FRENCH CHAMBER
DECLARATION OF POLICY M. SARRAUT’S COOL RECEPTION MINISTER OF WAR CRITICISED Presi Association—By Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, January 30. M. Sarraut had a cool reception in the Chamber when lie read a declaration of policy and described the Government as one of Republican conciliation and vigilance. He said the obvious task was to ensure fair and free elections* There was no ■ time for a wide and constructive programme. The Government regarded Anglo-French accord as an. essential guarantee of peace in Europe. Franco was ready to meet all nations halfway toward a European understanding, and hoped to find Germany in the forefront of the countries imbued with peaceful intentions. Referring to Abyssinia,' he said that the Government would endeavour to find a solution within the League “ to end these ghastly, bloody hostilities.” During the ensuing debate M. Fernaud Laurent criticised the inclusion in the Cabinet of General Maurin, Minister of War, oh the ground that he had been adviser to Fiance’s biggest armaments ' combine, the Schneider Creusot group. .
M. Maurin attempted to reply, but M. Sarraut pulled him back. The debate was adjourned.
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Evening Star, Issue 22252, 1 February 1936, Page 15
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