Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-21
DEPUTIES IN AN UPROAR.

Shrieks. Threats and Challenges In
the French Chamber.
From the New York Sun.
AS a theatrical exhibition the French
chamber of deputies takes high rank. 1t
is usually in the melodramatic form, and
occasionally. if one is to believe the Paris
newspapers, excitement rises to a pitch to
which nothing in this country is to be
compared unless it is the proceedings at
primary convention in a downtown dis
trict of this city. 1t would arouse consid-
cradle criticism in this country II the
Representatives in Congress stood up on
their seats and shouted at the speakers,
occasionally varying the performance by
directing their vocal energies toward one
another in oaths and vituperations empha-
sized by much stamping of feet and -four
ishing of fists while the presiding officer
added to the tumult by frantically ringing
a big bell. Yet this is what happened re-
Gently in the French chamber of deputies.
The occasion hardly fitting for such
a demonstration. The question before the
house was an appropriation for ma
tional funeral for Marshal Canrobert.
The bill was introduced by the new min
lister of war, and then there was trouble.
young deputy named Hubbard arose to
object He excited the emotions of his
listeners, one of the Paris journals says,
by citing texts and papers without prov
ing anything, bringing up unpleasant men,
cries and indulging in the most bitter re-
examinations without establishing a single
point" Finally he concluded:
after events such as these there is oc-
cason only for silence
Anything but silence greeted this remark,
and NJ. Ribot, president of the council.
shouted:
You ought to keep still then"
At this the center and right shrieked
with glee. NJ. Hubbard started to reply,
but was interrupted by piercing yells from
those who had just been applauding. These
wells were intended to indicate disapprovai.
NJ Hubbard lifted his voice to meet them,
and a contest of vocal powers ensued. Some
Of the extreme left jumped up on the seats
and, brandishing their fists in the air, called
dCwn the vengeance of the powers upon the
in terrupters. Just as Nj. Hubbard was be-
ginning to make himself heard some en-
terprising deputy leaped toward the cell
ing and hurled at him an unpleasant cpl
tibet that rang out loud and clear above
the din NJ Brisson, the chairman, seized
his big bell, designed as a call to order,
and began solo upon it of which only
disjointed notes could be heard. Finally
it was discovered that NJ. Hubbard, who
was purple in the face with the energy of
his speech, was making remarks deroga-
tory to the late marshal. This made him
unpopular, and a few hints from his hear
ers appraised him of the fact
Foul beaSt!
DOG of a countryman!'
Down with him. Let the dead rest, cur
that you are!"
ut is treason! Coward! Scoundrel! Mi
crobe!''
Having said his say, although with some
difficulty, NJ. Hubbard stated that it would
give him great pleasure to Stay, slaughter
and chop 10 bits each and all of the sewer
rats who had dared to stretch their Shiny
threats in Interruptions to his speech, and
to do it Individually or collectively, as
best suited them. Then he sat down. A
wild roar of objurgation greeted his re-
~ -hn ho6 h.nr yty,tr
his voice for the occasion, arose and said:
1.-The government. which is the govern
ment of France
Down with him! Police! Separate them!
Let 'em go"'
1t was only threatened fight on the
floor which didn't take place.