11 JUNE 1870, Page 1
The rumours of M. 011ivier's coming fall grow very thick.
He seems to have lost all hold on the Chamber, and to be main- tained by the Emperor alone, who would like M. Rouher better. It is said that he at last perceives what he ought to have perceived weeks ago, that a lever cannot be supported on itself, that for a Premier to draw independent strength from a Chamber nominated by the Sovereign is impossible. He, therefore, recurs to the idea of a dissolution, which the Emperor will not grant. The Left Centre, in fear of M. Rouher, is aiding him a little, but his position is becoming impossible. He is too Liberal to become a mere agent, and too distrusted to obtain Liberal support.
