The second ballots in France have ended nearly as we
expected, except that no Reactionaries were returned in Paris. We had calculated on three. The total figures of the new Chamber will, therefore, be,—Opportunists, 230; Radicals, 150; and Monarchists, 204. The Monarchists are much disappointed, as they thought the waverers would have given them more seats; but the waverers, as usual, voted against revolution. The united groups of Republicans, therefore, number 380, to 204 Monarchists ; and if they can agree, are secure of an overwhelming majority. Agreement is, however, difficult, for the Radicals insist on leading, and the Opportunist policy is so discredited—the telegrams from Tonquin sup- pressed during the Elections revealing a frightful state of affairs, massacres, full hospitals, and demands for reinforce- ments—that they can hardly be refused. They are almost certain, however, to alienate the Opportunists, and unless either M. Floquet or IL. Clemenceau display unexpected powers of self- restraint, the outlook inside the Chamber is gloomy in the ex- treme. The test question will be the expulsion of the Princes, which will undoubtedly be rejected by most Opportunists, and may, therefore, cause a schism at once.
