The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-31
ANOTHER CRISIS In FRANCE
The Tirard Ministry Suffers Bad De-
feat in the Chamber aud Resigns.
M. FlOquet Likely To b Called to Form
New Characterization of Emperor
Frederick-The War in Africa.
TROUBLE FOR PREsIDENr oARaor

Ehe Ministry Sustains Bad Defeat In the
Chamber and Resigns.
PARIS, March 30.-The Chamber Of Deputies
despite the opposition Of the government adopt
ed, by a vote Of So TO 237, motion Of urgency
for the bill introduced by the Extreme Left, de-
manding revision of the Constitution. The
Ministry thereupon resigned.
II. Laguerre proposed and NJ. Pelletan sup
ported the motion for urgency for the revision
Of the Constitution. In the course of the dis
eussion several Bonapartists declared that they
appeal to the people
NJ Baudry D'Asson tRoyalistl. said he would
vots for the proposal, hoping that it would tend
TO restore the legitimate monarchy, which alone
could save France
Minister vietts asked the Cham Der to await
the return of Premier Tirard from the Senate
before deciding.
NJ. Brisson said he was opposed to revision,
and, abiding to General BOulanRer, said that
the satisfaction which would be afforded By the
adoption Of the measure ought not to be given
to person who had attacked the institutes cf
the country and talked of charging the Chamber.
M. Clemenceau favored revision, saying that
the Constitution was not in accordance with the
principles Of republican democracy.
Minister Sarrien urged the Chamber to reject
the demand, declaring that it essential that
no new cause of troubles and difficulties should
De added TO those already existing
d. Goblet thought that revision of the consti-
tuition would not improve the situation. since
the real remedy consisted in having a govern.
ment supported by the Republican msiority and
capable of withstandinR the numerous factions
Premier Tirard, who had entered the house
during the debate, declared that he fully agreed
with NJ: Sarrien. If the Chamber decided to con-
slider the urgency proposal the Ministry would
decline all responsibility. as such action on the
part of the Chamber would furnish fresh
argument in favor of the audacious manifesto
issued by the dismissed General.
The defeat of the Ministry caused a sensation
in the Chamber. AS soon the vote was an
nounced NJ. Tirard departed for the Elysee
Palace. Mr. Laguerre proceeds tomorrow for
the department of Nord. where he will com
mence an electoral campaign in favor of Gen.
BcnIapgsr. The General himself win explain
his programme at banquet which will be given
at Lille, the capital of the department.
The Chamber, after q short recess reassem-
bled at 9P. IL NJ. Cuneo d'Ornano. Bonapartist,
moved that the bureaus tomorrow appoint
committee to prepare for the revision of the
Constitution. After confused debate NJ de
Sonnier, Of the Left, urged the Chamber to
await the formation of the new Cabinet nj.
dOrnanos motion was rejected by q vote of 253
to 1885, tbs Right cheering ironically The
Chamber then adjourned until p. NJ. to-mor-
row. The Cabinet Council met at the Elyse
Palace at P. NJ.
The Senate has finally adopted the budget as
modified by the Chamber of Deputies.
President Carnot has accepted the resignation
Of the Cabinet. The Minister'S however, will
conduct the affairs of their several departments
until their successors appointed. It is ex-
pected that M. Flouquet will be summoned to
form Cabinet.
III. De Roulede. when questioned in regard to
the crisis. said that the intrigues and ealousies
of statesmen were running France. He feared
= war with Germany at the present moment
France must first be set on her feet The only
% an-oscause Influential and popular-able to
raise her was General Boulauger
NM Ferry, RaynAl Ribot and Rouvier met
At the Office OF Republique Franchise, this even
ing to concert a plan 30 prevent the formation |
of Cabinet under M Flouquet.