THE FRENCH NAVY.
ON THE SIDE OF BRITAIN. / ASSURANCE BY OFFICERS. LONDON, June 27. The Gibraltar correspondent of the Associated Press of Great Britain says it is reported without confirmation from Casablanca that General Nogues, the French commander in North Africa ordered the arrest of the former Premier (M. Daladier), who had arrived to confer with him.
Other reports state that the commanders of French warships have given an assurance to General Nogues that they will continue to fight on. the side of Britain.
The “Daily Telegraph” reports that General Nogues has ignored the Petain Government’s command to return to France immediately. The French Ambassador in London (M. Charles Corbin) tendered his resignation to the Petain Government, which has accepted it. M. Corbin informed the British Foreign Secretary (Lord Halifax) of his decision on Tuesday.
A Bordeaux message says that M. Baudouin (Foreign Minister in the Petain Government) announced that- M. Corbin had resigned, and said the Government did not envisage his immediate replacement. He added that -Mr Churchill’s recent attitude had provoked pained, astonishment in France.
The members of the French community in the Straits Settlements have informed the Governor that they unreservedly place their services at the disposal of Britain.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 223, 28 June 1940, Page 5
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