DARLAN’S PAST ACTIONS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 27 November 1942, Page 5

DARLAN’S PAST ACTIONS

MISSION TO LONDON TO EXPLAIN REPORT FROM MADRID CORRESPONDENT London. Nov. 20. The “Daily Mail’s” Madrid correspondent says Darlan is anxious to send to London a mission composed of high ranking staff officers to discuss th*» North African situation, give reasons for his past actions and explain future plans. Darlan hopes the delegates wifl then go on to Washington to discuss lease-lend lor the purpose of building up a large French colonial army and food supplies for the North African population.—P.A. STATEMENT BY MR EDEN (Rec. 9.40 a.m.) Rugby, Nov. 25. Replying in the House of Commons to a question about Admiral Darlan Mr Eden, Foreign Secretary, reiterated his previous day’s statement that in view of the deli:nte phase of military operations discussion would not be timely. He had given all possible information on this subject, which was not purely nor even mainly British responsibility. The United States were the principal partners. It was not through any action of the British Government or on their volition that the Fighting French were no longer broadcasting to Europe. He was doing what he could and had every hope of bringing about a resumption.

Mr Eden agreed that the civil government of North Africa did not come under British control or the control of any foreign order. The military power was that of the United States, and the present civil power was French responsibility.—B.O.W.