Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-06


| been arrested will be examined by a
magistrate, who will decide whether
there was conspiracy. We are satis-
| fed the accused are members of clubs
which the government has decided to
close. Yesterdays demonstrations pre-
tend to reoreseft France in the army.
but the public was against them We
are supporters of the Republic and
Republicans who do not mix with those
who only borrow her name in order
TO better destroy her. You have given
us n countersign we intend to uphold.
III you give us your confidence we shall
know how to defend our institutions
from those who attack them" Cap
plause.)
SICK OF THE REPUBLIC.
Here NJ. de Cassagnac, Conservative,
interjected:
The country is sick of the Republic.
AS to the affair which has divided the
nation and families. it will yet weigh
heavily against you. The stories cur
rent In regard to measures which you
propose against the generals -."
"a certain amount OF courage" ex-
claimed the Premier, lis required to do
what we PROPOSE"
REVOLUTION THREATENED.
ITO drag before high court" re-
torted NJ. Cavaignac. (the former Min
lster of WARP your former colleague.
You have cause to close the clubs The
nation is awakening and is only await
ing the right man." (Applause).
THE GOVERNMENT SUSTAINED.
After further debate, NJ Melinc, and
his supporters. moved the order of the
day. approving of the Governments
action. 1t was carried without a di-
vision after the first part had been
adopted by vote OF 5l3 to 30 and the
second part had been voted by S26 to
173
The Chamber by 900 to 23S votes de-
cided to adjourn the appointment OF
commission to inquire into the conduct
of General MERCER, the former Minister
of War, until after the court martial at
Rennes. which is to try Drcyfus, as
result of the decision OF the Court OF
Cessation.
CLOSING OF CLUBS DEMANDED.
Paris. June 5.-The Socialist and Rad
teal deputies in the Hobbies of the Cham
Der eagerly discussed the measures
adopted by the Cabinet and criticised
them as inadequate. They demand the
closing OF all Royalist clubs.
THE AUTEUIL AFFAIR.
Paris, June 5.-The municipal council
this afternoon discussed the Auteull nf-
fair and NJ. Blanc. project of police,
announced that fifty oEathose under ar
- ~ 'i'S
the President. ss~
He anlmadverted severely upon the
cowardlce of Count Christiani, who now
prctcnds that he struck the President
by accident. in his attempt to escape
from the melee.
LOUBET'S POPULARITY IN
CREASED.
Paris, June 6.-The scenes at Auteuil
on Sunday. and in the Chamber of Dep
niles VcSfpr1nU have nnIN had ha Of
feet of increasing the popularity of
President Loubet, and of strengthening
the hands of the Government. Count
css Tournelll wife OF the Italian Am
bassador 10 France. was sitting on NJ.
Loubets left during the attack, and
he asked her whether she intended to
stay. she replied
Certainly, Monsieur lie President,
am l not in the place of honor?"
The division with reference to Gen
eral MERCER caused great surprise.
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT.
The Republican Deputies of all shades
of opinion have sent President LOubet
an address assuring him of their res
pectful esteem and of their devotion to
Republican institutions.
The Leftists moved that the Court Of
6 be
France. and NJ. Jourde, Socialists. rose
and admitted he had been mistaken
about the Dreyfus affair and had rep
aratiOn to make. He added he was
surprise NJ. Cavaignac had not preced
cd him 20 the tribune. which caused
the latter to say:
II have already made reparation by
discovering and making known the cr-
ror committed.
NJ Brisson said:
VERDICT TO BE PLACARDED.
THE cabinet presided over was I'M
fortunate enough to cause TO he pla-
carded IL speech containing misstate-
mcnts. I ask the Chamber to vote the
ulacarding of the verdict OF the Court
of Cessation.
The Premier did not oppose the pla-
carding of the verdict. which was
adopted by vote of 81 to 2l2.
The House then adjourned.
4 BRAVE PRESIDENT.
Paris. June 5.-The papers this morn
ing praise the calmness of President
Loubet throughout the demonstration
against him Yesterday. Replying to the
stewards of the Auteil Races, the Press
ident remarked:
you are in no way responsible, and
to prove that have no anger with you.
IL there were races tomorrow / would
attend them l am invited to witness
the Grand Prix on Sunday next. and
you may be sure / will be present"
On his return TO the Elysee, NJ. Lou
bet said to those who accompanied
him:
"All of my family opposed my becom-
ing President and had no desire to
remain at the Elysee, but now that ii
is dangerous to the Chief of State. my
duty is clear, and will let my enemies
If have any, be convinced that I shall
accomplish my mission to the end"
OF the 100 persons arrested in connec-