The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-27
PARIS CHAMBER
 BACKS DALADIER
Overwhelming Confidence Vote Given; Backers of
 Loyalists ObjectOrs
RY RALPH HEINzEN

Limited Press Staff Correspondent
 Paris, Jan. 27.--(UP)--An over- whelming vote of confidence by the Chamber of Deputies cleared the way today for Premier Edouard Da- ladier's vast military expansion program, designed to defend Frances Colonial Empire and keep Spain 3 free of domination by Italy.
 Opposed only by Socialists and Communists, who were voting not against the, foreign policy of de fense of the empire, but in protest against its failure to throw open the border and rush arms to be- lea euered Loyalist Spain, Daladier won majority of 360 to 234 on the vital phases of his program.
 He plans to strengthen the land, sea, and air forces hurriedly until they are equal to any neighboring colratry's.
 Seven Days of Debate
 The chamber reached @ vote on the foreign policy late last night af- ter seven days debate, and after Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet had made a rousing defense of 1t in the light of latest developments il- cludink the fall of Barcelona to thA Spanish Nationalists and agita- ton in Italy for the conquest ! of French colonies bordering the Medi- terranean.
 Bonnet said he had received as. surances from Generalissinno Fran cisco Franco that the Spanish Na- tiofiAlists had no intention of per- hitting foreigners to influence Spain in its reorganization after the war. In view of this assur- aace it was reported, there were no plans for fortifying the French bor. der.
 Outlined Policy
 The policy, as outlined by Dala- dier and Bonnet, was: CD Defense of all colonies against any aggres- sor; (2) Non-intervention in the Spanish war but based on a firm determination by France and Great Britain to free Spain and the west ern Mediterranean of all foreign" influences as soon as the Spanish war ends.
 The almost unprecedented vote of approval by the chamber was in- terpreted as expressive of the feel ing that France should resist all aspirations by Italian Premier Ben- ito Mussolini in the Mediterranean, Red Sea and North Africa, by arms If necessary, but with the hope of being able to keep the peace.
 On the policy of defense. leftists joined in approval and the vote was 609 to o.
 May Adopt Blum Plan
 Socialists, under the leadership of former Premier Leon Blum, ad- vocated the calling of a world peace consolidation conference, in an at tempt to settle outstanding problems and curb the terrific costs of arm- aments.
 It was believed that Daladier and Bonnet might soon adopt Blum's plan and take the initiative in 1t If any other nations show signs of considering 1t seriously.
 Such 6 conference would en- deavor to settle the Spanish war: redistribute colonial raw materials and perhaps readjust colonial hold ings to satisfy the demands of Adolf Hitler of Germany for the return of lost war territories and grant Po- lands request for room abroad for its expanding population.
 Praises Italian Soldiers
 The foreign policy statement was placatory in mentioning Italy, and Daladter deliberately praised the bravery of Italian soldiers.
 Regardless of the violence of the Italian press campaign I have a warm friendship for the Italian peo- pie and I regret the brutal press campaigns in France against Italy" he said.
 Il disagree with the section of the French press that questions the valor of Italian soldiers. fought in the trenches and recall our gratitude in 1915 when Italy joined the Allies"
 The remarks were loudly applaud. ed by the deputies.
 Edouard Hetriot, president of the chamber, leaned forward and said to Daladier: "You see, the chamber is unanimous in its sympathy for the Italian people"
 Provided Daladier's remarks were permitted to reach the Italian pub- lie, 1t was believed they would go far toward relieving the tense situ- ation.