Private sources d that French leaders, at the in: ce of Germany, had decided on a complete plan of action to recapture French African colonies held by "Free French" forces. They said opening of the campaign awaited only completion of troop movements, It was not expected that the campaign would begin until September. and the sources emphasized that the action would be taken entirely by French troops, Germany will give no aid. not even air support, It was understood that the Vichy plans were worked out by the French and German High Commands in staff talks, during which time the French told the Germans that the—35000-ton battleship, Richelieu, which was torpedoed by the British at Dakar, has been repaired and was now available for the campaign—United Press, U.S. Stand to Be Made Plain Washington, June 8.
The State Department has been drafting a reply to the French note on relations between Vichy and Washington received several days ago. and Mr. Cordell Hull's statement on France this week gives a clear indication of what its nature is likely to be.
It is generally considered that outbursts such as that of M. Henri Have, Vichy Ambassador, on. Friday are not in the least likely to get the note ioned down and there is plenty of initial evidence to indicate [United Press, (Continued on page 2, col. 3
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