The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-15

| profit OF any political party. And, even II hC
were capable OF doing go, It would be very dill
cult for him TO become dangerous to the Re'
public So long as peace lasts. the title
OF Major General imposes many obliga.
tlons OF labor. and gives little chance
for effective power In case OF wal
1t would be necessary OF course, to make
NJ &c Mirlbel chief OF the army sign OF the
new times ia that this nomination. which was
impossible for SO long. has just been complet-
ed In the quietest way in the world, without
raising the least difficulty or objection. 1t was
accepted by the very same meu who had or
posed it with the most vehemence. This is
only n detail, but It serves to show that the
Government is regaining more freedom In lis
actions, and Is becoming more eniranchised
from the obstacles imposed ut the pleasure OF
questionable politicians.
Nv.
1t is now lust one year up to date since the
first symptoms OF this happy state OF affairs
appeared. 1t was then manifested by the
growing popularity OF NJ. Carnot and by the
public respect which made the person OF the
President of the Republic come from the shade
in which 1t had been hidden up to that time.
Nevertheless, when at the date Of tho inaugu-
ration OF the great Exposition. called your
attention to the sudden movement of sympa-
thy which was created around him, only
saw in it personal fact; 1 only presented
vaguely the influence. so favorable
and rapid. which this movement was
going to have upon the whole OF
our situation. At the beginning it seemed TO
be little moro than the evidence OF esteem
for the man. for his life so correct and SO full
OF dignity for his position and his tact. and for
the patriotism which his name. and the recol-
lection OF his grandfather incarnated. SO
to say, In his person. In the midst OF the gen
oral malevolent disparagement which seem ed
to have become the only way Of treating pub
lie men In France. there was a real relief
in finding one. at least. who received marks
of respect. There are many more OF them
to-day. From the person OF the President,
esteem and confidence have reached tho Gov
OF which he is the chief, and the in
stitutions. OF which he is tho representative.
The Constitution OF 1875 only gives to the head
OF executive power passive role In appear
ance efTaced behind his Ministers; role
which seemed almost to reduce itself to sig
natures at the foot OF decrees already pre-
pared. NJ. Carnot confines himself to this duty
with so much zeal that. except dur
ing the hours when the Cabinet is in
session at the ElYsGe, two or threo
times week, one might say that politics are
completely banished from the Presidential resi-
dence. They ar enever discussed there, even
In private conversation. 1t Is. consequently,
very difficult to perceive what part belongs to
NJ. Carnot personally In the formation OF min
stry, how far he has directed the choice Of the
colleagues Of NJ. de Freycinet, or in what de-
gree the conduct of such and such a Min
ster is the reflection OF his inspiration. On
ais part he shows that absolute imperson-
Atty described by the Constitution. Never
hall i,,t a 81,
Ministry receives in Parliament In tho facii-
les altogether new which smooth its path, in
he greater force and larger freedom OF action
which 1t has acquired, one feels that great
portion belongs incontestaby TO the FRESH
lont. 1t looks us though NJ. Carnot had found
he way to reconcile the need which the French !
,eope will feel for long time to |
ome of resuminG the Government in its
hef with the anonymous policy which |
epublcan institutions exact. signifl- /
ant comparison is presented in this !
asc. NJ Grcvy had almost annihilated the
Presidency by becoming dsinterested in every
hing and shutting himself UP in complete re-
reat. For all that, he was unable to hinder
ublic opinion from placing political RESPONSE
ility upon his shoulders. Notwithstanding his
Placement, he was constantly accused Of
verstepping constitutional bounds. To-day.
'hile leading a life infinitely more active.
'hich places him in daily contact with the
Official world and the diplomatic and military
'orlds. which forces him to minGle with the
eople. NJ. Carnot preserves the privilege OF
cling left totally outside of politics. lie exer-
ises an authority more real. an influence more
ertain. an activity more appreciable. and all
MS without raising censure or recrmination.
Two new excursions. which he has Just made
! tho south and the southeast of France have
cen for him, like his journeys OF last year, two
ing and continuous ovations from town to
own; one might say from village to village
ecause the populations crowded around him
the most remote stations along the route
lcluding even those at which the Presidential
ain did not stop. The trips this time included
ortons OF the country which are ordinarily
IT out In official journeys. They extended
zen to Corsica which is not accust toned to
'ceiVe such visits. The effect produced upon
10 population has been very great, and tho
oppression left will be lasting Among
'ople like the Americans these Presidential
would be without importance. At
ost they could only obtain success de Curl !
'Ne. But We cannot forget our historical past.
Is impossible for q people to pass through
teen centuries Of monarchy without holding
1 to traditions and customs which survive,
r long time. all changes OF institutions.
Will still take great many years before the
rench masses outside OF the great cities. and
zen In them. will understand completely that
ey can shout "Nive In Eepubliluen without
loutlng Hurrah fOr-somcboIy" There is an i
lucatlon to be acquired, II transition to re ac- ,
mplIS shed. which wer, wronGfulIy considered
oil nolmportance. The first excursions Of VI.
lrnot We're probably determined By lortuitous
rcnmstan"eS which cannot he said OF those !
men he Undertakes now. lie obeys pOlti-
j thought. that OF showing success il ely to all
ctlonS Of the country the chief Of tho State, in
nom Inc republican abstraction Is persona .
ID When he shall have completed the tour {
rance, which lie is about t. make people {
~ perceive that his promenade will have had !
the effect OF u propaganda, and will have {
nderei signal service. that Of amiliariHing C.
0 people with the idea of II Government @
nose chief carries neither the title OF King nor :
emperor.
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