The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-24
NJ. FELIX FAURE.
III ECTED PRESIDENT OF THE RE-
PUBLIC OF FRANCE
IN the Second Ballot by the National
acknowledgement Excitement Pre-
vailed During the Balloting.
Brison Was Second in
the Race.
Copyrighted 1895 by the Associated

+ lament, with the certainty of his govern
ment being called government of die
tators and of railway corporations. AL
the inner intrigues in connection with tn,
presidential election tending to secure tn,
return of a convention against homes
Brisson, gave strong vote for him.
President Faure belongs to the Conven
tons party, but he kept out of its mud
He is an able administrator and shiI
builder, aged SO years. He is a native o.
Havre and has the Norman coolhead
ness and acumen. He is the outgoing
minister of marine and has an agreeable
wife.
Both M. Waldo Rousseau and Nine
I Rousseau drove over to Versailles in al
.elegant private carriage with champing
horses. NJ. Brisson went by train. He
Is tall, grave man of go years of age,
b dignifed presence, of sweet disposition
hnd well balanced mind. His record is
stainless, his integrity unassailable and
mis- life constant. Artaeres Brisson re-
Fused in 1885, when prime minister, to
yield to threats made by De Lesseps, who
said: IF you do not pronounce Panama
as prime minister, Panama will combine
with the Socialists to crush the republic"
Nj. De Lesseps accomplished his threats
and brought 1875 Royalists into parlia-
ment, to Brisson's injury.
Paris and Versailles were very much
MS excited today than in the former
presidential elections. When Carnot was
elected the population was seemingly on
the brink of revolution against Gernist
and in favor of Boulangist agitation. Not
mouse was stirring today, the only noise
I being the echoes of Casimir- Pereir's slam
ming doors. There was considerable dis
play, nevertheless, of military force at
the terminals of Paris and Versailles rail
ways, on the high road and about the
congress hall palace.
Pollce were numerous. The working
classes were standing alone, seemingly un-
interested. The senate and house being
ut the palace Embourg, most of the sena-
tors live on the south side of the Zone.
They went to Versailles by rail. The depu-
ties reside on the north side of the river
and Travelled in special trains from st.
LaZare station. The trains were much
less crowded than on previous similar oc-
casiOns.
The whole thing was so hurried that the
people of Versailles were imperfectly pre-
pared for the congress. Nothing was for
gotten by those charged to arrange for
the congress. There was even small
room furnished with a bed, chairs, etc,
to serve as prison for unruly members
Ill uANhllCNI tolu IL duu IL HAIL
OF passages had been swept since noon
today. All who came from Paris to the
congress lunched at the historical reser-
voir hotel on the north side of the palace.
Every table was engaged. The walters
were so insufficient that the guests had
to go into the pantries and kitchens and
serve themselves. The babble of CONVEX
sation had the cheerfulness of running
water in the sunshine.
Eaura,c oan6i1ot nra ruoS navor cnnEnn
of as likely to win supporters on every
side. Should Waldeck- Rousseau be in
minority his friends were 10 vote for
~ re, who would have the railway con-
'-.itionists, lloderates and Chauvinists.
Madame Faure was spoken of as having
been q charming hostess the marine min
istery. In the corridors voting tickets for
Brisson, Waldeck-Rousseau and Faure
were handed to the electors. There was
great indecision as to the chances of a Sec
ond ballot. The Right had spoken of saw
ing itself for the second ballot to vote for
Brsson's strongest opponent.
Every one feels that Faure can deal
with naval affairs, develop maritime in
terests and engage in rivalry hat twill
not be sterile with wind.
This is of the highest Importance, Tor
|if France wastes in Hindoo, China, NADIA
gascar and Corea she will be an easy prey
to Germany. Faure is the first admins
'trator in France. Dupuy entered into these
considerations, and at the last moment
withdrew his candidature.
The chair was taken at l o'clock. The
gelleries were bright with elegantly dressed
ladies and the diplomatic tribune was full.
4 Lord Dufferin, the British ambassador,
witnessed the congress for the hrst time
and was deeply interested.
\ After the chairman had taken his seat
in from the cenJprS.
4 The formal proceedings consisted OF the
reading of the minutes of both chambers
. and the designations of Caslmlr-ferler
and the reading of the articles OF the
|constitution empowering the congress
to elect his successor, -.
A letter of protest, hot, brief ana aDle9,
F wac read from Mirman, the deputy sol
der. protesting against his being prevte;n prevent
ed from discharging his electoral duties.
IGerault Richard wrote from the Salnte
Pelagie iail to the same effect. The pro-
TESTS were oyerruled. According to pre-
Ecedent the making of speeches was not
allowed. The votes having to be done IN
SILENCE. Still the Vendean Royallst, AS,
Son, demanded leave to speak and called
pn the congress to suppress the repupnS'
THE irascible, but ready Presiueh'' 81
jenced him in few dry words.
Michilen, a Boulanger advocate, then
Anrotested against what he called the usur,
Nation that was going forward and ended
..,y casting a whitening glance all around
land sceaming, "YOu are all parcel OF
usurpers." L..
"a This gave the Royalists an excuse to let
themselves out.
"a M. Faure took a train at the Versailles
station and arrived at Lazare station at
IA O'clock. A majority of the senators and
sleputies had preceded him. Guards OF
honor formed at Lazare station. All the
Windows looking upon the station were
filed with spectators. When the presiden-
fiaI train entered the station bugles
Rounded and the troops presented arms
M. Faure emerged and entered superbly
hooded carriage, which was, escorted by
&cuirrassiers. As soon as the, president
was seen the immense crowds shouted
F.Vive lie Republique," "Vive, lie Felix
Faure." The cries were redoubled when
Faure ordered the hood of the carnage TO
be thrown back. Hats were waved ana
the greatest enthusiasm was displayed.
Dupuy sat behind the president. CheerS
of the throng massed along the toOtWa!S
Ibid not cease until the carriage reached
1.-the palace of the Elysee. Faure constant
1y DOTTED his hat in response to the enthu-
siastic exclamation of the multitude.
Faure is favorite of Cashier Perlerr'
HE wanted to run him for the presi-
hency of the chamber against Brissonl
at the last election. He is typical