The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-17

the Casarism which left its shameful and blood
stained traces upon the history of France.
Boulanger has written letter to ths electors
in the department of the Nord in which he says:
'fFhe 18TH of April will henceforth be
marked in the annals of the country as the date
~ resisted all pressure, you have ne.3 your
ground against acts of tyranny. obeylng only
the voice of conscience. Workmen whom II was
attempted to overcome by intimidation risked
every thing even their daily bread. Horor to
your perseverance and bravery. The politi-
clans, who have never but ons programma-to
hoid Office forever-pretended not To understand
my Drnfesslon Of faitn. But you understand it.
aud you hare joined me In demanding the dis
solution OF the Chamber. You have con-
denned the impotence of the revision
Of constitution that is of an anti Republican
and usu-ping character What France de-
mands. what the electors have affirmed through
my name, Is the necessity of a Constituents
senby before which all ambitions will be eff
faced, and which will give the people the large
place they ought 10 occupy under a Republic.
This has always been promised to them, bus
Systematically withheld. Electors our mutual
interests those OF the country and of the
republic. It does not suffice to love both.
You must know also how to protect and defend
them Without thought of provocation. to-
gether we will devote ourselves to this great
task. Without allowing ourselves 20 be thwart-
ed by caiumnies. will labor to make the re-
public respected and indestructbe."
The Opportunist journals admit that the Op-
portunist party suffered severe defea in yes
terdays election in the Departments of the Nord
The Republioue Franchise says: "There is
madness in the air. We must not despair, how
ever. but must ssuhbornly fight the battls."
The journal des Dehats says: the efforts
to concentrate the Republicans have failed.
The Moderatss will no longer vote with the
Radicals"
The Petit Jsurnal save: "It is for the gov
ernment to attach the proper meaning to the
demonstration IN favor of universal suffrage
just made.n
Aona of ~ vavors r.r, ~ r, ,.,a,o, po,1anoar,S
success in any other light than as a protest
against the home policy of the government
&MM. Goblet and De tFreycinet express the
opinion that Bouiangerism is passing storm
which will bring about the much desired Repub-
lcan unity against the danger threatening
France. The authorities are convinced that
while General Saussier remains Governor of
Paris the army will not hesitate to do it's duty.
This confidence in the strength of the existing
government is not shared by most of the Repub-
iican and moderate journals. which urge the
government TO do its utmost 10 rally the Repub-
lican forces.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg states that
the election of General Boulauger to the Cham
Der of Deputies. yesterday, by the tremendous
majority shown by the official returns. has
caused great rejoicing in political circles. To
what extent this is true il is difficult to
lecture, but there is no doubt that reports of
fresh negotiations for a better understanding
between Russia and France will speedlly be
made and with considerable degree of truth.