The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-11-22
PANAMA CANAL DOODLE.
shocking Corruption of Newspapers,
Legislators and Ministers Exposed.

Legislators and Ministers Exposed.
PARIS. Nov. 2l.-By unanimous vote the cham
Der OF deputies today agreed that a pariIa-
mentary inquiry be instituted into the
affairs OF the Panama canal company. Dur
Ing the debate Delahsye declared that 100000
francs were spent in buying three papers. A
minister, now dead, asked 100000 francs Two
hundred thousand francs moro were paid for q
journal OF little value, but behind which hidden
influences were working. foreign paper was
bought for 10000 francs. Deahaye continued:
Now for the last scandal. The committee IN
this chamber charged with the duty of examin-
ing the scheme comprised five favorable and
five opposed. The eleventh member before
casting his vote offered his services to the COM
pany for 10000 francs. As the company
refused the proposition he formed a syndicate,
aided by banker, aud caused fall in shares,
compelling the company to yield. The scheme
was then approved by the committee, but the
banker was not warned in time. The shares
recovered and he was ruined. Tremendous
uproar.1 Although the authorities conceal the
evidence, there are hundred here present who
know where it can be found. These arc two
categories of deputies, those who received money
aud those who did not.
The session throughout was the most exciting
fo- long time. The trouble began when NJ.
Delahsye arose and said that the chamber must
order inquiry into the matter. He woul6
like s statement, but would mention no names,
as they would be brought out in the inrestiga-
ton.
.sThe scandals in the Panama matter" said
he exceed those Of the Wilson affair. When
De Lesseps, in 1890, vainly traversed France,
appealing for subscribers, a certain individual
proposed to the directors or the Pauams canal a
system of lottery bonds He first asked 5000. 900
francs, declaring he could purchase Herewith
ali the necessary cousciences i'll both chambers
OF the national Legislature.
A tremendous uproar followed this statement,
with cries of, "Namc him, name him."
hov IF nal
'was n man named Arton. who has since fed
the country to escape punishment for embezzle-
ment. There was the sum of 100000 francs
distributed among 80 deputies and u
few senators violent uproarl, but the appetites
thus excited grew greeder aud he was COM
PEELED 20 ask the directors for more millions.
Money was demanded for election expenses in
the Department. of the North.
This statement again created intense excite
ment. and NJ. Floquet arose and exclaimed: II
was minister of the interior at that time and
solemnly state that received nothing
Indescribable confusion followed this asser-
ton. ". FloQuet, president OF the chamber,
asked Delahaye 10 give names. saying he con-
sidered himself attacked, and that he not only
favored an inquiry, but had demand therefor.
signed by his colleagues. This announcement
was greeted with prolonged cheering.
When Delahaye walked to his seat he was
Kissed and booted, and q violent dispute then
began between NJ. William Hubbard and
Deronlede. When Premier Loubes finally
succeeded in making himself heard. he said
he would not reply to Delahayes allegations, as
be believed the charges arose from violent po-
liticsl passions. The government had nothing to
hide, however The chamber then agreed that
a committee of thirty-three be appointed. with
extraordinary powers, 10 examine all charges
After many other eltercations and much mud
singing between different members. the chamber
adjourned after adopting motion of congratu-
lation on the success OF Gen. Dodds.
The quarrel between Hubbard and Deronlede
was patched up tonight II is understood the
police have 90. q clue to the where
abouts of Arton and he Will be arrested.
The editors of the Libre Parole. Figaro
ana T. IatrGlsi9eaat have been summoned
to appear before a magistrats tomorrow 10 tell
what they know about the Transactions in
which Ar.on scted as 60 between.