The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-01-23
M. FELIX FAURE CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE.
The Minister of Marine Will Succeed
Cusimir- Perier.

NJ. Felix Faure, minister Of marine in the
the present cabinet. was elected on the
second ballot to be president OF the
French republic. NJ. Faurc pollcd i3O votes
to 36l polled by his nearest opponent.
NJ Henri Brison, president Of the chamber OF
of deputies. The socialists protested vio-
len,ly when tho result Of the ballot was made
known.
There was scene OF considerable excite
meni. deputies from all parts OF the hall
epriuging 10 their feet and demanding TO be
heard. VI. Henri Michelln, Revolutionist
asked leave to address the assembly with the
object of recommending the convocation Of
a constitutional assembly for the purpose OF
OF revising the present constitution NJ. DE
Baudy d Asson, Monarchist aud Revolution
ist, who, rs n result OF interruptions, has re-
peatedly been the object OF rigorous mcn-
sures upon ;ho part oi the president OF the
chamber OF deputies. demanded TO be heard.
But NJ. Challemel-Lacour could not grant NJ.
Michelin's request and believing that VI. De
Baudry d'Asson was only going TO make one
Of his familiar afllrmations OF devotion TO the
monarchy and the papacy, the president
refused 10 hear him This did not prevent
the eSci,able deputy from crying; "Vivc 10
Roi.n
When the first bursts Of excitement had
sui sided NJ Chnlleme-Lacour ordered that
the first ballot be taken rs promptly a9 pos
sible. The balloting then proceeded amid
considerable excitement in the galleries Of
the great hall, which were crowded TO the
utmost with notability representing every
profession.
While the voting was in progress the friends
of NJ. Felix faure were actively canvassing
Tor vo;es and with apparent success. until a
rumor was started that he was n Protestant
This for n time had bad effect upon his
candidacy, but deputa,ion instantly ap-
preached NJ, Faure and questioned him. Mr..
faure, who was greatly excited. said in reply
10 question on the subject; mo. | am a
Catholic" This reassurcd his supporters
ard they went to work with increased vigor
in the EFFORT TO secure additional votes for
their candidate.
The official declaration OF the result of the
first ballot. after revision OF the list, was rs
follows NJ. Henri Brisson. 3SS; VI. Felix
Tauer, 2ii; NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau, lsi; NJ.
Cavaignac. 6. NJ. Meine. 4: NJ. Dupuy. 4;
Admiral Gervais, 1; Marshal Canrobert, /;
NJ Rochefort / NJ Bourgeois, /; blank, 1.
Total 7s6.
The casting OF the second ballot began at
4i0 p. M, and proceeded with less turbu-
lance.
At 7l5 p. m. NJ. Challemel- Lacour as
cended the presidential tribune. and when
the hubbub had subsided he announced that
the result Of the ballot was NJ. Felix Faure,
$50; NJ. Henri Brisson. 3Gl.
All Of the members OF the right Immediately
burst into cheers, and the Socialists arose and
shouted; Down with the rogues; down with
the thieves; away with them; send them TO
Mazas prison" The members OF the righ,
replied with cries Of; Down with the com.
mune." NJ. Coutant, Socialist, retorted with
Down with reaction"
An ineescribable tumult followed, but n,
nally NJ. Challemel-Lacour was able TO make
himself heard and he declared that NJ Felix
Faure was elected president of the French
republic.