CONTROL OF SYRIA
ITALIANS DEMAND SHARE EVIDENCE OF FRICTION PEOPLE FAVOUR BRITAIN (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegr&ph—Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 17. (Received Sept. 17, at 9.30 p.m.) . The Angora correspondent of The Times says that reports from Syria confirm that friction is occurring between the civilian and military authorities and the Italian Disarmament Commission. The period of "Anglophobia'" after the British action against the French Heet has passed, and the sentiment, except among the French reservists who merely want to return home, is increasingly in favour of. General De Gaulle. This tendencj ha? been assisted by the news that the position of the Vichy Government is becoming shaky because of differences with the German authorities. The Italian Commission is demanding immobilisation of the French planes and a guarantee that French troops will not enter British service. It also is seeking a share in the political control of Syria. The Turks believe the situation in Syria will work out in favour of Britain, whether the commission is successful or unsuccessful. One thing is certair The neighbouring States will agree that neither the Italians nor Germans must be permitted to gain a footing in Syria.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24406, 18 September 1940, Page 7
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193CONTROL OF SYRIA Otago Daily Times, Issue 24406, 18 September 1940, Page 7
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