The Archive · 1937

Belgian Cabinet Resigns

M. van Zeeland Also Gives Up Seat as Deputy Brussels, Oct. 26.

The Ministerial crisis in Belgium was precipitated by the decision of M. Paul van Zeeland, the Premier, to resign to have a free hand to defend his actions as vice-governor of the Belgium National Bank some years: ago. His political opponents have alleged that irregularities occurred in the administration of the bank, Following the Premier's decision, the Cabinet yesterday decided to resign with their chief, It is reported that M. van Zeeland also sent his resignation as a deputy. He was elected in the Brussels by-election last April when he was opposed to the Rexist leader, M. Leon Degrelle—Reuter,

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