New-York tribune., 1894-07-01


moment have again been disappointed, as they
were inl1SS7. Both moments were critical. At
. both the machinery ran smoothly.
one % the chief perils arose from NJ. Casimir-
Perers unwIingness t. be a candidate. Ihe
reasons for his hesitation nave not been very
clearly stated but it is no dscredit to any man
10 doubt his own competency for dealing with a
situation 50 complex and difficult as that OF
France in present circumstances. But there ls
this to be said: If NJ Casimir Perier is not COM
petent nobody is competent. 1t is now known
that NJ. Carnot no bad Judge OF men, meant MIN
u be his successor. The chief doubt about the
election arose from the extraordinary conouc' Oh
NJ. Dupuy in presenting himself as candidate
il was thought NJ. Dupuy might detach Moder-
ates enough 10 prevent the choice OF NJ Caslnlr-
Perier on the first ballot. and that the latter
might then withdraw. The calumnies nuns a'
him on Monday Tuesday and "Wednesday by the
gutter press did him harm. Radical and So
cialistic opposition did him no harm These at
tacks were in the eyes OF rational Repuohcans'
So many certificates to his fitness. His election
on the first ballot by a clear majority oi '"e
whole congress treasures France and treasures
Europe
I, also infuriates the Socialists. The nuirlDer
Of tbes, gentlemen in the Chamber II Deputies
increased when it was seen that a man like NJ.
Brisson. no; a Socialist was willing TO he the
candidate Of men who excused valiant. NJ
Rrisson Is a fanatic whoce fanaticism leads him
strange lengths: as narrow and impracticable as
h. * honest: able also but totally unsynpa-
thetic: something Of the Robesperre in him the
Socialist Deputies have adopted and puOhsheo
q manifesto denouncng NJ Casmir-Perier as the
man Of Orleanst reaction. IL there y any rea'-
tion it is not Orleanist. and NJ Casmir-Perier IS
most certainly not the man Of any KIND or reac-
ton He knows. Theirs knew and said mat
the Republic mus: be conservative or Will not be
France is still Left Centre The Socialisuc Ke-
pubic IS an in,possblity Establish Il to-mor-
row. and 1t would end. as the Republic Of 1913
ended in the triumph Of dospotism.
NJ Caslmir-Perier is the incarnation or tha'
ordered liberty which is the only form Of liberty
conceivable for nation - impulsive as the
French or permanently conceivable for any otheT
nation. II IS The American Idea which has root
,n NJ Casm,r-Perier's mind. He is the hope Of
France With character Of singular stability,
with capacity and statesmanshp OF which. since
he first became President Of the Chamber
and then Prime Minister he has given
fuu proof he has shown a dslnte-ested devotion
rare in French public he and not common any
where The Socialists know him for a man who
will give no quarter to that revolutionary vio-
lence upon which all their hopes are based. and
hate him accordingly.
Before him lies contest possibly long and
arduous contest. with the forces banded together
against social order. He needs courage. and has
It. OF course he has 10 face the possibility OF
assassination the hands Of some scoundrel
whom the Socialistc "Chronice' of London will
probably describe his political opponent-a
phrase which to that amazing journal seemed a
e. account Of Santos attitude to NJ. Camot
The French Senate has again shown what In
fuence for good it wields Analysis Of the votes
in the National Assembly proves that NJ. Casimir-
Perier owes his election TO the Senate. The Re-
publican Senators. PA strong. voted for him in
body OF the Republican Deputies he had 2OO
and thirty seven Of the Rallied" There remain
in the Chamber over 250 Socialists. Radicals and
indescrba bles Some Of the Radicals might have
voted for NJ. Casimir-Perier on the second ballot
and some Conservatives; but to compose new
Ministerial majority in the Chamber Of Deputies
a combination has TO be made between Moderates
and the less extreme Radicals. NJ. Dupuy Is in a
position to effect this. and has therefore been
asked 10 form a new Ministry. g. W. 5.
sANTO WAS CRAZY WITH DELIGHT"
TRANSPORTS OF THE YOUNG ANARCHIST on
LEARNING THAT HE WAS TO sLAY CARNOT.
Marseilles June 3O-A soldier detained in the
Military prison here has furnished the authorities
18th the details of the plot TO Kill President Carnot
which was concocted at Cette. where the soldier
was stationed at the time. He says that after
valiant and Henry executed seven Anarch-
lists. whose he gives drew lots 10 decide
which of the number was 10 kill NJ CarnOt. The
lot fell 10 Santo whose real name, II Is now said
is Santo Cesario. The assassin, the soldier de-
clares, crazy with delight at having Drawn
the prize in the lottery Of murder.
Lyons June 3O.-Santo has become somewhat
more communicative. and has talked with the Jail
ers to-day lie said ne surprised that he was
not lynched Immediately after he stabbed vi.
Carnot. Several minutes elapsed between the deed
this might have escaped simply by mingling with
the crowd OF shouters, instead Of trying to run
away"
London June 3O-The Central News correspond
ent in Lyons says Santo has admitted that an
Anarchist plot formed in Marseilies 10 Kill
NJ. Carnot, and shat he was selected by lot 10 90
the deed.
ON AN EXPLORING TRIP TO LABRADOR
st. Johns, y. F.. June 30.-The scientific expedi-
ton headed by Messrs. Taber and Lloyd and other
Americans left here to-day by the steamer swallow
for Labrador where they intend spending the sum
mer exploring and examining valuable mineral de-
posts They will make their headquarters in the
neighborhood of Main The party consists OF ten
The owners of the steamer Falcon have decided
not dock her II that course would cause any 1eay
10 the Peary expedition. Captain Bartlett thinks
there IL little need OF II now. The rigging spars
and upper works have been overhaued and the ma
ehinery viii be inspected Monday Then she
will begin getting stores aboard The members or
the expedition enjoying the fishing and sporting
facilities Of the neighborhood.
ITALIAN FLAGS TO BE AT HALF-MAsT
Washington June So-word has been received in
,his city that the italian Government has directed
that the flags on all Italian Embassies and Con-
~ aca1 At
,nark OF respect to the late President Carnot. Of
France.
REQUIEM MASS IN BOSTON TODAY
Toston June SO.-The French Consulate In this
.,,, announces that a requiem mass IN memory OF
e.,l... C,arnnt Will he celebra ted tO-rnorrOw at