GENERAL’S APPEAL

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21222, 19 September 1940, Page 8

GENERAL’S APPEAL

SUPPORT ASKED FOR ASSOCIATION WITH BRITAIN (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 17 General Catroux, former GovernorGeneral of Indo-China, stated tonight that the fact that he was in London was the best proof that he fully adhered to the Free France movement and to co-operation with Britain. “ I address to all Frenchmen, wherever they are in the world, the most pressing appeal to join this movement,” General Catroux continued. “ Indo-China, the same as the entire French Emire, will be saved only by the resurrection of France and the victory of Britain. Each new proof of British resistance amplifies the movement in France and the French colonies toward all those who have at heart the cause of the Free French forces.” After referring to the negotiations with the Japanese, especially with regard to the products of that country, General Catroux said he was sure that Indo-China fully understood that the maintenance of agreement with Britain was most necessary. That was why he took his decision to safeguard Indo-China, not in the name of the Petain Government, but for France.