Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-13

The French Reformer Footed From the
Chamber, and Resigns
icopyigh 1888, blythe California associated Pressl
PARIS, July 12th.-General Boulanger
who has Just returned to Paris, surprised
his friends and enemies to-day by resign
ing his seat in the Chamber of Deputies, to
which he was elected not long ago, after a
stormy canvass, from the Department of
Nord.
1t must be acknowledged that his career
in the Chamber has been a failure. A
soldier always, he was hardly fitted to
shine in the Legislature. The politicians
banded against him, and, jealous of his
popularity, either ignored or ridculed him.
1t is not likely that, in withdrawing
Boulanger intends to remain quiet, or that
the people of France will allow him to do
so. During his recent visit to the provinces
be was received with all the old enthusiasm
wherever he chose to appear in public.
His resignation was the result of re-
markable scene. Boulanger entered the
Chamber to-day, for the first time since his
return, and amid much confusion he took
the tribune and moved a resolution for the
dissolution of the House.
NJ. Floquet, Chief of the Council, refused
10 entertain the motion, and burst into
furious diatribe against the General, asking
what right the man had, who was spending
time in the sacrlstles aud anti-chambers of
Princess, to- criticise the Parliaments of
a republic. He charged the General with
unpatriotic conduct in needlessly disturb
ing the country, and endangering its peace
for his personal aims.
BoULANGEg RAMPANT.
Boulanger was thoroughly aroused and
during the speech five times he stigmatized
the Premier as an impudent liar, each
time raising storm of imprecation. The
General was repeatedly called to order
The members became highly indignant,
and cries of rage came from all parts of the
Chamber. The most insulting epithets
were hurled at him.
DRIVEN FROM THE HOUSE.
Finally vote of censure was passed
upon Boulanger, amid an uproar of ap-
proval. Then, before the vote was taken,
Bouianger, protesting that.the liberty of the
tribune was threatened, rendered his resig-
nation to the President and left the Cham
Der amid derisive cheers and laughter,
members following and hooting him to the
steps of the palace.
The General seemed to have not friend.
The pent-up fury of the Deputies broke
forth without restraint. Never was it more
merciless. The General may be said to
have been driven from the House by a
tempest of rage. 1t was an expulsion,
rather than resignation.
THE BoULEvARDs EXCITED.
Copyright, 1855. b. The California associated PressI
PARIS, July 12th.-The excitement on the
boulevards over the episode in the Cham
Der of Deputies reaches high pitch. The
Boulangists declare their idol outrageously
insulted, and attribute the attack to per-
sonal jealousy.
1t is rumored that Floquet has sent a
challenge to Boulanger.
HE WILL RUN AGAIN, IF NOT KILLED IN
To-DAY's DUEL.
PARIS July 12th.-When Boulaneer left
the Chamber the crowd outside shouted ::
" A bas Boulanger!'' Down with the
Dictator ~ duck him !" and groaned and
Missed at General Boulanger vigorously.
Only few faint cheers were raised.
Boulanger intends to contest successfully
the Departments of Dordogne, Loiret, Ar
deche and Nord.
THE EXPECTED DUEL.
Between Boulanger and Floquet will take
place tomorrow morning, and the weap-
ons will be swords. 1t is now said that
Herrisse and Laisall will be Boulanger's
seconds.
HOW THE CHALLENGE WAS SENT.
PARIS, July 12th.-After the sitting
Floquet sent his seconds to General Bou-
langer's house with his challenge. Cen
eral Boulanger was out, but the seconds
were told that they would find him at mid
night in q newspaper Office, whlther he
had repaired. 1t is believed the prelimi-
naries are arranged.
Floquet, seemed anxious to fight before
the affair got to the newspapers.