The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-28

him at the Elysee, where much OF the
initiatory character was not expected. but
where he might exercise salutary innu-
ence in frowning down such men as Rou>
vier, Roche and Reinach. IT was pity
he brought M. Raynal into his Cabinet
He meant to be loyal TO the republic. His
wife, who is good woman, is also wealthy
in her own right, and is a cousin of her
husband. His late father was Of the salt
of the earth. Nj. Casimir-Perier is brave.
This is desirable quality in dynamit-
ing times. He was under fire in several
engagements in 1870 and won by military
pluck the cross of the Legion of Honor
when he was twenty-five years old. Since
the assassination of NJ. Carnot his ambi-
ton has greatly cooled. He felt that he
would make a sacrifice in becoming Pres
ident. Could he but get in touch with
the democracy and conquer his pride he
would be sure to succeed as President.
SCENES IN THE HALL.
The ushers kept arranging the ballot
boxes and seats as the conversation went
on The Speaker, NJ. Challemel-Lacour,
and the secretaries entered in the mean
time Prominent among the latter by
stature and personal magnetism was NJ.
Sorel, the historian and member of the
institute. Nj. Challemel-Lacour is a white
haired. whte-bearded, rosy-faced man OF
dignified appearance. and an admirable or
ator Somebody cried ''Vive Ia Repub-
liauep' as he entered, and the ladies in
the galleries craned forward and their fans
ceased to futter The Speaker, in choice,
simple terms, alluded to the horrifying
event that necessitated the meeting, and
then declared the Congress opened. Three
cranks-a Radical, a Royalist and So
cialist-claimed leave to speak, and anoth-
er crank cried, Long live the social revo-
lution.Y The Socialist Deputy, Chauvain.
shouted, Down with the presidency"
which was echoed by his colleagues. NJ.
Groussier cried. "Down with the dictators,"
but this cap fitted no head.
The Speaker took no notice Of the cries
and named those who were to scrutinize
the votes He decided by lot in what al
phabeticsl category the members should
begin 10 vote. The letter IL was drawn
and NJ. Labarte began the voting. The
members filed past the urns, dropping in
white or blue balls as they went. They
then went to walk in the gardens. There
were twelve urns. each of which was on a
separate table. The letters l., NJ, n, o
and took half an hour to vote. AT 3
o'clock NJ. Casimir-Perier arrived from
Paris. He walked nervously about the
passages of the committee rooms. At half
past O'Clock S53 votes had been cast
One other vote had been refused. Breath
less anxiety reigned while the votes were
being counted. The Speaker then declared
the result of the first and only ballot. The
Socialists, apparently for forms sake,
cried Down with Dictatorship; Long live
social republic The members of the Gen.
ter applauded and there were a few who
cried. Long live Casimir-Perier."
Very little enthusiasm or warm feeling
was shown anywhere, unless 1t was in the
Speakers room by NJ. Casimir-Perier, who,
upon hearing the Speaker announce the
result of the ballot, burst into tears, ex-
claiming: 81 make a great sacrifice in
accepting the office" Half an hour after
the newly-elected President drove toward
Paris, escorted by a body of dragons. AS
he drove off he bowed pleasantly. He
looks younger than his age. He has an
erect carriage and precipitate diction, and
there is little out of the common in his air.
His countenance and bearing are rather
military. though he is civilian.
Nj. Casinir-Perier called upon Madame
Carnot on returning to Paris and begged
her to stay at the Palace of the Elysee as
long as it was convenient to her. In the
meanwhile he will make the Foreign Min
istry his official residence.
EMILY CRAWFORD.