26 OCTOBER 1929, Page 2

Even the Socialists, led by M. Blum, expressed their dissatisfaction

with M. Briand's answer, though they are of course even more committed than the Radicals to support the Young Plan. When the result of the division was announced—a majority of twelve against the Government—all the Ministers walked out. M. Briand, who is consulting with the President when we write, may be able to form another Government, but even if the new Prime Minister should be M. Tardieu or M. Paul Boncour, M. Briand might still be Foreign Minister. Even if M. Herriot forms a Government he might . invite M. Briand to the Foreign Ministry.