MILLERAND RESIGNS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19035, 12 June 1924, Page 5

MILLERAND RESIGNS

FRENCH POLITICAL DRAMA NOTABLE SESSIONS OF PARLIAMENT Marsal cabinet asked to CONTINUE. As was inevitable, the Trench President, M. Millerand, resigned yesterday as the result of the Left carrying its motions of censure. M. MilSjgand delivered a notable address. in which he implored the Chamber not to begin the new legislature with a revolutionary act. When the Premier and Cabinet visited the Elysee to announce their intention of resigning, M. Millerand declared that he had already deeded to resign. He therefore asked Cabinet to continue in office meantime. THE PRESIDENT RESIGNS PARIS, June 10. President Millerand has resigned . THE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS PARIS, June 10. President Millerand’s message was Tead in the Chamber this afternoon by M. Francois Marsal and in the Senate by M. Ratier, Keeper of the Seals. In the course of the message, M. Millerand declared that he had faithfully kept the solemn engagement he made before the country, and refused to desert the post to which he was called I by Parliament. M. Millerand implored the Chamber I not to begin the new legislature with a revolutionary act. He declared that if a President could be forced to resign for purely political reasons, the Constitution would be violated and a grave blow given to Republican institutions. France wanted peace and concord, also a foreign policy in full agreement with the Allies in the matter of reparations and the application of the Versailles Treaty towards all diplomatic acts created thereunder. In respect to the Constitution, the Left groups unanimously adopted a | resolution, which was submitted to the ! Chamber to-day, declaring that the ‘ Chamber had resolved not to enter into . relations with a Ministry which, by j its composition, is a negation of the rights of Parliament; refused to enter j into an unconstitutional debate to : which it is invited; and has decided ' to adjourn aTI discussion until a Gov- ! ernment (restituted in conformity with i the country’s sovereignty and will pre- ■ gents itself before it. The motion was carried. THE SENATE ADJOURNS PARIS, June 10. The Senate, by 154 to 144, resolved to adjourn the debate upon an interpellation by M. Cheron, who thus prevented the case for the President being discussed. The Senate adjourned till to-morrow. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CONVENED WHO WILL SUCCEED? Received June 11, 7.30 p.m. PARIS, June 11. The National Assembly, consisting of the Senate and the Chamber, will jointly assemble at Versailles on Friday to elect a new President. The c hoice is regarded as between M. Painleve and M. Doumergue. It is expected that the Senate and Chamber, after receiving M. Millerand’s resignation today, will adjourn till after the assembly. Members of the Left will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation. THE LEFT LIES LOW Received June 11. 8.30 p.m. PARIS, June 10. Members of the Left took practically no part in the debate in the Chamber. According to concerted plan they determined to treat the Government as non-existent, ignoring provocative phrases used by Communist speakers to draw them. When the result of the Senate vote was announced, the Left groups broke out into thundering cheers. MEETING AT THE ELYSEE M. MILLERAND ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION. Received June 11. 8.30 p.m. PARIS, June 10. The communique announcing M. Millerland’s resignation says: The Premier and Cabinet called at the Elysee and informed the President of events in the Chamber and Senate. M. Millerand thanked Cabinet for the assistance it had given him in defence of the constitution. When the Cabinet tendered its resignation, M. Millerand replied < that he had made up his own mind to resign the Presidency, and he asked Cabinet to continue its functions for the time being. GREAT ISSUES INVOLVED. PARIS, June 10. The new Marsal Government has issued a declaration that it was only

formed to enable Parliament to pronounce itself constitutionally Therefore it submits no programme and asks Parliament to decide whether constitutional laws shall remain intangible above party politics, or whether it disapproves of the principles laid down in the President’s message, which was based on constitutional government. It appeals for the application of conscience and reason by Parliament to the pro ceedings which should be held on clear issues, as its vote concerns the future regime, and respect for legal ity of guarantees, republican institutions, and safeguard public liberties.