The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-05
FRANCES NEW GOVERNMENT.
THE PREMIER ANNOUNCES THE MINIS
TERIiL PROGRAMME


Then the Government Barely Escapes Defeat
on "a Motion to Pardon All Political aud
strihe Onenders-Ca.auir-Perier Decin-
ration L. Well Received by the ChsEiber.
PARIS, Dec. A-Intense interest was mani
tested to-day in the Chamber OF Deputies
regarding the declaration OF the new Govern
ment. H. Francois de MANY acted as Presi-
dent and read a letter from NJ. Casimir-
P6rler resiRninR the Presidency OF the
Chamber.
mediately afterward NJ. Casimir-Perler
ascended the tribune and read the Ministerial
declaration. The reading occupied only ak
minutes. including the time occupied In inter-
ruptions and applause.
The Prime Minister said that the result OF
the recent general elections proved the In
alienablo attachment OF the people to the re-
public, the country's aversion to reaction, and
aversion to the Socialists, who seek to over
throw the principles OF the first revolution. in
Guiding liberty OF the individual and property
rights. The Government, he added, intended
to combat socialism by real reforms and the
ameliofation OF the condition OF the working
classes.
A radical reform would be effected in the
system Of direct taxation. which would be
placed on q more Just basis. The land laws
would be recast, and q pension fund estab-
lshed for the benefit Of old and disabled work.
men. The privileges Of the Bank Of France
would be renewed. as the bank was essential
to financial stability.
The Government would organize agricul-
tural credit and insurance 1t would oppose
the separation OF Church and State and re-
vision Of the Constitution. The homo and for
elgn policy Of the Government would DO In
spired by the dignity OF a great nation. able to
defend its rights by pacific means.
NJ. Paschal Grousset Socialist proposed that
general amnesty be granted to all political.
press. and strike offenders. Tho Chamber
agreed to an immediate discussion OF the pro-
posal. and NJ Grousset spoke warmly In favor
OF the exlled Boulangists. Many persons
the House. He appealed to the Government
to forgive the miners and others who had been
condemned during excitable strike periods b.
mem bers ON tho Conservative and Opportunist
benches. He declared, that the Boulanger
M n. Reynal. Minister Of the Interior. spoke in
ern%ent he SAID did not believe that tho hour
had come to pass sponge over the crime OF
'' At this point II. Merry. Socialist. sprang to
his feet screaming: You are miserable
An uproar followed. amid which could be
withdrew his expression. M. Merry declined 10
ton that the. Boulsng ists, were traitors. 4. he
merry was formerly, Boulangist. he said he
considered NJ. Raynaps remarks personal. He
denied that the Boulnngists were anti. patriots
patriotism, into corrupt French politics, lie
then added that as the Chamb Der had permitted
him to make this exclamation. he would with
After this depression NJ. Raynal resumed his
remarks. He said he was willing to leave his
tory to Judge whether the Boulangists merited
Applause at this point from the Opportunists
It had subsidized NJ Rsynai declared that he
tHs r eSs m that Would the action
justice and rehabiiitate criminals. The Gov
eminent might pardon some political OF:
Tenders. but 1t ought firmly to oppose general
After a short discussion the proposal OF NJ.
Grousset was put to q vote and was rejected
The vote on the amnesty proposal. in which
the Government had q majority OF only
thirty-one. is considered moral defeat OF
The election OF a President OF the Chamber
to succeed NJ: Casimir-Perier will take place
tomorrow. The odds against N. Brisson for
ST. PErERsBURa. Dec. 4-Tbe Grashdanin,
says OF the French Cabinet crisis; The Rus
about the KussIan French alliance ought
the f'P FrsnoS bgpat!ss ssssmbIed, they
drove from power, the Ministry which aid most
This Is a bad omen. The alliance Is, In fact,
unnatural, as France has been proved to be an
| ENTHUSIASTICALLY ally,
the Ners says: Personal regard for Casimir-
Perier alone ayerted a defeat OF the Cabinet
Unless the Cabinet shall be remodeled. ii Ia
the gales which will menace It between now
and Christmas"