CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 29 June 1899, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

France.

Th 9 Minister for War in the new French Ministry, in the course of an interview, made several important declarations. General Gallifet stated that his mission was to defend the army, whilst keeping it strictly within its functions. Ir, was unnecessary for any officers to engage in press polemic, biu Uisy might repel an insult with the sword. Generals Hiatachmido and Rigrt and two colonels, for offending against discipline, hai been transferred to the provinces. General Gallifet repudiated any intention to disturb Generals Znrlinden, Baisdt-ffre, Gonse and Peilieux. Personally, he advocated a poiicy of oblivion in regard to the part played by these officers in the Dreyfus affiir. The Minister added that he was convinced of Colonel Picquart'e innocs-nca. No influence would be permitted to interfere with the Rennes courtmartial ; its finding would loyally be enforced. M. Rous3eau-Waldeck, the new French Premier, on meeting the Chamber of Daputie?, intends to state simply that he will defend the Republic. The Premier will accept immediate discussion on an interpellation to be moved by M. Jule3 Roche, Republican Deputy for Ardeche, and M. Paul de Cassagnac, Covservative Deputy for Gers. On meeting the Chamber cf Deputies, M. Waldeck-Rousseau, the new Premier declared that his only ambition was so pacify the country and securo respect for judicial decisions. M. Ernest Roche, Socialist Deputy for the Seine (a revisionist) aided by a section of the Socialist party fiercely assailed General Gallifet, Minister of War. Violent scones occurred, and personalities were indulged in by the deputies. The intervention of M. Brisson saved the Government. The Chamber. ultimately approved of .the Premier's declaration by 263 to 287 votes. The Senate by a large majority also supported the Premier's declaration.