The French Senate has decided, on the suggestion of the
Govern- ment, by a vote of 157 against 126, to adjourn the discussion as to the return from Versailles to Paris, till after the Easter recess, M. Leon Say declaring the opinion of the Government that the communication between Members and their constituents, which would take place during the holidays, would very much facili- tate a clear decision. As the Government did not introduce the matter, though they were ready to declare their approbation of the return of the Chambers to Paris under adequate guarantees, it was competent to them to delay the settle- ment, and let the opinion of the country declare itself more fully. And the excuse may be accepted. But assuredly M. Waddington's Government is not overburdened with promptitude of resolve.
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