NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT

Grey River Argus, 12 May 1932, Page 2

NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT

M. LE BRUN Has Big Majority (.Auti. & N.Z. Cable Assu.) PARIS, May 10. M. Le Brun was elected as President by 633 votes against his opponents’ 193 votes. The voting occupied two hours. The voting figures were: M. Le Brun 633 votes; M. Fauro (Socialist) 114 votes: M. Painleve (despite his withdrawal) 12 votes; M. Cochin (Communist) 8 votes. The other votes were variously distributed. M. Le Brun, as President of the National Assembly, ascended the carp'eted President’al box, and solemnly announced the purpose of the Assembly. Members stood for two minuteg in silence as a tribute to M. Doumer. Feeling ran high following the election, Senators Borret and Louis Bien coming to blows; also Deputies Grolette and Bourgauc. the latter twice soundly smacking h s rival’s face. Rumours of further attempted assassinations caused Versailles to be heavily guarded during the Presiden-| tial election. Cavalry patrolled the Great Fores. Infantry, with machine guns surrounded the Palace. The historic red and gold Salle De Congress was crowded with a distinguished social assembly.

The Tardieu Cabinet remains in of flee until June 1, when the Herriot Government will function.

The Late President BRITISH TRIBUTES. (Official Wireless.) RUGBY, May 10. Warm tributes to the memory of President Doumer, were paid by both Houses of Parliament. In the Lords, an address requesting the King to express on behalf of the House, abhorrence of the crime, and sympathy with the Government and people of France in thicr grief, was moved by Lord Hailsham. He said that the whole world was shocked at the news of the murderous attack on M. Doumer, and its fatal outcome. That, a noble life given to public service should be struck down by the irresponsible hand of an assassin, was a shock to the moral sense of the civilised community. The late President left behind him a memory of personal integrity., patriotism and unflinching courage, which could only deepen for the French people the’r sense of loss, but which surely would be an inspiration to his country in the days to come Lords Ponsonby and Reading supported the motion. In the Commons, a similar address was moved by Mr Stanley Baldwin, and seconded by the Oppos'tion Leader (Mr Lansbury). Both motions were unanimously approved, in rilence.