IN FRENCH CHAMBER

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1920, Page 3

IN FRENCH CHAMBER

MILLERAND CABINET VIEWS. <By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, (Reuter’s Telegram. > (Received this day at 12.25 p.m) , PARIS, February 6.

In the Chamber, during a debate on the foreign policy, M. Millerand said the Cabinet would follow the Clemenceau Cabinet’s policy. Germany had not taken steps to deliver the stipulated quantity of coal and the measures provided in the peace treaty would be adopted to collect this debt. M. Millerand significantly referred, to the clause relating to extended military occupation where the German engagements' were- not fulfilled.. He stated his intention to notify Germany that in view of the flagrant non-fulfil-ment of one of the most important obligations. In reference to the war criminals, he iirged that the Allies had the. right to apply economic and finanpial reprisals where the obligations were wilfullly. disregarded; also the ricrht to resort to military coercion. M. Millerand emphasised the intention'of exacting everything Germany owes under the treaty. He stated the Charge de Affaires in Berlin had notified” that the Foreign Ministry expressed regret at Von Leisner’s action, which was purely personal, and that disciplinary measures would be taken against him. , A motion of confidence in the Government was adopted by 513 to 68.