The Archive · 1904

The Quarrel Between France and the Vatican

London, 28th May.

In the French Chamber, - M. Combes, the Premier, said the only reason why the whole Embassy to the Vatican had not been recalled was, because the Concordat required the maintenance at the Vatican of a staff to deal with current affairs, In view of the manner in which the Concordat had been observed, the State was unable to accept longer the present situation, but he asked for the postponement of the question of denunciation of the Concordat until January next.

The Covernment's action was ap! proved by 487 votes to 95.—Ezelu, sive service.

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