An interesting debate took place in the French Chamber on
Friday week, when M. Jaurea attacked the policy of the French Government, condemned secret treaties, and protested against any action which might estrange France and Spain. M. Paul Deschanel, the President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber, who followed, criticized the irresoluteness of the Government and the defective organ- ization of the French Colonial forces. M. Cruppi, the Foreign Minister, vindicated the need of the relief expedition to Fez— which was organized at the Sultan's request—and the choice of the Western route. With regard to the landing of Spanish troops at Larache, Spain had notified her action on the 9th inst., and her assurances warranted the hope that she would continue to abide by the cardinal principles of French policy in Morocco, viz., the maintenance of the Sultan's authority, of the integrity of his dominions, and of the open door. For the future France, who bad notified the Signatory Powers of her intentions, was determined to vindicate her rights and maintain her interests. M. Jaures' motion having been re- jected by 471 votes to 112, an order of the day approving the Government's policy was passed by 466 votes to 76.
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