congress of the two Cham
bers were opened by NJ. Martcl, who again read
President MacMahons letter of resignation and the
articles of the constitution.
NJ lie Gavardie Senator. amid shouts of disappro-
baton. asked whether the congress accepted the
resignation OF President MacMahon.
The congress set this inquiry aside by voting the
previous question by large majority.
The congress. after appointing tellers proceeded.
at Eve o'clock, to vote for President of the Republic
Seven hundred and thirteen Senator's and Deputies
were present, of whom go voted. The absolute ma
jority required was 1886. The result announced
at a quarter to eight p M.
NJ. Jules Grevy obtained $50 votes and General do
Chanzy 80.
NJ. Grevy was accordingly declared elected. and was
seven years.
Forty-three blank voting papers were deposited.
M. Dufaure was loudly cheered when no cast his
vote.
shortly after the Senate and Chamber Of Deputies
resumed their separate sittings.
NJ. Bethmont took the chair in the Chamber of
Deputies. He read letter from NJ. Grevy. express
ing the profound regret with which he resigned his
seat Deputy. and thanking his colleagues for the
sympathy with which they had honored him and
would continue to honor him.
NJ. GAMBEITAs FUTURE.
The Deputies decided to elect successor to the
Presidency Of the Chamber to-day (Friday) 1t is
understood that NJ. Gambetta 10 willing to accept the
post and his candidacy meets with increased favor.
Marshal Maca1ahon wrote to NJ. Grevy yesterday
expressing wish to pay him visit as soon as he
was elected President NJ. Grevy replied that he
deeply sensible of the Marshals courtesy but in
sisted that it was for HIM (Grevy) to pay the first
visit 1t is stated that the Marshal paid his respects
to President Grevy last evening. The Ministers all
declare that President MacMahon at Wednesdays
Cabinet Council preserved calm, dgnifed de-
He stated that he proposed to retire to pri
vate life. and would not, under any circumstances
permit his name to be employed for any species Of
demonstration. The Ministers congratulated Presi-
dent Grevy last evening his election. and col
lectivey rendered their designations. Mr. Grevy
pressed hope that they would continue in Office at
least Professionally The Cabinet will meet to-day to
consider the situation Marshal Mac Mahon last evening
visited and congratulated N. Grevy. The interview
was most courteous. The ex-President announced
his intention Of going to Grasse to-day. where he will
remain some time The voting in the congress for
President secret. The only incidents were
the appauding Of Victor Hugo and others by
the Left they advanced to the tribunal and the
hooting ct Baragnon. De Broglie. Buffet ana other
unpopular members of the Right Simon and
Rouher were comparatively unnoticed. There was q
perfect frenzy Of enthusiasm when the figures were
announced, the members Of the Left and
the public in the galleries rising in body and
peatcdly shouting. "vspe Ia I,&puttique"
ECHOES STORM.
The Marquis duarcourt. the French Ambassador
at London who is q relative of Marshal MacMahon,
has resigned.
PREPARED For EVENTS.
The R<publique Frdncnse, NJ. Gambetta's organ.
said yesterday There is no possible doubt about
issue OF the pending struggle The only matter ad
hitting of difference of opinion whether state Of
crisis shall continue. or not. Personal power may
be definitely buried from this day. and the moment
this is possible it should be DONE" The Figaro
said--"It is rumored that Generals Bourbaki, Ba-
talle and Du Baral have resigned 1t also says that
the foreign embassies yesterday officially in
formed of the intended resignation Of President
MacMahon.
THE SCENE AT TUESDAYS CABINET COUNCIL
MAcMAHoN's SPEECH AND HIS REASONS FOR
REsIaNING.
CBY CABLE TO THE HERALD
LONDON Jan. 81 1879.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times says the
election of NJ. Gambetta President OF the
Chamber of Deputies is certain, and he
will accept the post. It is also certain
that the impeachment of the Dc .BrogliSc
Tourtou Ministry will be abandoned. it
is longer necessary as means Of
ousting MacMahon a Cabinet which Loyalty
protected the constitution. The return of the
chambers to Paris. the reorganization of the Coun-
Gil Of the passage of the Education and other
republican reforms will be peacefully effected. The
correspondent adds that some members of the pure
Left will enter the Cabinet NJ. Duaurc has declared
his intention of rcsgning. The country will
not understand such course. but if he persists NJ.
Martel may take the Premiership and NJ. Dufaure
the Presidency of the Senate. NJ. Halanzer has
resigned the management of the Opera.
despatch to the Standard from Berlin represents
that confidence is felt there in President
Grevys competence to maintain his authority.
Paris despatch to the Times Sat the Cabinet
Council held Thursday morning the Minister'S offered
to resign IL President MacMahon thought he could
come to o compromise with the Chambers. MacMa-
hon replied with some emotiont that he deemed such
step useless. The tone of the Presidents letter Of
resignation seems to meet with general approval"
THE MARsHALs FIRMSEss
The Times Paris despatch says:-"Prcsidcnt Mac
Mahons fall will produce no III effect at home
mr. abroad aud will be positive relief.