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Foreign News November 19, 1882

Daily Yellowstone Journal

Miles City, Custer County, Montana

What is this article about?

In Paris on Nov. 18, Deputy Roche accused former Council President De Freycinet of illegally allotting 50,000 francs to Archbishop Fava after a rejected motion. Minister Fallières explained it as repayment for the archbishop's patriotic promotion of French influence in Tunis. The chamber adopted the order of the day by 344-125.

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EXPLAINING THE CHARGE.

Paris, Nov. 18.—In the chamber of deputies to-day, Roche brought forward for inspection his notice which has caused considerable sensation by accusing De Freycinet, late president of the council, of having while in office illegally allotted 50,000 francs to Archbishop Fava, after a motion to grant that amount had been rejected by the chamber. Minister Fallières has explained that allotment was in repayment of advance made by the archbishop who had patriotically promoted French influence in Tunis at a great personal sacrifice. The order of the day pure and simple, was moved by ministers, and the motion adopted by 344 to 125.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Paris Chamber De Freycinet Accusation Archbishop Fava Tunis Influence French Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Roche De Freycinet Archbishop Fava Minister Fallières

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Nov. 18

Key Persons

Roche De Freycinet Archbishop Fava Minister Fallières

Outcome

motion adopted by 344 to 125

Event Details

Roche brought forward a notice accusing De Freycinet of illegally allotting 50,000 francs to Archbishop Fava after rejection by the chamber. Fallières explained it as repayment for the archbishop's advance to promote French influence in Tunis. Ministers moved the order of the day pure and simple, adopted by 344 to 125.

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