New-York tribune., 1907-06-29
NJ. CLEMENCEAU VICTOR
THE CABINET SUSTAINED.
Deputies GiCe Ministry a Majority
of 12O-T'he Debate.

Paris June 2S-The Chamber of Deputies to-
night, by majority of 12O votes after an ex-
citing debate lasting eight hours. voted con-
fdence in the governments policy 20 insure
respect for the law. Premier CIemenceau's vic
tory was more decisive than his most ardent
friends had expected. In the course OF the ses-
sion the extreme Socialists. who directed the at
tack on the government, put forward speaker
after speaker from the South but, notwithstand
ing their savage blows, they proved to be no
match for NJ. Clemenceau.
The Premier based his defence of the gov
ernment's use of force on the ground that the
situation in the South, with two hundred mu-
inequalities striking and their populations refus-
ing to pay taxes could not be tolerated. He
adroitIy replied to the reproaChes that he had
become reactionary by recalling the long years
during which he had fought in the ranks
against oppression and injustice. and referring
to the time when, as Mayor of Montmartre
der the Commune, he almost sacrificed his life
in endeavoring to save French officers from
mob.
After NJ. ClemenCeau's speech, NJ Jaures the
Socialist leader attempted turn the tide, but
II was too late 10 make an impression, and by
a succession of votes the Cabinet was sustained.
The galleries Of the Chamber. including the
reserved Tor lIe Qlplolldtlt COZ pSr were
packed To overflowing to-day in anticipation of
a battle royal the result Of which would be the
overthrow of Premier Clemenceau or another
victory for that resourceful statesman Notice
OF nearly twenty interpretations had been given,
covering the general policy Of the ministry the
use Of troops in suppressing the disorders in the
south Of France. the consequent bloodshed and
other matters growing out Of the wine growers
movement.
The excitement began as soon as NJ BedOUce.
Unified Socialist Haute Garonne. ascended the
tribune and began an onslaught on the Cabinet
which was aimed directly at NJ. CIemenceau,
whose lack OF foresight and hppancy," the
speak ker said were responsible for the bloodshed
in the south.
NJ Redouce grew more and more violent as he
proceeded NJ Baudry d'Asson Royalist. was
SO excited by the orator that he tainted and was
carried out of the Chamber
NJ Aldy Radical Socialist who made a per
soral investigation OF the rioting, charged that
the gendarmes and cuirassiers fired first and
without warning upon the people. He then read
detailed accounts Of now men women and chill
dren were shot. denying that the crowds once
used firearms.
When NJ. Clemenceau interrupted the speaker
and defed him 70 prove several of his state
ments NJ Aldy caused a sensation by saying
that he held reports from officers 10 prove that
what he said was true. and if challenged to 90
so he would produce them, adding:
We must decide whether We shall any
longer submit to the fantasies of those who
govern us
When NJ Aldy had finished NJ, Clemenceau
said
The statements made render an investigation
irnperativc Throughout have been animated by
the spirt of Cancellation but when the municipal
tiles adopted Illegal attitude the government
had no alternative except TO force. The laws
were made for everybody. Everybody must pay
taxes The poor peasants of the north. east and
centre are ready pay more for their sugar in
order to help the population of the south. where
misery is not general, proved by the accounts
in the savings banks. The truth Is that face
revolt Can il be tolerated?
The Premier's question was followed by cries
of No. No"
Continuing. NJ. Clemenceau recalled the warn
inPs he had issued to the soldiers not to fire
except at the last extremity
NJ CIemenceau concluded with saying, amid
thunders Of applause:
Our fathers. amid commissions to which the pres
ont incidents are most trihing built upon a foun-
dation of rock and at the same time gave liberty
10 mankind and the French nation Will uphold
them.
During the counting of the vote NJ. Bedouce
and another Deputy came to blows. They were
nulled apart by Ushers The alteration created
great excitement 1t probably will result in
duel.