The Confederal Committee in its turn vehemently attacked the government.
It is quite true that the Confederal Committee tries to maintain its power by all means possible.
M. Niel was elected by a majority of one vote, and his position was very difficult in the Confederal Committee.
The call of the Confederal Committee was only partly followed.
The government instituted legal proceedings against twelve members of the Confederal Committee for “insults to the army.”
