SECURITY PLANS OF FRANCE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20673, 11 March 1937, Page 9

SECURITY PLANS OF FRANCE

PURPOSE OF DEFENCE LOAN LABOUR MAKES BIGGER DEMANDS United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, March 9. At a brief session of the Chamber of Deputies, the Minister of Finance, At a brief session of the Chamber, M. Auriol submitted the Defence Loan Bill, which was referred to the Finance Committee. The preamble says that the measure shows the inflexible intention of the Government to guarantee national security, while safeguarding the finances. The Bill merely authorises the loan rate of interest, the price of the issue not being disclosed until the issue is made. Disturbance in Debate A disturbance due to his wife resenting the conduct of another Deputy, interrupted M. Blum’s appeal for a French loan. Madame Blum was sitting in the Speaker’s gallery with a friend, when she caught a Rightist Deputy, M. Beatrix, laughing during M. Blum’s speech. She exclaimed: “Be quiet. You could not do it half so well.” Argument followed which caused a temporary suspension of the sitting. The Bill was passed by 470 votes to 46. LABOUR’S BIGGER DEMANDS REQUESTS TO FRENCH PRIME MINISTER United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright (Received March 10, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, March 9. On behalf of the Confederation of Labour, M. Jouhaux 1 called on M. Blum asking for an increase in the pay of miners, civil servants and public works employees, and also that early steps should be taken to halt the rising cost of living. In addition M. Johaux asked for a legalised May Day holiday. The crew of the Normandie have declared a stay-in strike, and refuse to move for 72 hours unless granted a 40-hour week, and a 30 per cent wage increase.