New-York tribune., 1914-12-23
Premier Viviani ReafflrmS
Republics Policy in
Stirring Declaration.
ALSACE-LORRAINE
MUST BE RETAKEN
German MilitariSm Must
Be Crushed and New
Europe Formed.
BE Cable % Tie rrlbune.l

session on August !. The public gal
leries were througed.
Two-thirds of the spectators we're
women, looking sober and distinctive In
their discreet hats and gowns, display
ing no tones except blacks. whites and
soft grays, which added a solemnity 20
the historic sitting. A prominent fig
ure was that Of Georges WE'LL, ex-
Deputy Of the Reichstag from Lorraine,
who at the outbreak Of the war en-
listed in the French army as a simple
soldier, and who was granted a fur
Tough to attend to-day's session Of the
Chamber.
In the diplomatic gallery were Will
lam G.. Sharp, the new American Am
bassador, sitting next to the Ambassa-
dor of Japan, Baron X. Tshii, with
whom he engaged in occasional con-
yersation IN English. Next 20 Baron
Ishii sat Tomasso Tittoui, the Ambas-
sador Of Italy, and then Alexandra p.
Isvolsky, Ambassador of Russia, beside
whom were Baron Guillaume. Minister
Of Belgium, and VI. r. Vesnitch, Minis
ter of Seryia
Three vacant seats in the Chamber
were decorated with the dead mems
tri-color scarf and insignia OF Office,
drapsd in Grape. These were the places
formerly occupied by Deputies Pierre
Goujon, Edouard Nortier and Paul
Proust, all recently killed in action.
Paul Deschanel president Of the
Chamber. delivered his address in a
clear, resonant voice, eliciting spon-
taneous enthusiasm. His allusion to
England continuing her glorious civ
ilizstion" was greeted with tremendous
applause, all the Deputies rising from
their places and standing as an express
sion of their acclamation Of Great
Britain. N. Deschanels references TO
Russia, Servia and Japan were ac-
claimed by similar outbursts Of feeling
The climax was reached 1en the
president Of the Chamber invoked the
image Of Belgium presenting SOW
ereign e-ample OF moral grandeur all
the Deputies standing and cheering
with patriotic emotion.
Deputies Cheer Two Minutes.
Three passages in the address Of
Prime Minister Viviau brought forth
superb manifestations Of enthusiasm.
The first was the Prcmier's graceful
allusion to Premier Salandra's speech
and ex-Premier Giolitt's revelations
i'm the Italian Parliament; the second
when Premier NIviani spoke OF Gen
cral JOfrc as q great soldier and
great citizen" and the third when he
said: "Since France and her allies
have been forced into war they will
fight il out TO a finish" Every Deputy
arose and stood fully two minutes
shouting. In this fervent acclamation
the moral Of one Of the most solemn,
dignified aud impressive sessions IN
the history Of the French Parliament
is 10 the impartial neutral observer
that the French deputies have put
their PARTY differences into the melt
ing pot and arc as united I'm their
common patriotism a7 arc the soldiers
In the trenches. and th1t their deter
mination TO eight This war 20 a finish
Is not q mere forensic boast but eN-
presses the unanimous resolution OF
the nation.
None Of the member was IN uniform.
General Jorrc has issued instructions
permitting the wearing of civilian at
tire under certain circumstances, and
10 appear in the Chamber Of Deputies
i'm civilian clothes wa regarded as
more in accord with republican ideas.
Nearly two Kindred Deputies have
Joined the colors. Some are serving
as mere privates, others have high
rank, while still Others are doing duty
In different military departments.
The discussions of the Deputies be-
fore the session opened were conducted
with a great degree Of animation. New
IL was easy 10 discern the
now national spirit which has been owl
dent since the beginning OF hostilities.
II peryaded the entire asscmblage, and
the members Of the Chamber generally
EXPRESSED their determination 90 show
confidence in the administration by
supporting the government proposals
without argument.
When the Able Remire entered the
Chamber ne was the centre of hearty
for his patriotic con-
duct as Mayor Of the town Of Haze
brouck. a locality which has been dew
astated by the Germans.
VI. Dcschanel took his seat at exactly
, o'clock. The ministerial declaration
read by Premier Nivianl was greeted
bv almost continuous cheering. After
the reading Of the declaration, bills
were introduced By various ministers.
Then the sitting was concluded, having
lasted scarcely more than an hour.
Premier Viviani's Declaration.
The full text of the declaration OF
the government read by Premier Niyi-
ami follows:
"Gentlemen: There is AZ this time
but one single policy; combat with I
out mercy until such time as we accom- /
plish the definite liberation Of Europe .
won By victory insuring peace. This .
is the cry which was Wrung from all .
Iips when. during the session Of the .
Chamber of Deputies Of August there +
became evident. as has been so well .
described by the President Of the re-
nublic. that sacred unity which IN the /
pages OF future history VIII be the
honor of France.
This is the cry that is being repeat
,d bv all Frenchmen. but only after
.hey have put an end 20 the discords
vhich too often take possession Of our
minds and which % blind enemy mis-
took for differences that could not be