The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 5, 1897, Page 8

s THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 1S MENACED BT HER OWN POPLATION Civil Strife May Rend the Empire of Austria. DYNASTY APPEARS IN DANGER. Bohemia Follows the Example of Hungary in the Struggle for Rights. CZECHS HAVE NOT WORKED IN VAIN. There Is Likely to Be an Upheaval That Will Tend to Chang= the Map of Europe. Special Dispatch to THE Car LONDON, Dec. 4 —International ques- tions b, been temporarily overshad- owed by the gravit the situation in Austria, wh s are as gloomy as In addition to the imm 1ce of a civil war, the next few hours v possibly witness a historic revolu- on ir the relations between Austria and Hu ry, which might mean the recon- struction of the map of It i imaginable. n ay that b like contending The Germans have appealed to eir compatriots on both sides of ti frontier, and are apparently prepared to risks to keep the Czechs in sub- The Czechs make no secret of the fact that tueir final aim is to abol the dual empire and to make it a triple empire by placing Bohemia on eq ing with Austria and Hungary. To grant he-e demands would sei Hungary on fire and destroy the foundations of the impe- stem. It looks as though the em- nt of forceis the only solution of tion; but against which faction will it be used ? The question of the provisional Aus- glich bill (or agreement to prolong for a vear in-tead of ten years the compact be- tween Austria and Hun y pending ar- rangements for a longer comract) is it possib e, a question more grave than the threatened civil war, The Hungarian Diet has given Baron von Gautsch von Frankenthurn, the Aus- trian Premier, unul Monday nextin which to state whether he can reasonably expect the Auseglich bill to pass, and, failing a decisive answer, Baron Banffy, the Hun- garian Premier, will introduce on Monday a bill wh reby Hungary will act inde- pendently as the duties to be levied, continuance of comimercial rela- tions with Austria and the charter of the Austro-Hungarian Bank. This compact between the two partions of the dual state b ionsaredrawing rmie-. n on. regards thus lapses, and though the status may be maintained temporarily, gary will establish her claim to the right of independently disposing of these questions. It is easy to see that vic ory will only whet the Hungarians’ appetite and tha: it will be a short step to the dis- solution of Austria, which, in turn, will hurl Earope into a furnace of terrible pos- sibilities. x Apparently the only hope of escape is that the personal ascendency of the ola Emperor will once again enable Lim to solve an apparently impossible situation. Failing in this, ‘he Reichsrath will be dissolved and a reign of absolutism will begin in Austria, and technicaily Hun- gary will have resumed her independence, the first step toward a federated as distin- guished from a dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy. e STRUGGLE OF THE CZECHS. Events Which May Give Them P.wer to Des rov the Anclent Hapsburg Dynasty. The Czechs have struggled for more than a thousand years to save their con- substantiality from being swallowed up ty the more powerful Germanism. Origi- nally the Czechs possessed fine traits of character; they are intelligent, industri- ous, excellent as soldiers and officials, learn foreign langua s with ease, and are fond of poetry, music and science. But their character has gradually become em- vittered, and most Czechs of to-day are distrustful, reserved and of a certain na- tional excitability which leads them to excesses on very small provocation. Their batred of the German has never been as prouounced as in the last three decades, and, in fact, was hardly known to exist before that time. The eminent Czechish patriot and historian, Francis Palacky (died at Prague June 6, 1876), as well as his son-in-law, Dr. Franci« Lad- islaw Rieger, must be considered as the chief promoters of the anti-German move- ment. Palacky’s ideas were undoubtedly of patriotic nature, but in order to achieve his purpose he commenced to advocate the granting of privileges to Bohemia that the Austrian Governmezt could not concede withont sacrificing 1ts very existence. Palacky’s and Rieger's agitations did not acquire any prominence until, in conse- quence of the defeat in 1866, Francis Joseph «nd his Minister, Von Beust, were obliged o create the dualism in the Austro-Hun- garian empire in order to satisfy the Hungarians. As soon as this had been accomplished and Francis Joseph had placed the iron crown of St. Stephan on his head the Czechs insisted that the Emperor shoula also be crowned as King of Bohemia, thereby according to this country the «ame rights as to Huangary. That, of course, could not be granted toa mere province of the original Austrian em pire, particularly as fally one-third of the in- habitants were Germans. Failing to gain their object, Palacky and Rieger com- menced to preach Panslavism in the most pronounced form. They succeeded in jorming an alliance with the very strong fendal nobisity of Bobemia and Moravia and even recommended an incorporation of Bohemia with Russia, but found no =vmpathizer with this idea either in Czar Alexander 11 or in his successor. They then tried successively to make frienas with the Magyars and Poles and their two organs, the Naro'ni_ Listy (in Czechish) and the Politik (in German lan- sh al foot- | Vgua;:e)‘ kept their countrymen in a con- | tinuous state of excitement. Both jour- nzls were confiscatea several times each week by the authoriies, but that only made matters worse. Ne Manv of the Czechs were not satisfied with Dr. Rieger's extreme ideas of ultra- montanism and feudalisay, and in 1869 a Dr. Gregr caused an open ruptuie LY forming the party of Young Czechs, whose more pronounced iiberalism brought them many adherents in a com- paratively short space of time. Since 1869 the Young h party has seen | many ups and downs. ey repeatedly ex- ercised an_all-cont ing interest in their national affairs, and they are at the present timestrongly rep-esented in the Bohemian as well as in the imperiul le-islature. The ‘‘historic” Bobemian nob:ity re- vrezented bv the Princes Schwartzenberg, Kinsk Waldstein, Clar Auersberyg, ; Schoenborn, nitz, Schlick, | Octavian sky and many others have repeatedly changed sides, though most of them were always supporters of the im- perial Government. Agitators were sent | all over Bohemia and Moravia, but the country peop.e wera slow to take an inter- est in the national movements, and the large towns, paricularly Prague, were for many years, as they are now, the chief centers ol all disturbances, £ The students and social associations took a prominent part in spreading the national spirit, and d'd all they could to excite animosilty against the Germans. The Czechish Turn Society, “*Sokol,” even went so fur as to make repeated pilgrim- | ages in force to Paris, where thev were emuraced, kissed and foted by the Freuch- men, and returned home iull of their own imporiance of having siruck a death- blow to everything German. The Jews are hated almost as much asthe G mans, and apparently for no other reason than because their instinct:ive business enterprise has made them rich and com- aule. The e | re kingdom mnorth of Prague, extreme southern part; and the largest and best-paying enterprises in Prague | and eisewhere are in the hands of Ger- mans and Jews. The same condition | hoids ecod for Moravia and the tew other | provinces of the empire which contamn a avic population. Austrian Government deserves se- vere censure for permitting the discon- tent to grow in Bohem:a. Noother coun- try would have tolerated such a state of affairs, and it is small wonder that things at last assume dimensions which it is im- possible to suppress without resorting to force of arm I'he continuous cuange in | the Austrian Ministry, which naturally led to as frequent a change in the gover- | | norship of Bohemia, who were either absoluiely solutely opposed to the Czechish move- ment. As matters stand now there can be litt'e donbt that Austria is able'to sut the 5,000,000 Czechs in the empi i:fferent quesiion is what sides :t nd Poles wiil . Thev endiy to the Germans either, should make common catse with 300,000 Germans wiil not haps not even willing, to | support the Government in the effort to | prolong the existence of the dual mon- archy. shed officials favor or ab- rn One thing is certain; the empire has | | never been so much in danger of dissoiu- | tion as now. It is irue the army, tue | police and the largest partof the people | can ve relied on to sapport ment as long as the ;resent 1 and neither the Gern rmpire nor Russia ean desire a non-existence of Au-tria, not even if both countries would gain considerably in territory by a disso.u- tion. Butas pointed out before the con- flagration must not be allowed to ~preada, otherwise the other races in Ausiria will be torced to take sides on their own uc- count and a little of t at might be quite sufficient to kill the oldes' dynasty in Eu- rove. Wrrriam LopTyMans, PORTLAND'S FIREBUG AGAIN IN BVIDESCE Conflagration Started on a Wharf Stored With Wheat. Emperor Business Men Fear That an At- tempt Will Be Made to Burn the City. ~pectal Dispatch to THE CaLL PORTLAND, Dec. 4—A well-planned but unsuccessful aitempt was made early this morning to set fire to Columbia Dock No. 2, one of a chain of wharves on the east side of the river, all of which are filled to overflowing with wheat. here is no doubt that the blaze was started by the same man who nearly succeeded in setting fire to the wholte city on the night of November 22. The fire was discoverea early this morn- ing as the men were coming to work. A strong smell of keros ne pervaded the vlace, and je:s of black smokeand sharp tongues of flime were seen shooiing through the floor under & grain-cleaning appuratus when the doors were opened. ‘Witn the aid of a small hose the flames were put out, and an investigation re- vealed the method of the incendiary. In two places he had packed grain sacks, weli soaked with coaloil, into chinks in the floor, and had set fire to them by means of paper similarly treatei. The most elaborate of his plans failed to work, { the fire burning itself out immed ately at- ter starting, and doing no further harm than burn a hole in the floor. ‘The other, however, made fair Leadway, and bad it not been discovered and checked when was. hundreds of thousands of doliars worth of wheat would probably have been destroyed. The police say they have used the ut- h ave followed up none of the many clews | fur nished them when the lodgng-house fires were set. A large number of de- tectives and patrolmen are at workon the case, and the Chief is in constant fear of a further aitempt to start a conflagration. Property-holders are uneasy and addi tional watchmen have been employed in mills, warebouses and store buildings. The police are censured by nearly every one for their alleged laxity in hunting for the 1incendiary. Tne Fire Department holds itsel! in constant readiness to run. The alarm system has been inspected as it is feared some one may have tampered with it. BEATEN BY A ROBBER. Because He Could Produce No Cash. PETALUMA, Dec. 4 —Andrew Sukkan, a rancher living alone ten miles from | here, returned from a visit to town late yesterday afterncon to find that the premises had been invaded and ransacked by thieves. When he reached his barn n masked man stepped out and demanded money. Not receiving any. he knocked tie rancher down, beating him with a ciub until he became unconscious. Upon recovering Sukkan notitied his neigh bors, but the assanant has rot been appre- hended. A rumor was abroad that Sukkan had money buried on the premises, which | doubtless attracied the thief, B D — ADVANCES made On_furniture ana pianos, with | oF witbout removal. J. Noouas, 10171025 Mission the Govern- | most diligence to find the incendary, but Petaluma Rancher Roughly Handled WILLIAM'S TALK FROil HE THRONE An Impressive Scene That Signally Fails to Impress. HARSH COMMENT OF THE PRESS. The Emperor Reminded of the Increased Debt Since His Accession. GREAT OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNMENT BILLS. which contains all the large centers | Two Important Measures Upon of industry, is peoplea exc usively by g e | Germans, Thesame may be sad of the gVhichighe S HelchstaSWILE Stand or Fall. Special Dispatch to THE CA LL. BERLIN, Dec. 4.—Politicaily this bas been a very lively week in Germany, the openinz of the Reichstag being the first | feature of importance, with the Chinese ’ question a good second. When he mace | bis speech from tbe throne in the White Hall of the castie on Tuesday, Emperor William had everything arranged to ren- der thescene impressive. On the landing |of the stairs hung a colossal painting, | showing the Emperor taking the oath on the colors in the presence of the same Reicustag, but the effect was wholly in- adeauate, the majority of the delegates on leaving the castle openly and vigor- ously critic the spe-ch, The Cologne Vo citung, comm ent- ing on the whole scere, said: “Th-reis a | chasm between th peror and the na- tion’s representatives.” Continuing, the Vo'ks-Zeitung reminds his Majesty that since his accession the debt has been in- eased by 1,500,000,000 marks, almost ex- | ¢ u-ively for miitary and na purposes. Wi does this lead t the paper ks. As a matter of fact this Reichstag will stand or fall with the two important bills | introduced by the Government on open- |ingday, the naval biill ani the bill for tne | reform of military trials, and neither will pass in the present shape. That may be safely predicted. Telks which a corre- ndent has had with the leaders of the majorily of the parties make it evident that the oppo-ition to the Government’s bills will not be overcome. Tne Center party objec's to the naval bill chiefly on account f the sepiennaie featnure, which would curtail tue Reichstag’s constitu- tiopal prerogatives and bind the success- ors oi the present Reichetag during their whole legisiative pericd of five years and mger. The Soc alists and all the radical :tions, bowever, « bject to the bill prin- ally on account of the enormous penses. The Tageblat: says: “How shall we characterize the conduct of the Govern- ment which daresto pu: such a bili beiore the people’s representatives?'’ The Borsen Courier and other moderate papers slso condemn the measure and predict its failure. Some of ihe papers, especially the Conservative organs, up- hoid the navai bill. Oune of tie Government's arguments in tbe memorial accompanying the bill 1s immicration. Reviewins the past flow to the Unitea Stat s 1t expresses the hope that with a larger navy and a consequent larger trade this migration may be more largely diverted to the German colo- nies. The first reading of the naval bill will take place on Monday, but unless the | Government is abie to accelerate the pro- | ceedin a vcte cannot be taken unii Marc! The Emperor will witness the devarture of his brother, Prince Henry of Prussiz trow K el for China. it is believed in ernment and in parliamentary circles that the troubles with China will not be ad- justed tor a long time. The four vessels Which are going out under Prince Henry's command have been fitted out for eighteen months’ service. In rega:d to the statement of the Ger- man papers it 1 learned that no instrue- tions revaraing Cbina have been sent to the Unied States Embassaaor, White, from Wash ng on. The downiail of Count Badeni, the late Ausirian Premier, was received with re- jocing in Germany. The Austrians of Berlin illuminated their housesin honor of the eventand ibeentire pres« expressed satisfaction. Even tie Government new-- papers, which nave hitherto been very cautious, express their pleasure at the Count’s retirement from power. Prince Bismarck’s Hamburg Nachrichten voices the same sentiment. The Center-party has reintroduced the bill providing for the admission of Jesuits into Germany. Toe budget contains an item fixingz the salary for the Imwverial Cnancellor at 100,000 marks instead of 54,000 marks. I: is sait the increase is in accordance with a promise the Emperor made Prince Ho- henlohe, his present salary being inad quate in view of the lavish entertainments expected of his office. The item will be the subject of lively attacks upon the part of the Socialists and Radicals. Tne city of Berlin is 1o float a loan of 5,500,000 marks for municipal improve- ments, of wnich 26000000 marks is for extending the sewerage system. An interesting case has just been ae- cided by the Saxony Government. A Saxon born lady, wife of an American vrofessor, after ob'aining a divorce re- turned home to Saxony and wished to resume her riz ts as a Saxor subject, to which the American law offers no owstacle, but the Saxon Government decided against her. Sbe has appealed to the American embassy. An American club is being formed nnder the auspices of the United States Embassador and the Consul-General. A memuer<hip of 300 i« guaranteed. Mrs. White has recovered from her ill- ness and has returned from Paris. She and her husband now occupy their new residence on Lenni strasse. The Beriin authorities this week in- tended to expel Miss Herz, a native American and adaughter of Dr. Cornelius Heiz of Panama fame,” who is here in straitened circumstances and has been earning her living as a teacher of English und French. At the intercession of the Jnited Siates embassy, a passport being granted to her, she wa: permitted to stay. al Granted L - e of Absence. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Dee. 4.— Leave of absence was yesterday given Professor A. W. Smith of the engineering department and Mrs, A. W. Snnith, pro- fessor in sociology, for the year 1898. Pro- tessor Smih will spena the year in Chi- cago and Milwaukee in practical stuiy of mining machinery, while Mrs. Smith goes to Buston todu original work in sociology. WARSHIPS ARE WANTED AT HAVANA Americans There Fear They May Yet Need Protection. ASSURANCES GIVEN CONSUL LEE. Spaniards Claim to Be Able to Prevent Any Hostile Demonstration. CUBANS REFUSE TO HEED ALL OFFERS. Battles In the Hills of Plnar del Rio In Which the Insurgents Are Victorious. Copyright, 1897, by James Gordon Eennett. HAVANA, Dec. 4.—On the eve of the assembling of Congress tiie attention of Spaniards, Cubans and Americans in Ha- vana is centered on the vossible results here of action in Washington. The feeling of apprehension among Americans is shown by the fact that two daysago a committee of citizens whose families are in Huvana waited on Consul- General Lee and asked bim to request the Washington authorities to send warships to Havana, as they feared for the lives of women and children in the event of a popular outbreak. General Lee assured tze committee that he would do every- thing to protect them, and I have it from emi-official authority that warships will not be far off on the first day of the meet- ing of Congre Secretary Congosto paid a visit to Gen- eral Lee on Thursday, and said he had heard that warships were coming, and as- sured the Consul-General that there w necessity to bring them. Congosto said that every precaution wou.d be takea under all circumstances to pre- vent an outbreak against Americans. “I pledge my word,”” said he, “thatl myself will place my life between you and any anti-American demonstration.” He turther assured General Lee that the authorities had already sounded the senti- mentof the volunteer-, and he has as- <urance that half of them at least will vrove loyal to General Bianco's authority il a crisis should come. He said General Blanco had anticipated all the possibili- ties of an outbreak, and there was reaily no necessity for an American man-of-war here. General Lee replied that while he bim- self felt no alarm and saw no immediate necessity to call warships to Havanna, stifl he had the lives of the wivesand children of Americans here to think of, and explained why a deputation of Ameri- cans had waited on him. He added that he had not yet called for warships, but in in & diplomatic way left his future aciion oven to question. Gen ral Lee also explained to Secretary Congosto that in his opinion the presence o two wirships in Havana harbor would, instead of creating cause for discord, do much to promote a more Iriendly feeiin between the two countries by an inter change of courtesies and liberal enter- taining by both the Spanish and Ameri- can oflicers. Becretarv Congosto could ofter no ob- jections, but seemed afraid of the pres- ence of men-of-war. Iam informed oy the British consulate that an English warship is close at hand ready for emerg ‘ncies. I heve had an interview with Jose Canalejas, who bas just returned from the front, where he spent several days with he siaff of General Bernal. He said th Pinar del Rio province is still far from being pacitied, and estimated the rebei forces in the mountains in the eastern part of the province at fully 2000, with many strong bands in the western portion. In several figuts he witnessed, the rebels retreated 10 the edge of the woods, where they fought with great tenacity. To the usual war cry, “Cubsa libre,”’ they now add “Muera la Autonomia.” Senor Canalejas told me that he had no idea that the offer of autonomy wouid have the slightest effect on the military situation for the present. . He found that while the condition of the Spanish troons is much improved only 3500 out of 13,500 men in Pinar del Rio province are acuively engaged. The others are either in hospitals or only fit for garri- son dutv. All cfforts to treat with the rebels on a basis of sutonomy have failei. Several emissaries sent to the field have been harsnly dealt with. General Pando’s at- tempt to negotiate with General Gomez only ended in a severe engagement near Sancti Spiritus. A rumor, nppnrant% well founded, stated that General Pando had been killed in this engagement. The matter has not yet beer cleared up. Reports to- day still say that General Pando was either killed or taken prisoner. The story goes that he had arranved a meeting with General Gomez under a flag of truce, that each distrusied the otber, and as tuey were about to meet some slight cause precipitated a conflict. Official re- ports of the fight are scanty and de‘ails from that part f the island reach here slowly, but enough is wn to jusiify the statement that the Spanish were ue- feated wiin heavy loss. The defeat, to- gether with the defeat in Pinar del Kio, has for the moment disheartened the Spanish in Pinar del Rio. The fizht near Candalsria was mora se- rious ihan at first reported, though other- wise the details are the same as already published in the Herald. There 1s no doubt that the Cubans wun a splendid victory, Reports received to-day siate that the rebels purposely retired from their first position on the hill after placing dyna- mite bombs. When the Spanish rushed in an explosion took place, causing a Rreat slaughter. The panisn officers, naturally wishing to be first on the spot, suffered considerably, one major, seven captains and many lieutenants being killed, besides a large loss of soldiers. General Bernal, commander of the Span- ish troops in Pinar del Rio, say~ he will now surround the hills and starve the rebels out. Fifteen rebels entering the plains In search of vegetables have been killed. MADRID, D:c. 4—The newspapers of this city are exciied over the mysterious words attributed to General Weyler after he had proposed the toast at the Military Club banquet in his honor at Palma, Isiond of Majorca. The general it quoted as having added : “'So lon: as their majesties are the heads of the state, they will be the heads 0i the country and of the army.” no Secretary | NFW DREYFDY DASE WILL NOT DOWN Fresh Impetus Given to the French Army Scandal. and colorings for winter wear. oV LTY § TI! 65 pleces in all the CHARGES AGAINSTi ESTERHAZY. ; 35 pieces JACQUARD FIGURED NOV 75 pieces 52-inch ALL-WOOL €O arge variety of colorings (ex ional |l 165 DRESS PATTERNS IN HIGH-GRADE | LA , BRAI AND 1 M AT An anSStlgation That Wil | very latest Parisian product Bring Forth Some New ‘ 500 PATTERN SUITS, SPECIALLY Fi Testimony. all new and siylish goods. $3.00, $450, $5.00, §6.00, $7.50 to $10.50 FULL SUIT. REDHOT DEBATES OF THE| DEPUTIES. UNION SQUARE. MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY AND PROWPTLY FILLED. One Controversy Will Result in a Duel Belng Fought by Two Editors With Pistols. TO-DAY— DRY GOODS | COLORED DRESS GOODS! SPECIAL PRICES FUR THE HOLIDAYS. A magnificnt assortment of all the latest and most correct weaves i EXxXTRA SEPECIAL raised black figures, durasle and effective 1 AMAZON CITY OF PARIS DRY GOODS COMPANY, E SE. COR. GEARY AND STOCKTON STS,, S. F., | | DPRY GOOD= PARDD = “COMPANY. $3.60 SUT $3.75 SUT $12t0 $65 It bargain) Vi POPL rom NO , IN MATE- S and all the FOR HOLIDAY GIFT ments which were not submitted for the ‘ inspection of Dreyfus or his counsel at ibe | time of his trial by couri-martial were | communicate | to the officers composing | the coart. There seems (o be no doubt | that this was done, and lawyers who have | been questioned on the subject say 1t in- | validates the court-martial. | The prelimirary inquiry into the case of | the Esterhazy affair will be made by the milirary prosecutor attached to the court- | martial, sccording to the French custom, with the view of determinin whethe- the charges warrant a court-martial. People | are now eagerly discussing whether the court-martial, if ordered, will besecret or public. The preliminaries are always pri- vate, but there is great public opposition to the court-martial takinz place in pri- vate, and the French officials are also be- lieved to be in fear of a ition of the unpopular phases of the Dreyfus trial. The case of Dreyfus was discuss d the Chamber ot Deputies to-day, and ¢ casionally gave rise to heatea utierances A good majority of the Deputies, ho ever, sustained the stand in the matter | Special Dispatch to THE CALL. PARIS, Dec. 4.—All political and social interests continue 10 be merged in the case of Alfred Dreyius, the former cap- tain of French artillery, who is alleged to have been unjustly sentenced to impris- onment fcr lile on the charge of having sold important plans of the French War Department to agents of a foreign power. Everything else is neglected, from the fa- mous Rus-ian military band, which has been ziving concerts to small audiences, to the bookselier<, who complain thatno one reads anything but the newspapers. The journals still devot: endless columns, in the biggest type, to the affairs o! Dreyfus, his friends and enemies ana everybody in any way connected with the case. | The conductor of a train whicn brought Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone to Paris, on iheir way to the south of France, thought they | taken by the Government. were 10 appear as Wwitnessesin the case. | M. Andre Castelin, representing the sec- | This 1llustrates how Paris is absorbed 1n | ond district of Laon, ed tor of Cocarde, the matter. Everybody seems to be mixed [ and formerly one of the L n‘ {::}.S up In the case, from the Pope to Emperor | of the la ¢ General Boulanger. broust (re William of Germany, and syndicates and | AEE 2D 0¥ &0 e Ao kud ahpin: secret societies are said to be hard at work | \pe'army, on the subjeci, to which the spending milliots on one side or the| Premier replied, “There s no Dreyius other, and all France is agitated. fair and it can be done.” 3 A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph of Cunn_nmz:';:,‘lhe il“r‘e,m'\'(hrfit‘} London on Thur:day last, copies of which | (e investigation ipto LF8 0 the vaper have been jassel around hers by | pangs of a military court atans ha those interested 1n the subject, says: | added, which in no way prejudiced the “Undoubtedly some person or persons | fina ity of the verdict in the Dr did get very important facts regarding | which was meither for the G e our (tte Frencu) military plans and com- | BOF for the Chamber mnlleallmm ?kel\t Tanicated them o the ! Gormaa. Was pincanume, M- Moline further remarke, | 3 i good citizens should respect the auihority Otfice within a fortnight after tne deci-|or g judgment given. He depiored tue | sions in quesiion bad been taken. If the extent to which this odious crime was commiited and the results it bas pro- desiré :0 make tne ineident a political duced in a ne'ghboring coun(ry were iully question and expre-sed the hope that his siatement wou!d end a polemic which had already lasted 100 long. made known, I doubt_whether, knowiug | oS fes0lutions were proposed. That wy countrymen as 1 do, they would | presenting the Second D vision ol Monte | remain sati fied with the punisument of | qe Marsan, ‘‘that the Cuamober ae laring | one wan. T.ey would call fora radical [it hus no business to. intervene in a change in the entire system and possibly | qurs ion of a judicial character p:sses to 3 1 o 1 v | for more. This guili may be brousht|the or(_hlr.l:!‘ |nl3’uuy was rejected by a| HOma oy Znother Qe others without | VD’ITI:IL'On;L‘Odv .{itln'fl motion, “that the ‘ necessarily establishing the innocence of | Chamoer is confident the Qovernment will Dreytus, who is lost beyond help and | take steps to end the odious camraign nope.”” | acainst the army,”” was defeated by 262 to The military governor of Paris, General | 244 % d J i » i e next motion was of Henride Lav- Baastier, kas oedeted the I-mation ol s er:ruhjux'l‘. representing the district of Santi court-martial to examine into the charges | v,z It was in substance ‘“that the brought against Count Ferdinand Walsin | Chamber, respecting a judgment passed Esterbezy (1he retired major of the French | and sympathizing with the homage ren- army who isaccused of writing tne letter | dered to the army by the M ter of War, which became public about the sentencing lmilse;“t;_‘!&e flaie;g;;‘l:grui - riea i of Dreyfus to imprisonment for lite), Who | oo™ 03 it was accorded priority is allezed to bave admitted the author- by a vote of 373 to ship of letters published in the Figaro re- The first section w adopted with the cently, 'bitterly reflecting upon France | vote standing 490 to 18 and the second and the French army. section was adopted by 523 to 18 votes The Journal says that the decision of | amendment approving o1 the declaration General Saussier is based on the report of | ©f the Minister of War was adopted by General Peilieux. who was appointed by the Minister of War to examine 1nto the 325 ayes to 153 noes and another proposed by M. Pierre Richard, former Boulangist, charges brought against Count Esterbazy. This evening a brief official announce- condemning *‘those who are conducting an odious campaign,” was adopted, 154 of ment was given out as follows: “General | the Deputies voting for the motion aud Saussier has orderea a court-martial to be instituted for an invesngnlion into the 77 voting against it. As a result of some hot words exchanged affair of Major Esterhazy.” during the Dreyfus debate in the Cham- Both sides profess to be pleased with the | ber of Deputies to-day Joseph Reilach, announcement. Theanti-Dreyfusianscon- | Republican member representing the tend that the order of General Saussier | District o. Digne, a well-know® news. cannot be construzd as implying doubt 28 | paper man and author and editor of Re- to the validity of the senteince imposea | publique Francaise, sent his seconds to M. npon Dreyfus, and that the Esterhazy in- quiry was not concerned with ihe Dreyfus Miller and the weil-known Sociali~t-Re- publican and editor of the Peite Repub- case, but was merely sequent to the in- quiry of General Pellieux. lique Francaise. A duel with pistols has On the ot er hand, the Dreyfusians as- been arranged 10 take place between ibe men, M. Reilach has alreadv fought sert that the inquiry will necessitate the | duels with M. Magnier and Paul Der- introduction of expert evidence concern- | oulede. ing the handwriting of the memorandum which convicted Drevfus, proving it to be in Esterbazy's handwriting, and they also propose to introduce evidence that docu- An injury to the tongue is repairad by nature with more rapidity than is the case wi h any other part of the system. 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