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for motion to that effect, Rejected-so4

for a motion to that effect, Rejected-304
to 161.
Brisson extolled the bravery of the
French soldiers and sailorsin Tonquin, and
said they know how to repair the effects of
the recent reverses. His remarks were re-
ceived with general applause.
The Chamber then adjourned, to allow
the bureau to appoint a committee on the
new credits. All the members of the COM
mittee, it is understood, favor voting the
credits, reserying, however, the right of de-
manding an explanation from the new
Ministry. Several members favor mod
crate colonial policy after France has taken
revenge upon China.
Crowds continue to gather about the
chamber. As the Deputies were leaving
cries were raised of down with Ferry
Down with the majority" The boule-
wards are crowded with an excited throng,
but no acts of violence have been COM
mitted
De Freycinct is considered to be most
likely called upon to form the new Cabi-
net, which will inclnde General Campenon
as Minister of War No change is ex-
ipected in the French policy in regard to
Egypt.
In the Senate Leroyer expressed the SEN
ate's admiration for and sympathy with
the forces in Tonquin. Applause. Lero-
yer added that it was the duty of the House
to vote the necessary subsidies for carrying
on the war. Leon Say declared it was nee
essary to know first the exact facts, and he
would therefore propose an amendment to
the credits bill.
The Senate finally adjourned upon hear
ing of the resignation OF the Ministry.
PLAN OF OPERATIONS
PARIS, March 30th.-The vote against
Ferry included the Republican Union. Elk
IRENE Left and Monarchists. No group
| appeared strong enough to insure COM
pact Ministry. All sections were unani-
nous IN the determination to prosecute the
war to successful issue. In the plan sub
mitted by General Lewal and Admiral
Peyron, and adopted by Ferry, it was pro-
posed that $4,000 troops be sent to Tonquin,
and that simultaneous advance be made
on the gates of China. Admiral Courbet
was to attack Canton. When the rainy
season stopped the operations in southern
CHINA, an expedition was to be sent against
Pekin. The new Ministry will probably
| adopt this plan.
PARTISAN JOURNALS ON THE SITUATION.
PARIS March 30th-L Lha1lsiqeant de-
| mands the trial and execution of Ferry.
Figaro says Ferry has appealed to his
friends to gather to his support He de-
clared he would send 100000 men to China
| if necessary.
PdiI appeals to the patriotism of all
| France, and says this crisis abolishes party
| distinctions.
| The Journal des Debats advises consider
! alton of the question whether it would not
| be prudent to change the policy of the Gov
eminent towards China, and reflection
| before deciding under the impulse of anger
| occasioned by reverse
The Rcpu6tique franchise says the country
has no doubt about the ultimate success of
| the campaign, at however painful a cost
| What would contribute, above all, to the
preservation of the national sangfroid
would be the spectacle of a union solid and
an agreement among the Deputies.
The Gdutois urges the impeachment of
the Ministry.
!Siem says no Frenchman dares mention
withdrawal before the Chinese The
future OF our possessions depend upon the
| maintenance of the French name. We
mnst conquer China at Pekin.
FERRY's IGNoMINIoUs FALL.
PARIS, March 30th.-A Cabinet Minister'S
fall was never more ignominious than that
| of Ferry. He was hooted and branded as
| liar and traitor, and the President made
no attempt to stop the use of these epithets
| Frequent cries of Turn him out" were
| directed against the Prime Minister and
the greatest uproar prevailed throughout
the sitting.
THE SITUATION MOST CRITICAL.
| PARIS, March 30th-Gautois saws one
fourth of the whole effective French forces
at LangSon were left on the battlefield
One hundred thousand Chinese troops
are advancing on Chu, and threaten to de-
stroy the French forces there before there
is chance of their being reinforced.
General Gioveneli is intrenched at Hu
| Dohan. He is also in a critical position,
being surrounded and his line of retreat cut
| off by 1900 Black Flags
ANOTHER ESTIMATE OF THE FRENCH LOSSES.
| PARIS, March 30th-The losses of Cen
eral Negriers forces are now estimated at
1,500 men. General Negrier was wounded
in the breast by a bullet and one of his
| aids-de-camp, Colonel Berge, received a
bullet wound in the head