Warned

Doctors warned Premier Edouard Herriot, still abed sick with a swollen leg, that his condition did not warrant him taking an active part in politics. Rumors ran around that the Premier would soon resign and the Ministry with him. Whether or no the Premier is going to take his doctors' advice is another matter; but it was generally believed that his health could not long stand the strain of Chamber debate.

Ex-Premier Paul Painleve, President of the Chamber of Deputies, was mentioned as next Premier. His chances would not appear so good as those of ex-Premier Aristide Briand, who is reputed to have a larger following among the discordant elements from which any new Government must be formed. The Nationalists--Millerand Poincare & Co.--can be expected to force matters as far toward a general election as is possible.

Under the present disposition of parties in the Chamber of Deputies, M, Herriot has probably the best chance of any Minister of keping a Government in power--and his chances are not too good. But, as he retains the confidence of foreign Powers, particularly Britain, with whom relations grow more cor dial clay by day, his weakness in domestic matters is to a large extent offset; and he might well, despite contrary statements, be expected to survive in office a while longer, were it not for his illness.