London, June 4, The "Daily Herald's" correspondent in Istanbul yesterday quoted reliable circles as stating that Germany was outfitting a fleet of French freighters at Constanza, on the Black Sea, for large-scale transportation of troops and materials to northern Syria, The correspondent pointed out that while en route through the JEgean Sea. these ships would never be far from the protection of German-occupied islands.
The despatch said it had been confirmed that Germans were travel. ling into Syria through Turkey while carrying Bulgarian passports,—United Press, 2
Among the large, enthusiastic audience were Mr. A. H. George, British Consul-General and Sir Robert aad Lady Calder Marshall. On One occasion rain threatened and Miss Penfold, the headmistress of Cathedral School, invited everyone inside the school building in the event ofa heavy downpour. Fortunately, however, the weather remained cool and dry until the company had sung, 'GodSave the King' "Iolanthe" will be repeated tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 pum. and it is hoped that there will be an equally good attendance as on the first night.
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