Washington, Oct. 29.
Alarmed by the reports from Syria] the State Department has instructed the American Ambassador in Paris to make representations to the French Government for the protection of American life and property in Damascus. 7
According to official reports from Damascus, while the French residents were removed to barricaded positions, the bombardment proceeded without notice to other foreigners.
'A demand for indemnification will undoubtedly be made to Paris in respect of domi American property immedi details are received. It is known that damage has already been done although 30 far no American has been reported to have been hurt—Reuter's American Service.
M. Painlevé is Premier and Minister of Finance (Treasury), [Briand is Foreign Minister and M. Perrier Minister of the Colonies. Later.
The new Government is distinctly more inclined to the Left than the out-going Cabinet. It consists of 18 Radicals, five Republican Soci fists and three Radical Left mem. bers.
Apart from the disappearance of Gaillaux the most significant departure is Senator Chaumet, who epresented the moderate members of the Senate. His portfolio as Minister of Commerce is assigned to M, Daniel Vincent, 'a former Minister under M. Poincaré who, belongs to the Loucheur croup. It is announced that M. Chaumet will be appointed Governor of the Bank "of France.
'M. Herriot is represented by two of his principal lieutenants, [Chautemps and M. Daladier." The former insisted on the portfolio of Minister of Justice, which carries with it the Deputy Premiership.
An important feature is the division of the Finance Department into two sections, namely, the Treasury, of which M. Painlevé is head, and the Budget; which is entrusted to M. Bonnet, undcrsecretary in the Premier's department. in the last Cabinet.
'AIL the members of the now Cabinet have previously held office! except Senator Perrier. All are deputies except four.
Oct, 29, M, Painlevé as Minister of the Treasury will deal with Treasury] questions regarding the movement) of funds, direction of public accounts, with banks and deal with] questions. M. Bonnet whose functions will be shortly d fined by a special decree, will control the administration of finances and'
State monopolies, prepare the Budget and follow the Chamber's de-
The Manner of Recall is, Oct. 30.
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