The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-23
FOES OF THE REPUBLIC
PLOTTING TO OVERTHROW THE
TOTTERING GOVERNMENT.
Both the Bonapartists and Monarchists
Hoping to Take Advantage OF the
Panama Wreck.

aroused the jealousy Of the Imperialist
leaders, and at a secret conclave they
drafted a manifesto addressed to the Deo-
pie OF France. urging them TO recall the
House Of Bonaparte to the throne This
manifesto has not yet been issued, but
awaits the approval OF Prince Victor, the
present recognized head Of the ex-im-
perial family.
Prince Victor is now in Brussels, and
the Bonapartist leaders in Paris have
sent agents TO that city to induce him 10
sign a manifesto and authorize its publl-
cation. Prince Victor has been living IN
comparative retirement recently, but has
kept a careful watch upon the course OF
events. and has been found fully equal TO
any crisis that may arise, and while pr7l-
dent as to taking decisive steps. he VIII
be positive and courageous In action when
once a step is taken. The Imperiaiists
have been canvassing earnestly for sup
porters among the Deputies but not
with much success. AS the chances of a
revolution against the Republican Govern
ment seem TO increase the division be-
tween the Monarchists and Bonapartists
widens Members of the two parties here
tofore on common ground as opponents or
the Republic are now showing consider
able jealousy as to which party viii proht
by the difficulties of the Republic. Al
ready this jealousy is showing itself III
the strained relations between prominent
members of the Right. The course of ire
Bonapartsts awaits the pleasure OF
Prince Victor, VINO has yet 10 be heard
from officially.
Should the Bonapartsts act, 1t Is eX-
pected that they will attempt to strike
a blow in Paris rather than m the pro-
vinces They. like the MOnarchistS, are
being carefully watched, and every move
mcnt is reported to Rib)t md President
Carnot. The proceedings Of the secret
cOnclave, at which the manifesto was
determined upon, were known TO the Gov
ernment almost as soon as he conclaye
had adjourned. and the Government IS
already I'm possession Of the terms OF the
manifesto. Not so much Importance Is
attached by the authorities 10 BOnapart-
lists as to Monarchist agitation. The
ancient royal house has still large fol-
lowing in the provinces, as shown during
the recent visit of the Countess OF Paris
TO France. when hundreds thronged to
kiss her hand. and she was received at
various places with all the loyalty and
honor that could be shown 10 queen.
This following could easily be aroused
into a formidable demonstration that II
would cost much effort TO suppress. and
the Royalst cause would receive the SYM
pathy of hundreds OF thousands Of swim
died Panama stockholders. who despise
what they regard as the bastard Bona
partism that trades on the fame Of the
great Napoleon, and have learned TO hate
the Republic, whose reports are exposed
as parties to the Panama fraud The
Government, therefore, while keeping
careful outlook on the BOnapartists, con-
siders that 1t has little to fear In that
direction In Paris the great majority
hate the Bonapartist pretentions, ana are
dissatisfied with the Republic, only be-
cause IL does not go far enough TO suit
them. The Partisan mob is not for re-
action. but tends in the other direction.
Besides. the connection Of Prince Victor
with the royal house OF Italy, and there
fore Indirectly with the Triple Alliance, is
a serious obstruction TO his popularity
with Frenchmen. For all these reasons
the Bonapartisr manifesto, should It be is
sued. will cause but little uneasiness TO the
Republic. while the course Of the Mon
archists. who are known to possess the
earnest sympathy Of every crowned
head In Europe, is regarded with jealous
and anxious vigilance. The Government
IS greatly gratifed by the action Of the
become a tool Of the MOnarchists' plots,
and the friendly relations Of the Church
and State will undoubtedly be strengthen
ed should the crisis result In a triumph or
the Government.
The newspaper. La Lanterne says that
the papers discovered yesterday In the
examination of documents belonging 10
the company that supplied dynamite Tor
the work on the Panama canal snow that
Deputies Naquet, Laguerre, 81. Martin
and Laur had received sums or money
from Arton, the go-between IN the cor
ruption. for their votes in the Cham
Der.
The Martin says that fifteen more war
rants have been prepared against Sena
tors and Deputies and that public prose-
cutors in the country districts have been
instructed to search the residences or ac-
cused persons and examine witnesses for
evidence in relation 70 the charges. These
proceedings will, If apprehended, add
greatly to the excitement in the country
districts already aroused TO the danger
Gus pitch.
NJ. De Lafesse writes TO the Figaro that
the parliamentary Republic Is ruined, and
ought 10 be replaced by consular Re
public, with Prince VICTOR Dohapdrle "S
first consul.
The suggestion is looked upon as an
ATTEMPT to revive the Empire through the
same process by which the First Napo-
leon arrived at the throne. IL attracts
attention only as indicating the strained
situation. which makes such sugges-
ton possible.
There are many rumOrs current here as
10 the attitude Of the provinces toward the
Government because Of the Panama
scandal. some OF the reports going 50
afurH al fHf D. o. =
were upon the verge Of revolution. This
morning the Government issued a denial
OF these disquleti rUmors. declaring
that the projects in all the provinces re-
mort their districts tranquil. with not he
slightest indication Of an outbreak. or
course. feeling is deeply stirred by the
revelations. but there is little 10 fear
from the country districts.
paris is the centre OF the scandal. as 1t
would be Of any attempt to strangle the
Republic. The man 70 shape events In
the direction OF monarchy is wanting
and without a leader the Monarchists
strive as they may, have no hope OF sue
cess.
NJ Floauet the president OF the Cham
her of Deputies. appeared for examina-
tion before the Panama investigating
committee to-day He declared emphau-
cally that ne had never received from
the Panama Company money for the Sc
cret service. or for any other object. 1t
will be recalled that NJ. Rouvier. late
minister OF finance. stated in his speech
In the Chamber Of Deputies on Tuesday
that when he assumed Office he found
the secret service fund depleted. and had
received personal loans from friends TO
enable him to carry on the business OF
the secret service bureau.
NJ. Yves Guyot. formerly minister OF
public work, has been summoned to APP
near before the committee 10 explain the