THE NEW CABINET.

Otago Witness, Issue 3216, 3 November 1915, Page 21

THE NEW CABINET.

M. VIVIANTS RESIGNATION. PARIS, October 30. M. Viviani, in a letter to M. Poincare, stated that .150 deputies stood aloof from the vote of confidence. He asked that his resignation be accepted, because he believed that at the present time unanimity was essential. The new Ministry is constituted as follows : M. BRIAND. —Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs. M. GALLIENL— Minister of War. V. VIVIANI. —Minister of Justice. M. MIEL. —President of the Council. M.' DUMERGUE.—Minister for the Colonies. M. LAZAYE- —Minister of Marine. MM. DE FREYCINET, BOURGEOIS, COMBES, GUESDE, DENYS, and COCHlN.—Ministers of State. M. MALVY. —Minister of the Interior. M. RlßOT.—Minister of Finance. M. MELINE.—- Minister of Agriculture. M. SENBAT. —Minister of Works. M. CLEMENTEL. —Minister of Commerce. M. PAINLEVE. —Minister of Inventions (a new portfolio). M. CAMBON. —Secretary for the Foreign Department. M. METTN.—Minister of Labour. • It is feared in some quarters that the Cabinet, though composed of the ablest men possible, is unwieldy, but happy relations in the conduct of the war are assured, because M. Gallieni and General Joffre are warm friends. M. Briand declares that the change of Ministry does not mean a change of policy. GENERAL JOFFRE IN LONDON. WITH LORD KITCHENER. LONDON, October 29. General Joffre is visiting London. He and Lord Kitchener left the War Office together. October 30. General Joffre is the guest of Lord Kitchener at York House, where there is a distinguished gathering. General Joffre’s first visit to London was utterly unexpected. He had a tremendous ovation in the streets when the crowds in Whitehall recognised him motoring with Lord Kitchener after a visit to the War Office. General Joffre, who was wearing a field uniform, was highly gratified with his reception, and repeatedly saluted. Later General Joffre and Lord Kitchener lunched at the French Embassy. Mr Balfour attended the Downing street conference. General Joffre attended a conference at Downing street, including Lord Kitchener and several British and French generals. General Joffre later had a conference with Mr Lloyd George regarding munitions.