New-York tribune., 1906-06-24
WORLD AFFAIRS VIEWED BY OBSERVERS ARpo, n
DECISIVE VICTORY FOR
II. CLEMENCEAU.
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Paris June 2S-The French Parliament is max
ing ready for the summer holidays with implicit
confidence in the future. and especially so In NJ
Clemenceau. who has proved himself the strong
est personality Of the French Republic and since
Gambetta the most vigorous and outspoken cham
ploh or the true principles of the French Revo-
iuuon The parliamentary wrestling match be-
tween MN. Clemenceau and Jaures was a con-
test between individual liberty and collectivism
ana socialist oespotism Until NJ. Clemenceau,
netting against the advice Of some of his over
cautious counsellors. had the pluck bo6'~ to
attack NJ. Jaures large numbers of the Radical
majority in the Chamber OF Deputies were ready
10 capitulate al the dictation of the Socialists.
There is no danger Of this now. This morning
NJ Clemenceau's decisive speech in accordance
With the vote OF the Chamber is posted on the
walls not only of Paris but on those of every
town, village and hamlet throughout France,
and with a majority of 40 Deputies TO 81. NJ.
Clemenceau has won one OF the most decisive
victories recorded at the Palais Bourbon for
many year.
THE DREYFUS REVISION.
A significant feature Of the times is the calm
indifference Of the public regarding the Dreyfus
revision case going before the Court Of Cas-
satton. All OF the venom and passion Of former
days have vanished Judges and lawyers are
thrashing out the truth IN an atmosphere OF
academic quiet as If dealing with some dry-as-
dust real estate depending upon the rec
ords OF past century. and all concerned feel
certain that justice TO Dreyfus Will be done in
the courtroom Two-thirds Of the space open
TO the public is vacant. and not ripple OF
popular excitement Is anywhere visible
PREPARING FOR MOTOR RACE.
large number of foreign as well OF
French visitors gathering in Paris to attend
the great motor race, beginning next Tuesday
over the Sarthe circuit, which measures sixty
four miles The race known the Grand Prlx
de LAutomobile Club de France. replaces for
the first time the Gordon Bennett Cup contest,
which was objected to by the principal French
motor manufacturers as not apportioning ade-
Quate representation to the French automoole
industry. Organized by the Automobile CLUB
Of France next weeks race is open TO inter
national contest. but it differs from the Gorooh
Bennett race IN that it admits of unlimited
representation for all countries. restricting only
the number Of cars entered by each firm to three
In the Sarthe contest twenty-five French, SIX
italian and three German cars. representing re-
spect.vely nine two and firms. are an
nounced TO take part There are no English or
American cars entered. The circuit will be
covered by the competitors six times each day.
making the total distance Of the race 76S miles.
President FaIlieres although by means en-
thusiastic about the motor speed contest,
takes q keen interest n automobile touring, and
yesterday made trip through the Rambouillet
forest In his new 35-horsepower car. with car
riage work OF Limousine salon type which he
selected some months ago after inspecting the
plans OF similar car which President Faliieres
declared realized exactly his own ideas OF
motor car for his personal use.
CANNED MEAT At DISCOUNT.
The big retail grocers of Paris. Lyons, Bor-
deaux and Marseilles, many Of whom sold during
the May Day labor scare considerable quantities
of Chicago tongue corned beef. hams and potted
meats say that no evil effects have been reported
from their customers. Nevertheless there Is a
tremendous falling off in the demand for Amer
lean preserved meats and timed provisions OF
every description. English firms are work.
ing the situation for all it is worth, and are
making strenuous efforts 10 replace American
firms which hitherto have been able TO undersell
their British competitors by about 20 per cent
British timed tongues. for instance, sell for ten
francs apiece at the retail grocers in Paris,