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Gaulle, guaranteeing the It is not known yet what forces liberty and independence of Syria arc being employed or what resist- and Lebanon.”
ance is likely to be encountered.
VICHY STATEMENT VICHY June 8 (Reuter)-The Government, in a statement today.
"British and de Gaulsts have aftacked Syria which, according to their assertion, is occupied by
says:
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German troops.
"A certain Monsieur Catroux has issued a proclamation in which he incites the population in the territory under French mandate to revolt against France.
The French Government, as already. affirmed, repeats that! there are no German troops in Syria. Britain thus commits a new and unjustifiable attack against France's empire.
Colonials.
VICHY-U.S. RELATIONS
Note Being Drafted In Washington
WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuter)
CABLE
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1941. —PAGE (17.
Will
Cretan Lessons
Raise Difficult Debate
The French forces in Syria are variously estimated at between-The State Department has been
LONDON, June 8 (Reater)-The next German attacks will be 30,000 and 60,000, but only about drafting a reply to the French thrust at the vitals of the Empire." declares the Editor, MR. J. L 15.000 Rre French and
West Note on relations between Vichy GARVIN, commenting in the OBSERVER on the aftermath of Crete. and Washington received several "IT MIGHT NOT AVAIL' US NEXT TIME TO BE WISE AFTER It is believed that there is dis-days ago, and Mr. Cordell Hull's THE EVENT. IN THIS WAR, WE MUST BE WISE BEFORE IT,” satisfaction among some officers, statement ou France this week especially those who have not gives a clear indication of what taken kindly to the policy of com- its nature is likely to be.
It is generally plete subservience. to' Germany.
Recent appeals to General Dentz outbursts such for more "trustworthy" troops and Henri Haye on Friday are not the the flight of Colonel Collet and least likely to get & Note toned: other officers into British military down, and there is plenty of car- lines, bear witness to the feeling cumstantial evidence among the military there.
"DARLAN'S POLICY'
conceded that as that of M.
Indicating
that the Administration is losing patience with France or the pre-
LONDON, June $ (Reuter)-sent French leaders.
Admiral Darlan's policy of gradu-
Reports, are plentiful that Ad-
BENGHAZI
HARBOUR
RAIDED
CAIRO, June & (Reuter)!
fires and explosions
Arguing that the energies of de- mocracy depend on the publication of the fullest information, Mr. Garvin writes:
The hour is critical. We hope that Mr. Churchill will emphasise. iron truths in the strongest speech of warning and Incentive he had made since those unsparing and inspiring accents when he first took office.
DIFFICULT DEBATE "The lessons of the Cretan
tragedy are bound to raise the
chill's Administration was formed. There is no wavering of the de-
votion to the Prime Minister's irre- placeable leadership.
ally giving the French Empire to miral Leahy. United States Am-Many We shall defend this, our empire, to Germany, and of military colla-bassador in Vichy, has not lately were caused at the bases of
boration with Germany, must bear been dealt with nearly as frankly the central and cathedral most difficult debate since Chur- as could have been by Vichy, and moles" when R.AF. heavy the system whereby the war-like bombers raided BENGHAZI statements of Admiral Darian are
the night of June 5/6, the lon followed by statements of French authorities here that both states an R.A.F. communique. the British aircraft on Some Admiral Darian and Vichy attitude!
by return. is completely misunderstood
journey machine-gunned America." serves chiefly to create enemy aircraft on the ground at. exasperation here.
Martuba.
to
the utmost mit of our forces."
the entire responsibility for any APPEAL TO SYRIANS...
Aghting that may occur in Syria. LONDON, June & Reuter)-"In- This is the view of the Free habitants of Syria and the Leba-French Headquarters in London.
Ä communique issued from non-the hour in your history has sounded for you. France declares General de Gaule's headquarters you independent by the voice of this afternoon says: Syria who are fighting for her life and for the liberty of the world.".
In these terms, General Catreux. In the name of Gen- eral de Gaulle, appealed the Syrians and Lebanese to recognise that Free French forces and British troops had entered Syria and the Lebanon to free their country. . Gen. Carroux's proclamation read: "Inhabitants of Syria and the Lebanon, at the moment when forces of the Free French united to the forces of the. British Em- pire. her ally, arg entering your territory. I declare that the same will assume the powers, responsi bilities and those of representa tives of La France Au Levant."
sovereign and independent peoples and you will be able either to
The Hitler-Darlan policy has placed Britain and her dilemma. allies in
grave They had either to remain inactive and establish them- selves in Syria with Vichy's compliance, which meant for Syria the loss of independence and for France abandonment- of its position there and the possibility of transformation of Syria, into a powerful military air and naval base threatening TURKEY, IRAQ. PALESTINE and EGYPT-or to act against the Germans already in Syria and prevent the coming of new German forces at the risk of collision with forces still loyal to Vichy and making as auxi- llaries and accomplices of the German forces.
second alternative
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was
MUST NOW WAIT
....
ours STC
"The objects of criticism like to strengthen his hand, raise the production and spur efficiency".
The SUNDAY TIMES editorial says: "For us the critical point is Syria where a steady trickle of in-
of Rowing Germans is still reported.
While on patrol." enc American It is also regarded as significant Maryland aircraft encountered two that Mr. Hull yesterday did not Italian Cant seaplanes, one find time to give M. Haye his ur which was attacked and when last It will be a relief to see the whole gently sought interview which now seen. the rear-gunner had just must wait until Monday.
baled out...
In Abyssinia. aircraft of the South African Air Force con.. tinued effectively to machine- gun
and bomb enemy troops positions in the Vaco, Albatl. Omo and Becano areas.
It is a safe assumption, judging) from the attitude of officials! here, that when the American re- ply, is delivered, Vichy will have no excuse för misunderstanding where America stands or what the Administration" thinks of recent! Vichy actions and it will be ergs-of outstanding importance to re- ital clear that France cannot ex-port.
pect to have friends camps
both
From other fronts, there is little
Enemy aircraft ralded Malta on Damage the night of June 5/8. caused was negligible and there were no casualties.
A Heinkel 111 is belleved to have crashed into the sea following an attack by a night fighter.
REFUSED INTERVIEW BY CORDELL HULL
"The
The French Ambassador to the prccd upon them. In these con- United States. M. Henri Haye,, was! ditions, Admiral Darlan's policy of refused an interview yesterday with gradually giving the French Em-the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordel is safe. pire to Germany and of military Bull.
In all these operations one, Bri- tish aircraft was lost but the crew
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region occupled by British forces and its aerodromes safely in our hands. The Immediate security of) Cyprus, Palestine and Iraq depends largely on this key area."
INVASION HOUR
Continued from Page 1 England against the enemy in the
summer a year ago.
Lord Beaverbrook asked Canada to send more of such fighter pilots as she has already sent, and con- cluded:
"This is a battle in which the people of England mean to conquer or dle. There is no re- treat. On this island we must fight or fall.
That is the situation. That is
"I do this" in the name of Free France who identifies herself with the traditional and real France.
and in the
chief name of her General de Gaulle. In this capa. city I come to put an end to the mandatory regime and to proclaim you free and independent. You
M. Haye denied to a special press LONDON, June 8.(Reuter)-The will therefore be from henceforth collaboration with the enemy bears
allegations that Hungarian Prime Minister, M. the whole responsibility for any conference all fighting that may occur in Syria, German troops were at Dakar, Badossy. left Florence by special the reality we face and so we scan Casablanca and other French train on Friday night for Budapest. the western horizon. We wait for
а German News
shipä. We watch anxiously and "So far as the Free French forces African ports and at Tatakia or according to
has that "any air-borne troops. had Agency message from Rome. His hopefully all that the Dominion is concerned, their abm SOVEREIGN STATUS always been and remains that of ever landed in French Near East visit to Florence it was stated, was doing in its factories with its im
a private one. Rome Radio an-mense resources and its great sup- "In either event, your sovereignting the enemy German or possessions."
His face was flushed with anger nounced yesterday that the Hun-plies of money with generous eyes will be guaranteed by a Italian-wherever they meet him.
patrimony as he repeated, in reply to press garlan parliament has been sum- and strong hands of its people. treaty In which our mutual rela-safeguarding French
"Your guns will guard the ports. tions will be defined. This treaty and helping Britain where and to queries, that France would defend moned for a meeting on June 11.
territories against any ;
Your aircraft will hold the skies. will be negotiated as soon as pos- the fullest extent they can in French sible between your representatives hastening, by common victory, the attacks. and myself.
liberation of France."
form yourselves into separate states "or to unit into a single state,
status
"Pending its conclusion, our mubual Position will be one of close unity in pursult of common idea and common alin. You will see from this declaration that of the Free French and British forces who cross your frontier, it is not
are
AIM REMAINS
ALMOST PARALYSED Since the fall of France" the economic life of Syria had become almost paralysed with exports and imports reduced to a minimum.
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BOMBER COMMAND NEW YORK, June 8 (Reuter) Your ships will keep the seas and COURAGE
CLOSE COLLABORATION
Dover Coast Shelled
TOWN ROCKED. BY BOMBARDMENT
He said that he would visit Mr. G-Men have arrested two Pan- you, for your part, have the right Haly tomorrow for a further effort American Airways stewards for to hold on to the high banner of
Eighty-three ships have to remove United States' misgivings smuggling platinum intended for pride and the banner of faith in been sent to the bottom and.
LONDON, June 8 (Reuter)--Ger- co-the Axis Powers, according to the your English, brothers."
man long-range guns, mounted on concerning Franco-German
72 damaged by aircraft of the the French coast, were in action Herald Tribune yesterday. operation
The close collaboration of Mr. Bomber Command, according early yesterday morning and Nazi Churchill and Lord Beaverbrook is to AIR MARSHAL SIR RI-planes were active over the Straits emphasised by the fact that Lord CHARD PEIRSE, Air Officer of Dover. Beaverbrook is carrying on his work as "Minister of State" at No. 12 Downing Street which is linked by a corridor with No. 10, the Prime Minister's official residence.
DECISIVE VICTORIES FOR
BRITISH WARSHIPS
The French Consul at Saloniki to take away your liberty,but to nas joined General de ensure it. It is to drive out of while the French Consol at Nicara- Syria the forces of Hitler. It is gua has resigned in protest against to prevent the Levant from be- vichy. The entire French colony coming an enemy base directed in Nicaragua supports de Gaulle.
LONDON, June 8 (Reuter)--Decisive victories for British warships. against the British and against
MASTER TACTICIAN
and warplanes, in convoy battles were announced by the Admiralty and ourselves.
General Maitland-Wilson was in Air Ministry in London yesterday evening, after a day and night of lively Puted waterways between England and the German occupied con- tinental coastline.
ALL ADVANTAGES
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the Commanding Command.
Bomber
People in a town on the south- east were awakened by heavy ex- plosions. A gun battery at Bot- He congratulated the Bomber logne- began the bombardment crews for their daring, fine air-with salvogs of two shells each. manship and high courage.
BOMBING OF BERLIN
MR. JOHN WINANT Greece and is considered the mas. air activity over German and British supply ships creeping along dis- ON BRITISH MORALE lin, has stated that the bombing of
ter tactician of the British Army. He was in immediate command of the Libyan Army and led the me-
A
SHIPPING SITUATION
After several of these, a battery
town.
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at Cape Gris Nez sent over four Mr. Paul Farley, former Attache gun salvoes which rocked the in the American Embassy in Ber-1
While the guns at Cape Gris » Berlin was never thought to be Nez were fring, British bombers. funny.
operating over the French After the early British raids for-coast, where searchlights swept the
LITTLE ACTIVITY There was little air activity over Britain on Saturday night, Bombs) were dropped in North Scotland;
there were
casualties or damage....
no reports of
RECENT RAIDS
were
BREST DOCKS
BOMBED
lew
"We, who are fighting for the liberty of the people, can- not allow the enemy to sub..
WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reater) merge your country step by
An Admiralty communique stated: ed but the presence of the power--British morale and certainty of step, obtain control of your
chanised dash from Sidi Barrant "In the early hours of this morn-ful destroyer escort suggests that winning the war were the subjecteign correspondents were taken on sky and tracer-shell were fired to- persons and For belonginge
¡to Benghazi.
ing, two attacks by German air. It was important. and turn yon into slaves.
of favourable reports by Mr. John In May he was appointed G.O.C: craft were made on one of our con- The location of the convoy Is J. Winant, United States Ambass of the damage but this prac-wards the British planes. "We cannot allow the popula of the British forces in Palestine voys. No damage or
casualties also not given. It had been car-sador to Britain, in his two-hour ice had been stopped and repor- tion which France has promised
ters who now made private in-
AERIAL ACTIVITÝ and Transjordan.
were sustained either by the convoy lter reported that a large convoy conference with Vice-President to defend to be thrown into the
On Friday night only a quiries into raid damage were Born in 1881, Gefferal Wilson is for escort,
passing along the Channel was Wallace and four leading demo- hands of the most wanton and
a member of a famous military
"The first attack was made brattacked by German bombers during cratic Senators on Friday, accord-treated as having committed acts enemy aircraft flew inland, stated
of espionage. pitiless master history has known, family his ancestors incuding one a Heinkel 111 bomber which was the night and German long-range ing to authoritative reports here.
yesterday morning's Air Ministry "The average man in Berlin," We cannot allow the age-long in-
communique. who was in the Charge of the engaged and shot down by the guns on the French side flashed Mr. Winsnt, it was said, declar- terests of France in the Levant Light Brigade.
added Mr. Farley,. "now thinks the
In one London district and at a combined ares of His Majesty's Into action while the aircraft were ed that there was substantial rea- war is not going to be over as soon town in the south-east some dam to be handed over to the enemy.
GENERAL CATROUX
warships Fern and Atherstone attacking.
son to believe that the Royal Air
age was done and there was a An "In the second attack an enemy General Catroux has spent 40 of
Air Ministry communique Force have attained air superiority as he thought or hoped."..
small number of casualties. "Inhabitants of Syria and the his 62 years in the French Army aircraft was engaged by all of the issued last night briefly announced: over the British Isles, the Chan- Lebanon, if in answer to nur ap- but only three of these he spent escort and by ships in the convoy. "In daylight this morning, aircraft nel and the invasion ports. peal, you rally to us, you should in France in the last war.
It crashed into the sea and a hear of the Bomber Command sighted know that the British Government
He was sent to Syria in 1919 and explosion followed immediately. Its a convoy of enemy supply ships It was adultted that the ship-but is in agreement with Free France then to Morocco and returned to type is not identified"
off the coast of Holland. Two of ping situation was serious but it and has promised to grant you all syria
the larger ships, each of about 5,000 is not considered that the defeats in 1928 25 intelligence the advantages enjoyed by Free officer. He was given command of
tons, were" hit and set on fire. in Greece and Crete mean the loss countries who are associated with the most famous regiment of the both 904-ton destroyers of the None of our aircraft are missing.".
are Both
probably destroyed. of the Mediterranean.
Mr. Winant was also reported, to Foreign Legion and helped in the Hunt class. The size of the convoy "France" declares you indepen- pacification of Syria in 1931.
have declared that Mr. Churchill dent by the voice of her sons who
A few days bofore the present they were protecting is not reveal-
R. A. Fighters are also known has retained the full support of are fighting for her ife and for war, Gen. Catroux was sent to
to have been very active over the the British people and that he the liberty of the world."
French Indo-China as Governor-
Channel maintaining ceaseless made no suggestion for changes General but was dismissed from the south by Transjordan and on patrols and it is believed that their in the American Aid Programme. the past because he refused to the
west by the Lebanon and operations are linked with the
over
British planes also" attacked LONDON, June 8 (Reuter)-The recognise France's capitulation.
thence northwards by the Medi-offensive action die Has been cast in Syria," writes
Bergen, in Norway, and en escort- In the last war, both Catroux terranean to the Turkish frontier, France from where the sound of
FOR HALIFAX~- cd explosions rumbled back across the
convoy off the Norwegian Reuter's Diplomatic correspondent and Gen. de Gaulle were prisoners
Damascus is the capital.
BOSTON, June 8 (Reuter) The coast. It is a move of vital importance and they made several vain at
The Lebation forms a strip. Channel early yesterday afternoon.
Christian Science Monitor an- From all daylight operations which affects the whole position tempts to escape.
about 120 miles in length and
Shortly before 1.30 o'clock this notinces that President Roosevelt three of our bombers and one in the Eastern Mediterranean. FÖRDER OTTOMAN EMPIRE varying in width from 30 to 35 RABAUL, June 8 (Reuter) The morning, a small car, being driven is visiting Harvard on June 19 to fighter are missing. There is now no going back until The republics of Byzia and the miles, along the Mediterranean crater of the Great Tarvar-Vur along Hennesy Road from east participate in special alumni cere- the situation has been liquidated Lebanon are states in the Levant. littoral
Volcano blew out yesterday, belch to west, mounted the pavement at monies symbolising the unity be once and for all.
covering a portion of the former | Beirut is the capital of the Leing a huge cloud of dust" and the Junction of Percival Street, tween Britain and the United Ottoman Empire. They are at (banon.
steam to a height of 3,500 feet. (after narrowly missing station- States....
Brest was last attacked on May present under French Mardate. The population of Syria (in No damage was caused. This wasary rickshaw..
Lord Halifax, who is receiving when heavy damage was known Byria is bounded on the north 1833) was 1,882,452 and of the Lethe first eruption of any magni-The bumper was damaged and in honorary degree, is also ex- to have been inflicted on the by Turkey, on the east by Iraq, on banon (in 1932) 854,644.
tude since June, 1937,
the car drove off immediately." pected to speak.
| Scharnhorst and Gnelanan.
them,
DIE IS CAST
The only criticism, that the British action is ilkely to meet
is that the deckton has been reached toś slowly.
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IMPORTANT CONVOY The Fern and Atherstone
were
VERY ACTIVE
Northern
CAR MOUNTS PAVEMENT
LONDON Jüme 8 Center)~~~~ It is revealed, that in recent RAF. bombers attacked we docks ralds on London more bombs fell at Brest last night, it was an- in the grounds of Buckingham nounced in London today. Falace but no damage was done. The raid was successfully car- Among historical buildings hit ried out in spite of a sea fog which were the Mansion House and made observation difficult. Many Charter House. .
HONORARY DEGREE
sticks of bombs were dropped across the docks.
LAST ATTACK