Evening journal., 1893-01-07
BLOOD FOR THE CAUSE.
French Anarchists to Sacrifice
Life for Social Triumph.
THE PANAMA SCANDAL GROWING.

Canal Fraud Show More Governmental
Corruption-sociaI Extremists Regarded
with Greater Fear Than RoyalIsts and
CIoseley Watched BY the Police.
PARIS, Jan. THE government prep
arations to suppress disorder in Paris are
not based upon any apprehension what
ever of royalist outbreak. but upon the
attempts of the extreme socialist to
arouse an insurrection The government
does not view even the socialist move
ment with serious apprehension, and is
confident of its ability to maintain order.
General Saussier may be relied upon TO
give loyal support in the event of an
outbreak and the troops under his com
mand are believed to be equally loyal.
Suspects Closely Watched.
The mob of Paris no longer possesses
the formidable character which it exhib-
tied in the days of the Commune and OF
'48. The more dangerous leaders ia pop
ular agitation are under continued sur
veillance, and the ministry of the inter
ior is kept accurately informed of any
movement, no matter how slight, in the
direction of disorderly demonstration.
The episonage in this particular is far
more thorough, although less obtrusive
and offensive than under the late empire
The police could paralyze an extreme
socialist demonstration at any moment
by putting their hands upon the leaders
but it is thought best to watch for some
open act of lawlessness before taking
such decisive course.
It is believed that, in view of the ener-
getic action of the government, and the
evident readiness to suppress any upris.
ing, the more intelligent leaders of the
extremists will succeed in preventing an
outbreak that could only result in the
severest punishment of all concerned IL
it.
Fanatics Want Blood.
There are, nevertheless, number oi
anarchists who are willing to risk theil
lives should they see any prospect Of
striking a serious blow at the existing
order of things. Two of the most dan
gerous and Intelligent of these are
Rousset and Quin, who, while they have
not yet laid themselves liable to prosecu
tion by any overt act, do not conceal theil
purpose to destroy social order by any
means in their power.
Anarchist Quin says that while it may
be painful to shed innocent blood, it
must be shed, if the triumph of the
cause can be obtained by no other means
These men undoubtedly express the
sentiments Of limited, but a savag
and desperate, faction. and the author
tiles do not conceal the apprehension
that the anarchists may strive to creaf
a panic by some terrible deed 0
vengeance. To prevent this the polio
are exerting extraordinary vigilance
Panama Scandal Growing.
The Panama scandal continues to grow
in magnitude, and although the exami
nations are in secret enough leaks ou
to keep up public interest and excitemen
to the highest strain. There is now n
doubt that NJ. Charles de Lesseps ha
told the government everything hs
knows. 1t is said that when he completes
his statement to NJ Franqueville b
expressed himself as deeply relieved. II
said that he had felt for years that b
was bearing burden of suspicion whic
ought to attach to others. The singl
desire of his father and of himself ha
been to bring the Panama canal enter
prise to q successful conclusion
but blackmailers had taken ther
by the throats, and the Panam
company had been compelled to buy tn
support and aid, which in the interest O
the good name of France and for th
benefit of thousands of French investors
ought to have been given freely, and Q
matter of public duty Now that h
had told the truth, he said, he felt as
a great weight had been lifted from hi
mind and hoped that the people of Franc
would place the responsibility where
belonged.
M Marius Fontaine, followed ii
example Of NJ de Lesseps in making
frank and complete statement of Panam
canal affairs. According to the Matt
to day, the arrest of M Blondin was dU
to an avowal by M Fontaine to the effet
that Blondin had acted as a go -betw ee
in the corruption of Minister Baihut.
BlondIn's Sensational Confession.
Blondin, the Matin says, has confess'
to having cashed four checks on Baihut
account, amounting to 1000, 600 franc
This confession of Blondin agree ID wit
and was confirmed by the statement
M. Fontaine. Ex-Minister Baihut, hol
ever, persists in denying the charges
corruption. The public are not surpris,
at the allegations in regard to the e
minister, and there is a strong feeliI
in favor of thorough investigation
the ministry of public works, apa
from the Panama scandal
M. Fontaiue has expressed an earne
desire to resume work on his "Histoi
Universelle, in which he was inte
rupted by his arrest NJ Fontaine W
accustomed to get up at o'clock eve
morning to work upon this history,
which seven or eight volums have alrea
been published. Should he be sentenc
to Imprisonment, as result of the pl
ceedings against him, he will undout
edly request permission to continue {
task in prison.