FATEFUL DAYS IN FRANCE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 1 April 1926, Page 7

FATEFUL DAYS IN FRANCE.

Facing 1 Financial Crisis. REDS DISTURB CHAMBER. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. PARIS, March 30. Mouselike quietude, in a packed Chamber during the momentous financial debate, which is to decide the fate not only of the Government, but possibly also of France, lasted while the Finaiitte Committee’s reporter outlined the position, explaining that the problem was to find about 2,460,000,01)0 francs.

Mr Pcret followed, pleading the urgency of financial reconstruction, including a business and turnover tax. The Chambers’ tranquillity was shattered by the entry of two newly-elected Pan’s Communists, who were greeted by all tho Communists rising and singing the “Internationale” to the accompaniment of indignant shouts from the Right, M. Herriot, president, suspended the sitting. “ HANG MALVY." DEMONSTRATIONS BY REDS. By Cablo—-Press Association—-Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, Mavc'li 30. The Paris correspondent of the “Times” states than following the announcement of the result ot the byelection, in which the Communists were victorious, 2000 students marched to the Ministry of the Interior shouting: “Hang Malvy.” The police quelled the demonstration. During the meieo a student was lnt between the eyes by a policeman’s fist and died. GRAVE CRISIS IMPENDING. FINANCIAL PROPOSALS MUST BE ACCEPTED. 8v Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Reuter's Telegrams. (Received March 31, 7.20 p.m.) I’ a VRIS, March 30, After five minutes interval, a fresh start wa,s attempted to consider a number of suggested amendments. The poll tax was rejected and shelved finally. The debate then adjourned until tomorrow. The Finance Committee meanwhile is resuming its arduous efforts. M. Perot (Minister of Finance) insisted that the Bill must be voted to-morrow.