New Britain herald., 1925-12-03
BRIAND'S CABINET
 WINS ITS VICTORY
Financial Measure Passed as
 Vote of Confidence
CLOSE VOTE ON ADVANCE
a45 To 230 Is Count On Ballot Which Approved Advance of Six Billion Francs From Bank of France To Government

France To Government
 Paris, Dec. Ri--Premier Briand' 8 new cabinet has won it's first vic- tory. After an all night and all- afternoon fight in the chamber of deputies for his financial measures, the premier succeeded in forcing the adoption of new advances from tho Bank of France 10 the government of G,000,00O,000 francs and a new paper issue of 7,5OO,0OQ. .OO0.
 The final vote on the bill as a whole was made q question Of con- tdence. M. Briand made 1t plain during the debate that the govern ment was stalking its existence on the measure in its entirety and that if the financial program as outlined by Finance Minister Loucheur was rejected, the ministry would step down Immediately.
 The bill now goes to the senate, the finance committee Of which. un- der Senator Doumor, is meeting this afternoon 10 examine if.
 Fourth Imitation Measure
 The imitation voted today is the fourth measure of the kind in a year to be passed by the chamber, before the final vote this morning the premier in q speech in which he rose to heights of eloquence he has never surpassed, eXcoriated those
  national crisis to forget petty politi- cal considerations and think only of their country.
 The veteran orator impressed all and convinced some, as was evidence cd when the first vote of confidence of d motion 10 proceed to the dis cussion of the bill. most of the prin- cipal opposition groups abstained from voting. and he was upheld 29S to 113.
 The temper of the house was un- certain, the deputies seemingly being torn between realization of the gray ity of the situation and fear of the effect the heavy increase in taxes involved in the bill would have on their constituents.
 Few Changes Made
 While admitting some minor changes and additions. the govern ment stuck to the bill about as drafted, putting question of con tidence on the rejection of an alter native measure submitted by Deputy Bokanowski. and on motion from the opposition to suppress article II, which was rejected PAP to 145.
 Article V authorizing the emission of 1,500,000, 1000 francs in new paper, . bringing the total circulation to 5S,- 5N0,O00,000, was voted by q show Of hands
 The climax of the session came when the provision for a further ad- vance Of 6.OOO,0OO,000 francs from the Bank of France to the govern ment was carried hy the narrow margin of @45 to 2S9.
 Premier Briand calmly talked with Senator Rerenger In the chamber Hobbies while the vote on which the fate of the ministry hung was being taken.
 After the first article of the bill had been adopted with minor addi. lions, Deputy Missoffe, democratic republican, proposed an additional amendment establishing a surtax of % per cent on all real estate oper- ations carried out on behalf of for eigners.
 Finance Minister Louchcur ask. el the house 10 reflect on the con- sequences of such an article. and Minister of Justice Renoult remark ol that a bill dealing with the qUcs- ton was before the senate. Never. tholess the article was passed by q vote of A20 10 G5.
 Later 20 per cent increase in the general income tax, q g per cent increase in th" tax on nOn-com mercial profits and 100 per cent in. crease on mine rentals were voted The chamber adjourned until nine o'clock tonight for the introduction of hills and the fixing of the calen. dar.
 Premier Rriand was loudly cheer cd hy the deputies at the adjourn ucnt.
 Senate Meets Early
 The senate convened early th!' afternoon. and Leon Pcrrior. min istcr Of colonies immediately in troducod the financial bill voted this morning by the chamber.
 M Pcrricr acted for Finance Minister Ioucheur, who felt tho need Of rest after inc all-night ses sion of the chamber. Premier Rriand was on hand. however, al though he had not had wink O sleep since he left London early yes teriay morning.
 The bill was referred to the f nance committee of the senate fo immediate report and rccommcn dalton.
 Finance Minister Loucheur's bil for financial rehabilitation aban dons the capital levy plan cmbodie, in Former Premier Painleve's pro posals, but considerably increase taxation. IL calls for T "o per cen issue in the income tax. a 50 pc cent increase in taxes on industria and commercial profits. and a 5 per cent increase on taxes on req estate, both improved and unim proved.