The Portland daily press., 1885-03-31
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Excitement in France Over
the Trouble with China.
Stormy Scene in the Chamber OF Depu-
ties Yesterday Afternoon.
An Outbreak Only Prevented by
Military Force.
President GreVy Accepts the Resigna.
tiOn Of the French Ministry.

AASSAuSCtO OAOTI ACCoptS bUc h6SlSN NG-
tiOn Of the French Ministry.
LONDON, March 30.-Paris advices received
here this morning say that war will be official
ly declared by France today against Chiaa.
PARIS, March 30.-The city is in ferment
over rumor5 which have been in circulation
for tue past twelve hours to the effect that war
will be formally declared against China today /,
and that an active and vigorous campaign, on
much larger scale in the latter country will
b5 commenced at once. The reports cannot be
traced to any official source but 1t is believed
that the ministry, becoming alarmed at the
overwhelming defeat Of the French at Lang
son and the COseness of the vote in the Cham
beTs on Saturday after the debate on the Ton
qain campaign, have determined to adopt
moro vigorous measures in dealing with the
Chinese.
The reports of an impending declaration of
war have caused panic on the bourse The
bourse opened weak, and there was some Vig-
orous unloading of securities during the morn
ing, resulting in sharp decline. Rent es are
depressed and show decided falling eff,
The Figaro says thai 1900 of the French
troops were killed or wounded at Langson.
LONDON. March 3O.-A despatch from Paris
ssya that President Grevy presided at council
of ministers today. He insisted on immediate
action being taken for prompt and vigorous
prosecution of the war with China. The cabi-
net decided to mobiles two divisions of troops
to be commanded by four brigadier generals,
for Immediate service in Tonquin. They will
also send 10000 men to reinforce Admiral
Courbet.
PARIS, March 30-When NJ. Ferry, the pre-.
mier of France, arose in the Deputies today,
to announce the decision OF the cabinet coun.
Gil this morning, he was loudly hissed by those
in the galleries. He had barely finished his
declaration, when a number of the deputies of
the right sprang to their feet yelling, Down
with the wretch" while above the din could
be heard the voice of M. Clemenceau, as he
iercely screamed "Traitors." 1t was some
time before oruer was restored and had it not
been for the presence of troops there is hardly
any doubt but that violence would have been
done by the bowling mob outside and inside of
the hall.
PARIS, March 30.-At the opening of tbs
session in the Chamber of Deputies this after
noon, Mr.. Ferry, prime minister, presented the
governments request for credit of $4, 600, 900
on account of military operations in China.
Nj. Ferry at once moved for the appointment
Of committee to examine and report upon
the credit and he demanded that the motion
De given priority. This motion was rejected
3OS to 16l. M. Ferry Immediately announced
the resignation of the entire ministry, and
President Grevy has accepted their resigna-
ton.
1t is generally expected that M. De Frey
cinet, at present a senator, or M Ribol will be
called upon to form a new ministry. 1t ia also
believed that M. Waddington, the present
French ambassador to England, will be ten
dered the office of minister of foreign affairs
In place OF NJ. Ferry, and that M. Leon Say
will be asked to accept the post of minister of
finance in the new cabinet.
MN. Laisant and Delafosse demanded the
impeachment of the ministry, and M, Dels-
fosse demanded urgency for the motion,
which was rejected by vote of 304 to 1911
The chamber then adjourned to allow meet.
of the hnrpqug tn annOiOt q unit ftna On
the new credit.
Crowds continued to gather about the cham
Der, and as the deputies were leaving cries
were raised OF Down with Ferryl" "Down
with the majoritYl" The boulevards were
crowded with an excited, throng bat no acts
OF violence were committed.
M. De Freycinet is considered to be the most
likely TO be called upon to form O new cabinet,
which will include Gen. Campenon as minister
of war. No change is expected in the French
policy in regard TO Egypt.
The Senate adjourned upon hearing OF the
resignation of the ministry.
The Steele says: mo Frenchman dares mon
ton withdrawal before the Chinese, We
must conquer China at Pekin."
The Gaulois urges the impeachment of the
ministry.
PARIS, March 3o.-TBe L'Intransigant de-
mands the trial and execution OF M. Ferry
After the resignation of the Ferry ministry,
President Greyy asked M. Henri Brisson,
new Cabinet, but M. Brisson declined. The
President then asked Nj. De Ferrinet to form
Cabinet, and the latter asked "a hours in
which to reply.
PARIS. March 30.-The losses sustained by
Gen. Negrier's forces is now estimated at 1900
men, Gen. Negrier was wounded in the breast
by bullet.
The Gaufois says that one-fourth of the
whole effective French force at Lansson was
left on the battlefield. One hundred thousand
Ohlnese troops are advancing on Chu, and
threaten to destroy the French forces there be-
fore there ia chance of their being reinforced.
PARIS March 30-The vote against M. Fer
ry included the Republican, Union, Extreme
Left and the Monsrchists. No group appears
strong enough to ensure compact ministry.
All sections are unanimous in the determine
tion to prosecute the war to q successful issue.
| In the plan submitted by Gen Lewal and Ad.
miral PeyrOD, and adopted by M Ferry, it was
proposed that 45, 900 troops be sent 10 Tonquin,
and that Simultaneous advance ba made on
the gate of China. Admiral Courbet was to
attack Canton, and an expedition was TO be
sent against Pekin. The new ministry will
| probably adopt this plan.
HoNG KoNG, March 30.-The Chinese have
recaptured all their positions in the vicinity OF
| Lsngson.
The War ia Egypt.
SUAKIN, March 30.-A messenger from o.
man Dgaa bearing flag of truce has arrived
boASj aShiuS torulo Vi p0ACSs An ANSWER Will
| be sent tomorrow.
Parliament Proceedings.
LONDON, March 30.-In the House of Com
mons this afternoon, Marquis Harrington said
| that the latest advices the government had re-
| ceived from ST. Petersburg was to the effect
| that peaceful solution of the Russo-Afghan
| question was farEmore promising than atgany
| time since the difficulty arose. Additional
| extensive orders have been sent to Chicago
| meat packing establishments 1t was impos-
| sible for English firms to compete with the
| Americans. The report that hundreds of tons
| Of American meat had been found putrid was
he said, untrue. Concerning the military prep
| arations which have been made, he said that
| England was under certain obligations to the
/ Ameer of Afghanistan and the government
| thought it desirable to make themselves able
to fulfil those obligations should the occasion
| arise.
| Serious Outbreak of n Disease Closely
| Resembling Cholera.
| MADRID, March 30.-A serious outbreak oi
disease closely resembling cholera has oc-
/ Cured at San Felipe de Jativa, in the province
| OF Valencia. Fifteen persons have died in the
| town within q hours of collie, with choleraiC
| symptoms
Gable Notes.
| Granada and Malaga were Monday visited
| by shocks OF earthquake which damaged many
house and injured many people in both
| places.
| The Suez commission was formally opened
In Paris yesterday. M. Ferry in speech indi.