FRENCH CRISIS.
BRIAND MINISTRY RESIGNS, j M. CLEMENCEAU'S REVENGE, EyToleararili—Prcea'Ajicoclation—OoDJTiirht (Hec. March 19, 11.35 p.m.) Paris, March 19. The senate has rejected, the Electoral Reform 'Bill providing for representation of minorities, and M. Briand's Ministryhas Tesigned in consequence. . M. Clemenceau, tho 'weli-kno'vn exPremier, is, responsible for tho crisis, which is regarded (is his revenge for the rejection of his nominee for .the Presidency. The Radical extremists 'disliko tho Moderate Republicans' alliance regarding proportional representation with tho Monarchists, and the situation, is further complicated by the conflicts between tho two Chambers oyer the matter. The general expectation is that' the crisis will not endanger the military-ro, forms. _ • The Briand Ministry took office in January' after the election c£' tho previous Premier, M. Pioncare to tho Presidency, j
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1703, 20 March 1913, Page 5
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