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BRITAIN USES PARACHUTE TROOPS
London, To-day. "The Times," commenting on the British raid over the enemy coastlines, says the point is that this incident shows the offensive spirit, which is exactly what the public wants.
It shows we neither need nor desire merely to await the attack but are ready and able to. strike at
enemy occupied territory whenever oppor- tunity offers or can be made.
This operation could not have been devised or carried out by a nation suffering from any sense of moral or material inferiority.-Reuter.
Parachute Troops
A Havas message says that it is re- ported that Britain hit back at Hitler with his own weapons, the operations being carried out partly by the land- ing of troops by parachute,
They were subsequently withdrawn successfully, without loss, by naval vessels.
Brass Knuckles
London, To-day. The "News Chronicle," commenting on the raids on enemy territory, savs we must now fight with brass knuck- les.
The "Daily Express' recalls, in con- nexion with our landing, the story of Leonidas of Thermopylae when, with the Persian hordes approaching,
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LONDON, TO-DAY.
AFTER RE-AFFIRMING THAT M. REYNAUD WAS COMING TO LONDON TO JOIN THE FRENCH NATIONAL COMMITTEE, GENERAL DE GAUL- LE, IN A BROADCAST LAST NIGHT, STATED THAT ALL FRENCH COLONIES IN THE MEDI- TERRANEAN HAVE DECIDED TO FIGHT ON. Any attempt by the Italians to enforce the terms of the armistice with the Petain administra- tion would be staunchly resisted.
Meanwhile, an important announce- ment was made yesterday that Gen- eral de Gaulle's French National Committee will maintain an indepen-
dent political existence.
Political circles interpret the de-
claration as meaning that the Com- mittee will not wait on the support of well-known political leaders.
An officer of General de Gaulle's
headquarters stated yesterday that the number of Frenchmen who have volunteered for service “per- mits the rapid constitution of a French Legion.”
He added: "The volunteers are determined that France shall not be
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Moscow,
TURKEY'S POLICY UNCHANGED
London, To-day. According to a statement quot- ed by the Ankara, radio, Dr. Saydam, Prime Minister of Tur- key, declared that Turkey, while continuing to perfect her, mill- tary preparations, is to maintain her present attitude of non-belli- gency.
He added: "We hope that by a position of watchfulness and by avoiding any provocation we shall preserve peace for our own country and for those around us." -Reuter.
in Moscow reveals the serious view taken in Russia of the international situation.
An offcial decree issued yesterday DALADIER
A seven-day week has been re- stored in all industries of national im- increased production portance, and
tries. Havas,
cut into pieces. The Legion will be has been ordered in the arms indus- formed as soon as barracks, equip- ment and supplies are ready."-Havas.
de Gaulle's Answer
London, To-day. General de Gaulle, in a broadcast reply to Marshal Petain, declared the latter was the highest military au- thority, Generalissimo and War Minis- ter, and was blameworthy for
the lack of mechanised forces.-Reuter.
FRENCH MARITIME DECISION?
London, To-day.
his soldiers said "The enemy are In a leader headed "France getting near us," and he replied, "And we are getting near the enemy."
-Reuter.
RELIEVING REFUGEE PROBLEM
An attempt is to be made by the Government to relieve the refugee situation on the Hong Kong side of the border.
Despoiled," "The Times" con- siders Italy's completion of the spoliation and remarks acidly:
According to the first clause of the Franco-Italian armistice, the Italians are to stand on their advanced lines in all theatres of operation. They have done little else since their war began. Seldom indeed in history can a con-
queror have won so large a prize so
cheaply and so meanly.
While the fate of the British people
is still uncertain, it can hardly be be lieved that the French merchant mar-
ine will obey the orders of Germany Following a conference between the and Italy and make a surrender which Japanese and British authorities, safe the Norwegians and Belgians refused conduct to their homes on the Chinese to contemplate. Reuter.
side is to be given to those refugees
who wish to return.
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authorities have agreed to allow them
Passes will be issued by the British | through on two days next week, Mon- milltary authorities and the Japanese | day and Tuesday,
WEATHER FORECAST:-South winds, moderate to fresh; fair generally, local showers.
ARRESTED
Gibraltar, To-day.
Manaor
A reliable source in Casablnaca states all French units have assured General Nogues, High Commissioner in Morocco, of their determination to continue the fight.
It is reported from Casablanca that M. Daladier, the ex-Premier, is un- der arrest there.-Reuter.
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