Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-14
THE PANAMA MIRE.
1T CA USES ANOTHER
FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
Minister R0uyier Rcsigns--His
Connection with Reinach--
Sensational Scenes.
tBy AnslO-American cable to tho Dispatch.I

Allard mas peen appointed Minister OF
Finance to succeed NJ. Rouvier.
Another ministerial crisis is probably
impending. The exposure of the con-
nection OF NJ. Rouvier, 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 Reinach as TO
have been present with NJ. Herr at q
final interview with Reinach just pre-
yious to the Baron's death. This secret
NJ. Rouvier has been carrying in his
breast ever since that tragic event, and
the exposure of the fact has caused ire
mendous sensation.
REISACH's LAST HOURS.
The GaUlois this morning gives the
details OF Reinachs last hours 1t APP
pears that keinach, after the final inter
view with RCuvier and Herr, finding all
hope gone Of any escape from exposure
and probably n severe and disgraceful
legal penalty for his share in the Panama
frauds, went back home at midnight and
wrote several letters. After writing
these letters Baron heinach destroyed
number of documents. Then he swal
lowed poison which he had prepared,
and lay down TO die and died abont !
o'clock in the morning. Minister Bouvier
has been summoned TO give evidence
before the Panama Investigating Corn
mittee Of the Chamber of Deputies.
Herr has also been summoned, but 1t Is
doubtful as to whether he will appear
EXCITEMENT IN CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
There was an exciting scene to-day
when NJ. Rouvier was called upon 10
give an explanation to the Deputies OF
his connection with the Panama frauds.
NJ. Rouvier confirmed the statement
made by NJ. Clemenceau, editor OF La
Justice, to the effect that he (Rouvier)
had visited NJ. Clemenceau on the night
of Baron Reinach's death, but that
Clemenceau was not in and did not see
him. NJ. Rouvier added that be had
nothing to reproach himself with and
his conscience was easy.
NJ. de Roulede attacked NJ. Rouvler
in violent address, which was repeat
edly interrupted by cries Of approval
and deprecation. lie declared that NJ.
Rouvier ought to appear before high
court to argue the charges against HIM
affecting his conduct Us member OF the
Cabinet. NJ. Rouyier replied with sell
possession 81 am ready. can re-
peat only what have already said.
Although R)uvier managed 10 control
his temper, he showed sign OF great agI-
tation. HIS lips quivered as he spoke,
aud perspiration gathered on his brow;
Daring tie incident q crowd thronged
the Hobbies, expecting at any moment TO
hear that the Ministry had resigned.
DE RoULEDE's ATTACK.
NJ. dc Roulede in his attack upon VI.
Rouvier maintained that NJ. kouvler
had visited Baron dc Reinach TO arrange
for the stopping Of the Panama-canal
prosecution. He did not believe NJ.
Houyier's statement that he was Ignorant
of the intention to prosecute Baron &c
Reinach. If the Chamber was deslrous
of clearing up the scandals, which ne
doubted, the Chamber should convoke
the Supreme Court, before which Nj.
Rcuvier might appear and defend him.
self.
RoUvIER's RESPONSE.
NJ. Rouvier said that he was willing
TO be Judged by the Supreme Court. lie
added that Nj. Loubet could bear witness
to the fact that he was not aware OF the
governments intention to prosecute
Baron de Reinach. =,
NJ. Rouvier's statement was received
with some applause. Soon afterward the
Chamber adjourned.
President Carnot first offered the
finance portfolio TO NJ. Perler. That
gentleman, however. declined the honor.
NJ. RoUyIEB's EXPLANATIONS.
In lis statement to-day NJ. Rouvler
said that he had visited Baron dc
Reinach on the night on which the
Baron had committed suicide solely
from motives of humanity. A section
OF the press was attempting. NJ. Rou-
vier said. to slur all Republicans III
mower. but he would be able to resume
his place as a simple deputy, holding
his head high, with a sense Of unsullied
honor. .,
NJ. Tirard, the new Minister of
Finance, is one of the most distinguished
of living financiers. He is a Swiss by
birth, but is Of French ancestry.
The Investigation.
PARIS. December 13.-The Panama
Canal Investigating Committee to-day
received from NJ. Herr letter in which
he said that ill health would prevent his
appearance before the committee as o
witness, but that if the committee would
send him list of questions be would
reply to them in writing.
The Temps to-day says that the
chemical analysis OF the vlscera OF Baron
de Renach has disclosed the presence OF
antropine IN the organs examined.
The committed decision to hear evil
depce not directly bearing upon the
Panama-canal scandal has caused great
CONSERVATION among the Republican
members of the Chamber. a meeting
Of the various Republican factions has
been called for tomorrow 10 cohsoer
the future course OF the Republicans IN
view of the present agitation and the
unexpected extension Of the Panama
canal inquiry.
a Test Question.
Pans. December 13.-Premier Ribot /
has decided to make the Boisserin
motion Cabinet question and to stand
or fall by the Chambers rejection or
adoption Of the measure.
The Elder Sold.
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LONDON, December 13.-An auction
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