The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18

any party; ~ become the arbiter OF all. In
this spirit appeal for support TO all the
represen tatiyss OF the nation without dis
linction Of republican opinions. We will
always meet henceforth In our common
work inspired by love OF country, devotion
TO the republic. care OF justice aud solici-
tude for the lot OF all citizens and over al
for the lowly and humble"
NJ Faure took q train and arrived at tho
st. Luzaire station, Paris. at o o'clock. As
soon as the president was seen In the city
the immense crowd shouted: "Vive la Re-
publlquel" "Vige Folk Faurel" Hats
were waved and the greatest enthusiasm
was displayed. NJ. Dupuy sat beside the
president The cheers OF the throng
massed along the footways did not cease
until the carriage OF the president reached
the palace Of the Elysee M. Faure con-
stantly doffed his hat in response to the
enthusiastic acclamations OF the multi
tude.
The New Chief OF State.
Felix Faure was born at Paris, Jan. 80,
18fl He served in tho Franco Prussian
war In 1851 he was elected 60 the cham
Der of deputies from Havrc. AT the for
Ination of the cabinet presided over by l..
Gambetta, Nov. IA, 1881, M. Faure be-
came assistant secretary Of state 20 tho
new ministry of commerce AMI tho colo
nies. He left this position Jan. 26, 1882,
with the cabinet He held the same posi-
ton In the cabinet of NJ. Jules Ferry,
Sept. "a, 1883, and resigned with the min
istry March 81, 1885.
One Of the chiefs of a group of Union
Republicans he took active part in CO.
lonial questions. For the third time he
occupied his position as sub-secretary in
the cabinet of Tirard, Jan. D, 1888 TO Feb.
III following. He became deputy at the
election OF Sept 22 1889, defeating NJ
Anselme. the monarchist candidate.
He is one of the principal shpowners OF
Havre, which he has represented In the
chamber OF deputies since 1882. In May,
1894, he became minister OF marine in the
Dupuy cabinet. NJ Faure is an authority
on marine and commercial questions, and
was vice president OF the chamber In 1893.
He was decorated for the courage he dis
played in 1871 in eqnipping and leading
the Havre firemen against the conilagra-
tion kindled by the Communards.
Duke of Orleans Bobs Up.
The Duke OF Orleans. pretender to tho
throne of France, issued a manifesto
yesterday 1t was addressed to Senator
Buffet, and dwells upon the dangers OF the
present political crisis in France. Ii says:
1.-THE presidents letter Of resignation Is
an indictment for the present legislation.
A republic in France can never be other
than provisional regime. The hour Is
near at hand when the country will re-
turn TO the form of government which
was the glory of its past and the guaran-
tee of its future"
Continuing the manifesto says: PRO
vidence, in making me represent the mon
archy, imposes upon me heavy heritage.
But the day that my country calls me-
shall find all confidence, and in my devo-
tion the force To fulfill my whole task.
my life and blood will belong to
Frances to that France which my ances-
tors made great and respected. That will
be the work OF tomorrow. Today's task
will be to overcome Immediate dangers"
The manifesto concludes with urging
the friends of the monarchy to vote for the
candidate who Is best able to maintain in
ternai order, social peace and Frances
honor abroad.