FRICTION IN SYRIA.
TREND TOWARDS BRITAIN.
LONDON, Sept. 17
The Angora correspondent of the Times says reports from Syria confirm that there is friction between the civilian and military authorities and the .Italian Disarmament Commission. The period of Anglophobia which occurred after the British action against the French Fleet has passed and sentiment, except among French reservists who merely want to return home, is increasingly in favour of General de Gaulle.
This tendency is assisted by the news that the position of tlic ✓Vichy Government is becoming shaky because of differences with the German authorities. The Italian commission is demanding immobilisation of the French ’(Janes and a guarantee that troops will not enter British service. It is also seeking a share in the political control of Syria. The Turks believe that the situation in Syria will work out in favour of Britain whether the commission is successful or One thing is certain, the neighbouring States will agree that neither the Italians nor (he Germans must be permitted to gain a footing in Syria. - ■
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 249, 18 September 1940, Page 7
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