THE FRENCH CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1925, Page 3

THE FRENCH CRISIS

CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT. [Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received this day at 10.25 a.m.) PARIS, December 22. The Chanihor by HIM) to 2it, passed the first part of the Government’s resolution on the Syrian debate, confidencing the Government and by 420 to to 35 passed the second part expressing confidence in the Government to follow its policy of pacification, to organise the Syrian mandate in accordance with the League of Nations and approving of the instructions given .M. de Jnuveiial. The Chamber subsequently carried the whole resolution on a show of hands. SYRIAN POSITION BRIGHTER. PAULS, December 22. A distinct, change in the situation 'ln Syria, was announced by M. Ilriaml in \i statement in the Chamber. He said the Druse revolt had largely subsided. The loyal inhabitants wore at present defending themselves against hands of marauders. M. Painleve, reviewing the situation, argued that General Sarrail was forced by the facts to fire a few shells into Damascus to avoid very serious events. M. Brin ml again spoke, but he was continually interrupted by the Communists. The Premier pointed out that France was exhausted financially mid militarily alter the Great War and had no taste for fresh warlike ml ventures, hut had been attacked. France could not. evade execution of the mandate. Tile speech was loudly cheered except by the Communists.