THE TROUBLE IN FRANCE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2111, 20 June 1907, Page 2

THE TROUBLE IN FRANCE.

MINISTER OF INTERIOR RESIGNS.

TRUSTY TROOPS SENT OUT.

United Press Association— Copyright PARIS, Juno 18. Interior! who’iYdeputy fo^Narbon.ee, «» M Owh:T to the untrustworthiness of tlm regiments in four jLstricte, the Government are replacing them with several bettor discipa troops.

LAAV-ABIDING SETTLERS THREATENED.

DEPUTIES SUPPORT PREMIER.

Received Juno 19, 10.40 p.m. PARIS, June 19. . In connection with the trouble in the wine districts, there are many attempts to incite revolt, and threats to burn the property of those Mayors failing to resign ’ and such taxpayers as satisfy the tax-gather-ers’ demands. . The Chamber of Deputies, recognising the gravity of the situation, heartily supported M. Glemenceau s declaratiou that orders had been given for legal action to pursue its course. He added: “It mUst be supreme, and the normal regular working administrative judicial machinery bo restored.” He had put the National force at the disposal of the law. He would avoid bloodshed as far as possible, but when there was insurrection against the law in the departments, and when local Separatist committees professed to take the .Government’s place, ancl a sort of provincial Government enforced resignations by. intimidation, the law must be applied. M. Sarrant remarked: “When conciliation has failed M. Clemenceau says the law must prevail. As a Frenchman I acknowledge that he is right, but my resignation will promote pacification. The offenders are old comrades of mine—brothers-in-arms —who I advise to trust tho Republic and * revert to legal methods.” (.Cheers.) ’ ___