FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 November 1917, Page 3

FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.

(Received this day at 1.20 a.m.,) PARIS, Nov. DL The Chamber passed Confidence in

M. Painleve, hut Government were defeated by 277 to 184 upon a refusal to immediately discuss interpellations. Presdcnt Poincare will probably ask M. Viviani to form a Cabinet.

FALL OF. FRENCH CABINET

OVER INTERNAL POT.TCY.

(Received This P«iv at 11.20. a.m.) PAJIUS November 14.

Following M. Painlpve’s speech, the Chamber discussed two interpellations. Deputy Feury urged a fusion or the armies on the western front. I.emery favoured the creating of an army of maneouvre. The Chamber voted confidence by 250 to 102 and it looked as if the Government would emerge victorious from tlie warm session when a question arose for the fixing of a date for the discussion of tihe on tne Government’s internal policy. M. Painleve refused to allow a discussion before Nov. 30th., saying members of the Government niusthave time to work, instead of having to he always defending their existence. M. Painleve put the question to one of confidence and the voting proceeded in a heated atmosphere. There was little surprise when the voting of 277 to 166 indicated the defeat of the Government •

j PAINLEVE EXPLAINS. ; ALLIED ACTION TAKEN . (Deceived This Dav at. 11.25. a.m.) PARIS, Nov. 14. M. Painleve addressing the Chamber j said the Russian collapse had made, the j defeat of the Italians possible, necessi- | fating immediately Allied . measures. I French troop s took their place in the ' front line. The movement was executed with such rapidity and precision, as had inspired the 'administration. A body of British contingents was spreading out beyond the Alps. England was sending large forces. The" Allies realised that, the defeat of one, would mean the death of all, and therefore wa s putting their armies and money into tho common stock. The intor-Allicd Committee would be the supreme Council of War. Doubtless, America, whose troops would soon he fighting on tho same front, will co-operate in the Council. Wo will conduct further negotiations 1 with Russia and Japan. The War j Council will meet in France on a mini- , mum nf once a month- ! The objection had already been raised that we need a single command, not a 1 consultative Committee. , He would not say the scheme represents the last step in tho path of progress, hut they ought without delay, to achieve the best nnssiblo, and not wait months without doing anything." Perhaps the War Council’s working would lead to a un-> itv of command. Such a command would require a General Staff exaet.lv os jc, now created. Already the sten had been a source of comfort and enthusiasm to Italy...

ANGLO-ORENOH AGREEMENT

(Received This TW at 11.95. n.m.l LONDON, Nov. 14 M. Painleve continuing said Germany was making, tremendous efforts, hoping for a decisive victory before the end of" tho year. Complete accord was reached by the Anglo-French on military matters, also regarding the_ revictualling of the Allies. In these respects it would soon constitute a singlo country. Upon iour steadfastness depends the future of four-fifths of the civilised world.

Regarding a further extension of the British front, a preliminary agreement had been reached between the two com manders, and the operation would be carried out at an early date. A mutual control of the food supplies was a feature of the Anglo-French agreement. Botli were ready for further restrictions to release ship s for the transpo-- of American troops. COLDLY RECEIVED. (■Received This nt 11 25. a.m.) ! LONDON, Nov. 14.

The “Morning Post’s” correspondent says the speech was coldly received, hut tho reference to American financial and economic assistance aroused enthusiasm.

RESIGNED j

(Reuter’s Telegrams.)

PARIS, Nov. 14. M. Painlevo’s Government has resigned.

AUSTRIA GLOATING. OO RUSSIAN SITUATION. AND SPOILING OF ALLIES PLANS. ON RUSSIAN SITUATION. (Received This Day at 10.15. +.*u > LONDON November 14. Tlie “Morning Posts” Berne correspondent says the Austrian newspapers are gloating over the developments at Petrograd .hailing it as a triumph for peace involving the defeat of England, wherefrom she cannot recover alleging the complete discomfiture of British statesmejni. The (Russians want freedom and peace, and England will have a difficulty of refusing . The newspapers assert the Italian situation will rob the Allies much of reserve manpower on the west fronl The Anglo-Freneh-American plans foi 1918 are already seriously disturbed.