The Washington weekly post., 1899-06-06

ances. Which Began as Presidents
Carriage Drove Along Avenue of
the Champs Elysee-Many Blows
Struck and Policemen Injured.
Paris, June 4-President Lcubet, accom-
panied by the Premier NJ. Dupuy. and the
chief OF the military household, Gen. n
c. Bailloud. drove 10 the Auteuil races
this afternoon. closely followed by Nine
Loubet in a second landau AS they
drove along the Avenue des Champs by
sees the crowd bowed respectfully, but on
arriving at Auteuil they were met by
violent demonstration, evidently organ
tied and directed against the President
There was a storm OF boots. yells. and
cries OF Panama" "A bas LOubet." and
"Vive FArmee A few shouts of "Nive
Loubet' were drowned in the clamor.
A strong force of police kept order and
arrested many of the disturbers. inelud-
Ing man who tried to force his way 10
the Presidents carriage.
During the second race the clamor In
creased 10 violence, and was plainly di-
rected by a committee Of the League or
Patriots. collected with their supporters
both before and behind the Presidential
stand. around which a formidable ARRAY
proceeded. During the Grand Steepie-
chase many blows were struck and sew
eral policemen were injured IN their en-
desvors to prevent an invasion Of the
Presidential stand.
At the crisis of the excitement, while
shouts Of 'Vive rArmee" and "NiYe Der
oulede" were heard on all sides, Count
Christiani rushed toward the President,
bIandishing a stick. and directed blow
against him, striking his hat. The crowd
rushed upon Christiani, who only escaped
severe hanCling by being taken under po-
lice protection.
President Remains Calm.
President IoUbet remained all the while
quite unmoved. talking to the Premier,
while the officers of his military house
hold were defending him against violence.
Finally. after thirty arrests had been
made. the Prefect OF Police ordered the
Republican Guards TO surround the Presi-
Dental stand.
The principal leaders OF the demonstra-
tion were NJ Joseph Lasies. anti-Semite
and Nationalist Deputy for Gers, and Nj.
Firmin Faure, anti-Semite and Nationalist
Deputy for Oran, Algeria.
Police Inspector Grilliere had his head
seriously wounded IN the melee, and
President Loubet has since decorated him
with the Cross of the Legion OF Honor in
recognition of his devotion 10 duty. On
returning to the Elysee Palace NJ. Loubet
received many sympathizing callers.
II seems certain that the demonstration
was organized by the Jeunesse Royaliste
the Ligue des Patriotes, and the anti
Semites. the rallying singn being a carna-
ton In the buttonhole- Count Christiani
is a member Of the Steeplechase Society.
a very select body. and his conduct has
produced the greatest Indignation.
Special Cabinet Council.
specIal Cabinet council was summoned
ST o'clock this evening TO consider the
situation, and important measures were
concerted, 10 be submitted 10 the Presl-
dent at another council tomorrow, for the
preservation Of order. The Ministers, VINO
were in session until II o'clock, maintain
rha of
measures. but u semi-ofiieial note has
been issued, which says:
The government will act with the
greatest energy and will impose respect
for the President and for the state.
IL is reported that number Of fresh
arrests will be made tomorrow morning
The events Of the day will lead 10 an I'M
porrant discussion in the Chamber OF
Deputies, where the government VIII de-
nand 4 vote of confidence. There Is some
fear Of a renewal OF the disturbances al
though the police precautions are or the
most thorough character, and al q late
hour this evening more or less excitement
Is sim observable sn the boulevArds-
Former Miss Gould "A Participant.
Further accounts show that the whole
race course. particularly In The ihelosiie'
witnessed scenes OF the widest excite
mrnt. Confess Roni de Castellane. who
Mas Miss ANN Gould OF New York city.
pIsced herself AZ the head OF the jcunesse
ToysIists. and marched up and down the
lawn. shouting "Viye larmee." comle
Boni le Castellsne and his brother Jean
were arrested. bat soon liberated. Comte
de Dion. when arrested, resisted and
fought with his cane, smashing II on "a
polcr.uan's head and causing the jeweled
top 10 fy of, striking A journalist. He
Mas detained ia custody. Altogether
about 'ss arrests were made, one being
that or n Dansette. Deputy Mayor oi
ArmCuIieTcs.
Demonslratioas and couEter-demonstra-
tions continued Uutil NJ. Lou6et left the
race course. al i,-o .. m the arrival o.
his cafrisge being the signal Tor an IN.
de4CriLSsls tumJtt The mounted guar Is
with difficulty opened a passage through
the crowd the President being pursued
70 the last with boots and yeils. Even
eggs were thrown.
General PablIe Cheered Hin.
i was noteworthy, however. that th6
people generally chcerss him loudly. m,
cheers increasing as be drove toward ihs
Eiysee which he reached safely al As p
n. During the demonstrations a number
OF hats laUeled Resignation" we're pick
e. up.
Comte Christiani was thrown. tramplCt
CL0n. and severely bruised IN the melee
He'is = grandson VI Genera! who VA;
' ell known during the emTlFe.
IL seems that u nas .ntencsd 10 CIV