NO FOREIGN IMPORTS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 17981, 26 January 1924, Page 14

NO FOREIGN IMPORTS.

FRENCH ECONOMIC POLICY

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LONDON, January 24

The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express" states that M. Poineare has tabied a Bill authorising prohibition of tiie importation of foreign goods, with a view to restoring the value of the franc.

If the Bill passes, hundreds of British firms in France will be affected and may be compelled to close down. Campaigns exhorting the people not to buy British goods, particularly groceries, are being waged ill several newspapers.

CHAMBER FAVOURABLE.

SUPPORT FOR M. POINCARE

(AUSTRALIA:; ' AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

(lteceiived January 25th, 0.0 p.m. > LONDON, January 25.

Tho Paris correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says that there promises to be a big debate, lasting a week, over M. Poincare's drastic financial proposals. It is expected that M. Poineare will make each item a question of confidence.

The Entente Republicans, the chief Government party, numbering 170, has decided to support the proposals. Most parties on the Left are proposing a series of amendments.

The Government is expected to -withstand the assaults, as a balance of opinion in the Chamber appears to favour the proposals.

A MUNICIPAL DISPUTE.

MAYOR AND ENGINEER

(press association telegram.)

BLENHEIM, January 2o

A hint of sensational developments ill municipal matters was contained in. a brief discussion at the Borough Council meeting last evening oil the subject of the resignation of the borough engineer, Mr M. Af. W . Richardson. At the conclusion of the meeting Councillor AV. T. Churchward said he de-sired-to move aa follows: —"(1) That Mr Richardson be requested to withdraw his resignation of tho office of borough engineer upon' completion of the -waterworks and "W-aterlea footbridge; (2) that Mr. Richardson continue to act as borough engineer in conformity with, duties to be definitely set out!"

Mr Richardson's resignation, is due to. o quarrel with the Mayor, Mr E. S. Parker- The engineer - alleged that the Mayor insulted him and therefore resigned. The Mayor objected to the matter being taken, without notice of motion, because there was more behind it than councillors were aware of. He went on to state that it appeared as if the council would have to choose between the Mayor and the engineer. Mr Churchward then' gave formal notioe of motion.