TALK WITH THE FRENCH

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 116, 13 November 1939, Page 7

TALK WITH THE FRENCH

M. DALADIER'S VIEW

ENEMY ATTACK SOON

PARIS, November 11.

The five Dominion Ministers arrived at Paris, accompanied by the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Eden, and Dominion army leaders. They conferred with the French Premier, M. Daladier, and Marshal Gamelin at the latter's headquarters: in a famous old chateau.

Marshal Gamelin, bending over maps and showing the strengths of the opposing armies, explained the military situation frankly and lucidly.

The N party visited an underground war room below headquarters where work can be carried on in spite of any attacks.

M. Daladier pointed out the French army manning defences in the neighbourhood. Towns which were devastated in the last war might again be devastated and again rebuilt, M. Daladier said. He expected the enemy's attack to come soon. Mr. R. G. Casey (Australia), interviewed by the Australian Associated Press, said he was deeply impressed by M. Daladier's and Marshal Gamelin's confidence and calm determination and absence of flamboyance. He was grateful for their appreciation of the Dominion members' part in the war. DINNER AT BRITISH EMBASSY. The party dined at the British Embassy as guests of Sir Ronald Campbell, and met members of the French Cabinet.

Mr. Fraser, responding at a luncheon, said: "The youngest democracy sends a message of loyalty, unity, and willing support. New Zealand stands with every member in a common front alongside France in the fight against oppression and barbarism."