The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, JULY 26, 1926.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1926, Page 2

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. MONDAY, JULY 26, 1926.

Although the latets accounts from France are to the effect that the position is calmer, and the franc value seems to confirm that, there is no certainty if. Poincare is going to stem the tide and restore the political desolation of France. M. Poincare was a very determined fighter for the national rights of France after the war, and if he can use the same spirit in fighting for national rights in the restoration of the financial fortunes of France, he will accomplish what has the appearance of being impossible. French politics are very complex. There are so many factions, and there is so much instability. We have seen how the three-party system brought instability into British politics. But the number of parties is so numerous in Franco that stability in politics is quite un-

known of late. If the new Premiei fails—what then? There seems no alternative but the Committee of Public Safety, or the Dictatorship, and after that a period of chaos. France is potentially a wealthy country with a reasourceful people. Yet, lor some reason not clear, the nation shirks the duty of balancing tho national bud-

get. It would appear that the system of Government in France has failed, and the political paralysis, as iar as potent action is concerned, is ruining tho country. A dictatorship is a radical step, hut as matters are drifting, the solution seems to call for something radical. There is call for a dissolution, and a fresh Parliamentary election might help to clear the air. But the multiplicity of parties would remain still, and there is not much guarantee that the reshuffling would be an advantage. The present position is certainly a danger to the country, and is a great embarrassment to any real progress. Tho situation "is acute enough to bring to the minds of the people a realisation of what is in store for the nation, if stability in finance and politics is not brought about quickly. H is clear France must carry out important administration reforms to save tho situation. .Her house must be set in order, but the frequent ministerial charges renders the task impossible. Perhaps the Committee of Public Safety will have to set Tlhout the business to bring about peaceful tranquility.