Commenting on the Ministerial de-deration, M. Camille Chautemps, the Premier, recalled his fidelity to the Popular Front, and asserted his determination to act in line with the previous governments.
He emphasized that he would "faithfully execute the programme of.the Popular Front, the interest of which is identical to that of the nation."
He would strive to create an atmosphere of social peace, without which no further reforms could be achieved. He then made a moving appeal to both employers and workers to help him to bring about social peace, "Until we secure the triumph of Our ideals of peace," he added, "we must rely upon the strength of France.
or this, a healthy financial condition is essential and may be brought about by monetary stability in accordance with the tripartite agreement. It is possible that my government will merely pave the way for enlarged national government. I would be proud if this is so."
M. Pierre-Ftienne Flandin, leader of the Centrists and former Premier, then declared he would vote for the government because of the seriousness of the economic and financial situation.—Havas.
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