Paris, May 13.
An official communique released by the War Ministry announced today that M. Eduard Daladier, Minister ior National Defence, visited Northers France and Belgium yesterday on a tour of inspection.
He was able to see that the Allied troops which entered into action in Belgium against the invading Ger-[mans are revealing magnificent courage.
Furthermore, the population in the war zone is showing admirable resolution despite the German air raids over towns and villages of no military importance.
"Everywhere in France and Belgium our troop and war material convoys succeeded one another in perfect order and regularity, acclaimed at their passage through towns and villages by the inhabitants," the communique added.
In conclusion, the communique said that during his visit to Belgium, M. Daladier, accompanied by high military personalities representing both the British and the French High Commands, called on King Leopold of the Belgians.—Havas.
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