"In the West, France has, like our selves, mobilized her forces with complete efficiency and smoothness, and they are now in contact with the enemy on their common frontier.
"Certain information has been pub-Aished of what has taken place, but, "for obvious reasons, no details can yet_be disclosed.
"The outbreak of war found the same spirit of determination and solidarity among the French peop!
Is evident here. The undersea ing between our two countries complete, and the arrangements which have now been put into force for cooperation in all activities concerned With the presscution of the war are Working smoothly and. well.
"tu this country, the defensive. military "dispositions of our Army, which cover a very wide field, were made in good time "owing to the precautionary measures which it was decided t0 adopt during the period of, tension.
"The manning of anti-aircraft and const defences: was efficiently carried out. Within a short time of the calling out of units, guns and search-Lights were fully' manned. Since a large number of anti-aircraft units were In camp and away from their' Theme stations, this. reflects great, ered on their organization,
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