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Foreign News September 24, 1899

The News & Observer

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

In Paris on Sept. 23, General De Gallifet's proclamation to the army declaring the Dreyfus incident closed draws strong opposition from Dreyfusards, Radicals, and Socialists. Rumors indicate an effort to remove him from the Cabinet for acting without consulting colleagues; he vows not to resign alone.

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GALLIFET IS OPPOSED.
An Attempt Will Doubtless be Made to
Oust Him.

Paris, Sept. 23.—The proclamation of
the Minister of War, General De Gallifet,
to the army, declaring the Dreyfus
incident closed, has excited keen opposition
among the Dreyfusards, Radicals
and Socialists. It is rumored that an attempt
will be made to oust the War Minister
from the Cabinet. It is said he issued
the proclamation without consulting
his fellow Ministers. Some of the papers
criticising him are in close touch with
several of the Ministers, and General De
Gallifet is credited with saying:
"They want to get rid of me. I am
quite prepared to go, but I don't mean
to go alone. Either all of them disappear
with me, or I stop where I am."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Dreyfus Incident General De Gallifet French Cabinet Political Opposition War Minister Proclamation

What entities or persons were involved?

General De Gallifet

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Sept. 23.

Key Persons

General De Gallifet

Outcome

rumored attempt to oust general de gallifet from the cabinet; he states he is prepared to go but not alone, either all ministers disappear with him or he stays.

Event Details

The proclamation by Minister of War General De Gallifet to the army, declaring the Dreyfus incident closed, has excited keen opposition among the Dreyfusards, Radicals and Socialists. It is rumored that an attempt will be made to oust the War Minister from the Cabinet, as he issued the proclamation without consulting his fellow Ministers. Some papers criticizing him are in close touch with several Ministers.

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