The Archive · 1940

Gravely Warned

Marseilles, June 11.

Strong warning to Italian residents in 'Tunisia against attempting any "nth columnist" activities was is today by the General Commanding. the French Army in North Africa, Any attempt to form a "fifth column" in 'Tunisia, he stated, will bbe "pitilessly wiped out'

In Marseilles, meanwhile, the authorities issued instructions to all Mahan residents to report to the police within 72 hours. They will have either to sign a declaration of loyalty to France or else go into ar intern nent camp.

Although there is a large Italian colony in Marseilles, no disorders at all occurred following Rome's de-Claralion of war.—Havas.

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