The age-herald., 1899-01-13
.OWNFALL OF THE REPUBLIC
Predicted by M. CaSaSnaC in a No-
 lent Speech.
DUPUY DEFENDS THE GOVERNMENT
The Bard-Picquart Incident Again Re- viewed and the Many Phases of the Dreyfus Case Dwelt
 on in Heated Debate.

Paris, January 12-The chamber of depu- ties today was crowded. Paul Deschanet' in taking the chair, said that France loved both the army and justice. He dwelt upon the danger of internal dissensions, appeal ing to deputies to be calm and moderate
 The chamber decided to proceed immed- lately to discuss the interpolation of Lu- cien Millevoy, republican nationalist, re- specting M. De Beaurepaire's accusations against the court of cessation.
 M. Millevoy, amid constantly growing tumult dwelt upon the sensation caused by these accusations and declared it impossi- be to continue the revision proceedings un- der present conditions. He read M. De Beaurepaire's statements and demanded the adoption of disciplinary measures against the guilty judges, asserting it was the duty of the chamber and government to take steps to allay public excitement.
 Attacks Upon the Court
 Joseph Lasces Plebescitare, anti-Semite deputy for Condom, then began violent attack upon M. Loew, president of the criminal branch of the court af cessation, M. Manu, the pocurere general, M. Bard, official reporter to the court upon the origi- nal appeal of M. Dreyfus for revision. "tTheir actions," he said, "call for the clos est scrutiny"
 M. Dupuy rose to protest against the at Jacks of M Lasces upon the judiciary.
 The president of the chamber, M. pescnanet, called M. Lasces to order, but the deputy continued long enough, amid deafening uproar, to make definite charge against the criminal branch of the court for displaying partiality and to declare that the Dreyfus agitation was being supported by foreign gold. --
 M. Lebret, minister of justice, replying from the tribune, said that undoubtedly fresh incident had arisen in connection with the affair." but, if as citizen and deputy cherished opinions to which he was lalth- full as minister of justice he had certain duties to perform and in performing them he would not falter. His duty, he went on to say was to assure the regular course of law.
 Still Called "Colonel'
 As certain charges had been brought against a judge, he had made them the subject of a special searching and sincere inquiry. M Lebret then recounted the de- tails of the Bard Plcquart incident, already cabled With regard to M. Bard's address ing Picquart as 'colonel," the minister of justice said that the generals themselves continue to call him colonel and Captain Eraue, Picquart's jailor, had been ordered to do so.
 This statement was followed by a great uproar.
 M Lebret, ignoring the Interruption con- cluded by requesting Beaurepaire to draw up a formal list of charges into which M. Mazeau, first president of the court of cas- sation could inquire.
 Paul de Cassagnac, conservative deputy for Minerand followed. He said he thought the ministerial explanations utter ly inadequate and suspicious. The repnb- licans were answerable for the present de- plorable state of affairs. (Violent protests altercations in various parts of the house and cries of What about Sedan?"o
 NJ Cassagnac retorted: There are not only military Sedans. When one retires from Fashoda one cannot say much" Ger rife uproar).
 M Cassagnac, despite a deafening tu mutt, continued, saying that the judiciary was being dragged to the Gemonise the steps in ancient Rome down which the dead malefactors were thrown.) and that the republic would end wallowing in the mud.
 Dupuy Defends the Republic
 M. Dupuy, who spoke next said:
 "The government has done nothing with which to reproach themselves. The coun- try knows that we are giving all our care to the army Respect for law and love oi liberty unite all republicans and all per- sons affected will have an opportunity of explaining at the inquiry about to com mence with regard to the Dreyfus case. Let us have done with 1t as speedily as possible Let us restore quiet to the country" Cloud cheers)
 M. Godefrey Cavaignac, former minister of war, followed the premier and caused another hubub by reiterating that the judi ciary had undertaken the defense of Pic. quart He censured their partiality ana asked what measures should be adopted tc restore their reputation for integrity and uprightness.
 Several deputies having called for the re port of Captain Erque, Colonel Picquart: tailor, M Lebret attempted to read the doc ument but his voice was drowned in erie! and the report had 10 be re-read. It testi fled to the profound deference that had peel shown Colonel Picquart.
 M De'Asson conservative, moved that th whole court of cessation should be court martialed.
 The closure was then declared and the or der of the day pure and simple was adopted l 423 to 124.
 The chamber then adjourned.