Even before Aémiral Darian nade hhis statement, in the presence of Marshal Pelain. 'D. N.B. official German news agency. had quoted M. Fernand of Brinon, French Minister at Large, to the same effect, Admiral Darlan's timed: to coincide with the. British statement reiterating Britain's firm position agains, permitting food to reach German occupied regions the grounds that it would. prolong the war ang delay release of those countries from Nazi bondage.
Admiral Darian said he had conveyed a warning to Admiral William Leahy, United States Ambassador 10 France, for transmission to Warhiag~ ton.
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