Mr. L. S. Amery Praises Transport Companies London, June 9.
Members of Indian animal transport companies who participated in operations in Flanders were inspected today by Mr. L. S. Amery, Secretary of State for India and Burma, who congratulated the Indians on their fine work and safe return.
"I learn that nobody could have been steadier under fire or have done better than your men," he told officers. "Despite the retreat you came back in good heart."
When the Indians evacuated Dun-. kirk they had with the greatest regret to leave their mules behind.—Reuter.
French Cabinet Meets Paris, June 8. 'A Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of President Albert Lebrun himself was held at the Elysee Palace today when the Premier, M. Paul Reynaud, gave a detailed account of the military and political situation.—Havas,
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