[CENSORING THE CENSOR.]
As threats and entreaties have proved equally vain against censorship the Paris Temps attacks it with ridicule. Pierre Mille, one of the best known contributors, writes a column article, beginning:
"Regarding the origin of the convulsion which is shaking Europe, together with the least known diplomatic secrets and the most concealed strategic projects, I am going to make some most important revelations."
Before he can reveal anything here, however, the censor intervenes with a four-line cut. He continues:
"It will be remembered that Napoleon once cried before the Pyramids——" (Here is another slash.)
The writer goes on:
"But we do not need the support of history or the remembrance of the victories won by Jeanne d'Arc at (name excised) or at Valmy by (another obliteration). One fact I will add——" (Here follows a ten-line cut.)
He continues:
"His undaunted attitude at——" (This time ten lines more disappear.)