FRENCH ELECTIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1924, Page 2

FRENCH ELECTIONS.

I.ATESTCABLE NEWS

A UHI It A LIAN AND N Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION FRENCH NEWSPAPER COMMENT. PARIS, May 13 The newspapers generally consider that while the swing to the Left may have some influence on the domestic policy, it is extremely improbable it will affect tbe foreign poliey. They stress the success of the Socialists as contrasted with the small gains of tho Communists.

The papers express the opinion that the main issue of the election was tho high cost of living and the new tnxa-

“Le Journal" recalls that many members of the I.rft Party declared themselves partisans of M. Poincare’s foreign poliey. The "Matin’’ thinks M. Poincare could find a majority, but it opines that it is more normal that the- vic-

torious parties should assume office

M. Tardicu, who himself was beaten, in the "Echo National" blames tlic Moderates for their own defeat, saving tliev did not show enough fight.

The Communist paper, “Humanite,” declares that disillusion will rapidly follow the advent of the Radical Socialist Morrint and the Socialist Reliaudcl. The Communists will immediately demand a lull amnesty, the evacuation .of the Ruhr, the recognition (>i the Soviets, and the abolition of taxation schemes.

The Radical paper, “Era Nouvelle,” says the election shows France’s desire for peace. 'I he* new Chamber trill certainly be inclined towards conciliation, but this must find a counterpart in Germany. The paper urges the necessity of Germany rapidly fulfilling the exports’ recommendations. The ex-Premicr and Radical Socialist. M. Painlcve, interviewed, explained the attitude of the Left Bloc. He stressed France’s desire for peace, based on the principle of reparations. Rad faith on the part of Germany will have for her most disastrous consequences. Europe could only enjoy a peaceful future if tho goodwill and cone illation on flic part of France met with goodwill and tho continued execution of her obligations on the part of Germany.

CIIF.QI'ERS CONFERENCE AILVNDON ED. PARIS, May 13. It is understood that M. Poincare has decided not to go to Chequers Court. “EVENING STANDARD’S” OPINION LONDON, May 13. -_-V The “Evening ' Standard” says M., Poincare’s defeat saves the Dawes scheme from failure, because as a result of his intraiisigeance at the AngloBelgian discussions at Chequers on June 3rd. it would be fruitless, imperilling tho Entente and a European settlesnout. GERMAN VIEWS. BERLIN May 13. Tho German press is cautious in its comment on M. Poincare’s defeat. Tho “Tageblatt" rejoices over ti c downfall of this statesman who lj«S\ fought Germany for two years with niggerlike hate and implacability. "Yonvncrts” advised the German workers not to imagine tho now French Government will evacuate the Ruhr.