POLITICS IN FRANCE.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 307, 27 December 1924, Page 7

POLITICS IN FRANCE.

PREMIER LEAVES HIS BED. GERMAN DISARMAMENT. PARIS, December 26. Despite opposition by the Minister of Public Works, M. Peytral, the Senate held up, by 153 to 143 votes, an amendment to the Amnesty Bill, providing for the reinstatement of railwaymen dismissed in consequence of the 1920 railway strike, at the option of the railway companies. The Premier, M. Herriot, was able to leave his bed to-day to face the possibly dangerous political situation created by the Senate's refusal to accept the Amnesty Bill. M. Herriot is still suffering , from leg trouble, and it will be some time before he is able to walk freely. The newspapers with official leanings continue to talk of a plot against the Government. "Le Temps" and "Le Journal dcs Debats" says M. Herriot should as soon as possible appear in the Senate and face the storm. FEAR OF GERMANY. The question of disarmament has also assumed grave proportions. The French claim that if Germany wishes to do co she can build another army and fight another war. It is contended that the only hope lies in the revival of efforts by all nations to preserve peace. This means efforts by Britain and the United States to prevent another war in Europe. "La Joumee Industrielle" says that Germany seeks every chance to recover the position she held before 1914. She is only obeying the law of life. The mortal illusion for us will be to forget to keep ourselves ready for whatever eventuates. "Le Temps" says French and Belgian troops should.remain in the Ruhr until Germany completes disarming. "Le Journal dcs Debats" suggests getting rid of M. Herriot and installing a firmer man in the saddle. —(A. and N.Z. —Reuter.)