The morning news., 1889-05-06
A SHOT SCARE CARNOT.
SENSATIONAL OPENING OF THE
FRENCH CELEBRATION.


the Day Uninterrupted.
PARIS, May 5.--A man who gives his
name as Perrin, and who says he is marine
Storekeeper. fired blank cartridge at
President Carnot to-day when the latter
was leaving the Elysee palace to attennd
the centenary celebration at Versailles.
Perrin was promptly arrested. He was
taken to the police station, where he made
statements concerning his act. He ex-
planned that he had no desire to kill the
president, but merely wished to expose the
fact that he PERRIN was a victim of in
justice. A crowd that had gathered in the
neighborhood of the Elysee to witness
the departure of the president,
became greatly excited and threat
ened to lynch the prisoner. The
police, however, gathered in force and
drove back the indignant citizens. Perrin
complai1ed that he had been unjustly pun
ished by the governor of Martinique, and
that he had appealed in vain. His family
Is in destitute circumstances,
CARNoT AT VERSAILLES.
President Carnot and his party proceeded
through Chaville, where the president was
enthusiastically greeted Upon reachin q
moral tablet affixed to the building in
which the states general met 100 wears ago
to-day. The president and his escort then
repaired to the hall of mirrors in the palace,
where there was a grand assemblage of
deputies and senators. AT the palace NJ.
Leroyer delivered an address of welc ome to
the pre- ident. In the course of his speech,
he said;
It is no longer humble deputies of the third
estate of ct nd
upright was denied, but elected representatives
OF the nation, VINO, bowling before their freely
elected chief, pay tribute TO the great dead to
whom we owe our liberty. II becomes those
old strug 1lers for liberty to remind US that
luton boqueaUhed us not only doctrines, but
lessons. If revolution sinned by the audacity
OF Its dreams, We SIN by our want OF self abne
cation, by our incomplete knowledge of our
duties, by hesitation as to our policy. II reyo-
luton flew too nigh, we drag too low. The date
1889 invites US . realize a union of hearts in
love for our country and its institutions.
M. Leroyer concluded by asking Presi-
dent Carn3t 10 raise his voice, in order to
guide Frencumsn in the direction of mutual
concessions.
CARROTS REPLY.
President Csrnot replied as follows:
With ardent hope for the future I g1eet in
the palace Of monarchy the representatives 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 1889 BY dint Of
courage and many sacrifices they secured for us
benefits which we must bequeath to our sons as
| most precious Inheritance. Never can our
| gratitude equal the grandeur of the services
| rendered by our fathers to France and the
human race.
In conclusion the President said
Revolution was based upon the rights of
many II created new era in history and
founded modern society After many cruel
schocEs France has ilally broken with the
personal power of one man, whatever title he
may take. She now recognizes as sole SOW
ereign the laws enacted by the representatives
of the nation, under the Oegis Of the republic.
Let US seek, in a spirit OF forbearance and con
cord, the irresistible strength Of a united
people, and thus enable France to maintain
| her.post in the vanguard of nations. Pi0e Ia
repUbtique!
The Presidents speech was received with
fervent applause. At the conclusion of the
address tae pre- e,idential party proceeded to
the gallery of battles, where they took
luncheon. After ward they went to the
park, where tine president participated in
the ceremonies attending the inauguration
of the recently restored fountains. An i'm
| mense throng was gathered in the park,
| and President Carnot received most en-
thusiastic welcome.
The weather was fine and the spectacle
| presented was a brilliant one. At O'Clock
President Carnot and his party started on
| their return to Paris, proceeding by way of
Vile Davray, st. Cloud aud the Bois de
Boulogne.
ADDRESS oFyTHE BISHOP.
The bishop of Versailles, in an address to
President Carnot, said that though they
had falle victims in 1879, they had shared
in the movement for reform. The clergy
mad never ceased to give proof of their
readiness TO sacrifice themselves for their
country or their faith, and they still pro-
fe5sei tie same generous sentiments. He
continued:
We never distinguished between the church
and France in our affections or prayers. We
hold it to be- a Christian duty TO salute with
Difference the representative OF the national
authority. We congratulate you upon your
escape from an assa7sl-. We rejoice that this
tribute is pald man whose dignity OF character
commands the respect OF all parties.
In spite of heayy.Ssh h1wers this evening
there were crowds in the streets of Paris
viewing he lluminatiQns
Dispatches from the principal towns Of
France show that the day was observed
with the greatest vivacity and enthusiasm
CELEBRATION AT ATHENS.
ATHENS. May 5.-A demo st-ation in
honor of the French centenary was held in
front Of the French legation in this city to-
day. Five thousand persons were present,
lncluQlhE ln6 Hlh} OF ana uAlClpdl huInlF-
tiles Of Athens, and the piraeus and num-
Der of guilds aud other bodies. In the even
ing the university students held a torch
light procession.
MASS REEING AT NEW YORK
NEW YoRK, May 5.-Consul General
Viscomte Paul d'Abzac, acting under in
structious from tde French government,
called a mass meeting Of the French resi-
dents of New York II Webster nall today
TO celebrate Frances declaration Of inde-
pendence, it being the lOJth anniversary Of
the opening # the states general at Yer
sailles Sixty ench societies were repre-
sented Frederick r. Coudert was the orator
Of tue day. or tie 1000 persons pr sent
perhaps POD were of the Iiscordaut element
and we're outspoken Ia declaring that it
was an outrage to allow Gustave May, a
famous general Of the French commune, a
seat upon the platform. Mr.. Coudert in
beginning his speech said:
France celebrates to-day one Of the great
sary Of the birth Of her republic.
Continuing, he said:
The Washington centennial festival that has
Just closed commentaries the eliminating
triumph Of a movement which began In France
when 10 ended here. These grand festivals
commemorate as well the eds OF our fathers
as thoss Of the founders who bore American
names.
In conclusion, he said:
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