Doctors warned Premier Edouard Herriot, still abed sick with a swollen leg, that his condition did not warrant him taking an active part in politics. Rumors ran around that the Premier would soon resign and the Ministry with him. Whether or no the Premier is going to take his doctors' advice is another matter; but it was generally believed that his health could not long stand the strain of Chamber debate.
Ex-Premier Paul Painlevé, President of the Chamber of Deputies, was mentioned as next Premier. His chances would not appear so good as those...
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