Show on of church and state the french chamber of deputies on tuesday began the debate on the governments bill providing for the separation of church and state A large crowd was present and intense interest was shown in the proceedings the becis on Is considered of momen tous importance as both the ministry and part parl ament are now favorable to a separation so the question which has been pending for years pro probably baSly will be settled as a result of the debate which is expected to last three weeks |