THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2895, 10 February 1893, Page 2

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

I>B LESSEPS AND EIFFEL SENT TO PRISON. (rrnn nuns association. | Pabw, ternary g. The city newspaper* are dissatisfied with the action of the Chamber of Deputies with regard to the Panama Oanal prosecutions, and the decision to acquit M, Rouvicr ig made a specif 1 subject of attack. " " February & The debate in the Chamber of Deputies on the Panama Caual prosecutions was oi an exciting character, and many. lueiubers expressed a belief that the Government were screening M. Rouvier, whom it was deoided to acquit. M. Bourgeois, the Minister of Justice, angrily asserted the Complete independence of th» Ministry in the matter. M. Oavaignac, amidst kwd applause, deolared that the results of the Judical enquiry were no* sufficient to satisfy members or meet ■ the ends of justice. He pointedly referred ta the part which M. Rouvier had played in »he scandals.. After a feeble protest, M. Ribot, the Premier accepted a resolution, which was moved by M. ' Cavaignac, declaring that it was the duty of the Government ta repress corruption. The incident has greatfy' . shaksn the Ministry. (Received February 10, 1.15 {km*} . Paris, February 9, Tho Chamber of Deputies has ordered copies of tho speech delivered . by M. Cayaigme on the Panama scandal t* be placarded throughout France. Th«> Appeal Court,, oa enargts of

Comte de Lesseps and his son Charles to five years' imprisonment and a fine of £200; Fountaine and Baron Cottu to two years' imprisonment and £120 tine. On a charge of breach of trust, Eiffel, builder of the tower known by his name was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fined £800.