NEWS OF THE WEEK.
MJULES FERRY, finding the Extremists implacable • in their hatred of the Government, has finally declared war on them. He announced at Rouen on Satur- day that the Ministry were " about to give battle," and at Havre, on Sunday, he expanded the idea. There had, ho said, been during the Recess an outburst of Intran- sigeance, which called for serious attention. The Extremists -do not want Government of any kind; their idea of a Republic is incessant change, and they admit of no method of administration. Their advocates promise everything, practicable or otherwise, and thereupon are elected Deputies. The Government will make no compromise with them, and it behoves every good citizen finally to choose his side. No one can belong to both parties. These energetic words have driven the Extremists quite frantic, and it is arranged that a furious attack shall be made upon M. Ferry when the Session begins, on Tuesday. He relies, of course, upon the support of all Moderates ; but it is believed that, rather than resign, he will dissolve. The Senate will, of course, be on his side; and the President, although opposed to him personally, is still more opposed to the Extremists, who insult him every day. In an election on such an issue, it is believed that only the great cities would send up Extremists, and that the majority would return pledged to union and the support of the Government.
