New-York tribune., 1898-11-05
TO ABANDON FASHODA.
DECISION REACHED BY THE FRENCH
GOVERNMENT.
RrOpENrNG OF THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
MINISTERIAL DECLARATION READ BY
PREMIER DUPIY SUSTAINED

MINISTERIAL DECLARATION READ BY
PREMIER DUPUY - SUSTAINED
BY THE HOUSE.
Paris Nov. "a semi-offica note issued this
evening saws the Government has resolved not
TO retain the Marchand mission at Fashoda'
adding that this decision was arrived at by the
Cabinet after an exhaustive examination OF the
question.
The Government replying to an Interpolation
TO be asked in the Chamber OF Deputies. VIII
avail Itself OF the oportunity 10 explain the
motives for this resolution.
PREMIER DUPUY'S DECLARATIONS
The Chamber OF Deputies reopened to-day
with crowded assembly. 1t adjourned on oc-
toher -. the day of the fall Of the Cabinet pre-
sided over by NJ. Brisson. Amid great ANNA
ton the new Premier. NJ Dupuy. read the Min
isterial declaration. He began by declaring 'le
Cahinent fully recognized the difficulties ana
responsibilities Of the task undertaken, and af-
frmed the supremacy Of civil power as the
fundamental principle of a republican state. ana
EXPRESSED confidence in the army, which, he
sGdcd would faithfully respect the la" or the
Republic Continuing. NJ Dupuy said
We do not leave the national army butt
70 the campaign Of insult waged against IT If
futilelv seek to throw unjust responsibilities
upon il. The army is still more entitled TO the
solicitude and protection Of the public powers
since II can only work usefully for tho security
Of the country IN quietudc and silence. 1t Is
equally necessary that calmness attend the
work of Justice and respect of our duty Is to
insure the execution of it's decisions, whatever
they may be
Continuing the Premier said:
I'm the opinions OF individuals this Is the
only safe means of calming the public mind.
disturbed 10y an affair which cannot much lon
ger cause anxiety to the Republic.
"Other questions call for the attention and
vigilance OF great people The permanent in
terests Of the nation ut home and abroad its
greatness and prosperity. will be the predom-
mating object Of our cares and efforts
A PRECIOUS ALLIANCE
NJ. Dupuy then emphasized the imperative
necessity Of fulfilling the obligations Of the Ex-
position Of 1900 and continued:
France must neglect nothing to maintain the
position she has by her loyalty. strength
and love OF peace. She must devote herself to
strengthening this position. which demon
strated before the whole world by a precious
alliance. The Governments foreign policy will
he inspired by the clear interests Of the coun-
",
only proportlonate to the value Of the object
at stake"
In conclusion the Premier remarked that the
Ministry would rely upon the support of a pure
ly Republican majority. and he expressed the
hope that It would give effect to the contnu-
Gus policy OF progress and reform.
After the budget was voted. the Premier said
the Chamber would he asked to deal with var-
Gus financial measures including bills to foster
agriculture
The Ministerial declaration was applauded in
both Chambers, in the Chamber Of Deputies and
in the Senate.
In the Chamber of Deputies. VI Mirman. So
cast. opened a discussion upon the general
policy OF the Government He complained Of
the excessive measures taken during the recent
strike Of the reactionary tendencies in the army
and Of the dismissal Of pro Dreyfus University
professors.
NJ Dupuy replied that the Government did
not intend to introduce new laws. those al
ready existing suficed to guarantee order and
protect the army.
THE DREYFUS CASE
As 10 the Dreyfus case. the Premier added,
light will be thrown upon IT the day the court
renders It's decision. which will he enforced by
the Government
The Chamber approved the Ministerial
declaration by vote OF 429 to "a.
The Minister Of Finance. VI. Peytral, intro
duced the Budget. and NJ. Delcasse. the Minister
Of Foreign Affairs. replying 10 demands for
the discussion Of the Fashoda question. said he
was unable to fix date for II, In view Of the
interests he had to safeguard. hut, the Minis
ter added. he hoped to arrange an early date
for its discussion
The Minister Of Justice NJ. Lehret replying n
motion providing that all revision cases he
submitted to the whole Court OF Cassation in
stead Of to particular departments. said 1t was
impossihle to alter the procedure already started
In the Dreyfus case
The House then adjourned.
MARCHAND GETS INSTRUCTIONS.
WILL RETI RN TO FASHODA AND CONDTCT HIS
EXPEDITION TO THE GULF OF ALDEN