allowing rumours of a political crisis, an authoritative statement. has been issued declaring that the slight differences in the Cabinet ver the increase in the salaries of Senators and deputies has given rise to rumours of the early resignation of M. Poincaré.
The statement goes on to say that the Premier has no intention of resigning. On the contrary, on January 10, ho will ask the Cham-of Deputies to begin a full-dress debate on the general policy of th Government. Tt seems probable that the members of the Cabinet. will agree with the Premier, Poincaré, to await the decision of Parliament, which should be favourable to the' Government.
After the customary passing to and fro of the Budget between the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, Both houses have reached agreement
Including the clause providing for an Increase in the salaries of Senators adopted the Budget as a whol, and Deputies.
The, Senato has adjourned January 8—Reuter.
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