New-York tribune., 1894-06-26
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CALLED
TO BALLOT AT VERSAILLES FOR A NEW
PRESIDENT TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
NJ CAsIMIR- -PERIER's CHANCES REGARDED "A
THE MOST FAVORABLE - THE CABINET
COUNCIL 49, THE ASSASSINATION OF
CANNOT ANNOUNCED To

THE MOST FAVORABLE - THE CABINET
COUNCIL THE ASSASSINATION OF
NJ cARNoT ANNOUNCED TO
THE CHAMBERS.
Paris. June 25.-After meeting Nine. Carnot a
Djon this morning, Premier Dupuy continued
his Journey to Paris. Ministers Faure. Poincarre.
Hanotaux. Guerin. Leygues and Barthou met in
conference at 3 o'clock this morning and agreed
10 convene the Congress ar Versailles WedneS-
day for the purpose of electing President. The
majority Of the Ministry favorable 10 the
election Of VI. Casimir Perier. The other candi-
dates are NJ. Challemel-Lacour. NJ Cavaignac
NJ Dupuy. NJ Brisson and NJ. Constans. After
NJ Casimlr- Perier. NJ. Dupuy has the best chance.
The journal Oficier published to-day the fol-
lowing call:
In our capacity OF President OF the National
Assembly. We summon the Chambers 10 NEE, In
Congress at Versailles on wednesday June q, az
'''S ''''-@''' P. A. CHALIEMEL-LAcoUR.
CABINET COUNSEL AT THE ELYSEE.
Premier Dupuy met the Cabinet in Council at
the Elysee to-day and gave to the Ministers
detailed account Of the tragedy. The question
was raised and discussed to the power Of NJ.
Chaemel-Lacour. President of the Senate to
convoke the National. Assembly on Wednesday.
iemel-Lacour. on the ground that the new Presi-
dent must be elected within three days after the
death Of the former Executive. Wednesday was
fixed in order to enable Deputies living in places
distant from Paris to arrive in time to vote In
the Versailles Congress
The Council agreed to introduce bill in the
Chambers according to NJ Carnot national
funeral.
Some newspapers assert tonight that NJ.
Challemel-Lacour desired TO postpone the meet.
ing OF the National Assembly until Thursday. In
order to gain time to manipulate parties.
THE MEETINGS OF THE TWO CHAMBERS
When the sitting OF the Chamber OF Deputies
opened at 22O o'clock this afternoon. NJ. Casimir-
Perier. President Of the Chamber, arose with .
paper in his hand Immediately every Deputy
was on his feet with head bowed. The Presi-
dent in a voice trembling with emotion, read q
letter from Premier Dupuy. announcing the ter
rible crime at Lyons. NJ. Casimir-Perier then
pronounced a eulOgy upon President Carnot, and
I'm the course OF his remarks associated the
Chamber with the whole country In the common
sorrow. He then read the summons OF NJ Chai-
lemel-Lacour. convoking the National Assembly
at Versailles Wednesday.
In the Senate President Challemel-Lacour read
Premier Dupuy's letter announcing the assassi-
nation OF President Carnot. He then delivered
an eloquent eulogy upon the life character and
services Of the dead President in which he saids
IAN Europe appreciated the nobility and firm
ness of his character, and joins her regrets with
ours"
NJ Jules Simon made his first appearance In the
Senate to-day since his recent operation
CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
In all places frequented by politicians the
succession to the Presidency is discussed con-
stantly. NJ. Casimir-Perier's chances seem to
improve steadily. This evening he Is more
conspicuous favor.te than ever. The Republican
group in the Chamber Of Deputies l20 In number
have decided 10 vote for NJ Casimr-Perer The
members OF the Extreme Left held a meeting
this afternoon, N. Goblet presiding. and selected