On Thursday, the Chamber reassembled, and passed three extraordinary votes.
It first, after listening to a speech in which M. Floquet declared that the Republic must defend itself against pretenders, and must delay Revision till dic- tatorship was impossible, voted confidence in the Ministry by 379 to 177. It then, after rejecting motions for adjourn- ment, fixed to-day for the discussion on Revision, and the appointment of the Committee, the vote being 340 to 215. And then, by 305 votes to 175, it ordered M. Floquet's speeches to be printed and placarded, an honour, if we remember aright, voted to Robespierre just before his execution. It is difficult to misunderstand the meaning of such votes as these. The Chamber does not like General Boulanger, and will gladly help M. Floquet to resist him if he has the power; but it is mortally afraid of the General, and when the demand is clearly in his interest, accedes to it. General Boulanger took his seat on Thursday, and was present during these proceedings ; but he only looked on smilingly, uttering no word. As he passed out through the lobby, it was noticed that many Deputies uncovered, and his reception by the crowd on his return was, a correspondent writes to us, cordial, though not enthusiastic.
