MOTION OF CENSURE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLIV, Issue 10134, 11 June 1924, Page 5

MOTION OF CENSURE

THE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

RESOLUTION OF DEPUTIES.

M. MILLERAND REFUSES TO GO.

(Per Press Association—Copyright.) (Received This Day* 10.20 a.m.) PARIS, June 10. The Chamber of Deputies adopted a motion of censure moved by the Left. This means the resignation of M. Millerand, „ (Received This Day, 10.20 a.m.) PARIS, June 10. M. Millerand's message was read this afternoon by M. Fraucois-Maisal, and in the Senate by M. Ratier, Keeper of the Seals. In the course thereof, M. Millerand declared he had faithfully kept the solemn engagement he made before the country and refused to desert his post, to which he was called by Parliament. In respect to the constitution, the Left groups unanimously adopted a resolution which will be submitted to the Chamber to-day, declaring that the Chamber is resolved not to enter into relations with the Ministry, which by its composition is a negation of the rights of Parliament, and refuses-to enter into an unconstitutional debate to which it is invited, and has decided to adjourn all discussions until the Government constituted in conformity with the country's sovereign will present itself before it

(Received This Day, 2.5 p.m.) M. Millerand early in his speech implored the Chamber not to begin the new legislature with a revolutionary act. He declared if the President could be forced to resign for purely political "reasons the constitution would be violated and a grave blow given at Republican institutions. France wanted peace and concord, and 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.

til. MILLERAND RESJGNS.

(Received This Day, 2.40 p.m.) PARIS, June 10. M. Millerand has resigned. ,

THE MEW GOVERNMENT.

MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT

(Received This Dav, 1.5 p.m.) PARIS, June 10

The new Marshal Government has issued a declaration that it has only been formed to enable Parliament to pronounce itself constitutionally. ft therefore submits no programme, and asks Parliament to decide whether the constitutional laws shall remain intangible above party politics, or whether it disapproves the principles kid down in the Preisident's message, v.hif-h are based . on' the constitution. The Government appeals for the application of conscience and reason by Parliament to the proceedings, wbHi should be held on clear issues as its vote concerns the future regime, iwd respect for the legality of guarantees of Republican institutions and safeguards for public liberties.

PRESIDENT'S APPEAL.

MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT

PARIS, June 9. / According to a semi-official forecast, President Millerand's message to Parliament will briefly review events since his assumption of the Presidency, recalling that he has invariably pursued a policy of social progress and agreement at, home and abroad, and that aft the Cabinets to which he has entrusted power have been coalitions, in which members of the Left participated. The message j will declare that M. Millerand's attitude has always eonformed; to the constitutional prerogative, and will point out that the new majority made it impossible for the head of the State to exercise his mandate. Suteh interference is inadmissible, and the Premier asserts that the subordination of the powers of the head of the State to electoral fluctuations would result in creating a precedent fraught with incalculable consequences. The message concludes: "Parliament alone can decide the question of the Presidency."