The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
THE CRISIS In FRANCE.
MARSHAL IMAGINATION AND HIS
MINISTRY RESIGN.

NJ. GreVy Selected as His Successor for Term Of
Seven Years-Ile Receives $50 Votes Out OF
07O-Gambetta Chosen President Of the
Chamber Of Deputies Great Excite
ment Everywhere But no Dis.
turbances.
Paris, January 80. President MacMahon has
resigned.
At Tuesdays Council, Gresley, Minister Of War
submitted his list to the President. General GTes
ley's decree dealt with the nine Generals. OF
these, four were to be transferred, and FIVE, BOur
baki, De Lartigue, Batallle, Dubrail ami Mauan
don, definitely relieved. Marshal MaCMahon de
clared he could not sign this Decree 81 cannot"
said he, sign a decree supersediug brave Gener,
ais my own friends and companions, whose legal
term of command only expires In five or six
months. There is no danger in my refusal. l
cannot consent to stay at such cost. Iblush at the
thought assure you on my honor will not do
It, 1t will have to be another who does 1t, Poiit-
ical categOries must not be created in the army.
would prefer to resign. My children would not
forgive me for such an act ! cannot, where the
army is concerned for which am responsible be-
fore the nation, obey the injunctions of newsPa.
pers like these" and the Marshal showed two
newspapers which, for some days back, have been
publishing lists Of officers classed in political cat.
egories.
The Ministers said nothing, for, after hearing
this 1t was difficult to form an immediate resou-
ton The Council accordingly adjourned.
THE RESIGNATION RECEIVED IN PROFOUND 81.
LEHCE.
Versailles Jan. SO.- The Senate, and subsequent
ly the Congress, received President :MacMahons
letter with profound silence.
Following is the text of lthe Presidents letter
announcing his resignation
"At the opening of the session of Chambers, the
Ministry presented to you a program, which,
while aiiording satisfaction to public opinion ar.
peared to the Cabinet such as might be voted
without danger to security or good administration
of the country. Putting aside all personal views
l had given the program my appreciation, for I
was sacrificing no principle to which conscience
commanded me to remain faithful To-day, the
Ministry, thinking to respond to the maj ,rity in
the Chambers proposes me In regard 10 high mill.
tary commands some general measures which
consider contrary to the interests of the army and
consequently to those Of the country. l cannot
subscribe to them. Any other ministry taken from
the majority would impose upon me the same
conditions. / consider myself, therefore, bound
to shorten the duration of tina mandate which the
| National Assembly confded to me, and / there
fore tender my resgnatio In quitting power
have the consolation of thinking that during the
| hfty.three years DEVOTED to the service of my
country, either as a soldier or citizen, have new
er been guided by Sentiments other than honor
and duty and absolute devotion to my county.
request you to communicate my decision to the
| Chambers,
[signedl IMAGINATION,
Duke of Magenti.
MacMahon askedythe Ministers to countersign
his letter Of resignation but they refused, declar
ing the letter merely personal one.
M. GREvY.ELEoTRD PRESIDENT,
Alta meeting of the Bureaux of the Left Gam
BETA proposed Grevy for President, which was
unanimously approved
The proceedings In the Congress of the two
Chambers were opened by M, Martel, who again
read President MacMahon's letter Of resignation
and articles of the constitution.
NJ. DE Gsvardie, Senator, amid shouts Of disap
probation, asked whether Congress accepted the
resignation of President MacMahon. The Con-
gess set this inquiry aside by voting the previous
question by large majority.
The Congress- after appointing tellers, proceed
ed to vote for President of the Republic Seven
| hundred and thirteen Senators and DEPUTIES were
present, of whom 67O voted. The absolute major
ity required was 1885,
| M Jules Grevy obtained 536 votes and De Char.
sly 80. NJ, Grevy was accordingly declared elect.
ed and was proclaimed President Oft Republic
for term ofseven years. Forty three blank vot
ing papers were deposited
NJ. Dufaure was loudly cheered when he cast
his vote. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies
then resumed their separate sttings,
M. Bethmont took the Chair In the Chamber Of
| Deputies. He read a letter from NJ. Grevy eX.
pressing profound regret with which he resigned
his seat as Deputy, and thanking his colleagues
for the honor conferred upon him. The Deputies
decided to elect successor to the Presidency Of
the Chamber to morrow. 1t is understood Gam.
beta is willing to accept the post and his candi-
dacy meets with increased favor.
COMPLIMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE Ex.
| PRESIDENT.
Marshal MacMahon wrote to NJ. Grevy to-day
expressing wish to pay him visit as soon as he
was elected President NJ Grevy replied that he
was deeply sensible Of the Marshals courtesy, but
insisted that 1t was for him Grevy) to pay the first
visit. Marshal MacMahon this evening visited
and congratulated N. Grevy. The interview was
most courteous. The ex President announced his
intention Of going to Grasse. tomorrow where he
will remain some time,
RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY.
The Ministers congratulated President Grevy
this evening on his election and collectively ten
dered their resignation. NJ. Grevy expressed a
hope that they would continue In Office at least
professionally, The Cabinet will meet tomorrow
to consider the situation.
Immense and peaceful crowds are assembled on
the bouleyards awaiting the news.
The Marquis D'HArcourt OF the French Ambassy
at London, who Is q .relstiVesof Marshal MacMa'
hon has resigned.
The Republlque Francaise (GsmbettaS orgsn)
says: There is no possible doubt about the issue
Of the pending struggle. The only matter admit.
ting Of difference Of opinion is, whether the state
Of crisis shall continue or not. Personal rover
may be definitely buried from this day and mo.
ment. Ifthis is possible II should be DONE"
The voting in the Congress for President was se-
cret The only incidents were the applsudiDg Of
Victor Hugo and others by the Left as they ad.
vanced to the tribunal, and hooting at Baragnon
Broglie, Buffet and other unpopular members Of
the Right. Simon and Rouher were comparative
| ly unnoticed. There was perfect frenzy Of en-.
thusiasm when the figures were announced mem.
bers of the Left and the public in the galleries ris
ing in body and repeatedly shouting, Nue Ia
Repub,iQHsi
London, Jan. SO-A ParisIconesponden says :
THE election Of Gambetta as President Of the
Chamber Of Deputies 10 certain, and he will ac
oept the post II ls also certain that the intended
impeachment ofDe BRoglio- Fourton ministry wlIl