The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
THE FRENCH RADICALS.
MIKE Az TNsUCCEssFCL ATTEMPr
10 -OgEErHROW rHE NfNfsTRf.
An Interpolation ep the Question oi fer-
mitting Priests to Hold Congresses
the Ground FOR ittack.


Government.
The Radicals have for long time
been schcming to oust the Meiine Csbi-
net. for no very obvious reason, be-
yond desire to secure the official loaNes
and fishes for themselves. On Tuesday
last the Chamber decided by majority
Of 10 to discuss on Monday next the
mode OF eiectng senators. The Cow
ornmont opposed the proposal. hut
snap division resulted in its adoption.
The Government did n9t take tnc az
ton Of the Chamber as An expression OF
want OF confidence. and no serious result
followed its defeat. This move on the
part OF the Chamber WAS an IN
cident in ihe maneuves OF the
Radicals TO force ". Mclinc and
his colleagues, out on Office. bet II
anticipated an Interpolation offered to-
day by NJ Levi Mirman, The Radical-
Socialist who sits fcr ono of the dis
tricts OF Rheims.
The Republique Francaiso NJ. MoIine's
organ. published an article yesterday
strongly attacking The opponents Of the
Cabinet. II charged them with darkiy
couspring against the Cabinet. and with
laying snares every day 10 cEtrap the
Government IL challenged them 10
openly attack the policy OF the Govern
ment and to make charges against II
from the tribune of the Chamber. The
article. which was a vigorous one. hurled
defiance TO the Radicals. and concluded
by calling upon them to disclose tnoir
own policy.
THE GROUND FOR ATTACK.
The ground for to-day's attack was the
question OF the Government permitting
priests. although they are state officials.
TO hold congresses. which the members
OF the Left regard as being tantamount
10 forming trades-unions. while al the
same time the Government Will not allow
the universities 10 found associations or
hold congresses. II was this question
which brought out the Interpolation
by NJ Mrman.
The groups OF the Left met yesterday
to discuss what action they would take
on the Interpolation. NJ. Mirman adj
dressed the members Of the extreme Left.
who pledged themselves to support his
Interpolation. The other groups show
ed a disposition 10 support II. but were
not wholly unanimous.
The galleries were filed with an inter
ested audience and the debate was close
~ followed by every one present The
seats of the members were fully occupied
and IT WAS evident that the opposition en-
tertancd. high hopes OF forcing NJ. Mel
inc and his fellow ministers 10 visit the
Palace OF the Elysce to hand their resig-
nations TO President Faure. hopes that
were doomed 10 disappointment when a
vote was taken on the Interpolation. as
the Chamber gave a majority OF 70 to the
government.
NJ. Mornan's chief point OF attack val
the clerical congresses recently held ~
Rheims. az which a crusade against the
republic was preached Nevertheless.
the government refused TO professors and
school teachers the privilege to hold
congress.
Upon the conclusion OF NJ. Mirman's
speech. NJ. Rambaud. Minister Of Public
Instruction and Worship, ascendcd the
tribune and briefly replied 10 the Interpret
lation. The point OF his remarks was
statement that It was his intention 20
Introduce a measure I'm the Chamber au-
thorizing teachers to form mutual aid
society and to hold certain congresses.
This statement was greeted with aD-
plause.
AN EXPLANATION.
NJ Dardan Minister of Justice. followed
NJ. Rambaud. lie asserted that only one
OF the congresses held al Rheims had
take an attitude of what the Govern
mcnt could disapprove. one clergyman.
whose remarks had been particularly Of
fenslVe, had since been censured and
his stipend stopped. The bishops he add.
ed had been notified that they must
prevent the recurrence OF any similar
performance at future congresses Of other
church gatherings. b. Darian further
said that the Government would do iis
duty in securing rcspe - for the countdys
Institutions and for the prOtcctAOn OK
the rights II civil society
The Centre party manifested lis approval
cf NJ Darlans statements-b by cheering
him loudly.
Abbe jules Lemier attempted to make
n defence Of the CLERGY. but was met
with ores OF Closure"
Mr Bourgeois. tho ex-Priuie Minister.
protested against the closing Of the de-
bate. and he was supported by Prime
Minister Mclinc. The latter attacked the
Catholics who were conducting a move
mcnt against civil society.
NJ Melinc declared that ha welcomed
the discussion. as II gave the Chamber an
opportunity 10 say whether the Govern
ment possessed rs confidence. He re-
pudated the charge that he encouraged
the clerical propaganda. nalnl lining that
he did not do 80 any more Ran had his
predecessors IN Office but hc added he
could not war on religion. He was con
vinced that the Chamber would approve
his policy. which accorded with the inter-
oSts Of the country
The Centre again gave voice 10 IT. ap-
rroval in cheers as NJ. Meline descended
from the Tribune.
no FREE SPEECH.
NJ Alexandra Mll,crand. Radical-Re-
publican-Socialist. made violent attack
upon the Government.
Minister kambuald essayed 20 reply,
but the cries OF "Closurer became 50
loud that he finally yielded.
Final orders OF the day were presented.
but NJ. Meline declined TO accept any
of them. one was offered by NJ Poin.
care. ex-Minister OF Public Instruction.
the gist OF which was that the Chamber
received the declarations OF the Govern
ment. and trusted g. would insure pcr-
feet rights OF the State.
NJ. Geisbert. Radicai-Rcpublican de.
manded priority for his order OF the dav.
implying censure OF the Government
This was rejected by a vote OF 20, 10 229.
ana NJ. Poincarre's order. expressing,
confidence In the Government was adopt
ed by vote OF 325 10 225. NJ Mlrman
proposed 10 add clause TO VI. Poin
cares order. but II was relected-se
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