The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-21

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100000 francs to La Justicef be shouted.
NJ. Clemenceau, white with rage. sprang
TO his feet. aud, shaking both hsts toward
Deroulede. shouted back an answer which
no body could hear in the general con-
fusion. M. Deroulede closed with an ut
tack on the mutual benefit associations.
not of Socialists and Revolutionaries, out
of rich men n of rich mems papers"
Nj. Clemenceau replied that NJ. Derou-
lede's attacks were -poTnicious, shameless
and without foundation. Although be had
no written proofs of his innocence. be de-
fed NJ. Deroulede TO substantiate the
charges lust made. He would not answer
these brazen ISLANDERS in the Chamber. but
would demand personal satisfaction I'M
mediately after Adjournment. Inc attacks
of the last speaker upon NJ. Herr were
based on falsehood and imagination. DIR.
Herr lac served France faithfully. as SOL
der and ply stefan. Boulanger himself
had not q more devoted friend than LIZ.
Herr. NJ. C~lemenceau acknowledged that
Ia Justice mad supported capitalists oc-
casionally. BUT denied that 1T had ever pro-
NOTED business enterprises In the interest
of DIR. Herr. In conclusion Nj. Clemenceau
cried ont: "Deroulede has accused me OF
betrsyIng my country by introducing for
eIgn influence. Deroniede lies.'
After another scene of wild disorder.
Lucien Millevoye, Boulang ist Deputy Tor
Somme. rose to defend, as he said, the men,
DRY of General Boulanger against the as
pensions cast on it by NJ. Clemenceau's
statement concerning the friendship De-
tween Herr and the great man. he then
let loose. a torrent OF abuse on d.. Clemen-
ceau. accusing him OF accepting millions In
brides and advising the abandonment OF
Egypt by the French government. In the
consequent tumult Nj. Miilevoye Turned
upon Nj. Flouquet, who was trying TO re-
store order, and shouted at him an insult
ing name. Millevoye closed his speech
with the assertion that Herr was the paid
emissary of q foreign power.
NJ. Bourgeois, Minister or Justice, an
nounced, amid applause. that he would ar
raign DR.. Herr before the disciplinary
council of the Legion of Honor. M. Derou-
lede declared himself satisfied. and he
withdrew his Interpolation. The Chamber
then adjourned.
The bitter feeling aroused during the
morning led TO many wrangles and tumult-
nous scenes in the lobbies of the Chamber,
and IL is believed that q number OF duels
will be the result. Deputies DerOulede and
Millevoye have already sent seconds to
Deputy Clemenceau to demand satisfaction
from him for insults heaped upon them In
the heat of the quarrel.
PEACE OF THE REPUBLIC PERILED.
The political peril of France does not
diminish Those who are best informed.
and whose judgement Is soundest. are the
ones who fear the worst. The head of one
Of the greatest banking houses In the
world. with headquarters In Paris. said to-
day to one of the American delegates to
the Brussels conference: II believe we are
on the eve of o revolution, and that few
outside have conception OF the dan
gers of the situation. The temper
of the people is not understood. they can
not or will not discriminate between the
government itself and the individuals who
represent It."
1t is now generally understood that the
popular mind must be further exasperated
by more revelations of corruption In high
places The Panama story has not half
h4a- Old E-A-r ny aAAo a Rrnnh nfA
A feature of great interest to Americans
will probably soon be made known. 1t in
wolves q banker of world wide reputation,
rs we'll known in New York as in Paris.
He Is said to have been q heavy beneficiary
of the Panama Company without having
rendered any tangible Quid pro quo.
He was indiscreet enough to
show letter on the subject
written to him by Secretary Of the Treas
ury Foster. The effect was to discredit to
some extent American motives in calling
the conference. and the cooperation of the
strongest French financiers was almost
lost. In certain financial quarters to-day
reports were circulated questioning the
stability of his firm. The rumors were not
credited in the best informed circles. for,
though certain losses, amounting to t1,OOO.-
boo, are ascriDed Co the firm, its entries are
more than sufficient to meet them.
Legal circles are absorbed in an anil
mated discussion of the question whether
or not NM. Rouvier. Deves and Thevenst
Inueb 10 nt6Iu u III ouQIclno SOuls ia
view Of their having been Cabinet minis
tera The impending prosecution was the
cause OF great depression IN rentes on the
Petite Bourse this evening. The tgreatest
excitement prevailed or the streets until o
late hour tonight. The general public
was eager for the latest newspapers Some
of the journals published as many az seven
extra editions Groups gathered around
lamp-p0sts reading and discussing the
latest news. The scene presented has not
been eqnaled In many years-nOt since the
fall OF President Theirs in 1S72. Charles
de 1esseps. NJ. Fontane and Nj. Sans-LeRoy
were examined by the committee on inquiry
to-day. They again protested their ipno-
cence. Victor de Lcsseps testified before
the parliamentary investigating committee
to-day that he was not concerned In the
lostery-loan issue, and that he was tgno-
rant of any attempt made TO bribe any body
in the interest of the company.
An anonymous letter received by q COM
nitteeman yesterday led to . search this
of a photographer. Proofs and negatives of
eli the Thlerree checks were found. When
confronted with them Thierrse revealed
the hiding-plsce of the stubs. and these
have been seized by the committee. Baron
De Reinach's papers were also examined
to-day by the committee. 1t was found
that many original documen had been
sbstractod and replaced With copies.
that Eiffel had fed to avoid arrest. A re-
porter found him at the Rue Ra belaia. Il
have not Pun away" said he, sharply. II
am ready to account for my conduct. II
bave been successful in my transactions
with the Panama company It is nobody's
business. / never attempted 10 bIiDe any
member of Parliament If / gained enor-
nous profits the money is quite safe where
nobody will get il. and my family Will not
be in need if / should be uDjustly modest
ed" It Is currently reported that Eiffel
recently withdrew 1900. 600 francs from the
tank of France and transferred property
to his wife amounting to 6.000. 900 france
moro.
Revolution May BE the Outcome.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The Chronicles Paris cor
respondent says: at is probable that this is
only the first batch of incriminated politicians
to be prosecuted. Much compassion for Deputy
Arene was dispiayed by his colleagues in the
Chamber. Many a friendly hand grasped
his as he left the tribune, In a
way that is not common In French
life when n man is down. NJ. Rouvier, on the
contrary. failed TO convince the Chamber of his
Innocence Excepting weak plaudits from the
Center his defense was received with Icy silence.
and IL was evident that he had fallen never TO
his brains out rather than 20 TO prison. The air
tonight breathes royalist intrigue. They are
ali toward aspects or a revolutionary era.
1.-The Sc. Pelagie prison. whore editor Drumont
= f. confined, may be described as an editorial Of
nee. The absurdity OF allowing him TO issue
every day columns OF fresh accusations leads TO
the superstition that the government is anxious