ATTITUDE OF PRESS

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 83, 2 January 1929, Page 8

ATTITUDE OF PRESS

OPPOSED TO POINCARE \ LEAVING OFFICE (Rec. January I, 8.55, p.m.) London, January 1. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Paris correspondent narrates an incident throwing light on M. Poincare's attitude in the first draft communique after the Cabinet did'no£ mention the

decision to resign. M. Poincare insisted on redrafting it, even again threatening to give up office if what occurred was not disclosed to the public.

There is no doubt that the country press is emphatic in demanding that M. Poincare remains in office, whatever Parliament aud some members of Cabinet think. The Premier lias not lost any prestige in the country, which would be unable to understand his withdrawal when the reparation negotiations are beginning. Nor can the “Gazette du France” scandal be left out of account. The Press is unanimous that a worse moment for a Cabinet crisis could scarcely be imagined. Nevertheless M. Poincare’s attitude can only be regarded as showing that he is tired of office for many reasons, .chiefly because he is unhappy with the Radical’s opposition. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY (Rec. January 1, 8.55 p.m.) London, January 1. The “Daily Express’s” Paris correspondent understands that M. Poincare intends to be a candidate at the next Presidential election. Yesterday's Cabinet meeting only evolved a compromise. Opportunity will be given the Chamber in the middle of January to declare itself. If the Premier considers the confidence of a majority insufficient be will definitely retire.