ISLAND OF MARTINIQUE
CHANGE IN GOVERNOR'S ATTITUDE NEW YORK, April 17. The Governor of Martinique (Admiral Georges Robert), in a letter to the Associated Press from Martinique (West Indies), intimated that,he would join the Allies against Germany if three conditions could be fulfilled. First, if such act did not mean the necessity of rebellion against the French Governs] ment; secondly, if, instead of constituting two factions, " one dominated by'the British and the other by the American Governments," the Allies permit the Fighting French to form unity under one single authority vested with sovereign rights; and, thirdly, if French interests in the Antilles are safeguarded. , < . ■ • Senator T. Conn'ally interpreted Admiral Robert's letter as encouraging evidence that lie would soon take his. place witli the. United Nations. He added: " Martinique i.s of the highest strategical importance, and its adherence to our canst' will be joyfully welcomed. The Fighting French, after three years', are still unable to obtain si united French administration."
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Evening Star, Issue 24483, 19 April 1943, Page 4
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159ISLAND OF MARTINIQUE Evening Star, Issue 24483, 19 April 1943, Page 4
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