The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-17
CONDEMNED BY THE PRESS.
Casimir-Perier Criticised for Retreat.
ing Under Fire.

ing Under Fire.
PARIS, Jan. 16.-The opinion expressed
this morning at the clubs and on the boule-
wards was unanimous with that of the
press in strongly c~ondemning NJ. Casimir-
Perier for having resigned in the midst of
a parliamentary crisis.
The Journal Des Debats says that in
view of the terrible perils to which the
ever-:ncreasing activity OF the revolutions
lists and the inertia Of the moderates ex-
pose France, other courses than abdicating
should have been pursued.
The Gaulois expresses the opinion that
the resignation Of Nj. Casimir-Perier is sim
ply desertion, and the reasons for it will be
found in his antecedents and personal
character.
The Figaro says: "If NJ. Casimir-Perier
persists in his determination to resign,
Europe must judge him as severely as
France does
In the opinion of the Journal the present
condition of affairs is the result of the state
of anarchy in which the different political
parties exist.
According to LIE Autorite, the resignation
censure of one man, but it also calls for
the -ndemnat of a regime.
NJ Casimir-Perier does not end but begins
a coup d'etat against the Independence of
the Chamber and the rights of universal
III " Ah. ooAtA - $3.50
of a new investiture."
'Ths resignation Of N, Casimir-Perler"
ceptional gravity. and will only complicate
the situation, which is already perilousn
Perier did not Wish to compromise his dig
nifty in struggles, the issues of which were
not doubtful. In rendering his resignation
with sovereign disdain he has proved him
self a crafty player. His resignation neces-
states q REVISION of the constitution
and Ferry had other assaults to withstand,
but not one of them shrunk from his duty.
| tally. and on Thursday next. when the
National Congress meets, nothing will be
changed in France"
have .4ssolved Parliament and he should
ros have resigned.
Comment Of London Newspapers.
LONDON, Jan. 16.-The Times this morn
ing, in an editorial on the French situa-
ton, says: I'll NJ. Casimir-Perier was
| convinced that he accepted the only alter
native it must be allowed that he made the
only honorable and dignified choice. but If
he has abandoned his post through mere
| impatience or personal disgust, he will be
rightly adjudged to have incurred heavy
responsibility in the eyes of his contem-
poraries and in history. Such an act may
be the act of a strong man. but it is not
the act of a true lover of his country
The Standard says: The evil in France
is less a riot of Socialist and Anarchist
forces than utter recklessness and mis-
chievous spite on the part of the moderate
groups. Truly LIE Grande Nation offers
a pitiable spectacle. There is no man left
to lift her out Of the perilous slough into
which she has fallen"
The Daily News says: M. Casimir-P erier
cannot be commended. He ..as deserted his
post at o time of difficulty and danger. He
may feel strongly on the question Of the
/ hos hoon cnn1naro rod m tho Jnrprnn Court
ma that that Council is a court of law or
be legally valid, and whatever the Cham
Der may. do the executive must outcarry
the Chamber should accept its DEGREES
without an inquiry. NJ. Caslmir-Perier has
rather than TO stick to his onerous duties
and anxious post.
| The Pail Mall Gazette says: France is
crisis since the downfall of the empire"
The Gazette says that it thinks parlia-
mentary government in France has been
tried and broken down, and that there is
a chance now. such as has not existed for
forward"
The Globe thinks there is not the slightest
monarchical form of government.
IA German Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 16.-The political crisis in
France is a great surprise to people here
anu the OplillUilS eApTeSSSu OF the TeSlSna-
tion of NJ. Casimir-Perier are not compli-
mentary to him.
The National Zeitung says: Instead o.
defending the cause of the state and civic
liberties against the enemies of the Parlia,
msntary regime, NJ. Casimir-Perier deserted
on the field of battle
The Post, on the other hand, regards the
resignation as a we'll advised counter attach
on the parties of revolution.
The Tageblatt deplores the resignation a.
being that of a friend of peace, and adds
THE Germans must keep our blood cool anC
our powder dry"