London, Feb. 26.
A scandal resembling that of the Panama Canal appears to be devel-aping in Paris from the Banque Industrielle de Chine affairs. M. Tardieu and Ignade, both important collaborators of M. Clemenceau, see in the affair an opportunity to direct terrible attacks upon highly placed officials.
Tt is alleged that_a rival bank had, in the Briand Cabinet, strong supporters who were opposed to the refloating of the Banque Industrielle. The name of M. Doumer is mentioned in this con-
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London, Mar. 2.
Paris advices state that M. Pernotte's request for bail has been refused. The magistrate heard the evidence of ten directors of the Banque Industrielle de Chine concerning 200,600 francs presented to M. Pernotte on, January, 1920, by the Board, allegedly at the instance of the President of the Bank himself. The report states that M. Pernotte has appealed to another court.—Reuter. nexion.
AuLecaTions AGAINST COMPLAINANT.
Those who are indignant at these attempts to discredit the persons responsible urge that, if there is o be am inquiry, it should be comprehensive and should include allegations against M. Clemenceau and _his followers, especially in regard to "the e of the former
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