The New York herald., 1879-02-05

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| of jules Simon May 10. 1873 but the crisis OF
| five days later terminated his first essay in an
administrative capacity. He resumed his seat with
| the Left Centre. and thencerorth acted more
] decidedly with the republicans in opposition
| to the monarchical intrisues of De Brogle aud
Fourtou At the elections of January 80. 1876, he
was chosen Senator for the Department of Asne for
the term ending in 1885. Recalled the Ministry of
Public Instruction March 10. 1876 in place of VI.
Wallon he flied that post until the fall of the Cabi-
of Jules Simon. May i6. 1877. During his tenure
of Office he distinguished himself by his projects for
the reformation of national education. of his
achievements being the decentralization of the
mandng clerical influence in the French Universities
Many useful measures initiated by M Wadding-
ton In the Department of Public Instruction most
of which, however. were neglected by his snc-
cessor. NJ. Brunei. who was too much
pied with the fine arts to for the ad-
vancement Of education. NJ. waddington was ap-
pointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet
formed by M. Dufaure in December. 1877. This
selection caused general surprise. M. Waddngton
having been identified up to that time chiefly with
education and being. moreover. Protestant. The
appointment soon justified N. Dufaure's choice.
The Minister established at the most COR
dial relations with England Italy and Germany.
and chief representative of France at the Berlin
Congress last year he golden opinions from all
his associates. IT chiefly to his influence that
the favorable decision upon the claims of Greece is
to be attributed and that interesting country will
count Premier Waddington among its greatest bene-
factors. The recent diplomatic incident with the
Bay of Tunis revealed NJ. Waddington a determined
uphoder of the honor OF France in the East and the
Egyptian negotiations which resulted in the appoint:
pent of Frcnch,nan as Minister of Public Works in
Egypt point to the same conclusion NJ. Wedding
tnv, al 30 DO and
wife. New York lady. Miss Mary A.sop King, daugh-
ter Of the late Charles King. His designation as
Prime Minister canno. but give satisfaction to every
friend of the French Republic.
THE NEW MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH CABINET.
Senator Ellie lie Roger who succeeds NJ. Dufaure
in the Ministry OF Justice, is accomplished lawyer
and politician Of great influence. though it dates
from comparatively recent period. The Min
lister Of Justice born at Geneva. of French
parents, in 1916 Having completed his legal studies
with great distinction he became Of the leading
advocates at the Oar of Lyons. toward the close of
the Orleans monarchy. During the Empire his
liberal opinions prevented him from figuring in
national politics, but upon the of the
revolution of September, 1870 he appointed by
the Government Of National Defence Procuror Gen
eral at Lyons. He was elected to the National As
sembly from the Department OF the Rhone. Tebru-
ary g. 1871, became prominent member and officer
of the Left Centre and was, in 1876. chosen to the
Senate. He became vice president of that body and
recently Pre- mnentiy mentioned as the
OF the Due dAudifges Pasquer in the presidency of
| the Senate.
NJ. Emile Louis Gustave Deshayes de Marcere, the
Minister Of the Interior and Minister of Public Wor-
ship, ad interim. born at Domfront, March 16,
1929 He attached to the Ministry Of Justice in
| 1850 He is the author of number of brochures
| which proclaim him advanced republican. In
| February, 1871, NJ de Marcere elected to
| the Chamber of Deputies. At first ho joined
| the Feray movement, but he finally became
member Of the Left Centre, Of which faction he
chosen Vice President. He always sought to demon
strate the necessity of the definite establishment of
| the Republic. During the long controversies con-
cerning the magistracy municipal laws. budgets and
electoral schemes while NJ. Thiers in power NJ.
dc Marcerc frequently in the tribune and made
strenuous Efforts in favor of justice and economy.
| In February 1876, he elected Deputy from the
second circonscription of the arrondisscment OF
| Avesnes. On the 10Th Of March following he became
of State in the Ministry of the Inte
| rior succeeding NJ Ricard December 10, 1876. NJ
| de Marcere succeeded in the Interior Depart
| ment by NJ Jules Simon. 1t had been the intention
to make him Minister of Justice. but his attitude
| in regard to the question Of military honors"
caused his retirement. He recently elected Pres
ident Of the Left Centre in the Chamber Of Deputies.
| Jules Francois Camille Ferry, the Minister Of
Public Instruction and Fine Arts. born at Saint
Die April 8. 1892 studied Law at Paris wrote for the
legal Journalist took part in politics from about 1861
liberal; of the authors. along with Hcrod
and Floquet Of tho celebrated Electoral Manual
which had circulation of 100000 copies; was i'm
prisoned sedition in 1864 the celebrated
the "Thireen;" wrote for the Temps; elected
Deputy for Paris in 1869, and organized the opposi
| ton to the plebecte of May 1870. As member for
Paris he onicio mcmberof the Government of
National Defence, and became Prcfect of Paris Sep
| tembcr 6, 1870. He was chosen Deputy for tho
vorgcs February. 1s7l again Prefcct Of Paris
the fall of the Commune: Minister to Greece
1s72-73; resumed his seat in the Assembly his
turn and became President of the Republican Left
| Edme Charles Philippe Lcpere. tho Minister
of Agriculture and Commerce. was born at Auxerrc
February 1. 1929 studied law at Paris practised at
his native town. where he elected to the Munich
| pal Council in 1866 and to the Council General of
Yonne in 1867, edited there democratic journal,
L Yonns and defeated at the parliamentary elec
ton OF 1869. Chosen Deputy in February 1871, he
became president Of the "Rcpublican Union" group
which sat at the extreme lett. He chosen Pres
| ident OF the Council General OF Yonne in 1874
elocted Deputy il 1876. became vicc-President of
| the Chamber and member of the Committee OF
| Ways and Means. and was Under Secretary Of the
Ministry of Agriculture in tho Cabinet Of M. Du-
| faure. He is recognized as representative and
| ..organ' of NJ. Leon Gambctts.
| Jean Bernard Jaureguibcrry. the Minister Of
Marine, was born at Bayonnc. August 20. 1916. He
entered the Naval Academy ut Drest in 1881. After
| acquiring the various subordinate grades he was
promoted tho rank of vice admiral. May -. 1862
and was placed in charge of the fleet at Toulon In
1882 he took part in blockang the ports Of Holland
and in ls3slO in service At La Plata. During tho
campaigns in thel East NJ. Jaureguiberry achieved
signal success and frequently received special men
| ton in published reports. In 1861 he replaced
| General Taidhcrbe as Governor of Senegal, but in
less years Faidherbe called to relieve
him. in order to Nv old q serious crisis. When
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