The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

the deputies were departing after hear
ing the reading OF President Casimir-
Perier's letter of resignation the Duke
de Rochefoucauld shouted:
Long live the king"
The widest confusion followed, and
IL was some time before quiet was re-
stored.
The senate and chamber met at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the
following letter from NJ. Casimir-Perier
was read 10 both bodies.
Il did not conceal from myself the DIM
culties OF tho task which the national as
sembly imposed upon me 1 had fors5een
them but II one does not refuse post In q
moment OF danger one can only preserve
ones dignity ia the conviction that the coun-
try is being served. A president OF the ropub-
lie without means Of action or without control
can derive from the confidence OF the nation
alone that moral force without which he Is
nothing / doubt neither the good sense nor
the jul tice OF France. But public opinion has
been led astray
For the last six months campaign OF
Islander and insult has been going on against
the army, maRistracy, parliament and tho
hlerarchial chief OF the state aud this license
20 disseminate social hatred continues Co be
called liberty OF thought The respect and
ambition which entertain for my country Will
not allow me TO acknowledge that the servants
OF the country and he who represents II In the
presence OF foreign nations may be insulted
every day
II am not content 20 bear the weight OF the
moral responsibilities placed upon me IN the
condition OF powerlessness 70 which am con-
demncd. Perhaps may be understood when
anirm that constitutional functions cannot ST.
lencc the cxigcncics OF political conscience.
Perhaps In laying down my functions shall
have marked out the oath 81 duty
TO those who are solicitous for the
dignity OF the power and good name OF France
IN the world Invariably true 10 myself, 1 re-
main persuaded that reforms can only bo
carried out with the assistance OF govern
ment determined TO insure respect for the
laws. make itself obeyed by its subordlnatcs.
and group thom all together In common action
for the common good
In spite OF the gloom OF the present hour, /
have faith In the future OF social progress and
and justice.
II lay on the table OF the senate and cham
Der OF deputies my resignation OF the functions
OF president OF the republic
"CAsMm PruEh"
Early Wednesday evening the pros
poets of Leon Bourgeois, cN-minister OF
justice, and Senator Magnin were dis
cussed quite generally Several lead
ing senators OF the right favored
the choice OF Waldeck- Rousseau.
The plain tendency of opinion
as the evening advanced. how
ever, was that the main struggle
would be between Felix Faurc ana
Henri Brisson, and that no dark horse
Is likely TO run ahead of either. IL is
not believed that the election will be
made on the first ballot.
At II o'clock IL was announced that
Waldeck Rosseau had decided 10 be
candidate for the presidency. He
reached this decision after mature con-
sideration and consultation with his
friends II he adhercs to IL, he will
force Faure into the background.
What is the true reason OF the step
taken by the president is question up
on which there is great conflict of
opinion. The press is unanimous in
holding that Casimir-Perier is 10 blame
for having chosen the present moment
60 Withdraw from Office.
LoSDoN, Jan. 1.-THE duke of Or
leans, chief OF French pretenders, left
London with his suite for Dover, where
he will hold himself ready 10 start for
France In case political developments
favor his cause. The duke of Orleans
said In an interview in Dover
Wednesday evening: II came here TO
be near my beloved France-to learn
as early as possible OF the progress OF
events, and 10 give instructions 10 my
supporters should an opportunity
arise i'm which / could serve my coun-
try, would bee at the disposal of France
and my friends"