REVOLUTIONARY SYMPTOMS IN FRANCE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1611, 16 July 1887, Page 3

REVOLUTIONARY SYMPTOMS IN FRANCE

[fIMCIAL TO PBtSS ASSOCIATION.] London, July 14. General Ferron has been authorised to create four additional cavalry regiments. The systematic persecution of Germans m France is causing extreme anger m Germany, and the outlook excites alarm. The "Times," referring to the bitter animosity displayed by the Extreme Democrats m France against England, advises the Government to assume an attitude of precaution, lest they may be taken unawares by a sudden aggressive war. Thousands of people are already crowding ttye streets of Paris, shouting "Vive Boulanger! Down with the Government." A strong revolutionary tpirit is apparent. (RMfhrcd July 16, 12.50 p.m.) Paris, July 15. During tfce celebration of the national fete yesterday a procession of two thousand members ot the Patriotic League marched to the Place de la Ccnbordel and placed wreaths upon the statues of Strasburg and Joan d' Ate. A large crowd assembled and applauded the action of the League, and there were a few cries of " Vive Boulanger." (Reoelved July 16, 2.35 p.m.) Paris, July 15. The review of the troops at Longchamps yesterday passed off without any disturbance, the citizens conducting themselves m an orderly manner. It is feared, however, that disorders will yet arise, and the necessary precautions have been taken by the authorities.