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ARMISTICE SIGNED
FIGHTING TO END IN FRANCE TO-MORROW: DISSIDENT FRENCH GOVERNMENT MAY BE SET UP IN COLONIES
IMMEDIATE SURRENDER OF ALL ARMED FORCES AND ENEMY OCCUPATION
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
THE FRENCH PLENIPOTENTIARIES HAVE SIGNED THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY:
The first report to this effect was received by "United Press" in Hongkong in an urgent cable at 4 a.m., stating that the Armistice had been signed at Compiegne at 6..50 p.m. (2.50 a.m. H.K.T.),
Subsequently, the official Berlin-Radio and D.N.B. simultaneously announced the conclusion of the Armistice.
NAZI BROADCAST OF CEREMONY
SAMSPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH”.
BERLIN, June 22 (UP).-Berlin-Radio to-night broadcast an electrical transscription of the actual signing
the of
armistice.
Franco-German } .
The broadcast included a de- claration by General Huntzinger who headed the French, de- legates.
"Before I sign this armistice at the French Government's order I would like to make a personal statement." he said.
AMERICAN REACTION
"Reuter" Story-Of- The Agreement
NEW YORK, June 23 (Reu- "Forced by the fale of arms to ter). American broadcasting give up the fight in which she was engaged with both her allies, Franee companies state that General has been forced to accept conditions Huntzinger signed the Armis- whose severity must be emphasised. lica on behalf of France and "France expecta future negotiations General Keltel signed on behalf with Germany will be imbued with of Germany. a spirit which will enable both great nations to live in peace in the future.
"I appeal to the soldiers' spirit in the hope that the French will never have to regret the step we are now taking."
General Keitel, head of the German delegates replied saying:
answer that it is "I can only
After the signatures, General Kellel paid a tribute to both the French and German dend.
The speech considerably moved
General Keitel, the German Commander-in-Chief, signed on behalf of Germany. M. Huntzin- ger signed on behalf of France.
The Armistice does not be- come effective until six hours after the conclusion of an Italo-] French Armistice.
Armistice Talks Start With Italy:
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, June 23 (UP). -The French plenipoten- tiaries, have arrived in Rome to open negotiations for ont Armistice with Italy.
There is no change in the delegation.
Fighting on the Western Front will not conclude until an Italo-French armistice has been signed.
It is believed the Italian demands will be even stiffer than those from Germany.
Writing in "La Tele-
this grafo"
morning, Giovanni Ansaldo states that Germany and Italy will demand that France join the Totalitarian Bloc" for the reconstruc-
The French pindipechfladés húvotion of Europa felt Complegne by plate for Rome to conclude an Armistice with Italy. It is expected In Berlin, saya a "United Press" message that the "Cease Fire" order will be given on all fronts on Monday.
'The present democratic regime in France is finish- ed," he asserts.
inter
The terms of the Armistice have not been disclosed,
It is believed, says “United Press", that they provide for the complete disarmament of France on land, the sea and in the air, German an 'Italian occupation of France until the termination of hostilities with Britain; the cession of Alsace and Lorraine, the sur- render of all war atores, zold and foreign currency reserves and coal Immediately and the surrender later of other commodities,
United Press" reports
from
French Report SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BORDEAUX, June 22 (UP)-The Minister of the Interior has issued the following communique:
"Only after discussion -with Italy can this Govern- ment reach a definite con- clusion in the double nego- tiations, and take the deci- sion required by the in- terests of the nation.”
FRENCH CAPITULATION IN ALSACE AND LORRAINE CLAIMED
IN COMMUNIQUE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
The German High Command claims that the French armies sur- rounded in Alsace and Lorraine have capitulated.
Half a million men have laid down their arms, according to the communique.
It is alleged that the Maginot Line has almost completely been reduced, and that resistance is now being encountered in only a few sectors.
Scattered French forces in the Vosges area continue to resist.
A communique by the High Command claims that fortifications at Garardmer, St. Malo and Lorient have been reduced.
Japanese Occupy The Whole Border Area
A Japanese communique issued in Canton this morn- ing claims that both Shataukok and Shumchun have been occupied by Japanese forces.
Last night's official French war communique states that the Germaans continued to push southwards in the lower Loire |region yesterday. -
The Germans are pushing towards Lo Roche, Suryon and Potilars,
They have accentuated their pace in
the Rhone Valley area.
The Italians have launched attacks along the entire front from Mont Blanc to the sea, but they are being
The Japanese are now strung out all along the Hong-held everywhere. kong frontier.
It was reported yesterday morning that no more than 800
Japanese troops were participat JAPAN AND firmed. reports this morning INDO-CHINA
ing in the operations. Uncon-
suggested that there might be 5,000.
Bordeaux that a dissident French: | *************************◄| lutely no cause for alarm at the Government may shortly be set up
an foreign soll or in a French colony.
official
FRENCHMEN
TO FIGHT
Dissident Group Set Up By General
To Keep Watch On The military authorities in Hong-
French, Says Tokyo kong emphasise that there is abso
TOKYO, June 22 (Domej).— present Japanese operations.
The Japanese High Command in Qualified observers declare that
following Canton issued the
are de- com-Japanese, authorities last night:
termined to see that the French mures military operations have authorities "carry out their
commitments faithfully and to
been started in the area north of Hongkong
"Six Japanese detachments landed the fullest extent in preventing
honourable for the victor to honour between the German and French the supreme commander of the arm-naud Cabinet, in a broadcast over landi naissance reveals that the take "appropriate action,'
the vanquished."
.an
forces.
operations had been · com-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, June 23 (UP)-D.N.B. reports that the, Maginot Line is now held by the French at only two points-both sides of Dejdnhofen and at Hagenau.
Thu-military-and moral resistance. of France has collapsed completely. The German right wing in Franco has renched the southernmost point at Thouars. Huge gangline, coal and full depots have fallen Into German
hands," the report says.
LATEST
BELGRADE, June 21 (Domel)
23
Official Nazi. Report SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, June 23 (UP)-The
DNB News Agency reports: "The German high Command an-
in the Po On and are now driving the transportation of war Italy and Germany are making diplo- is interpreted as the Brst act of anounces that on June 22 at 8.50 p.m., peasement between Germany and, German Summer Time, the Armistice
into the area north of the British materials to China through Indo-matic efforts to break Yugo-Slavia's leased territory.
new friendship with the Soviet Union France.
between Germany and France was
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPM" The "Cense Fire" order will not be signed in the Compiegne Forest.
"Japanese aircraft severely bombed China."
The "Asahi Shimbun" declares that which was concluded while Germany LONDON, June 22 (UP) the Chinese positions near Po On in "Colonel General Keltel, Chief of given until six hours after the sign-
West last month. the High Comunand, signed for Ger- General Charles de Gaulle, Under support of the operations at their in case France fails to manifest sin was involved in the struggle in the
land tig of an Italo-French Armistice,
cerity, Japan will be compelled to It is reported that Germany is in- There was apparently no animosity many at the order of the Fuchrer, Secretary for War in the Rey-
The paper understands that a consisting that Dr. Stoyadinovitch, the plenipotentiaries during the conver-led forces.
ference will be held in a couple of Pro-Nazi Premler who was dismiss- Atter the signing of the armistice, sallons.
"General Huntzinger signed for the B.B.C. tonight, appointed pleted.
leader The talks were conducted through France at the order of the French himself
French of
"At D o'clock the Japanese had days between the Foreign, War and ed last month, should return to office. unidentified
(Domel) Navy Ministries to decide on matters voice, apparently
reached Pakshek.
TOKYO, June. both the medium of an official interpreter, Government.
nationals outside France. General Kejtel said: "I ask
"Japanese troops landed at Chek-relating to the appointment of Japan League of Diet Members for Attain- Dr. Schmidt. who interpreted the "The cessation of hostilities is not delegations to rise and fulfil our duty fateful talks in Berlin before the yet provided for. The cessation will
He urged all Frenchmen to
sent ese inspectors to be
to Indo- wan and Namshan." to one brave enemy.
continue the war,
has telegraphed Hitler, felicitating China to carry out investigations Into ment of Sacred Campaign in China "Domei" Report war between Hitler and the British!
the conditions of transportation behin on the great achievements of the clusion of an Armistice between
Shanghai Resolution
the "Domel" adds the following ap- tween
French territory and German and French Ambassadors, and who take place slx hours after the con- interpreted during the talks between Italy and France.
SHANGHAI, June 22 (UP),— Chamberlain and Hitler in Septem-
"Nothing can yet be announced re- The French community is hold-parently inspired report to the com- Chinn.
munique.
Japanese Decision ber, 1938.
"Informed quarters (in Canton) TOKYO, Juno 22 (UP)--The message from Washington states/5arding the contents of the Armisticeing a mass meeting at 10 a.mi, {
that the Sunday under the sponsorship declare
fresh Japanese Japanese Government has decided to French Cabinet Meeting
of the French War Veterans in operations are designed to intercept appoint Japanese inspectors in French BORDEAUX, June 22 (UP). The order to frame a resolution which the new Chinese supply route which Indo-China from the Japanese For- has been opened under cover of the eign Office, as well as military, ex- foreign territory during the absence perts. Government sat at 1 a.m. till 4 a.m.will be sent to France.
The text of the resolution has of Japanese troops from the border Approximately 20 inspectors are studying the German terms for an armistice. The Government, sided over by President Lebrun, mot is believed it will be similar to had been stationed in the Po On Lakol and several other places.
pro not been announced; however, it jaren.
"It is recalled that Japanese forces expected to again at 9.30 am. after experts studied the specific demands.
those adopted by other French sector until December, but evacuated The Government will continue Colonies and territories in re on December 30 in order to meet the desires of the British authorities, and their meeting to-day. Meanwhile, cent days.
olso to give practical significance to there is nothing known about the
the partial re-opening of the Pearl German terms beyond the indication
River. that they are complicated and long Appeal To French People
"Let us salute those who gave their blood for their country on both .aldes."
LOST TOWN FOUND Strange Discovery In Peru
SPECIAL TO the "teleGRAPH" LIMA, June 22 (UP),———A town of 80 white families who have been without contact with outside civilisation for 25 years has been discovered at the mouth of the Rio Pinquen, in the southeast corner of Peru. ·
that the news of the signing of the Armistice has been received with disappointment in the American capital.
Up to the last, it had been hoped that France, while abandoning the fight at horie, would carry on from colonial territory.
29's JOIN THE ARMY
1
agreement."
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
-
Italy Closes
"The Japanese mliltary authorities! clearly declared, on the occasion of; the withdrawal that military opera- tions would be resumed in case the Chinese irregulars resumed sub
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Another 300,000 For NEW YORK, June 23 (UP)--Tho All Harbours German Wireless reports from Britain's Defence
Geneva that the French radio had Neutral Ships Barred versive activity in the border area.” announced the signing of the armis-
Border Quiot To-day LONDON, June 22 (Reuter), Uce to the French people.
From Entry A corps of Peruvian aviators under
to the German version According
Police reported the border all quiel Captain Conterno found the town-Between 200,000 and 300,000
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH "Pre- while firing the Axelwennergra Ex-men who reached the age of 29 the French announcer said:
(Domel) The this morning. There has no ROME, 'June 21 circumstances voiling
macie pedition, in the Madridestos Depart-tast year registered for military
tho Italian Government declared to-day any resumption of the refugee influx fighting re signing of the German condition ment.
service to-day,
that during the present war all and there has been no absolutely necessary."
The border areas remain under Spanish stock went there hunting When the over 30's register
"The French people look to Mar-neutral warships and merchantmen, ported.
troop including also Italian merchantmen, rubber in 1915. They know the
shal Pelain with thanks and cons are prohibited to enter Italian terri-police control but Indian World War had broken out but did noxt month they will have thendence, There is only one thing leftorial waters off Italy, Albania and detachments. have been moved up to|
choico of entering the armed for the French-to works in discipline elsewhere. They are all Catholics and strictly forces or the police or the and allence with the solemn pledge monogamists though no formal mar-
Turn to Pago 2, Fifth Column riage coremonies are performed.
All appeared to be healthy and strong and there were many child
not know. the outcome of it.
Ten.
They avidly read the newspapers given to them by the aviatorn.
auxiliary fire brigade.
ד'
Grook
Waters Mine SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPPLI ALEXANDRIA, June 22, (UP) —
¡reserve" stations behind the frontier. The Japanese forces, according to reports, have nowhere approached closer than a mile to the border,
Small fires could still a seen from the It is reliably reported that Greek British territory-burning in A total of 132,00% are registered waters have been mined presumably villages which the Jepanoso bombed from the ale durrig their advanco In the 1910 Glas. Of theen only by the Italians. -2,291 are conscientious objectors. ----All Grook shipping has boon halted. yesterday.
Mon up to 50 years of ago are wanted for the last two services, Datence, t which must be kept up to strength.
No one will be permitted to leave these particular branches of Home
be stationed at each place including Hanoi, Haiphong,
Unfinished
Seized By
Reich" This
unofficial group of M.P.'s totals 251 of total of 446 members in Lower House of Diet.
Soo Back Page For Further Late Nows
Warships Germans
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, June 23 (UP).—The Nazis claim that the
French battleships Richelieu and Clemenceau are already, in German hands..
It is claimed that both ships are undamaged. It is admitted in Berlin that i have been seized.
The Richelieu and Clemencemu is highly probable that units of the French Navy will independently are fot yet commissioned. One was laid down in 1955, and was to make their way to England and
be completed this year; the accond British possessions in order to 'con-
soas laid down in 1938 and was ta tlane the war in defiance of the
be completed next year. Both are of Fetain Government,
35,000 tone. They were construction at Brust, now in Ger
DND reports that four French submarines which were under con- atruction in shipyards at Le Havre!
man hands.