DRAMATIC SCENE

Hokitika Guardian, 12 January 1929, Page 5

DRAMATIC SCENE

IN FRENCH CHAMBER. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright.) LONDON, Jan. 10. The Times Paris correspondent states that, like bearding a lion in his den, M. Poincare rose before an opportunity came to move a motion of no-confidence and told the Deputies lie wanted a decision forthwith. “It is a question of knowing if the Government really exists, and what is still more important, if it will exist to-morrow.. We intend to exist and go on existing.” There was applause from the Right and Centre parties, and a portion of the Lett where waverers usually are found. Approval was so vigo-uus that it could bo regarded in the light of a promising show of hands for M. Poincare, who realises he has won previous successes, because divisions are not taken on party lines. He now demands a straight vote, in order to know if he can continue unhampered by continual Socialist threats. 31. Poincare again interve cd with dramatic effect when the Socialist, Moyer, accused him of allowing reactionaries to attack the Rcpmii.y and not moving a finger to protect it. He asked why M. Poincare had not ascended the tribune to denounce the anti-Rcpublicans. AT. Poincare jumped up and asked the Deputies if they did not remember bow lie was foremost in defending Parliamhnt against reactionaries. He mentioned his share in defeating M. Boulanger, and saving Dreyfus. Almost the entire Chandler was stirred by the dramatic allusion to historic incidents, and burst into applause. M. Mover’s soeccli faded out.