The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-20
FRANCES GREAT PERIL.
INFORMED MEN STILL FEAR
rurRY WILL BE A REVOLUTION.

n
"a no Involved In the Panama Scandal
rr.i says n He Has Made Mig Money II
4. Nobody's Business-Other Arrests In
pro.rect-De Iesseps's Fsithrnl wire
n.,,.,e. He VIII Como Ont Triumphan ant
Charles De Iesseps IL Questioned by tho
Nssistrate Panama BiooAsuchers.
Paris. Dec. 19--The political peril OF France
Ana, not diminish. Those who are best In
famed. and whose judgment is soundsst. are
N, ones who fear the worst. Tho head OF ono
A, the greatest banking houses In the world.
xih hssdluarters in Paris. said tot day to ono
II the American delegates to the Brussels
Conference;
II believe we are on the eve OF revolution.
Few outside of France have any conception OF
the dangers OF tho situation. The temper OF
the people is not understood. They cannot
will not discriminat between the Govern
mept itself and the individuals who repre-
sent it,
tits now generally understood that tho pop
usr mind must be further exaspsrated by
moro revelations OF corruption In high places.
The Panama story has not half been told.
Every day adds fresh chapter. A feature OF
srsat interest to Americans will probably soon
bsmade known. 1t involves . banker OF world
vide reputation. as we'll known in New York
vin Paris. Ho 10 said to have been heavy
beneficiary OF the Panama Company without
having rendered any tangible qtid pro quo.
Rumors about him wore circulated in
high financial circles some months ago.
= Atthat timS he took an active interest in the
proposed Monetary Conference. He was in.
Discreet enough to show letter on the sub
;cst written to him by Secretary Of the
treasury Foster. Tho effect was to discrcdit
to some extent American motives in calling
lie conference. and tho cooperation OF the
tronsest French flranciers was almost lost.
It is needless to say that the reports con-
netting the banker with tho Panama scandal
v.o entirely unknown in America at the
luc. Since thcn the gentleman has not in
ry way been connected with American in
ts,es.s ic int ernntionR! monetary plans.
In certain financial quarters to-day reports
vsro circulated questioning tho stability OF
| his nrm. Tho rumors were not credited in tho
tsA.iu!ormed circles. for. though certain
losses. amounting to $4,000. 900. are ascribsd
70 the firm. its resources are more than sum-
Gent 10 meet thenl.
To.lay's features OF tho Panama scandal
most prominent In the public eye arc the
charges mado by NJ. Andrieux. late Project OF
IoIics o: Paris. against NJ. Arcne Of Corsica.
the most prominent Deputy Of tho Loft in the
| tho greatest actors in contemporary French
politics. The SUNS reporter obtained some
| hiIEly Interesting statements from Andrieux.
In answer to my charge Arene challenged
ne TO meet him IN a duel or to produce proofs
oiny accusations" said Andrieux. II offered
him 10Th forms q; satisfaction. and now his
Mond6 refuse an encounter. shall leave
t,mattor to tho judgment OF those who know
That honor Is
"lhavs collected. In order to serve my polit-
teal ends . mass o. documents involving
those Dopu:ies anu other politicians who have
been u4!Xed up in this Panama affair. This
evidence is complete and convincing. I shall
tace these documents before tho Panama
Committee il ] am summon ed. as expect to
sA | Twill not hide from you the fact that they
will cause Il vsat amount OF legitimate indg.
EATON"
lthas been reported for day or two that
EIs had lied to avoid arrest. A Sun reporter
found tho famous tower builder tonight at
tie Tue Eabeais.
"lharc not run away" said he sharply. Il
an ready to account for my conduct If l
have been successful in my transactions with
the Panama Company it is nobodys business.
never ATTEMPTED to bride any member OF
Patlament. II gained enormous profits the
= money is quite safe where nobody will get 1t.
NJ teullustly moested."
It's currently reported that Eifrel recently
Withdrew !.O0U.OOO francs from tho Bank OF
france. and transferred other property to his
vile amounting to 5.OOO.OO0 francs more
At midnight numerous Commissaires de
Police. magistrate. and the public pros
tu'or were in conference at tho Prefecture
daPolice. 1t is Anticipated that several more
Important arrests will be made before day
break in connection with Panama.
by Eat.d Pres.
Pans; Dec. 1n.1It is reported that. should
Afsdinand dc L-ssepS be unable to appear
before the court. which is almost certain. his
DO ro% that Of the other
% Many H vi Who ae re 10 ts
aEH Ills Outrageous wife represents him in
~! business cuisines matters She said recently: II
II ,hs most difleult moments Of bis lie he
mas mas always believed in success and happiness.
practise practise his philosophy. believe this prose-
S "n, Tas inevitable. and am not afrnid Of it.
i sNov I'm me that change Of opinion 10 his
c sas not wholly responsible for what has oc;
n 'n".rIe ss as the truth is brought to light.
:iuo fI iro %SI, t., I. say have always remained
s sn9w What find in II. "@ns s am
SroG,' a h0weycr. Of one thing-the absolute
lAv.
tb.re hoseh made. decisions INDUCED in. but
Az na'e never committed . dishonest act.
I, ~ VINO know NJ. dc Lesseps think like
r. te,Ir, l spend several hours every day in
ic nv. !" the letters and kilograms OF alice
tg...e admiration and respect which receive
Ia ..nUorning from rich and POOR alike. The
els,M""i oi'eI ma so-called revelations may
NtyHinrue, hnt | heed them not. All am
e n,i,. ul'ol' Is That my sick husband shall
.t!ircr :! ~, I'nnGy y peace the affection OF his
II ;g.s,, llr.ot de l,-sseps has been closely
\ .,nr'Pn"a hy tho examining magistrate in
| l,ry.lso , .M9 statements made BY NJ. do la
i ARES ds ,efGes ssang Conversations with N.
suL mhn LA IN the Chamber OF IDENTITIES In
81 ~, 10 ehnHneanp.ed to bring on n discussion
~. the lnambe- relative In t%a ~
Nj I"Vns ABOUT me Panama loans ~ tho, t;nma
,laiEclIo IA conversations with Il ha LIE
Thes'eps The latter said that IN ~ ..a nn
We Aush Canal thr expenses ior at NJ ms
wa r!ess notices were small. Ii Wa d diissius
~ WIN The Panama enterprise. va jo uirof.
y. nowdcd 70 the Offices Ard HnnHthu',
ebaid for ceasinC attacks ON ti.s con num 20
,.te sh.ets wore started against tn" sntny'
ky ana some u the opponents were w,
saea % receive 80 francs or - francs G,l"r.
are core cIacting. Then there wer, liz
Sslii;anHpin: syndicates. composed of isrCcse
ny smtl! banking establishments whicI hSi
h.nS,paii Tor .recc:vn: subscriptions 10 ne