The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-16

transmission of powers involving uiIh-
culties Of every description arising from
the unexpected position of affairs He
seemed to be completely overwhelmed
with the sense of his responsibilities,
but speedily recovered. and. with the
energy, coolness and foresight that he
displayed on the occasion of the assas-
sination of Carnot, proceeded to take
the measures which the situation de-
manded. After the interviews of the
prefect Of the Seine and the prefect of
police with M. Casimir-Perier they re-
ceived from NJ Dupuy instructions to
be followed during the crisis. Follow
ing are articles of the constitution re-
lating to the change in the presidency:
Article /. The President of the re-
public is elected by an absolute major
ity of the suffrages of the Senate and
Chamber of Deputies met in national
assembly. He is appointed for seven
years and is eligible for reelection.
Article provides that in case of va-
any other cause the National Assembly
shall proceed forthwith to elect a Presi-
dent. In the interval the Council of
Ministers is invested with executive
powers. The National Assembly being
merely an electoral college. all discus
sion therein is prohibited.
The report of the resignation of the
President became generally known at IL
o'clock. but was universally discredited,
and general movement was made to-
wards the newspaper offices with view
to learning the truth. Very soon the
papers exhibited lantern transparencies
of the official note. Even then many
persons refused to believe that the event
was possible. Finally they became con-
vinced that the President had really
retired. and they assembled in groups
discussing the chances of those who
would be named to succeed him.
Brisson May BE Chosen.
LONDON, Jan. 15.-A special to the
Daily News from Paris. which will be
published tomorrow morning, says:
"In the sketch tonight of his coming
message to the Chamber of Deputies
NJ Casifiir-Perier declares that he had
the single-minded wish to be not a man
of party, but Of all France. to defend
order by all constitutional means and
to seek inspiration in the example Of
the lamented Carnot, but to his deep
sorrow he found he pleased no party
and was attacked on every side. The
attacks varied in form, but all showed
personal ill Will The Ministry will
meet in the morning and consult with
M Casimir-Perier on the changes that
they may deem desirable and to take
steps to secure order, which, | must
say, does not seem threatened.
1.-The chief candidate for the presi-
dency is Brisson. Congress may desire
to re-elect Casimir-Perier. but as he is
sick Of the presidency he will in all
probability refuse to put himself for
ward OF course some surprising cleo
ton may occur. but it seems to me
that Brisson's chances are very strong,
there being such a general conviction
that a man of unblemished integrity
and exemplary home life is more needed
than ever. Waldeck-Rosseau is spoken
of, but he has against him the fact that
he was a very important member of the
Cabinet of 1888. which hurried through
the railway concessions. for which Ray
nails impeachment is demanded. / have
just heard that Dupuy wants Challe-
mel-Lacour to be candidate. He.
however. dislikes the idea.
1.-The finding of the Council of State.
debate in the Chamber and the furious
attacks against Raynal. ending in the
appointment of a committee of inquiry
with a view to criminal prosecution.
were considered by the President as
rejecting upon himself. For some time
he has been disgusted on account of
the incessant attacks on his person and
family. The Socialist papers have made
the name 'Casimir-D' Amin a 5y-word,
the nickname being an allusion to his
position as the millionaire chairman of
the vastly wealthy Amin company.
Numbers of French workmen have
been brought to think that M. Casimir-
Perier was a sweater. %
May Choose Dupuy.
PARIS, Jan. 16.-The Senate and
Chamber of Deputies have been sum-
moned to meet this afternoon to receive
government communications. NJ Du-
puy will read the Presidents message
in the Chamber, and M. Guerin will read
it in the Senate. 1t is believed that the
National Assembly will meet Thursday.
Those best informed as to the political
situation believe that Casimir-Perie
will be reelected by large majority.
1t is expected that steps will be taken
to bring about this result. If they fail
it is probable that the government par
ties will choose Dupuy as their candi-
date. The names of Waldeck-Rosseau. u.
Challemel-Lacour and Spuller are also
mentioned in connection with the office.
Socialist Manifesto.
PARIS, Jan. 16, 3 a. m.-The Social
ist group in the Chamber of Deputies
has issued a manifesto saying they do
not believe that Casimir-Perier will pre-
sent himself for reelection. The mani
festo adds: He is gone forever: van