New-York tribune., 1898-10-26
FRENCH MINISTRY OUT.
pPISSONS CABINET ATTACKED
AND RESIGNS.
ruiNOINE THE FIRST TO FALL-DEPU-
TIES HOLD A STORMY SESSION
DREYFUSS CASE THE CAUSE.


paris. Oct. 25.-The Brisson Ministry has re-
Esned.
The Cabinet was formed June 2S OF the
,-esen; year and constituted follows;
yrxR1 BRIssON, President Of the Council and
Minister OF the Interior.
,,r-1, PEYTRAL. Minister OF Finance
ZION BOURGEOIS. Minister Of Education
rrRDINAND SARRIEN. Minister OF Justice
rrnnrFROY CAVAIGNAC. Minister Of War who
has since been succeeded by General ZURIlN-
DEN and General CHANOlNE
rnOI,ARD SIMON LOCKROY. Minister OF Ma
rHEoPHILE DELcAssE, Minister of Foreign
Anairs.
cr0RGEs TROUILLOT. Minister of the Colonies.
rMLE MARUEJOULS. Minister Of Commerce.
ALBERT VIGER, Minister of Agriculture. who has
since resigned
ssna,or TILLAYE. Minister Of Public Works, who
was succeeded by Senator GODlN on Septem-
Der Il.
his the general impression among Deputies
,,at President Faure will invite Alexandra Ri
N, 10 form Cabinet
This evening detachments Of Municipal
Guards. cuirassiers and police were massed at
,he various approaches to the Palace or the
Flvsee for fear of disturbances.
II Brisson went to the Elysee at o'clock.
President Faure has signed the appointment
I'M Lockroy Minister Of Marine In the retir-
s,g Cabinet as Minister Of War ad interim.
when accepting the resignation of the Minis
nv NJ. Faure begged NJ. Brisson and his COL
.sgues 10 continue to act until the formation Of
the new Cabinet
MINISTER OF WAR RESIGNS.
The session Of the Chamber Of Deputies had
no sooner opened than NJ Derouede made a
violent attack upon the Minister of War Cen
erai Chanone. whereupon the latter arose and
explained the conditions under which he ac-
cep,ed the portfolio In so doing he declared
that he was OF the same opinion as his prede-
cessors evidently referring to the question OF
reopening the Dreyfus case. a remark which was
greeted with cheers and protests the uproar
lasting FIVE minutes.
During NJ Derouledes speech two Of the
deputies, NM. Basly and Paulinmary, engaged
IN g personal encounter which caused intense
excitement among the members or the House
and the crowds OF spectators in the galleries
The Deputies finally rose in body and pro-
Tested against the ccnduc, Of the fighters
When General Chanoine was able to resume
speaking he asserted that he was the guardian
OF the honor OF the army, and concluded by
saying angry:
Il place in your hands the trust received,
and tender my resignation in this tribune.
The announcement was received with louo
cheering.
corero, C,banoine then lef. the Chamber Of
Deputies. and the Premier. NJ Brisson ascehoeo
@bs tribune. There he was greeted with shouts
n, "Resirn" while the members OF the Le1t
cheered him Justify.
- ~ s,rt.son ssid General Chanoine's declara-
zion was a complete surprise to him. as the
General had been present at the Cabinet meet
ing which decided TO submit the documents in
the Dreyfus case u the Court OF Cessation
"The General" NJ Brisson continued did not
chen raise any objection"
BRIssON CONSULTS WITH FAURE.
Continuing the Premier remarked that the
Government was fully determined 10 uphold the
civil power against the military, and he asked
for a suspension Of the business Of the Cham
Der which granted.
During the suspension NJ Brtsson went TO the
Flysee Palace in order 10 communicate to Pres
taent Faure the resignation OF General Cha
nome
The discussion in the lobbies during the sus-
pension was animated on General Chanoines
unprecedented courre in resignins in the middle
o. session. and without giving previous mint
OF his intention TO his colleagues.
in view Of General Chanoines act all political
differences disappear and that Republicans OF
all shades must unite and face the situation
Committees representing the Radical Left. the
Extreme Radicals and the Progressists met and
agreed 10 support the order Of the day, affirm
ing the resolution Of the Chamber 10 make re-
spected under all circumstances. the supremacy
Of civil power and to adjourn the discussion or
the interpellations until Thursday
The Socialists also promised TO support the
above resolution
The Senate after a brief session, adjourned.
REOPENING THE SESSION.
After the Chamber Of Deputies had resumed
business. at o'clock. NJ. Brisson announced
that the irregular resignation" of General Cha
noine had been accepted and that his successor
ad interim would be appointed this evening
The Premier then proposed that the Chamber
adjourn until Thursday next, and he concluded
his remarks by reefIlrming the supremacy OF
civil power
After attempts upon the part OF various Depu-
ties to discuss the alleged military plot the IN
suits 10 the army and other matters, their re-
marks being punctua,ed with interruptions and
cheers. VI. Pibot. in behalf Of his friends. In
Guiding NJ. h;sline. approved NJ Brissons state
nent, and added:
we have every confidence In the army and
% not wish to see it attacked All Republicans
are united on this subject"
". De Mahy then proposed resolution call
Ing upon the Government to "end the campaign
o. insult against the army" NJ. Brsson refused
to accept it.
NJ. Cavaignac. the former Minister or war
hen rushed to the tribune and demanded an
immediate discussion Of the resolution. lie was
greeted with hostile shouts. including sabre.
Forgery" Razor" which caused a great up
roar. The shouting OF the word razor was
probably an allusion 10 the suicide OF the late
Lieutenant Colonel Henry. who is said 10 have
cut his throat In bis prison cell at the fortress