FRANCE: Le Parlement

Two bills were presented by the Government: 1) asking for increased control over exchange operations; 2) providing for greater economies in the public services and an increase of 20% in all taxes. The Government obtained a vote of confidence of 394 to 180 on the manner in which the business is to be handled.

Premier Poincaré: “This Government will not allow a centime of expenditure to be made unless it is provided for by income.” On refusing to consider discussion on interpellations on exchange questions the Premier was again sustained by 360 to 215 votes.