New-York tribune., 1914-12-23

know how 20 meet this heroism with
union. with silence and with serenlty
in the hours of crisis. Thus there nave
been brought out by this impious war
all the virtues of our race. we nave
shown initiative, spirit, bravery shu
.enerity, and we have been enduring
patient and stoicaL
gentlemen, let US sal ute tnese
heroes. Glory 70 those who have fali
on The threshold Of victory, and also
70 those who, by this same victory To-
morrow will avengc the fallen. A ma
,ion that incites such enthusiasm can
never perish.
No Need for War Loan.
"By the organ Of the Ministry OF
Finance. which has conveyed 10 you a
masterful explanation OF the financial
situation, there has been revealed 70
Won the resources which have accrued
from the emission Of treasury BONDS
and the advances made by the Bank
OF France. These have made 1t posi-
BILE for US 90 meet the expenses
brought about by the war, and we nave
not found IL necessary TO nave re-
course 70 a loan. The Bank Of France
is in condition, thanks 70 ITS excel
lent standing, 70 furnish the treasury
with resources and to aid IN the re.
establishment Of the economic LIE OF
the country. 81.
"All this is evidence Of the vitality
OF France, Of the surety OF her credlt
and of the confidence which she IN
spires everywhere. In spite of war
which is shaking and impoverishlng
the world, the French bank note is ac-
cepted at a premium; the discounting
of commercial paper grows daily, and
the totals obtained from indirect taxa
tion increase. All this is a manifesto
ton Of the economic strength OF a
country which has adapted itself with
facility to the difficulties arising from
a deep-seated trouble and which de-
clares before the entire world that the
condition of its finances will permit II
TO continue the war until that day
when the necessary compensatlons
shall be obtained.
Fate of World at Stake.
Gentlemen. the day of final victory
has not vet come, and until it does our
task will be one of great difficulty.
The way may be long, and for this let
US prepare our spirits and be ever
courageous. We have Inherited the
greatest burden OF glory that any peo-
ple can carry. Already the country
has agreed to make every sacrifice that
this duty entails.
az this contest is the most gigantic
ever recorded in history it is not be-
cause the people are hurting them
selves into warfare 10 conquer terri
tory. TO win enlargement of material
life and economic and political advan-
tages. but because they are struggling
70 determine the fate of the world.
Nothing greater has ever happened be-
fore the vision OF man.
"Apainst barbarity and despotism.
cpainst the system of provocations and
methodical menaces which Germany
called peace, against the system or
murder and pillage which Germany
called war, against the insolent hegem-
ony Of a military caste which loosed
the scourge, France the emancipator,
France the vengeful, at the side Of her
allies, arose and advanced TO the fray.
"That is the stake. IL is greater
than our lives. Let us continue, then,
to have but one united soul, and to-
morrow, i'm the peace of victory, we
shall recall with pride these days OF
tragedy. for they will have made OF
US more yalorous and better men,
Deputies Held by Germans.
The Chamber of Deputies. long be-
fore the hour set for the meeting, was
a scene OF animation. The extraordl-
nary war session has aroused great
decree Of interest. rivalling that which
was manifested IN the session of Au-
gust 4, held Immediately after the dec
laraton of war.
The plan of some Of the members 10
ask for secret session was aban-
doned. A considerable number of the
Deputies pledged themselves not TO
stir up debates, but on the contrary
TO observe a highly patriotic attitude
while listening to the governments
declarations and TO vote the necessary
credits.
Among the deputies not present to-
day were NJ. Delory, VI. Chesquire
and NJ Basly, who are held as host
ages by the Germans in the vicinity Of
Lille, and VI. Pasqual, who has been
taken prisoner. Those present at to-
DAYS session included Henri Durre
and Pierre Melin, from Valenciennes,
and Daniel Vincent, from the Depart
ment Of Nord, all Of whom encoun-
tered great difficulty in reaching the
capital.