Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-01-13
Goaded Into Sudden Action

In his opening speech. NJ. Peret said
We greet with joy all closer ties be-
tween peoples and every defensive
pact with a definite object of protee-
tion that adds to the accord now bind
ing us to our valiant ally Belgium, but
the country should not consent to un-
dertakings in defiance of and in viola
ton of rights we deem imperative"
Although the retirement of Premier
BRAND was unexpected. it was ap-
parent from the beginning that he felt
keen resentment against the many OBJ
stacles placed in his way in the i'm
portant negotiations in which he has
been engaged. He had the appearance
of a man aged and physically fatigued
Wants No Bullets Behind
However, seldom has NJ BRAND ris-
en- to the high pitch of eloquence at
tanned Thursday, when in a trembling
voice, he said:
A statesman has no right to go to
his post of battle if he has not the
certainty that he shall not receive bull
lets from behind He can face the
bullets of the enemy. but he must not
receive any from his own country"
NJ. BRAND called on President Mil
lerand Immediately after leaving the
CudliipcI- Ilt ItilldlHtu Will Tie pitS-
ident for only few minutes: then he
Informed the press representatives
MY resignation is absolutely final
| could not continue to govern under
such conditions. OF course, shall not
return to Cannes. but | hope my resig-
nation will not cause cancellation of
the Genoa conference"
Poncare Assumes Task
With NJ. Briand went his entire cab
met. and, after comforting with the
presidents of the senate and chamber
of deputies. NJ AIillerand called upon
NJ. Poiucare to form Il new ministry.
NJ. Poineare tentatively agreed to this
and promised to give a final answer
Friday
NJ. BRAND after making his an
nouncement left the chamber alone.
The members of the cabinet followed
as soon as they had recovered from
their surprise.
Deputies Excited by Step
Groups of deputies and government
officials speedily gathered in excited
discussions of the unexpected sltua-
ton, seeking a way out of the diff
Guilty.
Premier BRAND in the course of his
speech said the United States had
agreed to participate in the Genoa
Premier BRAND said the reparations
had agreed to grant a
for Germany on her re-
parations payments.
Germany Spared by Treaty Article
In handling the German mortarium
question Premier BRAND said:
ot-n I1SI nS1
that question: moratorium for Ger
many. 1t is granted because Fra'Ge
has no voice in it. If France had had |
the decision, it never would have been
considered. but thanks to the treaty |
Of Versailles. article 234. the repara-
ions commission is empowered to grant !
delays and you may make up your mind |
now. that majority of the reparations !
has agreed to grant NOR
ltorium.'
Premier BRAND put the Anglo
French pact. the question Of postpone
nent of German reparations payments |
md French participation in the Genoa
conference squarely up to the chamber,
elling the deputies In the bluntest
erms to take them or leave them.
Filings Back Old Complaints
Ihe premier first presented the ques-
ion of the British pact.
You have been complaining for
hree years." he said, "of not being
allied upon to share in shaping French
,olicies. I am bringing you squarely
ace to face with what / have been de-
handing for three years and it is up to
ou to say whether you want it or not"
"As far as / am concerned he
ontinued, II am merely making these
xContiAued on Pare Nins) II