The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-13
STORMY DEBATE.
Beaurepaire's ChargesCause
Uproar Among Deputies.

Paris, Jan. 12.-The Chamber of Dep
bate in the interpretations relative tothe
charges of M. de Beaurepaire, adopted
the order of the day, which was ac-
cepted by the government, the vote
standing ABB to 124
M. Paul Deschanel, on taking the
chair, said that France loved both the
army and justice. He dwelt upon the
danger of internal discussions, appeal
ing to the deputies to be calm and
moderate. Then, on the motion of NJ.
Dupuy, the premier, the chamber de-
cided to proceed Immediately to dis
cuss the Interpolation of M. Lucien
Millevoye, republican nationalist, re-
speeding M. de Beaurepaire's ACCUSE
tons against the court of cessation.
M. Millevoye. amid q constantly
growing tumult, dwelt upon the sensa-
ton caused by these accusations, and
declared it impossible 20 continue the
revision proceedings under present con-
ditions. He read NJ de Beaurepaire' S
statements, and demanded the adoption
of disciplinary measures against the
guilty judges, asserting that it was for
the chamber and the government to
take steps to allay public excitement.
M. Joseph Lasies, plebiscitaire-antl-
Semitic, evoked considerable applause
by asserting that the country had had
enough of the Dreyfus affair, but the
tumult was renewed when he began q
violent attack upon M. Leow, presi-
dent Of the criminal branch Of the court
of cessation, M. Manau, the procureur-
general, and Mr.. Bard, official reporter
to the court, upon the original appeal
of Madame Dreyfus for revision. Their
actions" he said "call for the closest
scrutiny"
M. Dupuy rose to protest against the
attacks Of M. Lasies upon the judi
ciary.
The president of the chamber. M. De-
schanel, called M. Lasies to order, but
the deputy continued, amid a. deafen-
ing uproar to make a definite charge
against the criminal branch of the
court, of displaying partiality and to
declare that the Dreyfus agitation was
being supported by foreign gold.
M. Lebret, minister Of justice, reply
ing from the tribune, said that I'M
doubtedly a fresh incident had arisen
in connection with the affair; but, If as
a citizen and deputy he cherished opin-
ions to which he was faithful, as min
lister of justice he had certain duties to
perform, and in performing them he
would not falter. His first duty, he
said, was to assure the regular course
of law.
As certain charges had been brought
against a judge, he had made them the
subject Of special searching and sin
cere inquiries M. Lebret then re-
counted the details of the Bard Pic
quart incident already cabled With
refa1>anpa IN M Eard'a o,5d1.ae.ut,,er pic
quart as colonel the minister Of JUS
tice said that the generals themselves
continued to call him colonel" and
Capt. Erque, Picquart's jaiiler, had been
ordered to do so. This statement was
followed by "a great uproar NJ. Lasies
moving suspe 1sion Of the session in
order TO allow the minister for war, M
De Freycinet, to be summoned.
M. Paul de CaSsagnac, conservative
deputy, said he thought the ministerial
explanations utterly inadequate,
equivocal and suspicious. The repub-
licans were ansWera6le for the pres
ent deplorable state Of affairs violent
protests, alterations IN various parts
of the house and cries of What about
Sedan?")
M. de Cassagnac retorted: There are
not only military Sedans When one re-
tires from Fashoda, one cannot say
much" (Terrific uproar ard anathe-
mas.)
M. Dupuy, who spoke next, said.
THE government have done nothing
with which to reproach themselves. The
country knows that we are giving all
our care to the army. Respect for law
and love Of liberty unite all repubh-
cans; and all persons afrected will have
an opportunity of explaining at the in
quiry about to commence with regard to
the Dreyfus affair. Let US have done
with it as speedily as possible. Let
us restore quietude to the country"
cloud cheers.)