1940-06-24 — Page 9

Germany To Occupy Largest Part Of France

TERMS

THE PETAIN

THAT ACCEPTED

LONDON, TO-DAY.

THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPLETE SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLES OF THE BRITISH

ARMISTICE TERMS CONVEYED BY THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT TO

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.

Article 1. Immediate cessation of hostilities.

rounded to lay down their arms.

French troops already sur-

However, the terms remain sub-

Allowed To Exist On Sufferance

Authoritative comment in London on the terms is:

OFFICIAL DECISION

London, To-day.

A statement broadcast in French from. London last night states:

"His Majesty's Govern- "The upshot of the armistice terms ment find the terms of the may be described as follows: The armistice contravene the terms compel France to hand over to solemn agreement between Germany her armed forces, her stocks and material, as well as to place the the Allied Governments, re- greater part of French territory at the ducing the Bordeaux Govern- disposal of Germany for the prosecu-ment, to a state of complete

tion of the war against Britain.

The French Government will subjection to the enemy and continue to exist on sufferance in a depriving it of the right to re- relatively small area, but will be present the French people.

completely dependent upon Ger-

many.

Article II. For the security of German interests, the stantially as set forth above. Reuter.

territory north and west of the following line to be occupied: Geneva, Chalon-sur-Saone, Paray le Monial, Moulins, Bourges, Vierzon, then to 20 kilometres east of Tours, and thence south paral- lel to the Angouleme railway to Mont de Mar- san and St. Jean de Pied de Port. Areas not yet occupied in this territory to be occupied imme- diately on conclusion of the present convention. Article III. In the occupied area, Germany to have all the rights of an occupying power, excluding local adminis- tration. The French Government to afford all neces- sary facilities. Germany will reduce to a minimum the occupation of the western coast after the cessation of

"His Majesty's Government hostilities with Great Britain. The French Government

No clue is given as to the terms of declare they can no longer re- is free to choose for itself the seat of government in non-peace, but it seems clear that Ger- gard the Bordeaux Govern- many has no intention of discussing ment as the Government of occupied territory or even to transfer it to Paris if de-peace at the present stage. sired. In the latter event Germany will allow the neces-

"In a word; the terms of the armis-an independent country. sary facilities for administration from Paris of both oc-

tice exact the complete capitulation "His Majesty's Government have not- of France.

ed the proposal to form a provision- cupied and unoccupied territory.

"M. Baudoin, Marshal Petain's al French National Committee deter- Article IV. The French naval, mili- building yards to be left in the pre- Minister for Foreign Affairs, de-mined on the prosecution of the war tary and air forces to be demobilised sent state and not destroyed or dam- clared a few days ago that France in fulfilment of the international obli- and disarmed within a period to be aged. The same to apply to all means would

Reuter. not accept humillating or gations of France." decided with the exception of troops of communication, particularly

rail- shameful terms. necessary for maintaining order. The ways, roads, canals, telephones, tele-:

It is difficult to see how the terms Frenchmen at home who have been size and armament of the latter to be graphs, navigational and coast light-could be more

humiliating or what prevented by the action of the gov~ decided by Germany and Italy, res- ing marks. Material for repairs to be could be more shameful than to hand ernment from following the example pectively. French armed forces in oc- made available. cupied territory

over territory and material for war given by other victims of to be brought back into unoccupied territory and demo-

Other Conditions

against an ally, with whom France has aggression, and from continuing the a solemn agreement not to conclude a struggle against the common enemy bilised. These troops will previously Article XI. All wireless transmit-

separate peace.

in circumstances which hold out good have laid down their arms and mating stations in French territory to

hope of final victory. terial at places where they are at the stop. moment of the armistice.

Surrender Of Weapons Article V. As guarantee, Germany may demand the surrender in good condition of all artillery, tanks and anti-tank weapons,

service aircraft, infantry armaments, tractors and muni- tions in territory not to be occupied. Germany will decide the extent these deliveries.

of

Article VI. All arms and war ma- terial remaining in unoccupied terri- tory which are not left for the use of French authorised forces is to be put

in store under German or Italian con- trol. Manufacture of new war mater- ial in non-occupied territory to stop immediately.

Article VII. Land and coast de- fences with armaments etc in occu- pied territory to be handed over in good condition. All plans of fortifl- cations, particulars of mines, barrages etc, to be handed over.

French Fleet.

Article XII. The French Gov- ernment to facilitate the transport of merchandise between Germany and Italy across unoccupied terri- tory.

Article XIII. The French Govern- ment to repatriate the population to occupied territory.

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Article XIV. The French Govern- ment to prevent the transfer of valu- ables and stocks from occupied to non-occupied territory or abroad.

Article XV. The cost of maintain- be ing German occupying troops to paid by France.

Article XVI. All German prisoners Government to hand over all of war to be released. The French man subjects indicated by the

Ger- Ger- man Government who are now in France or her overseas territory.

Article XVII. All French prison- ers of war now in German hands to remain ap until the conclusion of peace.

Article XVIII provides for the safe- guard of material handed over.

Valid Till Peace Treaty

Article XX. The armistice will en-

ter into force as soon as the French

Government has concluded a similar

Article VIII. The French fleet, ex-

Article XIX. The German armis- cept that part left free to safeguard tice commission will carry out the French interests in the Colonial Em-armistice, co-ordinating with the pire, shall be collected in ports to be Franco-Italian armistice. specifled, demobilised and disarmed under German or Italian control, The German Government solemnly declares [For what that is worth] that it has no intention of using for its own pur poses during the war the French fleet stationed in ports under German con- trol, except those units necessary for coast surveillance and mine-sweeping. Except for that part (to be determin- ed) of the fleet destined for the pro- Article XXI. The present armis- tection of colonial interests all ships tice is valid until the conclusion of outside French territorial waters must the peace treaty and can be denounced at any moment if the French Gov- ernment do not fulfil their obliga- tions.

be recalled to France.

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Article IX. All information about naval mines and defences to be furn- ished. Mine-sweeping, to be carried on by French forces,

Article X. All establishments and military tools and stocks in occupied territory to be handed over intact. Ports, permanent fortifications, nuval

agreement with the Italian Govern- ment. Cessation of hostilities Bix hours after the Italian Government notifies its conclusion. The German Government will announce this by

wireless.

was stated in London last night

.

Treaty Violation

German

Meanwhile, as the Prime Minister has said, Great Britain will cherish the cause of the French people and a British victory is the only possible hope for the restoration of the great- ness of France and the freedom of its

"This treaty, as well as M. Baudoin's undertaking, has been violated by Petain's Government and their breach of faith is bitterly resented and con- demned not only by all Frenchmen overseas but also by the mass of people.-Reuter,

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