Political Crisis.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 8134, 18 January 1895, Page 1

Political Crisis.

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Ter Press Association. Paris, January 16. M. Oasimir . Verier in his message to the Chamber states that he declines to become an instrument of the conductors of the campaign by slander and insult. The force of authority, and that of the President, is powerless unless supported by the moral force of the nation. The French newspapers generally con* demn the resignation as an act of desertion and weakness, and declare it to be a blow at the Republic. The National Assembly will meet at Versailles tomorrow to elect a President, The Chamber of Deputies received the President’s message coldly, and separated amid great, uproar and shouts of long live the “ Republic,” and “ King.” The Senate greeted the message with loud protests. At a meeting of the National Assembly at Versailles the Socialists propose to move for a revision of the Constitution. Public opinion throughout Europe contends that M. Pefier’s action was not justified. The Radicals and Socialists support M. Brisson’s canditature for the; Presidency, and the Moderates M. Challemel Lacour. January 17. M. Brisson read M. Perier’s message, in which he states that he has no doubt : of the good sense and justice of France, and adds that the Government must ensure respect for the law. The result of the Republican voting re the Presidency isWaldek Rosseau 84, M. Brisson ,66*. 1N(I. .Lauhet 18, M. Ohallemel Lacour 17. M. Dppuy was rejected in the first ballot. London, January 17. The Duke of Orleans is staying at Dover ready to take immediate action for the, restoration of the monarchy; if the opportunity presents itself. The Times doubts whether M.M. Brisson, Waldek Roseau, or Faure Will obtain the necessary ,450 votes. It hopes that a neutral President will be selected, otherwise it fears the sudden revival|of a permanent convention. So far the European Bourses are not by the crisis. ' (Special to. Press Association.) London, January 16i ■The Standard saysthat French politics are at present. in a complete state >.of chaos/ The Telegraph considers the position extremely critical. The Times

considers that the Chamber has abrogated its functions, and that Ministers are expected to act as puppets subject to the arbitrary freaks of the deputies. The Daily Nezos thinks that it is impossible to exaggerate the gravity of the crisis, and that the country is plunging into political confusion.

Paris, January 16. The Socialist press is triumphant at the turn which affairs have .taken.

The Moderate party unanimously upbraid the President for abandoning his post at the first sign of trouble.