The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-18

This was regarded as an indication
that the Allemanist group, contrary 70
general expectation, voted against NJ.
Brisson. While the Wing WIS in pro-
gress. the, friends OF M. Felix Faure
were actively canvassing for voteR, aud
with apparent success uatil a rumor was
started that he was Protestant. THE
had bad effect upon his candidacy
but deputaton instantly approached
and questioned NJ. Faure upon the sub
iect. The latter, who was greatly ex-
cited, retorted, mo, l am Catholic"
This denial reassured his supporters.
The casting OF the second ballot began
at 4 40 D. IN. After deposting their
ballot the deputies assembled in the
gallery des de duties, which WAS crowded.
! NJ. Pelletau, editor OF La Just ice. was
| the center OF an excited throng who
wore vshemsntly protesting against the
absence OF NJ. Hirman, who, as already
noted, is serving in the army. Nj,
Richard shouted This election is ille-
GAL"
NJ. Juares, the Socialist leader. was
also the center of q group of excited
deputies. He explained to them that
he bad voted for NJ Brisson, as the
Socialists wanted an armistice and were
DESTROYS of proving that their party
was one of organization and work.
soCGALIsTc SHOUTS.
1t was said that if M. Brisson is not
elected, the Socialists would recon-
mence their struggle against the gov
eminent
The name of NJ. Feberot, advanced
Socialist, being called, he declared that
be was opposed to the presidency and
demanded that the ministers be held
responsible for the crimes they had
committed This caused further dis
turbance, but the greatest uproar oc-
Cured when the usher omitted the
name OF NJ. Gerault' Richard. who is
undergoing imprisonment for writing
an article insulting TO NJ. Casimlr-
Perier.
The Socialists rose en- masse and NJ.
Joures shouted: "All the deputies
ought to be inscribed on the list of
members of this congress. You are
robbing the country of universal sui
frage."
NJ. Chslemet-Lacour tried to say
something in reply. bat his voice was
inaudible amidst Socialist tumult. Tho
ushers nevertheless continued the roll
call. The work of casting the second
ballot proceeded with less turbulence.
The Allemsnists, it became known
during the progress OF the second ballot
ing, had come to the congress to vote
for NJ. Brisson, and this determination
ia regarded as being an important
movement in his favor, and which
greatly increased his chances OF election.
u.upr rrrr .prD
At 7:l5 pm. Lscour sscended the
presidential tribune and when the hub
bub had subsided, he announced that
the result of the ballot was Fsure. 491
Brsson, 36l. Members OF the Right
Immediately burst into cheers and the
Socialists roared and shouted Down
with rogues; down with the thieves;
away with them; send them to Mzss
prison." The members OF the Right re.
piled with cries OF Down with the
commune" An INDISPENSABLE scene fol-
himself heard, and he declared that
Faure was elected president of the
French republic. Thereupon the Ex-
and they set forth a tremendous shout
VI NlN0 Dtl6eOuy ViNc DAlehOb.
Nevertheless Lacour pursued ? the
usual parliamentary course and had the
minutes read, while the Socialists con-
tinued their protests against the elect
ion of Faure. D'Asson, the irrepressi-
Bile Monarohist, watched his opportu.
nifty, mounted the tribune and cried,
II submitted at the opening of this con.
gress the following revisionist proposal,
that the presidency OF the republic is
abolished. The president OF this con-
gress refused me a hearing - -"
loud Socialist cries OF Enough sit
down.
Vivi Auia, Socialist, arose and inter-
posed protest against the exclusion of
Mirman and Richard from the aesem.
bly,. and Micheliu joined with, II
thought this an assembly OF the repre-
sentatives of the French nation, but |
find it to be quite the contrary" cloud
Socialist applause.)
10 the applause OF the Socialists the
members of the Right replied with
strong protests, and heated invectives
were exchanged across the floor of the
house. Miehslin, while this wordy war
wac in progress, succeeded in saying:
If you refuse to grant 8 revision of
the constitution the country will force
it,
FUTILE PROTESTS.
Thersupon lscour seized the oppor-
tunity. before anybody had time to
speak, and said rapidly: "As nobody
asks for hearing the sitting is closed"
The Socialists protested violently
againet this action, and shouted loudly
''Niye la revolution socale."
But the other members OF tho national
assembly had departed. the Socialists
concluded to do the same, and the
senate cham Der Was soon empty,
After all the formalties of announcing
the reault OF the second ballot had been
concluded, the president of the assembly
and the cabinet ministers repaired to
the room Of ChallemetsLacour, where
Premier Dupuy formally read the min
utes OF the meeting. Challemet- Lacour.
Dupuy and Faure made abort speeches.
Dupuy said:
THE ministry has the honor to hand
over to you the rights and prerogatiyes
and functions which had been entrusted
to them in the interim. Your colleagues
of yesterday feel nonored that the
national assembly has chosen from
them the frat magistrate of the republic.
they know your loyalty and character.
having had your trusty cooperation.
They are confident that in YOUR hsnds
the honor OF the country, the interests
oil the republic and the defense of the
country are safe in your keeping, We
beg you to accept our wishes for YOU
uerHOnallv for the aurna,a of uour,roo,