The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-06

of General MERCER. the former Minister
| of War. until after the court martial
at Rennes, which is to try Dreyfux, as
a result Of the decision of the Court of
| Cessation.
MEASURES INADEQUATE.
Paris June 5.-The Socialist and
Radical Deputies in the Hobbies of the
Chamber eagerly discussed the meas
| ures adopted by the Cabinet and criti-
ciSed them as inadequate. They de-
mand the closing Of all Royalist clubs.
The division with reference to Gen
eral MERCER caused great surprise.
The Republican Deputies of all shades
of opinion have sent President Iouhet
an address assuring him of their
respectful esteem and of their devotion
to republican institutions.
The LeftiStS moved that the Court
of Cessation he placarded everywhere
in France and NJ Jourde, Socialist.
rose and admitted he had been mistaken
about the Dreyfus affair, and had repa-
ration to make. He added he was sur
prised NJ. Cavaignac had not preceded
him to the tribune, which caused the
latter to say:
Il have already made rcparation by
discovering and making known the err
ror committed
NJ. BriSs0n said
THE Cabinet | presided over was nm
Fortunate enough to cause to he pla-
carded a speech containing miSstate-
ments | ask the Chamber to vote the
placarding of the verdict Of the Court
of Cessation"
The Premier did not oppose the pla-
carding of the verdict, which was
adopted by a vote of 81 to 212.
The House then adjourned.
SUNDAYS RIOT.
Paris, June 4.--President Loubet. ac-
companied by the Premier, NJ. Dupuy,
and the chief of the military household,
Gen NJ. G.. Bailloud, drove to the Au-
teuil races this afternoon. closely fol-
lowed by Mime. LOubet, in a second Ian
dau AS they drove along the Avenue
des Champs Elysees the crowd bowed
respectfully, but on arriving at Auteuil
they were met by a violent demonstra-
ton. evidently organized and directed
against the President.
There was a storm of boots, yells. and
cries of panama" "A has Loubet," and
give rArmee." A few shouts of "Viye
Loubet'' were drowned in the clamor.
A strong force Of police kept order and
arrested many of the dsturbers, includ-
ing a man who tried to force his way to
the Presidents carriage.
During the second race the clamor in
creased to violence, and was plainly dl-
rected by a committee of the League of
Patriots. collected with their supporters
both before and behind the Presidential
stand. around which formidable affray
proceeded. During the Grand Steeple-
chase many blows We're struck, and sew
eral policemen were injured in their en-
deavors to prevent an invasion of the
Presidential stand.
At the crisis of the excitement, while
shouts of ''Vive rArmee' and 'Nive Der
oulede" were heard on all sides, Count
Christian rushed toward the President
brandishing Il stick. and directed a blow
against him. striking his hat. The
crowd rushed upon Christiani. who on
" escaped severe handling by being tax
en- under police protection.
President Loubet remained all the
while quite unmoved, talking to the
Premier. while the officers of his mill
tary household were defending him
against violence. Finally, after thirty
arrests had been made. the Project of
Police ordered the Republican Guards to
surround the Presidential stand.
The principal leaders of the demon
stration were NJ. Joseph Lasies, anti
Semitic and National Deputy for Gers.
and NJ. Firmin Faure, anti-Semite and
Nationalists Deputy for Gran, Algeria.