The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
IOUBET SENDS HIS MESSAGE.
calls ON FRENCHMEN TO SHOW
FIDELITY TO REPUBLIC.

rhe National Army the Safeguard
Of the Countryside Is Devoted to
the Principles of the French Rev
oIution-France's Love for Justice,
prorress and Humanity, Referred
to-Grand Gordon of the Legion OF
Honor Conferred Upon Him.
Paris. Feb. 21-Gen. Davout. Duke of
,uerstaedt. grand chancellor of the Le-
| gior of Honor, to-day invested President
/ ToYbet with the Grand Gordon of the Le-
zion of Honor in the presence of all the
cabinet ministers.
The ministers met to-day with NJ. Loubet
rrsstding. The President communicated
IN them the message to Parliament which
will be read in the Chamber of Deputies
this afternoon.
The council ordered that all the public
o4ices. schools and the bourse be closed
on the day of the late President Faure's
funeral
The following is the text of President
Ioubefs message to Parliament;
Summoned to the first magistrature of
the country, I need for the accomplish
ment of the ereat duties devolving upon
mo the cooperation of the Senate and
chamber of Deputies. 1 ask this of you.
and am sure 1t will not be withheld.
You may count upon my firm desire to
dedicate all my efforts to the defense of
the constitution. You have as a pledge
thereof nv unchanging devotion to the re-
public.
Fidelity to the Republic.
"The regular transmission of power, ac-
complshed in a few hours after the most
sudden death of our beloved and regretted
i. President. Felix Faure, has afforded in the
ewes Of che whole world fresh proof of the
fidelity of France to the republic at a
time when some misguided men are seek
ing to shake the confidence of the coun-
try in its institutions. The national assem-
bly, plainly sgnfled on Saturday its de-
4 sire to bring about the pacifcation of
II mems minds and to re-establlsh and make
lasting the union of all Republicans.
"Passionately devoted to the principles
Of the French revolution and the regime
4 of liberty, it will be my constant anxiety
4 70 assist Parliament in this necessary
4 work Of tolerance and concord. During
A the course of the temporary difficulties
through which we have passed, France,
a by her sang froid and dignity and the pa
triousm of her Parliament, has grown in
4 the esteem Of the world. Why, then, may
we not hope for a similar understanding
in Internal affairs? Does not this under
standing exist in the country? Is there
the least doubt of the necessity for pay
ing equal respect to the essential organs
OF society, the Chamber which deliberates
4 freely on the laws, the magistracy which
\ apples them, the government which in
sures their execution and the national
army, which safeguards the independence
ana integrity of the motherland-that
army which the country loves and which
Is right in loving because the whole
hauon fultills in it the same duty of self
GENIAL and discipline and knows it win
ma therein faithful guardian of its
nonor and laws? France, sure of herself.
4 iI hlloW now to set calmly about the
ASK Oh solving the problems which dis
.Ulo the moral and material well-beng
ol ner citizens and continue her peaceful
oHu fruitful work in the field of thought.
@ence and art, as well as in all forms
VI economic labor, agriculture, commerce
and Industry.
must Preserve and Increase 1t.
LEI us be more just toward ourselves.
gu not allow it 20 be forgotten that our
!anCe mas always professed the same
I've T'e ior progress, justice and humanity.
- vi ious past constitutes a patrimony
cn ~Hlcn We must preserve and increase. The
t!puoic mas given France free constitu
4 ~ assured her the priceless benefits
VI uninterrupted peace, reconstituted her
army and navy, founded a great coIonio,
eHpfe, organized every grade Of adnoa-
f5 concluded alliances and precious
',Ii"ships 49,, and has given a wonderful i'm
iion - - an labors of charity co-opera>
vsG anu thrHt, the aim being to do aWay
".li 80 OF lessen undeserved suffering
rr.lo i.7' Us aeVelop this work, which is the
/ II nv. our country. l shall be happy
am on Whlch nothing shall deter
an aole' with the help of union to The
naln'enance Of which all INV efforts will
t.. HieCled, to contribute within the lin
r, lhe rights I hold under the consti-
- ana which l shall not allow 10
c,s rNsh IN my hands, to the realiza tion of
/ ng ~ numerical hopes and in strengthen
"s me republic"
"Ore OrIeanist Rumors.
and u Iuinors are afioat as to the doings
| 0rC intentions of the Bonanartiets and
Isf a. 'lilSlS pretenders; but the general he
ous 'Idc neither will do anything seri-
eepca me Iace of the general acouies-
| further a.. A|oupets election, although
/ N Fans .uIi,s'eroances are threatened after
Psrlio. nIessage of the new President to
| posi,io. -, mas greatly strengthened his
/ Me-" Inc agitation fomentad bv
/ him t Coppee and LeMaitre against
Of "a5 increased the moderate members
4 brsl,. "a Patrie Francaise, ana threatens 70
4 and Up, up the organization. M. Brunetiere
4 ed t5l,1 5te'al other members have announc-
/ pro,ls. pr secession from the league as
4 Prov ana their action will probably
orier. a. n, great damper upon further dis
promoted by the organization.