to-morrow decision at noon was still uncertain but it was believed that he favoured M. Briand. A factor to be reckoned wit, however, was Mf. Briand's aver: sion from. resuming office at the present' juncture, both because he physically needs a rest and politically he ix disgusted with his overthrow on the eve of the meeting of the League of Nations at Geneva, It was' stated that if Doumergue failed to overcome Briand's reluctance the crisis lid be prolonged and more acute, Later.
In accordance with the expectation that for constitutional reasons the President would summon some statesman other than the defeated Premier, M. Doumergue this afternoon offered the Premiership to M. Herriot, who recommended Briand,' The latter was accordingly summoned to the Elysee.
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