New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-29
LTNDOUBTEDLYA A VICTORY.
OPINIONS ON BoULANGER'S ELECTION.
SOME FEEL NO FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF
FRANCE, OTHERS HAVE ONLY GLOOMY



The foreign papers OF this city look upon the
triumph of General Boulangcr from various points Of
view Some see I'm It great danger TO Franco and
Europe, while Others Of the opinion that rear OF
the consequences IS useless and uncalled-for Among
those whom a reporter called upon to learn their
views i'm regard to the results of the election in France,
was Frederic r. Coudert Mr. Coudert said:
u do not attach so much Importance as do many TO
Bouanges success. II argues, of course that ihere
is great deal of dissatisfaction in Paris, and also
proves that when the Radical and Conservative ele-
ments unite they very powerful. But we must
bear In mind that these elements are so very far apart
IN their Views and principles that they can only unite
In such case this, that IS upon the election OF
man whose designs, II he has any, arc uncertain
AS soon however, as II IS ascertained that no leans
TO the light or left, the harmony between these fac-
ons VIII be destroyed necessarily Besides this there
Is another problem. Has BOuanger the necessary
qualities to retain his hold upon the people7 lie Is
q bravo soldier and have no doubt patriot. when
In the office Of Secretary of War he showed consider
able executive ability, but of these qualities nor
on Of thom, will suffice 10 keep up HIS popularity.
II be sacceeds IN retaining hold which is sgmpa-
hetc rather than due to personal merit the case VIII
be new one In my experience Of historical examples
do not expect any danger. II a regular ecc-
tlon and thoro was no violation of tho law. The
only danger at present is panic the part OF the
Government. What consequences that might pro
duce. 10 is not easy TO foreoaste. have no doubt
that DO Lesseps, through his personal influence also
contributed to Boulangers success. Doulanger Is re7
pOlfed 10 have expressed himself favorsbly 70 tho
canal project and there thousands Of subscribers
who would no doubt be influenced by such con-
Salvation
Joseph Thoron, president of tho French benevolent
Society and Of the Committee National Francase was
also OF the opinion that little be feared BY tho
Generals triumph. "The election turned out lust as
| thought Il would said Mr.. Thorou, "becanss
strong coalition had been formed. But IL has no
great significance It shows only that there Is great
dissatisfaction In France. The Republic IS lust rs
stable to-day II yesterday, and the election has
not affected IT'S stability. coalition composed OF so
many dlscoriant elements cannot remain strong
Should tho Republic fall not one Of these iaeuohs
could found Government while Floquet stlll repre-
sents tho majority OF the Republican party. Bouian-
GER IS using himself up every day in spite OF his sue
cess lie Is a man without principles. he can appeal
10 no party he represents nothing. saoh man can
not be dangerous to France
In an editorial headed BOulangcr's Victory The
New Yorker staats-Zeltung7 SAYS: The triumph Of
Boulanger Is complete be az present master OF the
situation He was chosen as The best representative
Of all those elements which unfrendly TO tho Gov
ernment After a campaign which IS without ex
ample. tho majority OF the voters Of France have
Given their opinion Of tho present Republic Of France
on the day of election only this fact can DO stated
with certainty that Boulanger, hated and rdieuicd
a. he was celebrates great triumph
as was possible under tho circumstances
whether he will be ablo TO take advantage of the VIC
tory cannot now be told. As improbable as " now
sounds he may develop into second Louis Napoleon
who was rldcued and soorned Just as Bouangrr At the
beginning Of his political or he may also end
his career Hko second Monok II Is impossible 70
forecast what France win do. BW for iio
Ploauet Ministry Boulangers election Is any In csso
a disastrous defeat Il would be mistake b oycr-
look tho fact that although Bouiangcr docs ho' Owe
his victory TO tho heroes Of tho Revanehe party he
was nevertheless supported by them and viii be
supporfed By them hereafter The hrst Republic
ended with the first Napoleon, tho second with
Nauoleon The Little, who was stin. however, a
Napoleon. and the third, II seems. viii end with
ROuanRern ,,., 49,,
on the election with the following words; ~ s the
saAdcsi result OF the day. Paris, We believe well, viii
rot long in resrcttlng II, and France, alas win
Taarf .