Foreign Policy

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 109, 11 May 1931, Page 7

Foreign Policy

VITAL FRENCH DISCUSSION PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION » [By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright] Received- May 10, 6.15 p.m. PARIS, May 9. A momentous debate on foreign policy, which is expected vitally to influence the imminent presidential election, lasted fill after midnight in an excited Chamber. Two war-blinded Deputies spoke, one warning France to beware of Germany and the other urging European pacifl M. Franklin Bouilon bitterly attacked M. Briand and declared that the Germans and Austrians had “caught you off guard. Everyone is aware of the Aust ro-Gcrman customs union except you and your ambassador. M. Briand, replying, said there was nothing to apologise for. lie took full responsibility for France’s foreign policy. Her prestige was never higher throughout the world. Germany nun Austria had made an error in psychology. The customs union was not forbidden by any treaty, but it was tinrealisable without the League of Nations’ consent. CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENCY WILL M. BRIAND ACCEPT! Received May 10, 6.30 p.m., PARIS, May 9. Though he persists in declaring that he will not be nominated for the Presidency, because once he. makes such a move he will be barred from putting the copingstono on his edifice—tho pacification of Europe, Al. Briand is the hottest favourite. All the Leftists, after last night’s division, resolved unitedly to press M. Briand to consent to nomination. Meanwhile, M. Poincare has renewed his old antagonism, and he announces that he will most strongly oppose M. Briand. M. DOUMERGUE AGAIN. Received Mav 10, 11.40 p.m. PARIS, May 10. It. is rumoured that M. Doumerguo at tho last minute, has consented to a second term. If his candidature is an nounccd he is almost certain for reelection.