The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-22

the defense OF the COtSLAAullOu. 1Ou nave
as a pledge thereof my unehanging devo-
tion to the republic.
''The regular transmission of power. ac-
complished in a few hours after the most
sudden death of our beloved and regretted
President 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
shake the confidence Of the country in it's
institutions The national assembly plain
ly signifed on Saturday its desire to bring
about the pacifieatfon 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 liberty, it viii be my constant
anxiety to assist Parliament in this neces-
sary work of tolerance and concord.
During the course of the temporary diff
culties through which we have passed
France, by her sangfroid and dignity and
the patriotism of her Parliament, has grown
in the esteem of the world. Why then may
we not hope for a similar understanding in
internal affairs? Does not this understand
ing exist in the country? Is there the least
doubt Of the necessity for paying equal
respect to the essential organs Of society;
the chamber which deliberates freely on the
laws, the magistracy which applies them,
the government which insures their execu-
ton. and the national army which safe
guards the independence and integrity of
the motherland-that army which the coun-
try loves and which it is right in loving
because the whole nation fulhlls in it the
same duty Of self-denial and discipline and
knows it will find therein faithful
guardian of its honor and laws?
France. sure of herself. will know how
to set calmly about the task of solving the
problems which disturb the moral and ma
terial wel-being of her citizens and con-
tinue her peaceful and fruitful work in the
field Of thought, science and art as we'll
as in all forms of economic labor, agricul-
ture, commerce 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 JUS
tice and humanity Her glorious past con-
stitutes a patrimony which we must pre-
serve and increase. The republic has given
France free constitutions assured her the
priceless benefits of uninterrupted peace,
has bound up her wounds, reconstructed her
army and navy, founded a great colonial
empire organized every grade of education,
concluded alliances 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.
Il shall be happy if, by toll, which moth
ing shall deter l am able with the help of
union, to the mainten lnce of which all my
efforts will be directed, to contribute, with
in the limits of the rights hold under the
constitution and which I shall not allow to
weaken in my hands to the realization of
our common hopes, and in strengthening the
republic"
Wild rumors are afoat as to the doings
and intenteions of the Bonapartist and Or
leanist pretenders, but the general belief is
that neither will do anything serious in the
face of the general acquiescence in M. Lou
bets election, although further disturbances
are threatened after M. Faures funeral.
The message of the new President to Par
lament has greatly strengthened his posi-
ton, the agitation fomented by Messrs.
Cope and Lemaitre against him has in
censed the moderate members of La Patrie
Franchise and threatens to break up the or
ganization. NJ Brunetiere and several other
members have announced their secession
from the IeagTse as !. protest. and their ac-
tion will probable prove a great damper
upon further disorders prompted by the or
ganizaton.