Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22


to have received a visit from certain num-
Der Of political friends from Paris in order
to make arrangements for decisive measures.
According to one of the princess partisans
the duke might be disposed 10 risk all and
enter Frnace Thursday during the late pres
idents funeral.
Loubet is Honored.
PARIS, Feb. 21-General Davouet, duke
CT Auerstaedt, grand chancellor Of the Legion
Of Honor, today invested President Loubet
with the grand Gordon OF the Legion of
Honor in the presence of all the cabinet
ministers.
The ministers met today, with NJ. Loubet
presiding The president communicated to
them the message to Parliament, which
was read in the Chamber of Deputies and
Senate this afternoon. The council ordered
that all the public offices, schools and the
Bourse be closed on the day of the late
President Faures funeral.
In President Loubets message he says the
regular transmission of power 20 the new
president proves Frances fidelity to the
republic. at a time certain misguided per-
sons are seeking to shake the confidence Of
the country in its institutions.
The Chamber Of Deputies was crowded
when NJ. Loubet's message was read. 1t was
greeted with salvcs and braves. The house
adjourned until Friday.
The senate received the message with sim
liar approval and passed the credits de-
manded to defray the expenses of the funeral
of the late President Faure.
Loubet's Message.
The following is the text of President
Loubet's message to Parliament:
s'Suuuonai N -he first mapiStra of the
country, l need for the accomplishment OF
the great duties devolving upon me the CO.
operation of the Senate and Chamber of
Deputies. l ask this of you and l am sure
it Will not be withheld. You may count on
my desire 20 concentrate all my efforts to
the constitution. You have in pledge thereof
my unchanging devotion to the republic.
The regular transmission of power, accom-
plished in a few hours after the most sud-
den death Of our beloved and regretted presi-
dent, Felix Faure, has afforded in the eyes
of the whole world fresh proof of the fidelity
of France TO the republic at a time when
some misguided men are seeking to shsf9
lie confidence of the country in its inst1u
tions. The national assembly plainly signi-
fed on Saturday its desire to bring about
the paciication of mems minds and to re-
establish and make lasting the union OF all
republicans.
"Passionately devoted to the principles of
the French revolution and the regime of lib
erty il will be my constant anxiety to as
sist Parliament in this necessary work of
tolerance and concord
Harmony in Internal Affairs.
During the course OF the temporary diff
fculties through which We have passed.
France by its sangfroid and dignity and the
patriotism OF its parliament has grown in the
esteem Of the world. Why may We not then
hope for a similar understanding in internal
affairs? Does not this understanding exist
in the country? Is there the least doubt for
the necessity OF paying equal respect for the
essential organs OF society-the chamber
which deliberates freely on the laws, the
magistracy which applies them, the govern
ment which ensures their existence and the
national army which safeguards the in
tegrity of the motherland. That army the
country loves and it is right in loving, be-
cause the whole nation fulflls in 1t the same
duty Of self-denial and discipline and knows
it will find therein faithful guardian OF its
honor and laws, France, sure OF itself, will
know how to set calmly about the task of
solving the problems which protect the
moral well-being Of its citizens and pre-
serve its fruitful work in the field OF
thought, science and art as well as in all
forms of economic labor, agriculture COM
merce and industry.
Let US be more Just toward ourselves
and not allow it to be forgotten that our
France has always professed the same love
for progress, justice and humanity. Its
glorious past constitutes a patrimony which
We must preserve and increase.
Plea for Co-Operation and Peace.
THE republic has given France free in
stitutions, assured 1t priceless benefits of
uninterrupted peace. has bound up it's
wounds, reconstructed its army and navy,
founded a great colonial empire, organized
every grade of education, concluded al
liances and precious friendships and has
given a wonderful impulse TO all labors of
charity. cooperation and thrift, the aim
being to do away with or lessen undeserved
suffering. Let US develop this work, which
is the pride OF our country. l shall be
happy, II by toll, which nothing shall deter.
am able with the help of union, 10 the
maintenance OF which all my efforts will be
directed TO contribute, within the limits, the
rights I hold under the constitution and
which l shall not allow to weaken in my
hands to the realization OF our common
hopes and in strengthening the republic.