French prime minister Alexandre Ribot falls from power after
dissatisfaction over the mismanagement and costs of the Madagascar
expedition, as well as difficult social conditions within France.
He is succeeded by Leon Bourgeois, who forms a Radical ministry.
Citation:
Editors. "Leon Bourgeois forms Radical ministry in France".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19173, accessed 18 June 2013.]