The state chronicle., 1892-12-14
A Crisis Impe

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crisisss probably impending. The ex
posure-of the connection of NJ. Rnuvier,
minister OF finance with the Panama
scandal, is believed by many to render
necessary a reconstruction of the cabinet.
1t now appears that NJ. Rouvier was so
CLOSELY connected with Reinsch as to
have been present with NJ. Herr at a
final interview with Reinach, just pre-
vious to the baron's death. This secret
NJ Rolvier has been carrying in his
breast ever since that tragic event, and
the exposure of the fact has caused a
tremendous sensation.
The Caulois this morning gives the
details of Reinach's last hours. 1t ap
pears that Reiuach, after the final inter
view with Rouvier and Herr, finding all
hope gone of any escape from exposure
and probably severe and disgracefu
legal penalty for his share in the Panama
frauds, went back home at mid night,
and wrote several letters After writing
these letters B IRON Reinach destroyed Il
number Of documents Then he
swallowed the poison which he had pre-
pared, and lay down to die, about /
o'clock in the morning. Minister Ron
vier has been summoned to give evidence
before the Panama investigating commits
sion of the chamber of deputies. Herr
has also been summoned but It's doubt
ful as to whether he will appear.
There was an exciting scene to day
when NJ Rouvier was called upon to give
an explanation to the deputies of hl'
connection with the Panama frauds. M
Rouvier confirmed the statement made
by NJ !lemenceau, editor Of la Justic &C
to the effect that he, Rouvier, had visitec
NJ. Cleraenceau on the night of Baron d,
| Reinacu's death, but that Clemenceal
was not in, and did not see him. NJ
Rouviet added that he had nothing t,
reproaeA himself with and his conscienc
was easy.
NJ. de R0uede attacked NJ. Rouvier i
violent address. which was repeated
interrupted by cries of approval and de
| probation. He declared that NJ. Rouvie
ought t. appear before high court t
argue { charges against him atfectln
his con act as mem Der of the cabine
| NJ X 1uvler replied with self possession
Il am ready. l can repeat only what
have already said "
Although r )uvier managed to contr'
his temper, he showed signs Of great ag
tatson HIS lips quivered as he spok
and perspiration gathered On his bro
During the incident crowd thr ng
the lobbies, expecting at any moment
hear thas the ministry had resigned.
NJ. de r ,ulede. in his attack upon n
Rouver maintained that M. Rouvit
had visited Baron de Reinach to arrang
for the stopping of the Panama can
prosecution. He did not believe
Rouvier's statement that he was igno
ant Of the intention to prosecute Bar
de Reinuch. If the chamber was desi
Gus of clearing up the scandals. whit
he doubted, the chamber should cOnvol
the supre ne court. before which !
houvier might appear and defend hir
self
NJ. Rouvier said that he was willing
be il 1ged by the supreme cou"t T
added that NJ Loubet should bear wi
ness to the fact that he was not aware
the governments Intention to prosecu
| Bsron de Reinach,
NJ. Rouvier's statement was receive
: with some applause. Soon after"a
the chamber adjourned.
In his statement to day
R0uvier said that he had visit
) B iron de Rcinach on the night on whi
j the baron had committed suicide sole
: from motives Of humanity. A section
the press VS. attempting, NJ. ROW
i said, to sin: Ill republicans in power, /
e hc wou be able TO resume his place
single deputy, holding his head hi
!, with a sense If unsullied honor.