The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-06
DUPUY PICKS UP THE REINS
Civil Power Supreme. OF Course. Blu
the Army Is All Right.

| Paris, Nov. 4.-The chamber OF deputies
re-opened today with crowded assembly.
after its adjournment on October 25 the
day of the fall of the cabinet presided
over by NJ. Brisson Amid great ANNA
ton the new premier, NJ. Dupuy, read the
ministerial declaration. He began by de-
| claring that the cabinet fully recognized
the difficulties and responsibilities of the
task undertaken, and affirmed the suprem-
acy of civil power as the fundamental
principle of a republican state and ex-
pressed confidence in the army, which.
! he added, would faithfully respect the
laws of the republic.
The premier said further: I'm the opin-
| ions Of individuals this is the only safe
means OF calming the public mind, dis
| turbed by an affair which cannot much
| longer cause anxiety TO the republic.
] ''Other questions call for the attention
| and vigilance Of a great people. The
| permanent interests OF the nation at home
and abroad, it's greatness and prosperity
will be the preGominatlng oobject of our
| cares and efforts"
NJ Dupuy then emphasized the necessity
of fulfilling the obligations of the expo
stion of 1900 and continued:
France must neglect nothing to main
atty, strength and love of peace. She
must devote herself to strengthening this
! position, which was consecrated before
| the whole world by precious alliance.
The governments foreign policy will
| be inspired by the clear interests Of the
| country and care will be taken that our
| efforts are only proportionate to the value
of the object at stake"
In conclusion the premier said that the
ministry would rely upon the support of
a purely republican majority and he ex-
pressed the hope that it would give ef-
feet to the continuous policy Of progress
and reform.
After the budget was voted the premier
said the chamber would be asked to deal
with various financial measures, including
| bills to foster agriculture.
The ministerial declaration was applaud
ed in both chambers. in the chamber OF
deputies and In the senate.
In the chamber of deputies. NJ Mirman,
Socialist, opened a discussion upon the
general policy of the government. He
complained of the excessive measures ia
ken in the recent strike. Of the reaction
airy tendency in the army and IN the dis
missal OF pro-Dreyfus university profess
CrS
NJ. Dupuy replied that the government
DID not intend to introduce new laws. as
those already existing sUfficed TO guaran-
tee order and protect the army.
AS 10 the Dreyfus case. the premier ad
ded, light will be thrown upon IT the day
the court renders its decision. which viii
be enforced by the government.
Continuing, NJ Dupuy said:
II do not leave the national army a butt
to the campaign Of insult wased against
H. IL we place Il above the blind polem-
les which futilelyl seek 70 throw unjust
responsibilities upon il. The army IS stiI
more entitled 10 the solictude and pro
lection OF the public powers since L can
only work equally for the security Of The
country and quietude and silence. II Is
equally necessary that caimness attend
the work OF justice. and respect OF or
duty is 10 insure the execution Of its de-
cisions. whatever they may be
The chamber approved the ministerial
declaration by a vote OF ~ e 81.
The minister OF finance. NJ PeEtral. IN
troduced the budget and N Delicasse.
hte minister OF foreign affairs. replying
u demands for the discussion OF the
Fashoda question, said he vas unable 20
fix a date for l.. IN view OF the Interests
he had 70 safeguard. but. he aided. n
hoped % arrange an early date Tor is /
discussion.
The minister Of justice. NJ Lebret, re- /
plying 20 = motion providing that al re- /
vision cases be submitted 20 the whole 1
court Of cessation instead OF 20 parucu- j
lar departments, sad = was impossible /
TO alter the procedure already started 4
in the Drsyfus case
The house then adjourned
Pa-is Nov. The minister % Ea-. 81 4
&C F-eyciuet. has signed decree re-noy- 4
ing General Re1oGs-d from the head OF 4
the general staff and appointing A-n 20 /
the command % The Eleventh army CORPS /
a. Nantes L IS suggested mat the min E
;ster's action was due 70 General Renou-
ants attitude n regard 20 TIE secret Dc 4
urueu-s n the D-svfszs css-- General /
B-auit has been appointed 20 succeed Gen 4
eral Rsuolza-5