Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-14
VIVIANI GOVERNMENT
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the military policies before Parlia-
ment. He declared that NJ. Delcasse's
resignation was not due to any discord
in the ministry. as NJ. Delcasse had al
ways assented to the various steps ia
ken
Prof. PainIeve's Demand
Professor Paul Painleve opened the
debate by declaring that the chamber
vas entitled to an explanation from
the government on the measures ia
ken for making the French armies eff
to the Balkans.
Appeal for Harmony
Deputy Jules Delahahe made an ap-
peal for harmony.
1T is an immense responsibility to
undertake to overthrow the ministry
in the face Of the enemy" he said.
Prof. Painleve asserted that the for
eign affairs. army and navy commit
tees in agreement last August warned
the president of the republic and the
premier that Germany and Bulgaria
were preparing to cooperate and that
steps should be taken to prevent it.
Socialist Disorder
Renewed disorder broke out, partie-
ularly among the Socialists, who re-
.e,ted remark by member of the
Eight that some things should have
been thought of before the war, al
luding to the position Of the Socialists
to greater military preparation.
The members resumed an attentive
silence when Premier Viviani arose.
He began by saying that he did not
wish to see the debate degenerate into
Political pugilism."
Neither here nor anywhere else
where the interests of France are not
alone In question:" said he lis it DOS
sible to reply to every Interrogation,
no matter how legitimate. The govern
ment-has no longer the right nor the
possibility Of explaining military and
snaval plans Of an expedition under
taken in common with our allies. 1t
appeared to us impossible to let Ser
ola be assassinated either from in
front or from behind. If we were un-
able TO act quicker. it was because our
action was subordinate to other du-
ties. Intervention was necessary, but
in accord with the general STAFF and
without forgetting the essential dutv:
without weakening the French front.
lone what may. it is on the French
front that the decision will rest. We
known we were not weakening our
front when We went to Saloniki.
Inc landing was made and contin-
uous. but it is undesirable to state
The exact military strength. The gov
eminent gives formal assurance that
the naval and military plans were
prepared carefully and methodically
by the general STATS Of the allies and
INSOFAR as preparation is concerned
they were in perfect accord and I be-
If'Ve the results will be successful. I
ask Tor vote of confidence"
Chaumet's Attack
After the premier concluded tho -,
tacks on the ministry were resumed nv
Deputy Charles Channel.
NJ. Chaumet' said that if the saloniki
expedition was In the same hands "a
that to the Gallipoli peninsula. the
Chamber had reason to distrust its result,
Professor PainleSe and NJ Renaudel. :,
socialist members, expressed themselves
as not satisfied with the government,
utterances. which they regarded as in
adequate to enable the members to bear
their responsibilities. NJ 'Renaudel con-
cluded by asking the chamber to 20 into
secret session 50 that letter concerning
the Dardanelles in the possession Of PROF
Painleve might be read
The proposal for secret session was
defeated by 500 against 2o9 for
The following resolution Of confidence
was then. proposed! 's'
The Chamber. confident in the gov
eminent and approving its declarations,
passes to other business
Colonel Driant. son-in-law of the late
General Boulanger. speaking in the name
Of those fighting in the trenches, appeal
ed for national unity. -aa
mo one,"- he said. could have more
than I for. foreign minister
who was turned out by the German TIM
peror few years ago."
This was reference to the resignation
Of n. Delcasse from the cabinet in 1905.
which was said to be pleasing to Ger
many. The remark brought Eugene
Euenne to his feet in strong protest. II
vas q minister In the same cabinet with
u. Delcasse." he cried. and cannot al
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