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-. page six = Because both the stfength and the weakness of Pinay lies in the fact, that he is surrounded by enemies. His support comes exclusively from the people. There is like an upsirge of confidence, The recent Senatorial elections have proven this, And it was even more impressively shown in the recent parliamentary by elections, in which Gaullists lost up to 60% of their votes, in which Socialists and MRP saw their votes drop and in which Pinay's Independents were swept into office. The appeal of Pinay is so great, that numerous Gaullists - including Members of Parliament - and Sobtialists - including a Senator - have left their party to serve Pinay's policy. Both parties are disintegrating under the impact of the Premier, and hence are devoting all their vast powers to bring his downfall - but under conditions which should not openly show their hand's work, since they would be afraid of the people to show openly their design. In this they are supported by the mofiolithic trade unions and the large financial interests, who both were profiting from the inflation and are thus unhappy to see an end to easy and scandalous profits. This unholy coalition of capitalists, professional labour leaders, politicians is laying in ambush against the Premier, While paying lip=service to him, they are looking for the opening to defeat him. And this powerful chalition seems in a good position to beat the Premier, despite his skill and his kmowledge. Especially in the autumn greatest efforts will be made to overthrow him. And the chances stand 50-50. But while this goes on, Pinay is proving anew that France under a good and honest administration is far from dying or chaotic. The healthy strength of the country is still there. And if adequately called, the country can show the world the most amazing recoveries. It can still surprise the pessimists and surpass the optmistse On the other hand, if Pinay should fall, the chaos frim which the country has just escaped would return with a vengeance, and would lead inevitably to grave political repercussions. Truly it can be said, that, as it looks today, France is playing her last chance of this period. And for this desperate game the country has certainly chosen a fine leader to direct its fortunes,