The Government cannot complain of their first recep- tion in
the Senate and Chamber. On Tuesday M. Poincare in the Chamber, and M. Barthou in the Senate read a Ministerial Declaration and asked for confidence. M. Peret, the new President of the Chamber in the place of M. Herriot, began the proceedings tactfully and M. Poineare had little difficulty in getting the sympathy and attention of most of the House. The statement expressed a conviction that French finances and currency could be rapidly improved. The necessary increases of revenue would be sought in greater indirect taxes, and by _ a direct call on " accumulated capital." The Chamber accepted the Declaration by 858 votes to 181. In the Senate the reception is said to have been better still. A new finance bill has been sent to the Finance Committee for immediate consideration.
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