New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-19
MINISTRY NOT YET CHOSEN
CONFERENCES OVER FORMATION OF
FRENCH CABINET.
wALDEcK- -RoUssEAU's HARD TASK - FoP.
MER PREMIERs DECLINE OFFICE
OPPOSED TO SOCIALISTS


OPPOSED TO SOCIALISTS.
Paris, June 1S-Presdent Loubet received in
audience early this morning NJ Casimir-Perier
former President OF France and consulted with
him regarding the Ministerial crisis The inter
view ended about IL O'clock NJ. Loubet then re-
ceived Senator Pierre Waldeck- Rousseau.
Ihe latter, 1t is understood, has made his ac-
ceptance OF the task of forming a Cabinet con-
ditional upon the cooperation of NJ Casimr-
Perier and certain sections OF the Chamber of
Deputies, which he hopes to secure He has
consulted with several statesmen and has had
long conference with NJ. Lepine, former Prefect
Of Police OF Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau Is meeting with consid-
erable difficulty, but he appears determined. He
will confer with NJ. Loubet again, probably to-
morrow morning, before submitting a draft list
OF the three former premiers with whom he
has consulted NJ. Maurice Rouvier, who was
president of the Council OF AHpsters and Minis
ter OF Finance in 1881 alone consented to take
portfolio. Felix Melne informed him that he
failed to see how his appointment as Premier
would bring about solution of the crisis Henri
Brisson contented himself with promising sup
port and expressing good wishes.
NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau waited upon NJ. Cast
him 10 accept the portfolio of War on the
ground that his presence at the Ministry OF
War would simplify the difficulties OF the stu
alton. Thereupon NJ. Casimir- Perier consulted
with the President. who pointed out to him
that he would be able to exercise more authority
than any one else over the generals in destroy
ing the germs of irritation. NJ. Casimir-Perier
replied that he had definitely withdrawn from
politics. but nevertheless. would consider the
matter.
NJ Waldeck- Rousseau was informed Of this
reply. which gives to him full liberty to cOnsti-
tute a Cabinet Of Republican Unionists. The
question now is whether he will go far as to
include a Socialist in the Ministry. He himself
Is indisposed 10 do so, and, no doubt, his view
will prevail
1t is said that Clement Fallieres. President of
the Senate, informed NJ. Loubet this afternoon
that the Senate seemed opposed to the inclusion
Of Alexander Millerand the Radical Socialist.
in the Cabinet.
MERCIER'S PUBLIC STATEMENT.
Paris. June 1s.-General Mercier. who was
Minister for War when Captain Dreytus was
condemned. spoke publicly for the first time
since the Court of Cessation rendered its de-
csion at a meeting of the French Patriotic
League yesterday where he was greeted with
loud applause.
Your acclamations" said General Mercier.
''are addressed only In small part to the
soldier who did his duty in 1894. and is firmly
resolved TO accomplish It in 1899. They are
chiefly addressed to our dear army, Of which,
at this critical moment, you do me the honor
of regarding the standard bearer"
He then proceeded TO declare his absolute
Conviction of the guilt OF Captain Dreyfus and
his belief that the RenIses court-martiaI would
fearlessly ascertain the truth and do its duty.
LAS for myself" he declared Il shall tell
everything know This. as a prominent ad-
vocate Of revision remarked, is just what is
wanted.