London, Mar. 10.
"The defence of the French African Empire against any enemy will be made secure," states a communique issued after long talks yesterday of Vichy between Admiral Darlan, Vice-Premier. and Gen. Weygand, who is on a visit to Vichy from North Africa.
Among others present at the con" versations, which followed a luncheon given in honour of the veteran soldi-ex by Admiral Darlan, were Generel Huntziger, War Minister; Admiral Platen; Minister of Colonies. and Gen Gergeret, chief of Vichy's air force.
The Vice-Premier returned specially from. Paris, where he had been conducting conversations with the occupation' authorities, to.confer with Gen. Weygand. who had spent considerable time "inspecting" forces in the French colonial' empire.
"The communique issued after the talks also stated: "It is confirmed that. in conformity with commitments entered into by Marshal Petain and within the framework of the armistice terms, this defence of the French Empire will be energetically assumed by French forces alone against all aggressors."—Revter.
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