The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-01
POLITICAL EVENTS.

s The political interest of the week cen
tered around the debate in the chamber
of deputies in the Interpolation regard
ing the troubles in the island of Marti-
nique, in which the government, after
having successfully repealed last week 8
assaults had one of the narrowest. escapes
in it's existence. The Nationalist and
many of the Right had evidently deter
mined to unite in a vote against the gov
eminent. NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau, in a
skillful speech, brought forth a maladroit
admission from his adversary, M. Picar,
who characterized the government as
antl-republican because it determined for
its support of the Socialists. This changed
the question from an Interpolation on
the Martinique troubles to a denuncia-
ton Of socialism, and the section of So
cialists which intended to vote against
the government changed front and rallied
around the ministry, which action Sc
cured for the ministry majority Of over
forty votes. The character of the de-
bate however, had the result of shaking
confidence in the Waldeck-Rousseau cab
met, and the air since has been full of
rumors of another determined attack by
the opposition, which, if successful, will
bring NJ. Sarrien into power as premier
of a Moderate Radical ministry.
The speech of M. Millerand, minister IF
commerce and industry, at the inaugu-
ration of the exposition, is looked for
ward to with the keenest interest, as the
opposition expect him to introduce some
uncalled-for sentiment of socialist prin-
ciples, which will give them lever for
a strong effort to overthrow the whole
cabinet.
STARS AND STRIPES.
An interesting little Franco-American
demonstration took place this week in
a. q
further indication of the way the wind
blows here in favor of America. Ven
dome is the home Of the Rochambeau
family, and a subscription was recently
raised to which Ambassador Porter and
the members of the American embassy
were invited to contribute, for the cree
ton of a monument to the Marquis de
Rochambeau. The first stone was laid
early in the week, and Its laying was
made the occasion of a local fete. The
Satrs and Stripes were flown, and mes
sage of fraternity was sent to President
Mckinley. The committee today was
delighted to receive a charming reply,
saying the president was deeply touched
by the sentiments of cordial fraternity
for the United States, which the COM
mttee expressed on the occasion or the
foundation of a monument to "one OF the
most INDUSTRIOUS of those generous
Frenchmen whose names live IN the
hearts OF all Americans.
1t is now settled that Archbishop Ire
land will deliver the dedicatory address
at the unwilling Of the Lafayette monu-
ment on July 4. The address will be
spoken in French and will be non-reli-
gious in character. Ambassador Porter
will act as president, and the other
American Ambassadors In Europe as
vice presidents. Commissioner General
Peck will make the address OF presen-
tation to France; Mr.. Frank j. Thomp-
son, secretary Of the Lafayette monu-
ment committee to the exposition, will
speak on behalf Of the school children,
and the monument will be unveiled by
forty-seven American girls, who will pull
tri-colored cords.