FRENCH PREMIER
MEETING WITH BEY
"INFINITE THANKS TO FRANCE"
(By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. I I (Received January 4, 11 a.m.) [ TUNIS, January 3. I For the first time in history a [French Premier visited the ancestral home of the Bey of Tunis. M. Dala- | dier was accorded a tumultuous reception when he came ashore from the cruiser Foch. He inspected the coastal forts and | drove to the city, which was placarded with expressions of loyalty. He reviewed a spectacular march, of 25,000 colonial troops, while squadrons of aircraft flew overhead.
M. Daladier told the Bey that France will continue to contribute to the development, of Tunis and give all the protection that is needed. The Bey replied: "Tunisians give infinite thanks to France and show their gratitude and attachment."
Several members of the Nationalist Party were arrested in minor antiFrench demonstrations outside the Bey's palace as M. Daladier was departing.
Italian business men closed their premises in obedience to orders.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 2, 4 January 1939, Page 9
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