The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-07
Down With the Ministry"
A Kissing, Howling Mob in the
French Chamber OF Deputies.


ment in Paris.
PARIS, March 30.-The entire Ferry
Cabinet has resigned, owing to an ad-
verse vote in the Chamber of Deputies.
Long before the hour for the convening
of the Chamber this afternoon the streets
10 the neighborhood were packed with
crowds OF excited men, and it soon be.
came evident that trouble was brewing
for the Government. A strong force OF
military was on duty to prevent a riot
and preserve order in the Chamber
Notwithstanding this precaution, the
galleries were crowded with men who
| plainly showed their irritation over the
defeat at Langson by keeping up noisy
discussion and hurling denunciatory ep-
ithels at the various members OF the
Cabinet and their supporters as thev en-.
tered the Chamber, some shouting, IRE
sign resign" and "Down With the Min.
istry ~
In the midst OF the turmoil NJ. Ferry
rose to announce the decision OF the
Council OF Ministers held this morning.
He was greeted with storm Of Kisses
from all parts of the Chamber When
silence was restored be presented the
Governments request for credit oi
$40 O00,00 on account OF the military
operations in China. He then moved
for the appointment OF committee To
examine and report upon The credit, and
demanded that the motion be given pri.
ority
He had barely concluded his remarks
when number of Deputies Of the Right
sprang to their feet, yelling "Down with
the wretch r. while above the din could
be heard the voice OF NJ. Clemenceau as
he fairly screamed "Trsitors y and poin.
ted In. the direction OF the former sup
porters of the Government 1t was
some time before order was restored, and
had 1t not been for the presence OF the
troops there Is hardly any doubt tha,
violence would have been done. During
this scene In the Chamber. the crowd
outside became q bowling mob, and
made several attempts to pass the guards
and enter the building.
| M. Ferry's motion was rejected by q
vote of 30S to 16l, and he immediately
announced the resignation OF the entire
Ministry. This was greeted with wild
and tumultuous applause, aud the Cham
ber vas then cleared.
| Prior TO the vote N Ferry read yes.
terday's dispatches regarding the Lang
son affair. He added that the retreat ol
the French had been effected in perfec
order. The troops had found them
selves confronted by Chinese forces
whose numbers it had been impossible
to foresee. The French Generals haf
been obliged to re.en,er tue Red Rivel
delta and to maintain the defensive :,
The measures already taken to re-enforc'
the French troops 10 Touquin would no
suffice. 1t was necessary to avenge The
Langson check in the interest Of th'
nouor OF France He therefore deman
ded credit OF S40, 1000 900, and he pro
posed to separate the vote on this credi
from the Ministerial question. M. Gle
menceau approved the credit, but con
demned the policy Of the Government
aud demanded its overthrow.
NM. Duval and Ribot declared .ha
they would be ready to vote any sacri
fees when the Ministry was overthrown
They reprosched the Cabinet for con
cealing the truth.
MN Laisant and Delafossee deman
ded the impeachment of the Ministiy Y
and NJ. Delafosse demanded urgency 70
the motion to that effect, which was re
|jected by q vote OF 304 to 16l
| M. Brsson exrolled the bravery Of tn
, French soldiers and sailors in Tonquiu
, and said that they knew how to repai
the effects of the recent reverses. Hi
! remarks were received With general ap
, plause.
The Chamber then adjourned to allo'
/ meeting OF the bureaus to appoint
: committee on the new creditors. Th
0 committee was subsequently formed
/ All the members, it is understood, are
favor OF voting the credits, reservinl
however, the right OF demanding on ez
1 PLANTATION from the new Ministry. Se'
. eral of the members fsvor Q modera'
: colonial policy after France has take
a revenge upon China.
Q In the Senate N LIE Roger expresse
a the Senate's admiration for and symp,
!. thy with the forces in Tonquin. Al
plause NJ. LIE Roger added that it vi
the duty OF the House 10 vote the ne
essary subsidies for the carrying on
the war.
: NJ. Leon Say declared that It was ne
essary to know first the exact facts, ar
he would, therefore. propose an amen
ment to the Credits bill
The Senate finally adjourned upe
bearing OF the resignation Of the Mini
. try.
% President Grevy has accepted the r
'e s,guaiion of the Ministry. 1t is gene
= ally expected that M. de Freycinet,
!, !, present Senator, or NJ Ribot, the gre
! jurist, and a member Of the Chamber
,, Deputies, will be called upon to form
y y new Ministry 1t is also believed th
y NJ. Washington. Ambassador to En-
- land, will be rendered the Office OF Mi
= lister Of Foreign Affairs. In place Of
!, Ferry. and that NJ Leon say will
!. ', asked to accept the post Of Minister
!. Finance
~ After the resignation of the Fer
y Ministry, President Grevy asked
,e Henri Brisson. the President of {
's Chamber Of Deputies to form nj
~ Cabinet. M. Brisson declined. T
President then asked NJ. de Freycinet
:, form a Cabinet. The latter asked
~ hour In which to reply.
President Grevy, who presided at I
council OF Ministers this morning, ins
ted on immediate action for prom
and vigorous prosecution Of war VI
tb China The Cabinet derided to moi
e Ice two divisions Of troops, to be Co
ng msnded BY four Brigadier Generals,
In immediate service in Tonquin, and
. send 10000 men to re-enforce Admi
o. Courbet War will be officially decl
th ed against China, and when the RET
N, forcements arrive march on Pekin '
on be ordered. 1t is expected that Adj
lia raj Courbet will lombard Canton.
be ders have been issued directing the !