The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-24
Tumult Again Reignei In the French
Chamber OF Deputies Yesterday.
The Ministry Savagely Attacked by Count De
Bernes, ROyalist. and NM. Millevoye
and Deroulede. Boulangista
Vote of "No Confidence" Defeated by the
Large Majority of 353 to 81.
No Pains to Be Spared by the Government to
Punish All Persons Connected with the
Panama Canal Conspiracy.


VICTORY FOR THE MINISTRY.
NJ Ribot Sustained by the Chamber of Dep
uties by Overwhelming Vote.
PARIS. Dec. 23.-The government won
decided victory in the Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day. after very exciting debate.
At q Cabinet council held in the Elysee
this morning it was resolved to accord un-
restricted debate on nj. Lucien Millevoye's
Interpolation regarding the alleged use OF
money advanced by tho Panama Canal
Company to the secret-service fund of the
government. The Cabinet was fully aware
that the motion had been offered in spirit
of hostility TO the administration, If not to
the republic itself. Millevoye having been
known as an ardent supporter of Bou-
LANCER, but President Carnot gave his fiat
that no one should be spared against whom
there was evidence of guilty completely in
the Panama frauds. and that the govern
ment must welcome the most searching
investigation. When the Chamber of
Deputies began its session, NJ. MIllevoye
called up his Interpolation. The scene
that followed was of the most stormy
character. NJ Millevoye said that he de-
sired to question the government as to the
facts In Its possession relating to the use
of contributions by former Premier from
the Panama Canal Company, whose cor
rupt and criminal operations were now be-
ing investigated.
NJ. Ribot, In behalf of the government
said he accepted immediate discussion of
the subject
President Flouquet tbereupon vacated
the chair. and as 81. Paytrsl, took his place,
he assembled the tribune. There was hush
s,xt - ,bor <k fr,x,, ftptc cfnr ha.
gan his address of exculpation and every
face was turned toward tho speaker, with
the most eager interest. NJ. Flouquet re-
peated all he had already said before the
committee of investigation. he reiterated
with emphasis that while a member OF tho
Ministry he had never received money
from the Panama Canal Company for any
purpose whatever, and he denied any Inn
proper purpose in connection with the pay
ment of political advertisements to the
press.
ROYAIIST TAUNT.
Count Jules de Bernes, ON ardent royal
ist, lndulged In a violent attack on III.
Flouquet and denounced his conduct in the
alleged bribing of newspapers under cover
of political advertising The Count ex-
claimed: "You not only allow the people to
Acomplice IN the nefarious crime"
AT this there was the widest excitement.
Deputies stood, and waIved their arms, and
shouted. some In denunciation. others in
approval of the language used.
When order had been restored in some de-
gree NJ. Millevoye arose and indulged in a
violent attack on NJ. Rouvier. Millevoye
was repeatedly applauded by the Boulang-
lists, roy alists ard imperiaiists. but 1t was
evident that few Republicans were inclined
to join in adding to the excitement.
Nj. Rouvler then arose to make an ex-
|, PLANTATION and defense of his conduct He
said that at the time of the Boulang gist agi-
tation certain people had lent to the gov
ernment so. 900 to 100, ,0G0 francs to supply
pressing want of secret service funds to
keep mp the fight against BOulanger and
prevent him and his followers from carry
ing ont their schemes against the republic.
~ never.D added NJ. Rouvier. had any
thing to do with the Panama Canal Com
pany, and never attempted to control the
press, and when Baron Reinach offered to
help the government / refused to accept
his assistance" M. Rouvier added warmly:
Il always have upheld the flag of parIa-
mentarism and of the republic, and al
WAYS will" Kisses and cheers followed.
NJ. Rouvier was still in the aisle " hen NJ.
Miilevoye stepped into speakers tribune.
The fret words of the Boulangist Deputy
showed his purpose to precipitate a crisis
Immediately. He spoke briefly, but
violently. The present Cabinet. he said.
was trusted neither by the people nor their
represeD tatives. Both Its members and adj
picIon. Men chosen TO serve the highest
interests of France were falling daily I'M
der charges Of misrepresentIng those inter
ests. The time had come for an appeal to
the preferences of the electors. lApplause
Left On behalf of those who
had the honor of France at heart
he demanded dissolution. At this point
uproar on the floor interrupted NJ. Mile
voye, and be stood silent until the cheers
81. 4o Nf hci dad ha
moved O vote of mo confidence"
AS nj. MiIeyOye left the tribune there
was little demonstration. and Nj. Ribot,
the Premier, rose TO defend the govern
ment amid profound silence. The purpose
of NJ. Millevoye. he said, was apparent to
all. He intended TO unload scandal after
scandal upon the government until be
wrecked it. Cries of NO. no." from the
Bou;angists greeted this statement, and
suffice to wreck it when all is known" M.
Millevoye continued M. RibOt. is attempt
ing to bring to trial. not individuals, but
the republican institutions of France. His
attack was directed. not against the Cabi-
net nor against those persons charged with
corruption. but against national institu-
tions which had been built up by the labor
and self.sacritice of devoted patriots. The
plotters against the republic should not de-
lude them selves with the idea that disso-
Iution would accom- plish their ends. for the
people know their enemies and the masks
of their enemies.
WILL NOT DE INUNDATED.
Honesty In politics above all. say"
NJ Ribot called ont as he turned to face
the Right "but no liberation of men who
conspire to ruin our republic. The whole
machinery of the law has been set in mo-
ton to punish the guilty. Why not await
the verdiet' prolonged cheers.l Others
may be deceived by tardy protestations of
unsullied purity. but surely the gentlemen
before me are In a position to perceive the
motive of this sudden show of virtue on
the part CT certain persons. Applause
from the Lett This agitation is intended
not to purify the government and not to
serve the people. but merely 10 serve the
ends of certain designing politicians. To
these gentlemen say, the present govern
ment will not allow itself to be disturbed
or intimidated by their demonstrations"
The applause with which this statement
was received was stilled suddenly by VI.
Derouiede. who sprang to his feet. and,
waving his right hand above his head.
shouted: Down with the parliamentary
system"
After the President had restored order by
repeated appeals to the Deputies. NJ. Ribot
concluded his defense with the words:
Those who hatter themselves that there is
no government in France are delnded. and.
IL the OCCASION comes. the present Cabinet
will not hesitate to prove it. This govern