New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-27
SCENES IN THE TWO HOUSES.
MESSAGE OF THE MINISTRY APPROVED
AFTER STORMY SESSION

Paris June 26.-The Cabinet Ministry pre-
sented itself 10 the Chambers this afternoon.
The Chamber Of Deputies was thronged. and
there was great animation at the opening Of
the session When II became known that two
alleged hostile groups the Socialist Radicals
and the Democratic Left. had decided TO vote
in favor Of the Government and that NJ. Paul
de- Cassagnac had withdrawn his Interpolation.
Identical statements were read in the Cham
Der Of Deputies by the Premier, NJ. Waldeck-
Rousseau and in the Senate by the Minister OF
Justice NJ Monis, They were as follows
The Chamber OF Deputies, in expressing itself
resolved not to support any Government but
Cne determined 20 defend energetically Repub-
Mcan institutions and assure public order, has
clearly defined the task imposed upon the new
Cabinet The Ministry has no other ambition
than accomplish II.
In order 10 bring bout the pacihcation OF the
country and TO maintain intact our common in
heritance. IL seemed 20 as that existing de-
lusions should be effaced and that the work we
are about 10 undertake required the co-opera-
ton Of all Republicans When the aim is
definite though varying according TO the meth
ois OF different schools. accord becomes easier
ana controversies are lost in the presence OF
the one duty 70 perform. To end the agitations
pursued, under DISCUSSES easy 70 penetrate
against the re- tgime which has been sanctioned
and viii be upheld by universal suffrage, and 10
REQUIRE from all the services loyal assistance
and courageous assumption OF responsibility.
such is necessarily the first duty OF the Govern
rnent IL is resolved to have all Judicial de-
oisons respected, and il the first wish OF the
country listen 10 the voice Of justice II VIII
maintain silence and respect while its decisions
are prepared
DEFENCE OF THE ARMY.
In the front rank OF the important interests
Of the country, bound Up with the conservation
~ the dignity OF the nation, we place the in
terests Of the army. which the republic has
constructed a stronger and wider basis. and
which is synonymous with the republics Sc
ourity and is the pride Of France. We think.
with the armys most Nlustrlous ana surest
guides. that inviolable attachment 70 discipline
e the first and essential guarantee Of the armys
own greatness. We intend to defend II with
the ne energy against the attacks and So
lcitations which constitute the most undeserved
OF insults
We desire above all that arpeasement may be
accomplished and it will come quickly If every
one viii give up being a law unto himself and
bow 70 the law Of the land
To accomplish the work which has devolved
upon us we have need OF the cooperation Of
Parliament and it's whole confidence We ask
the widest mandate. We take the fullest re-
sronsibUitv We ask for truce OF the irritat-
ing discussions hurtful 10 the interests OF the
country. and that you will vote without delay
a law necessary to the good working OF the
public services. II our efforts are not sterile.
disunion among Republicans will vanish and
the republic will soon resume the path OF eco
noric and social progress
The Senate. by vote OF 1877 to %. approved
the declaration Of the Government.
A. the opening Of the session in the Chamber
o. Deputies the Extreme Left members shout |
Cd 'vive la Commu1e" and the Socialists fire.
autntly Interrupted the proceedings but NJ. |
Waldeck- Rousseau's statement was much ap- |
ylauded by the members Of the Left and Cen
tre
Ernest Roche Socialist interpellated the Gov
errment regarding the policy and composition
of the Ministry He declared IL was a Govern
ment of war and Of defiance. and violently at
talked the Minister Of War. General the Marquis |
d. Galnfet
Other speakers followed in similar vein, and
eight orders Of the day moved only two
Of them approving the Ministerial statement.
VOTE sUSTAINs GOVERNMENT.
N Waldeck- Rousseau accepted an order OF
the day moved by NJ. jules Periler Radical
Socialist reading follows:
The Chamber. approving the declarations and
acts Of the Government. passes TO the order OF
the dsy.
The Chamber adopted NJ Perers motion by
a vote Of 263 to 237 An indescribable scene Of
excitement followed in the lobbies
H Waldeck- Rousseau replied 10 the various
interpenations. explaining the motives animat-
ing the formation OF a Cabinet of somewhat di-
veTgent views one Of the main objects being 10
reunte all Republicans. He added that the
Ministers had already assumed some response
bilitY but ne thought the backing OF the Cham
Der vas necessary for further steps. and asked
what Ministry could for a moment tolerate acts
seeming to create the belief that the army de-
sired to constitute itself the judge Of its policy.
He further expressed the hope that II would
not be necessary 70 take more severe measures.
and said he thought il easy 10 demonstrate
whence came the attacks upon the courts. !
DE GALLIFETs SELECTION
Explaining the selection Of General the Mar
euis de Gallifet for the Cabinet as Minister
Of War ne said il was because no other general
had so spontaneously supported the constitu-
ton ana II thought the necessary punish
nent Of certain military men could be some
What rehxed II emanating from such a trusted
authority as General de Gallifet In conclusion
the Premier said
Our task is heavr. Whatever course the !
Chamber may pursue / have done my duty"
The SPEECH Of NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau was
much interrupted. The noise al times was
deafening and several members were called to 4
order. ]