As we write, it is believed that M. Loubet will
win, but the result is uncertain, because the Bill is a mere pivot for a different struggle. The Conservative classes in France, as we have pointed out elsewhere, have been fairly frightened by the Carmaux affair and the dynamite explosion, and they desire to see M. Loubet replaced in the Ministry of the Interior by a stronger man. He is too English in his ways for them, and they wish, as against Anarchists and Labour agitators, for more despotism. They assert that existing laws are weakly executed, and that if more decided measures are not employed, the Republic itself will be in danger. M. Loubet retorts that all has been done that can be done consistently with the desire to remove abuses ; but it is notable that the Chamber receives with most applause any promises of vigour. If, therefore, the Conservative and Moderate members join the Left against the Government, it may still be overthrown. In that case, it is understood that M. Constans will be invited to form a Ministry intended to last at least until the General Election of next autumn. It will be remembered that M. Constans "managed" the election which crushed General Boulanger
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