The sun., 1889-11-20
THE DESIRES OF FRANCE.
FL0QUET AND TIRlRD MAKE SPEEUH-
rs IN THE CHAMBER
The Priuo Minister Says France Wants
m Era or Calm and Labor-Au Irritating
Questions 20 be Dropped-5onae Reforms.

The Frino Minister Says France wants
IA Era OF Calm and Labor-Au lrritating
Ouestions TO be Dropped-5one Reforms.
PARIS, Nov. I'm. Floduet, President Of
the Chamber Of Deputies, delivered an address
TO the Chamber to-day. All France, he said
had manifested desire that concord should
prevail among her representatives, and he
therefore appealed to all the forces OF de-
mocracy to rally around the Republicans
NJ. Tlrard, the Prime Minister, also addressed
the Chamber. He snid
Universal suffrage has finally been crowned
with triumph, the Democracy, By the recent
elections, inviting all Frenchmen TO unite un-
der the banner which the republic has raised
above parties, and which from this day for
ward is above attack. France has spoken. She
has not only signined that she intends to
maintain. fortify. and develop the institutions
which che has founded. but she has resolved
that the republic shall mean stable govern
ment, securing order progress and respect at
ence, we think that such q government must
not show weakness nor remain disarmed in
struggling with those who refuse to bow to the
will OF the majority often declared.
:. The elections have manifested above all else
Frances resolve 10 enter upon deiinitiye era
nut aside questions Irritating and dividing
mems minds, and to direct our whole attention
to & the % solution OF problems OF economy and 80
Continuing, he promised reforms that would
render the administration Of justice cheaper.
Tho budget for 1891, he said would show
real and solid equilibrium. Public works, har-
bors- canals, and railways would be expedited.
and there would be reforms in land and liquor
taxation.
Referring to the treaties Of commerce expir-
ing in 1892 he said the economic regime Of
France would necessarily occupy an important
place in the labors Of tho House. and that
chambers Of commerce and arts and aRricul-
tural associations would soon be consulted and
invited to guide the Government in the difficult
task OF deciding the tariffs In concluding he
said:
liberation we furnish fresh proofs OF the un-
changing sentiments Hnimating republican
France. After the Exposition no one In the
world has, q right to entertain suspicion as to
the peaceful sentiments OF our country. While
we loudly affirm that our sole desire is an hon.
orabe and digntfed peace beflttng great ma
ton that Ia confident Of its strength and rights.
Let us, then labor together to complete the or
Eanization Of the democracy. You have right
to demand of us perSovering firmness. We need
your confidence. In communicating to you
our plans we ask your cooperation in the name
Of the republic"
NJ. Manjan. Radical. moved that urgency be
granted for the consideration OF the question
Of a revision of the Constitution.
Nj. Trard appealed to the Chamber to set
aside all such questions, which. he said cre-
Rted divisions among the Republicans.
NJ. Manjan's motion was then rejected by q
vote OF 345 to 1913. The announcement Of this
victory for the Government was received with
cheers.
The Senate voted the navy credit OF 5sOO0.00O
francs which was passed by the last Chamber
OF Deputies too late for adoption by the Senate.