The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-14
Delcasse- Resigns the Portfolio of Foreign
 Affairs in France
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tion of the socialists to greater mill tary preparations.
 Professor Painleve concluded by say ing that if feeling were running high 1t was merely on account of anxiety that the French landing expedition should be organized properly.
 Deputy Jules Delahaye made an ap- peal for harmony.
 The republic has two perils,'' he said. "They are the Germans and our own political quarrels. For 45 years you have been seeking man to gov ern you"
 Whom will you have; an Orleans or a Coburg?" a voice called
 M. Delhaye urged members to lay aside their differences in order to bring about final victory. His discourse was continued amid much confusion.
 President Desohanel attempted to re- store peace.
 Tt is an immense responsibility to undertake to overthrow the ministry in the face of the enemy" said M. Del have. Their successors are obligated to bring about an immediate victory, under penalty of being overthrown in their turn"
 The members resumed an attentive silence when Premier Viviani arose.
 Viviani's Explanation
 The premier began by saying that he did not wish to see the debate degenerate into political puglism" and he declared that this was no longer the time for dis course, but for brief, clear explanations.
 Continuing, he said that while the gov ernment wished to act with parliamentary committees, it was acting also with the allies of France.
 T understand why the chamber poses questions" said he. but neither here nor anywhere else where the inter- ests of France are not alone in question, is 1t possible to reply to every interroga- ton. no matter how legitimate. The gov ernment has no longer the right nor the possibility of explaining military and naval plans of an expedition undertaken in common with our allies It appeared to us impossible to let Servia be assa ssi- mated either from in front or from be hind.'
 The premier, replying to Professor Pain leve, said:
 Faults have been committed, but the ernment has not only to take into &C., count the suggestions of commissions; it must also arrive at an understanding with its allies. If we were unable to act quicker it was because our action was subordinate to other duties"
 Defends Foreign Policy
 Yes" continued the premier. inter vention was necessary. but in accord with the general staff and without forgetting the essential duty; without weakening the French front. Come what may, it is on the French front that the decision will rest. We knew we were not weakening our front when we went to Saloniki.
 ''rhe landing was made and continues, out it Is undesirable to state the exact military strength. The government gives formal assurance that the naval and mili- tary plans were prepared carefully and methodically by the general staffs of the allies and in so far as preparation is concerned. they were in perfect accord and believe the results will be successful
 Then what do you want? It is time to speak clearly and only in public session. have no right to bring here diplomatic or military secrets. for hold them from chancellories which confide them to the government to be used, but not to be re- vealed.
 "The question now is whether, through the general assurances it gives. the gov ernment may leave here with your conh- dence. Under these tragic circumstances you must say if the. government has or