The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-28
pERIER NOW PRESIDENT.
Socialist Deputies Very Loud -MOuthed
During the BallOting.

Cast, bTlsbOh AOAs Oupuy ods zen.
Fevrier SO, Arago 81, and 1S Were
Scattering Ballot All That Was
Necessary-Perier Nearly Overcome
by His Emotion on the Announce
ment of the Result.
Paris, June 27.-The national congress
summoned to elect a president of the
French republic for the full term of seven
wears was called to order IN the palace of
Versailles by M. Challemel-Lacour at 10
o'clock D. m. to-day. At least five min
utes elapsed after the formal call to order
before there was sufficient quiet to enable
the presiding officer to be heard, when
finally the assembly became orderly. M.
Challemel-Lacour announced the tragic
death of NJ Carnot, and declared con-
gress open for the purpose of electing his
successor.
Scarcely had the president ceased
speaking when M. Michelin, socialist
sprang 10 his feet and shouted, II demand
the suppression of the presidency of the
republic.'
A tumultuous scene ensued, the uproar
being so great that the president could
not make himself heard. The socialists
seemed to be stronger lunged, and their
cries of ''Vive revolution" could be
heard all over the hall.
Mn. de Baudy and D'Asson endeav-
ored to propose revision of the constitu-
tion, but were quickly sllenced by the
president.
CASTING LOTS.
Lots were then cast for the ballot. the
object being to see which letter the bal
lot should begin with. The letter Il" was
drawn, and the name of M Labarthe, a
moderate republican, was first called. In
accordance with custom. M. Labarthe
assembled the rostrum, and being recog-
nzed by the scrutator, placed his ticket
in the great urn which serves as a ballot
box, and descended and returned to his
seat. The senators and deputies whose
names were subsequently called went
through the same ceremony, and the vot-
ing proceeded monotououslyi IN this way.
When the name of NJ. Fabriot, socialist,
was called, he exclaimed Il shall not
vote, because believe another presidency
will kill the republic"
NJ. Casimir-Perier arrived at the
palace. of Versailles at 3:20 o'clock this
afternoon. Neither he nor NJ. Dupuy
voted
When the calling of the roll was
finished there was counter call for alb
sentees. This occupied a few minutes,
and then the counting of the vote began
At 3:25 o'clock it was generally believed
that NJ. Casimir-Perier had received
about 430 votes, which was sufficient to
elect him, there having been about $50
votes cast, and on the strength of this
telief many deputies and senators
hastened to congratulate him.
THE TOTAL VOTE.
The total vote cast was S51, of which 6
were Cancelled because of irregularities,
leaving S45 valid votes. OF these 451
were cast for Casimir-Perier, 191 for
Brisson, 81 for Dupuy, SO for Gen. Few
rer, q for Arago and 1S were scattering
Just before the result of the vote was
read MIN. Deieante and Michlin at
tempted to deposit in the ballot box
demand for revision of the constitution
The President M. Challemell- Lacour, re-
fused to permit the papers to be put in
the box, on the ground that the act would
be unconstitutional The business of
the national congress finished, the presi-
dent declared the body adjourned sine
uie
While the members were filing out of
the chamber there were few cries here
and there of "Vive social revolution"
The result was announced to the sena-
tors and deputies at 4:l5 o'clock AT 3 :45
o'clock everybody in the hall sat patiently
awaiting the counting of the ballot and
the announcement of the vote. The So
clalsts finally became wearied and varied
the monOtony by shouting "Vive revolu-
ton"
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT.
The impotence of the members and
Spectators was becoming almost beyond
endurance when NJ. Challemel-LaCour,
who had left the chair, entered by the
center aisle, and resuming his place
called upon the members to stand up.
This was a signal for the socialists
and members of the left to re-
new their shouts, which they did
oy declaring that they would remain
seated. The members of the center stood
up, whereupon the socialists hissed them
and cried out "Lackeys, Lackeys" This
was more than the members of the cen
Ter tG, could stand and they took their seats
Inc announcement of NJ Casimir-Perier's
victory elicted ringing cheers.
M. Dupuy was present when the re-
suit OF the balloting was read. In the
court yard of the palace landau drawn
oy lour horses with four artillerymen as
poSllllions, was waiting to convey the
new president to Paris. NJ. Challelmel-
Lacour had gone into the presidents
Gnamber to announce to NJ. .Casimir-
reiler the fact that he had been elected
president of the republic.
PERIER ALMOST OVERCOME.
When the president of the Senate in
formed NJ Perier that he had been
elected, the latter's emotion almost over
came him, and the landau which was to
convey him to Paris and the squadron of
Iaucers which were to escort him, were
Obliged TO wait until the newly-elected
executive had rested sufficiently to re-
cover his calmness.
Public satisfaction at the result of the
election is general, and everything is
tranquil. President Perier left Ver-
SSaalIles for Paris at $50 O'Clock. Premier
Dupuy accompanied him. Facing the
new president and the premier in the car
rage were the military commandants of
tne Senate and Chamber. In a landau be-
Hlhd the presidents carriage were Min
sVers Leygues and Perncare. The pres
!ueht and his party were escorted by
troop OF mounCed lancers AS the pres
luent was about to drive away, some
one in the crowd threw bouquet,
tled with the American colors, into
ms carriage. The president took his
departure from Versailles amid the rat
Ie OF drums and the bows, and cheers Of
the crowds, who shouted "VIve le Presi-
uent,' "Vive Casimir-Perier," until the
party were out of sight
THE RECOUNT.
p, he recount of the ballots left Casimir-
!ener's vote unchanged. The votes OF
Vhe other candidates, according to the re
count. Wpra az follpxvs. RriggOn 1876. Due