Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-06
FRANCES CENTENNIAL.

 them in the face when times are good"
 FRANCES CENTENNIAL. A Big Celebration at Versailles--
 President Carnot Fired at-Only
 a Blank Cartridge--The Presidents
 Speech.
 PARIS, May. 5.-A man who gives the name of Perrin, and who says he is a marine store- keeper, fired blank cartridge at President Carnot to-day when the latter was leaving the Elysee Palace to attend the centenary celebration at Versailles. Perrin was prompt ly arrested. He was taken to a police station where he made statement concerning his act. He explained that he had no desire to kill the president; he simply wished to ex- pose the fact that he (Perrin) was the victim of injustice. The crowd that had gathered in the neighborhood of the Elysee to wit- ness the departure of the president became greatly excited and threatened to lynch the prisoner. The police, however. gathered in force and d1eve back the indignant citizens President Garnet and party proceeded through Chaville, where the president was enthusias- tieally greeted. Upon reaching Versailles the president inaugurated the memorial tab let affixed to the building in which the states general met 100 years ago to day. The presi- dent and his escort then repaired to the Hall of mirrors in the palace, where there was 8 grand sssemblage of deputies and sena- tors. At the palace M. Leroyer de- livered the address of welcome to the president. In the course of his speech he said: "It is no longer humble deputies of the third estate to whom even the privilege of standing upright was denied, but elected rep resentatives of the nation who, lowing before their freely elected chief, pay tribute to the great dead to whom we owe our liberty. It becomes those old strugglers for liberty to remind us that the revolution bequeathed not only doctrines but lessons. If the revolution sinned by the audacity of it's dreams we gin by our want of self-abnegation, by our in- complete knowledge of our duties, by hesita- tion as to our policy. If the revolution flew too high we drag too low.
 The date 1889 invites us to realize union of hearts in love for our country and its in- stitutions.'
 M Leroyer concluded by asking President Carnot to rise his voice in order to guide Frenchmen in the direction of mutual conces- sions.
 Resident Carnot replied as follows: - With ardent hope for the future greet in the palace of the monarchy the represen- tatives of nation that is now in complete possession of herself, that is mistress of her destinies and that is in the full splendor and strength of liberty. The first thoughts on this solemn meeting turn to our fathers. That immortal generation of 1789, by dint of courage and many sacrifices secured for us benefits which we must beQueath to our sons- as a most precious inheritance Never can our gratitude equal the grandeur of the ser vices rendered by our fathers to France and to the human race"
 .n conclusion the President said: "The revolution was based upon the rights of man. It created a new era in history and founded modern society. After many cruel shocks France has finally broken with the personal power of one man, whatever title he may take. She now recognizes as sole sovereign the laws enacted by tine representatives of nation. Under the @gis of the republic let seed, in a spirit of mutual forbearance and concord, the irresistible strength of 8 united people, and thus enable France to maintain her post in the vanguard of nations. Vive Ia Repbuliquei"
 The Presidents speech was received with fervsnt applause. At the conclusion of the address the Presidential party proceeded to the Gallery of Battles, where they took luncheon. Afterward they went to the park where the President participated in the cere- monies attending the inauguration of the re- gently restored fountains An immense throng was gathered in the park and Presi- dent Oarnot received most enthusiastic welcome. The weather was fine and the spectacle presented was @ brilliant one. At six o'clock President Carnot and his party started on their return to Paris, proceeding by way of Vile d'Avray, St. Cloud and the Bois de Boulogne.
 The bishop of Versailles, in an address to President Carnot, said that though they had fallen victims in 17S9, they had shared in the movement for reform. The clergy had never ceased to give proof of their readiness to sacrifice themselves for their country or their faith, and they still professed the same generous sentiment. He continued:
 "We never distinguished between the church and France in our affection or prayers. We hold it to be Christian duty to salute with difference the representative of the national authority. We congratulate you upon your escape from the assassin. We rejoice that this tribute of praise is paid to a man whose dignity of character commands the respect of all parties"
 In spite of heavy showers this evening there were crowds of people in the streets of Paris viewing the illuminations.
 Dispatches from the principal towns of France show that the day was observed with the greatest vivacity and enthusiasm.
 Upon entering Versailles, President Car not alighted from his carriage and entered a calech, which was equipped similarly to the one in which the emperor used to go to Long Champs. The absence of ladies from the days exercises was remarkable. The ~cere- monies in the gallery of mirrors were espec- ially noteworthy.
 Perrin complained that he had been un- justly punished by the governor of Martin ique and that he had appealed in vain. His family is in destitute circumstances.
 On $200.OO0 Bail.
 PARIS, May 5.-Director Hentsch, of the Compton d'Escompte was taken before 8 magistrate to-day and was admitted to bail in the sum of $200, ,000.
 The Samoan Conference.
 BERLIN, May 5.-A committee of the Sa- moan conference has been directed to exam inc and report upon the means for establish ing order in Samoa and adequate guarantee for the maintenance of the peace. including the question of king. BERLIN, May 5.-Dr. Knappe, formerly