New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-20

EXCITEMENT on THE bOO iot--O -OONMENIS OF
THE PARIS PRESS.
Paris. Pebl 19-M dc Freycinet chief of the
Cabinet the members of which last night ten
dered their resignation to President CarnOt in
consequence of the Chamber of Deputies reluS-
inr to adopt a vote of confidence
in the Government on question in
regard TO the religious c0niraternities, had
a conference with the President this morn
ing and formally explained the incidents that
occurred in the Chamber last night which led
10 the resignation of the Mlist-y All the mcm
hers of Ne Cabinet met at the Office of the Min
istry of War this a. ornoon and discussed the
situation for an hour and half. They then
called upon President Carnot and rendered him
their Joint resignation, which was accepted.
President Carnot strongly urged the Ministry TO
reconsider, but VI. de Frcycinet insisted upon re-
Saning. saving that he and his colleagues had
decided that they could not remain in power
after the action taken Yesterday by the Chamber,
Several generals to-day called upon NJ. de Frey
rinet who served as War Minister as well as
Premier. and strongly appealed to him not TO
rcei0u saving that he would be great toss TO
the army. NJ de Frcvcnct however renamed
obdurate
Tho lobbes of the Chambers were filled To-
lav with excited members discussing the sltua-
tion. and when the final decision OF the Ministry
became known the opinion was general ulaI
state of politica uncertainty had arrived, IN view
Of the apparent inability Of any party 10 lolih
a working Ministry. lie Jour says that Une
onh, course practicable is the dissolution OF rhe
Chamber.
Tho 'Rourse TODAY was much excited, and prices
were dcD,es,ed Toward the close, however, there
was an improved tone due TO the hehei tha'
the Cabinet would be reconstructed.
1t is supposed that NJ. de Freycnet had ho'
intended II press the Consideration ol 'hc ASSo
Citations bill which was designed TO ln'inlua,e
the bishops and pleas, the Radicals W. Hup-
bard,s demand for urgency TO rush the Dill troush
the Chamber without sccohu reduinS PI'0'" ''
Premier in dilemma.
At the dinner given by President Carnot at the
Flvs>e Palace last MINT, subsequent to the re-
fusal of the Chamber of Deputies TO vote con
6dance in the Government. VI. Foquct, preSl-
dent Of the Chamber. declared that there was no
Ground TO infer that the resolutions adopted pN
the Chamber implied an absolute dlSaVoWa ol
the Cabinets policy.
The -Republique Francaise," in its comments
on the resignation of the Ministry says tha1 the
members Of the party Of the Left are enilN Oh
more than a blunder. The surprise of the couh-
Try: it adds. Will be surpassed by the general
feeling of dissatisfaction.
The Radical considers that it is Impossible
TO draw conclusion from the succession OF
contradictory notes.
The Steele" says: The country will regret
that the Cabnet. which has shown competency
in every branch sf National enterprise should be
overthrown OF question IN which pubhc OPINION
is not Immediately concerned
The Figaro" declares that the country is
condemned TO undergo a new Ministerial combi-
nation without unity principle for It's guidance.
ne new combination. IN says, VIII be no pe'"T
than was the late Ministry. .
NJ Paul Cassagnac's paper l. Autorltc, prl1eS
itsPif upon the part it took in the defeat of the
CIovernnleut IL conpratulates the members OF
the Right upon their action. The other papers
cypress the hee tfat the Ministry Will be patched
nm or the Chambers dissolved. leading men IN
nnblic life incline 10 tle opinion that the former
course will be followed. n., -.
The journal Oficiel7 to-day Publishes tic
formal announcement Of the resignation ol 'he
Ministry. .,, -, moo.
President Carnot tomorrow VIII can me,-
inp of the presidents of the Chambers Tor 'llc
purpose OF holding a consultation IN regard 10
flc Ministerial crisis. II is reported thai NJ az
Frevcinet has decided not 10 accept the war
portfolio in the new Cabinet.