The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-26
Session of the Deputies Marked by
TumuIt, Heated Speeches and
Fight Between Members.
MOB IN THE STREET OUTSIDE
SHOUTING "vIvE LARMEEg AND
..DOWN WITH THE JEWSw
Bonhres and Encounters with the Po-
Iice-The EIysee Palace Guarded
Chanoine's bid for Popularity.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-The anti-Dreyfusites. or
military party, is on top. The Ministry
which voted for revision Of the Dreyfus
case has resigned. having been beaten in
the Chamber of Deputies which convened
to-day. Down with the Jews!' 'vive
rot on Isle du Diable!' were some of the
cries heard In and about the Chamber. A
mob had possession Of the streets outside
the Parliament house and inside there was
tumult, hot words and fighting. General
Chanoine, minister of war, ascended the
tribune and publicly announced his resigna-
tion. He is now the hero of the mob of
anti-Dreyfusites. Later M. Demahy intro
duced a resolution demanding that the gov
ernment end its campaign of insult against
the army" The motion carried. Next the
friends of the Cabinet asked for a vote of
confidence. but the motion was rejected.
Then the ministers rendered their resigna-
tions to President Faure.
During the afternoon 10 900 people sang the
Dreyfus paper Les Droits de pHomme CThe
Rights of Man.) All the stores in the
neighborhood were closed in anticipation of
rioting. The cuirassiers, assisted by the
mounted Republican guards. succeeded In
keeping back another crowd which was
shouting "spit on Brisson!" BY 4 o'clock
in the afternoon about 150 arrests had been
made. The crowds were continually aug
mented until the vicinity of the Chamber
of Deputies was black with people cheering
General Chanoine and the army. The
cuirassiers had the greatest difficulty in
clea y a way around the Rue Royale-
There were many encounters between the
people and the police. This evening detach-
ments of municipal guards. curiassiers and
police are massed at the various approaches
to the Palace of the Elysee, for fear of
disturbances.
NJ Brisson went to the Elysee at o'clock.
President Faure has signed the appointment
of M. Lockroy, minister of marine, In the
retiring Cabinet as minister of war ad
interim When accepting the resignation of
the Ministry NJ. Faure begged M. Brisson
and his colleagues to continue to act until
the formation of the new Cabinet. 1t is
the general impression among deputies that
President Faure will invite Alexandra Ribot
to form Cabinet
General Chanoine is the fifth minister of
war who has declared himself absolutely
convinced of the guilt of Dreyfus, and the
third who has resigned on that account.
His totally inexplicable and unexpected ac-
ton was certainly the chief sensation in a
day of sensational events. He dealt vert
table coup de jarnac to the Cabinet and
precipitated anew the struggle between
the military and civil authorities. To-day
was the first time General Chanoine ever
sat on the ministerial bench and his col
leagues knowing that he was unaccustomed
to the tricks of oratorical effects, such as
NJ. Deroulede indulged in, tried vainly tc
prevent him ascending the tribune. He
spoke briefly. with painful incoherence and
then literally bolted from the Chamber
The scenes that followed were almost in
describable. When NJ. B.jsson appeared in
the tribune he was received with insults
and imprecations from all sides. but he
stood his ground calmly.
A lady who was leaving the gallery after
the adjournment, on being asked by a
deputy how she enjoyed it all, replied I'm.
mense. Wasn't it delicious? So much
better than the Comedie Franchise"
''Yes." replied the deputy. "and this 1:
only the beginning"
It is said that President Faure declined tc
receive General Chanoine when the latter
called at the Elvsee after boiting from
the Chamber. NJ. Faure sent out word that
ne could only receive Chanoine's resigna.
tion through NJ. Brisson. In a subsequent
interview between NJ. Faure and NJ. Bris.
son. 1t was agreed that the portfolio Of wal
could only be intrusted to a civilian in or.
der to assert the subordlnation Of the mil.
itary authorities. Even now 1t is difficult I,
state clearly why the Ministry resigned
but there il very general belief that /,
was in order TO avoid II possible serious
street demonstrations fomented by NM
Deroulede and Drumont. who have beer
the heroes Of the nights proceedings. Al.
together some $50 arrests have been made
Nothing Is now heard about Faahoda. but
q Is REGARDED as extremely probable thai