The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-09
A REGULAR BEDLAM.
THE FRENCH CHAMBER OPENS
WITH CHEERS AND JEERs.
AcquIttaIs of Rouvier and the senators
Ouestioned-Patrioti speech by M.
Probable Duel


langist deputy for the Seine, would inter-
pellate the Government as TO the acqun-
tai by the Chamber of indictments OF
Deputy Rouvier and Senator'S DeVes'
Grevy and Renault. The proceedings
opened amid an indescribabie babel OF
shouts, jeers and cheers. Hardly "oru
was heard on the rear seats. and Few hao
a definite idea OF what was happening
till Goussol ascended TO the speakers tri-
bune. At first his voice was inaudipie'
and he was obliged TO repeat his words
several times before all ascertained tnat
he asking permission 10 SUBMIT inc
Interpolation expected.
He directed his attack princlpaiiy
against NJ. Rouvier. AS Rouvier had ad-
mitted that he received money from the
Panama Company, Gousso said II was
the plain duty of the Government TO see
that he suffered the penalty of his action.
Ii was time 10 ask who was stopping the
wheels Of justice.
NJ Bourgeoise. minister or justice re-
piled that it was an insult TO the Govern
ment to accuse it of yielding TO threats
and hindering the exposure OF the Pan
anna COMPANY affairs. I'VE have done
all that It has been our duty to do. SAID
Bourgeoise 1--WE see I'm the questions
now submitted a mere manoeuvre TO en-
trap us. We refuse to supply 10 the
enemies Of the republic weapons WIN
which to destroy it, We have done our
duty. and we abide by the result. IL re-
mains for the Chamber to do the same
Godfrey Cavaignac, Republican deputy
for the Sarthe. who followed Bourgeolse
in the speakers tribune. was frequently
interrupted with applause. Whatever had
been said or denied, he began, the pro
noters of the present campaign against
the Panama corruptionsts had come Tor
ward as the champions Of public honesty
Afterwards they had formed league
whose object was conspiracy oil sliehVe'
He himself had heard established certain
facts of two distinct classes. on one
hand p Cabinet Minister OF the repubnc
had been convicted OF receiving money
from the Panama Company; on the otner
hand II had been shown that international
agents had played in Frances domestic
nolitlcs a part which It was difficult 10
understand. As had been said by MEM
hers OF the Cabinet, the faults or indi-
viduals could not be made weapons
AGAINST the established institutions OF the
country. (Here Deputy Deroulede shout-
ed That is the language or an hoheSt
man.'O But peculiar things had nap
pened i'm connection with individual cases,
and still waited. after ineNphcaole delay'
muCn- desired eApidndAi'ii' III iNi'~
had seen that enormous sums had Deen
scattered recl<lessly on the pretext OF
having for advertisements which existed
nnIv in Imagination and for dishonest
nufing In corrupt newspapers. (Pro!ong-
ed applause and cteerinS) Inc so-caneu
guarantee syndicates. which did not take
a risk. had received immense sums. Inc
| rapacity of certain persons or great IN
fuence in society had been phenomenal
| their greed apparently had been insatia-
| HE and they had scrupled at nothing 10
| satisf: II.
As Cavaignac proceeded with his de-
nunciation of these persons, voice OH
the left shouted: "Now we are listen
ing to the language OF a minister OF the
Republic" A. "a
After the applause caused by the re-
mark Cavaignac resumed: II have no
doubt Of the goodness of the Govern
ment's Intentions, but the results DO not
satisfy the public. | cannot feel, more
over that ii is necessary for a frehch
Government to exercise Surveillance owe.
the employment Of funds or a hnahclai
company. applause and slight sensa-
,ion among the ministers.) why dld me
psople Of France declare themselves III
favor OF n Republic? Because they saw
in the Republic that form Of government
Which was a guarantee OF eVen-hahded
Justice and uniinching duty. Ne'er let
IL be said that they made a mistake
NJ. Cavaignac closed by moving the ioi-
loving order for the day:
"Resolyed That the Chamber, being de-
tarmined 10 support the Government In
the reDression OF all acts OF corruption,
and being determined to prevent the re-
currcnce Of the administrative practices
which It reprehends, now passes 10 the
order of the day
The proposal OF this motion was re-
cejved with prolonged cheers. which
ceased as Deroulede rose and said:
"Everything which the honor Of France
and the Republic demands has now been
said. | have nothing 10 add TO the senti-
mants which we have just heard express
ed"
NJ. Ribot spoke at length in defense OF
the ministry and announced that the
Government accepted NJ. Cavaignac's pro-
posal and it was adopted by vote OF
AS 10 g.
The Chamber also decided by a vote Of
Ss7 TO lO2 TO have NJ Cavaignac's speech
placarded throughout the country.
Pierre Richard BOusngist deputy for
the Seine. moved that the Government re-
turn 10 Baron De Reinach's heirs the
amount OF money given by Reinach 10
Rouvier for the secret service. He re-
auestcd urgency, which was voted by
the Chamber 232 TO 176 although the mo-
The debate on the budget was then re-
sumed.
The excitement in the Chamber during
the Panama debate was reflected in the
obbies, where ii was reported persistentiy
that NJ. Bourgeoise, who was opposed to
Cavaignacs motion. was determined TO
resign II the motion was accepted by the
Government, and was deferred from max
ing a scene only by the earnest appeals
of his colleagues
The Government Is regarded as having
won only questionable honors In the de-
bate, and is now believed 10 be In po-
sltion where II must take advantage or
its first opportunity 20 obtain a definite
and conclusive avowal OF the Chambers
sentiment as to its attitude toward the
Panama prosecutions.
NJ Goussol has sent his seconds 10 Nor
bert De Benot. deputy for Aveyron, who
interrupted him persistently during his
speech in the Chamber to-day.