Casimir-Perier explained his action by the fact that he found himself ignored by the ministers, who did not consult him before taking decisions, and did not keep him informed upon political events, especially in foreign affairs.
Casimir-Perier explicou que se debía a que se sentía ignorado por parte ministros, xa que non o consultaban antes de tomar decisións e non o tiñan informado sobre os eventos políticos, especialmente en asuntos exteriores.