The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-29
n. PAURE'S FIRST MESSAGE.
Uttrlncs Of P'a1e.'. Nv President
LppIaaasd 10 the Chamber.
BIG MAJORITY FOB TIE AMNESTY BILL
The chsmbet OF Deputies Adopt 1t by
Vote of ST. to -Ad,rriral ge.nsra
Accepts the Portfolio of Min
lister of Marine.

sage was read in the Senate and Cham
Der OF Deputies to-day:
by raising me to the first office of the
Republic. the National Assembly chose
for this high function one Of the humblest
servants Of the country. i should imper-
fecuy express the profound gratitude
which I feel, If did not attribute the en-
tire honor 10 the laborious Democracy to
which ] belong.
1T Is to tine Democracy that the mani
Hesitation of the 18th OF Jauary was adj
dressed: 10 obscure labor, ceaselessIy
achieving something, and to the glorihca-
tion of the fatnerland, that the nation g
REPRESENTATIVES, are determined TO offer
their solemn homage.
Il APPRECIATE the whole extent of the
duties winch the Assembly has imposed
upon me. with the guardianship of the
Constitution. and shall not fail therein.
You may rely, gentlemen, upon my en-
tire devotion and vigilance, as a guaran-
tee OF the observance OF the constitutions
al laws. and their loyal practice by Par
liamen; during my regime. By the calm,
unalterabc confidence which marked the
transmission OF power, France has again
demonstrated that she feels herself mis-
tress of her dcstinies under the protec-
ton of Republican laws
FAITHFUL co-woRKER.
you have proven. gentlemen, that the
free working Of our institutions is suih-
cient whatever may be the crcumstan-
ces. TO insure the unbroken performance
of public business. At each moment the
nation possesses the power to express us
wishes through lts representatives, who
are always sure to lind in the Govern
ment a faithful co-worker in trying TO ac-
complish all reforms OF moment whlch
will be useful TO the country.
France will not confound sterile agita-
ton with the incessant pursuit OF pro
gress. Strong In her probity and proud
of her economical wealth, yet sensible Of
every generous idea. she IS not the slave
of anv preconceived theory, though read
ing the face Of any great problems which
are passionately interesting to great minds
throughout the world. In seeking the So
luton OF these problems and adapting
them 10 our national genius. traditions
and customs, Hes the essential labor you
have 10 pursue All good-wllled cluzens
Will unite to assist In the attainment Of
the same ends of social justice, conciia-
ton and paclncatlon, thus procuring by
general concord and Republican fraterni-
~ the continual development Of our ma
tcrial and moral well-belng
cont, n plating with just pride the fact
that our army and navy are strong
enough to oEtitle us TO affirm cur love TOR
peace, and having conquered precious
svmpathles 10 which we gre faithfully al
tached France, In q new flight toward
progress. is preparing 10 invite the ma
tons Of the world TO take part in the
grand labor fetes, which will wortiliE
crown the century which is about to end
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merce. agriculture and every field In
which the fertile activity OF the nation
is displayed.
AMONGST the masses who enjoy the
advantages Of universal suffrage, as IN the
political world. il is necessary that there
should eYis. the same ardOr 10 reunite al
who have at heart the brllliancy or
France. II IL to this union Of common ell
fort for the power and glory OF thefrench
Pcpublic that / conVoke you as sure In
terpretcrs Of our entire Democracy
rHE MESSAGE APPIAUDED.
In both the Chamber Of Deputies, where
the message was read by NJ Ribot, and In
the Senate, where it was read by NJ.
Traricux. the Presidents utteranccs were
loudly applauded This was particularly
the case In regard 10 NJ. Faure's refer
enccs TO the Democracy Frances love
for peace, and the coming Exposition Of
1869.
At the conclusion OF the reading Of the
message the senators and deputies ex-
pressed their satisfaction IN salyos OF
cheers.
NJ Goblet. Radical Socialist, declared
that he had no wish TO upset the plans
of the Government, but ne believed that
the Chamber was entitled 70 an immediate
explanation of its policy. Casimir-Perier's
strange message to Parliament on tho
occasion Of his resignation. wherein be-
had denounced the country and its repre-
sentatives, had again demonstrated the
necessity for o revision of the Constitu-
ton. When NJ. Bourgeois had failed IN
his efforts 10 form a ministry. NJ. Goblet
said, President Faure ought 10 nave
summoned another Radical instead of
entrusting the construction of a Cabinet
TO NJ Ribot. whose ministry would mere
Is continue the policy Of the late Premier,
NJ Dupuy. lie therefore, proposed a
resolution that the Chamber reject
policy OF compromise with the right and
resistance TO the Democracy.
Premier Ribot replied that the Govern
ment ala not desire TO achieve anything
except the passage OF the budget This
measure being disposed of. they would
leave to the Chamber whether ii should be
a fractional or a reform body. In The
meantime. he believed that his past his
tory and his attitude while president OF
the labor commission We're sufficient 10
show his loyalty to the Democracy. He
would he declared, govern as favorably
as he had done when he was Premier Of
the ministry which voted TO institute in
quiry into the Panama scandals.
AMNESTY BILL ADOPTED.
NJ. Goblet's motion was rejected. anu
the Chamber then voted. 529 TO -, its an
proval Of the Governments declaration.
The vote on the amnesty bill was then
taken. and II was adopted by vote OF
81 TO Z.
Able Lemire proposed a vote Of am
nestv to clergymen against whom dis
culinary measures had been taken Tor
political acts or offences.
This motion vas vigorously opposed by
N. Polncarre. but the Chamber adopted ii
by a vote OF 2S5 TO 10.
The Chamber adjourned until Thursday.
New Minist or Mariac.
PARIS. Jan. 2S.-Vice-Admiral Besnard
has accepted the Cabinet position Of Min
lister Of Marine.
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MS IDEA OF DRUAHARD.