Premier and President

A denial was printed by Le Matin of the reported friction existing between President Millerand and Premier Poincare. M. Poincare, in his speech at Bar-le-Duc, spoke of men who had exchanged the Socialist red flag for the French tricolor. It was suggested that he referred to M. Millerand, who started his political career as an extreme Socialist and has gradually become a Republican.

M. Jules Sauerwein, political reporter for Le Matin, says: " I have discussed the matter with the President of the Republic and with the Premier and there is not a word of truth in these alleged dissensions. I can, on the contrary, give the fullest assurance that between the two chiefs of the State there exists cordial and sincere collaboration, now as at all times.

" President Millerand and Premier Poincare are intimate and tried friends. They examine together frankly and cordially every decision which affects the national interest, and between two men so patriotic and sincere an accord is not difficult."