New-York tribune., 1904-10-23
TOPICS IN Paris.
Combes's Anti-CIericaI Policy Sup
ported BIZ Conservatives.

cspselal 70 The Nsu-YOrk Tribune by French cablsl
Copyright: lsO4i By The Tribune Associaton)
Paris. Oct. 22.-The reassembly Of the Chamber
OF DEPUTIES this week has once more asserted
the solidity of the Combes Cabinet and revealed
the disorganization OF the reactionary National
alst opposition During the recess the most
violent attacks were made on the government:
wholesale accusations that the rupture with the
Vatican shocked the religious convictions OF
the educated F'renchman obtained widespread
credence But now that NJ. Combes with char
acteristic courage comes face to face with Far
lament and boldly declares his intention OF
hghting the battle against the Vatican to logical
conclusions. his adversaries all shrink from the
conflict and resort to every possible means to
postpone final issue. thereby giving color to the
declarations Of NJ. Combes and Of the Republi-
can block that the country at large supports the
Cabinet in the campaign TO abolish the Con-
cordat Even the leaders OF the Opposition
such as Albert de Nun and Melne Lasies'
admit that for the present there is not the
slightest chance OF overturning the Ministry.
The Opposition. indeed, is utterly disconnected
by n. Combes's energy and determination
The intervention in the debate last evening OF
Paul Deschanel. the former president OF the
Chamber of Deputies who in the most remark
able speech Of his career came out boldly for the
church and state, burst like a bombshen amid
the reactionaries. It is considered the best pos
sible evidence that the anti-clerical policy Of NJ.
Combes may hencefOrth count on vigorous sup
port Of the conservative Republicans. factors Of
vital Importance who have hitherto been on the
fence in regard to the Vatican.
Dr. Doyen is having brilliant success at the
International Surgical Congress with demonstra-
tions OF his serum inoculations for the Of
incipient cancer. over a hundred members OF
the congress have attended DR.. Doyen's clinique.
The Pasteur Institute was represented by Drs.
Metchnikoff. Borel and Marcus. and Professor
Czerny OF Germany. followed the treatment.
All were very much impressed with the success
OF Dr. Doyen's methods. DR.. Doyen wthholds
no secrets. placing all information, data and
formula at the disposal Of his scientific visitors.
The Crocker lawsuit has been sort Of bless
ing in disguise to Or. Doyen. for it has called
the attention OF the public to a matter which
the highest authorities now admit they had not
thoroughly examined. perhaps because DR..
Doyen is not a member OF the Academy or Of
the Institute. DR.. Doyen says In regard to the
late Mrs. Crocker that her husband insisted
on his employing his methods until either a
cure or death was obtained" Medical students
cheer DR.. Doyen when ne appears in the Latin
drawing full houses. with facetfous songs and
burlesQues in which hgurS song and repartee
DR.. Doyen Mr.. CrockeT. Wf. Pozzi and Dr.
Poirier who is DR.. Doyen's bitterest opponent.
each presented 10 the public in Pickwickan
attire.
The Opera Comique opens the season with
unusual brilliancy. owing 20 the success Of two
American sopranos. Miss Bessie Abbott, who
after years rest owing to delicate health
from her youthful triumph Of 1902 at the Grand
opera. made her debut Thursday in "Lakme" on
the smaller stage Of the Opera Comique. more
suited 10 her voice. style and figure. The young
American prima donna, although somewhat
nervous. was keenly appreciated and fulfilled
the highest expectations OF the Partisan critics
The Opera Comique revived last night La
RENE Fiammette.' Miss Mary Garden resuming
with great brilliancy the part Of the enamoured
queen. which she SO successfully created last
season. GLIB.