New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-14

In VIYIANI AFTER
DELCASSE QUITS
French Deputies Support
Government, 372
to 9.

Paris, Oct. 13.-In the most turbu-
lent session of recent years the Cham
ber of Deputies tonight declared its
confidence in the government of which
Rene Viviani is the head by a vote of
S72 to 9.
The signal for the long and stormy
debate that preceded the vote was the
announcement by the Premier that
Theophile Delcasse, the Foreign Min
ister, had resigned, and that NJ. Viviani
had assumed his portfolio in addition
Delcasse and the Cabinet
NJ. Viviani said that the reason for
the minister's retirement was i'll
health, but the explanation did not
satisfy many of the members. One OF
them arose Immediately to suggest that
there had been differences between NJ.
Delcasse and the Cabinet.
In the discussion that followed the
governments war policy, particularly
its course of action in the Balkans, was
severely criticised by leaders repre-
senting the important committees of
foreign, military and naval affairs.
The final vote did not disclose the
extent of the opposition to the gov
ernment, as those who led the attack
withheld their votes on the ground
that the government had not presented d
sufficient explanation to permit men,
bers to vote intelligently
See Triumph for Viviani.
The result was none the less con-
sidered notable tribute TO the
strength of the ministry at the moment
of losing the minister who had shaped
the foreign policies throughout the war
and because of concerted movement
against the entire ministry.
Between 100 and 1870 Deputies alb
stained from voting. These included
most of the Unified Socialists. Twenty
of them, however, voted for the gov
ernment. The dissentient nine were
made up of four Unified Socialists and
five Socialistic Radicals.
Long before the end Of the session
the disorder had become so great that
while the final vote was being taken
the President left the chamber and the
lights were extinguished 20 suppress
the violent outbreak of one of the op-
posing members.
The chief criticism of The opposition
was directed against the governments
alleged lack of foresight in attempt
ing 20 avert Bulgaria's Lnders landing
with Germany, and lack OF energy in
failing to arrange FOR an ample land
ing force at Salonica 10 Offset the Ger
man and Bulgarian move in the Bal
kans.
In a ringing reply VI. Viviani defend
ed the course of the government. He
declared that il was obliged not only
10 consult the Parliamentary commit
tees. but 10 maintain the good faith
of it's position with the Allied govern
ments, which did not permit il 20 lay a
complete explanation Of all the mill
tary policies before Parliament.
Offered Resignation Twice.
The debate began when Premier
Viviani announced the resignation Of
VI. Delcasse. He said that the Foreign
Minister first offered his letter Of res
ignation on his return from his recent
trip TO England. and again offered il
last night. He declared that there had
been no discord between VI. Delcasse
and the government on the nations
foreign policy.
There were cries in various parts os
the Chamber of Read the letters!'
Other members called out mo! No."
Premier Niviani answered:
mo one can oblige me 10 read tha.
letter. | affirm that no discord has oc-
Cured between the Minister OF Foreign
Affairs and his colleagues. All IN,
decisions have been taken in perfect
accord. and ! have nothing more TO say
TO the Chamber"
Premier Viyiani then took his seat.
and Professor Paul Painleve said that
he was saddened TO hear the Premie-
express in veiled language divergence
between the Cabinet-and its Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. Professor Painlsve
spoke as president OF the Committee of
Foreign Affairs. and said he spoke also
in the names Of the presidents OF the
committees OF the Army and the Navy.
Disclaim Salonics Move.
ave do not" he said. take respon-
sibility, for the expedition 10 Salonica.
Il is the government which has taken
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