Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-20
FL0QUET''S ADDRESS.
AN APPEAL TO ALL THE FORCES OF
DEMOCRACY.
Tirard Also Makes n speech-A Govern
ment Victory Received with Cheers
by the Chamber.
lnrAprlo. AmerIesn cabls Q be- DIsp.tch.

PARIS. November IN. Floquet, presi-
dent Of the Chamber Of Deputies, Delivered
an address % the Chamber today. lie de-
clared he would endeayOr 20 sink all per-
sonal predictions and assured the men,
bers Of the Chamber Of the liberty OF the
tribune. All France, he said. had mani;
tested desire that concord should prevail
among her representatives, and he there
fore appealed TO all the forces ~ democracy
10 rally around the Republicans.
Mr.. 1irard said: Universal suffrage has
finally been crowned with triumph, the
Democracy by recent elections inviting ali
Frenchmen 10 unite under the banner
which the republic has raised above par
ties and which from this day forth - above
attack. France has spoken. She has not
only signifed that she intendsto maintain,
f0rtify, and develop the institutions which
she has founded. but she has resolved that
the republic shall mean stable govern
ment, securing order, progress. and respect
mt home and abroad. Taught by the recent
experience, we think chat such govern
ment must not now show weakness nor re-
main disarmed IN struggling with those who
refuse 10 bow to the Will OF the majority so
often declared. The elections have mani
tested above all else Frances resolve to
enter upon q deGnitive area OF calm and
labor We therefore propose 70 put aside
questions irritating and dividing mems
minds and 10 direct our whole attention to
n solution Of the problems of economy and
social justice.
Continuing. no promised reforms that
would render the administration or JUS
tice cheaper. The budget for 1891. he san 4,
would show u real and solid equilibrium,
public works. barbors, canals. and railways
would be expedited, and there would ne
reforms in the land and liquor taxation.
Ip,f 70 tho frrltrla nf commerce NN-
piring in 1922. he said that the economic
rfqmp Of France would necessarily occupy
an important place in the labors OF the
House, and that the chambers Of COM
merce and arts and agricultural associa-
tons would soon Doe consulted and invited
TO guide the Government IN tine dlthcult
task of deciding tariffs.
In conclusion he said: " In submitting
these auestiOus 20 your declaration We FUR
nish fresh proofs Of the unchanging sentl-
ments animatiug republican France. Atter
the Exposition no one IN the world has tue
right 20 entertain a suspicion as - the
peaceful sentiments Of our country. Nmie
/ iaboriug to- complete our military organl-
/ zation. We loudly affirm that our sole de-
/ sire II the honorable and dlgnhed peace
/ betting the great nation that Is conhdeut
of its strength and rights. Let u. then.
| labor together 30 complete the orgauIa-
/ ton Of the democracy. You have the right
| 10 demand OF us perseyeriug hrmness. We
need your confidence. I'm communicating
/ 10 you our plans We ask cooperation IN the
name Of the republic"
VI. Manian radical moved that ur-
gency be granted Tor the consideration of
! the question of q revision of the tOnstltu-
| ton.
VI. Tirard appealed 10 the Chamber 10
| sct aside all such questions. which. he said.
created divisions among the Republicans.
NJ. Manjan'- motion was then rejected
| bv vote Of 34j 10 l23. Iheaunourccmcnt
Of this victory for the Government Wa IT,
cciyed with cheers.