New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-08
RUMORED PEACE IN TONQUIN.
AN ARMIsTICE SAID TO BE SIGNED.
POLICY OF THE NEW MyIsTRY-A CREDIT OF
$4,000. 900 VOTED.

POLICY OF THE NEW MISIsTRY-A CREDIT OF
$50 100000 VOTED.
PARIS April Tt is reported here that an ar
mstce has been signed between France and China,
and that the latter has agreed to evacuae Tonquin
within month.
NJ Patenotre the French Ambassador to China,
telegraphs that the sungli-Yamen has ratified the
preliminaries of peace signed on April 3, by NJ.
BIllot, Director of Political Affairs in the French
Foreign Office. in behalf of France and Mr..
Campbell in behalf of China.
NJ. Henri Brisson read before the Chamber of
Deputies this afternoon a formal statement of the
policy agreed upon by the new Ministry. In regard
to China, The statement declared that France would
demand from China complete respect for all the
French rights resulting from the treaties made by
France with Anam and China concerning Tonquin,
and which China had recognized as valid by the
FournleT convention OF 1884. France would be
happy if amicabe negotiations suliced to attain
tins respect tor Frenca rights but the end would
be attained by rms If necessary. The Government,
however, was resolved not to modify the character
of the French expedition in Tonqun without the
approval Of the Chambers
Concerning European affairs the declaration
stated that the French Government would by an
attentive and crcumspcct policy seek TO guarantee
Frances position one OF the first Powers in all
questions occupying European attention. The do
nestle policy of the new Government, VI. Brsson
said, would be to maintain the principle of the
union. concord and concentration of the republican
forces. Thus animated the declaration
went on. eve shall discuss the budget
and other urgent measures. Very soon
1t will be Cor the country to speak,
referring 30 the fall general electons. We shall
make it point of honor to secure free, loyal and
sincere election. As abroad we shall be solely
mindful of the honor of the French flag. at home
our only wish shall be to serve the National SOW
ereIgnty'
VI. Brisson concluded the statement by asking
the Chambers 10 vote the Government the re-
mainder, amounting to $30,000000, of the credit
asked for on account of the operations in Tonquln.
The speech o. ". Brsson was much applauded by
the Deputies
The committee which had been appointed TO cx-
anime the items of the lonquin credit Of
$40, 600, ,OcO as asked for by NJ. Ferry the day of
his downfall followed VI. BrIsson 10y recommending
that the Chambers vote the remaining $50 600, 900
(TlO,OOO.0O0 having been already voted rs a mark
of confluence IN the neV Cabinet
NJ. Perrin moved tnat the French evacuate Ton
quin.
VI. Brisson denounced NJ Pcrrin's motion as an
expression Of feeling which repugnant to the
feelings OF 'hc Chamber a. well as % the feelng'
OF the country. Ine new Government, he SAID.
was anxious for peace, but IL would do nothing
contrary The dignity or honor of France, such a
the proposed evacuation of Tonqun at the present
time would be. This declaration was greeted with
cheers. The Chamber theu granted the additional
credit Of $50. 600 900 by a vote Of 1913 to %.
General liriere die llsle elegraphs that the
French troops have occupied the heights of Deovan
and noroqnau between Chu and Dong song.
Colonel GIoyane'li arrived at Chn on Monday
last with rcln'"rcemcnts for the French army
The troops are reported 10 be- III good health aud
spirits although ia;Igued. The Chinese remain IN
trcnchcd at Dong song.