London, Aug. 15.
Information continues to reach London from, French Colonies in Aire neipeiing a^ atmosphere of uncertainty In those territories.
In French Cameroons, for instance, there is said to be a strong party in favour of supporting the free French volunteers under General de Gaulle, head of the French National Committee in London, while in Madagascar the official tendency is to support the Vichy Government. This tendency is tempered, however, by a widely expressed desire that Madagascar should continue her trade with British territories. Anew Governor-General has been appointed by the Vichy Government. This official was formerly in Dakar (French West Africa), and his attitude towards the new French Government of Marshal Petain is stated to be not very clear.
Reports from Belgian Congo show that the Government there continues to be very friendly to the Allied cause. It is understood copper-fields there are continuing to export, and the close economic contact with the territory is being fully maintained.
It is reported here that the situation in Syria is, on the whole, satisfactory—Reuter. about 1,500 square feet, preferably with telephone. Can take furniture over, Box 1253, NCDN. -ams FOP to let, two big glass windows; heating, lavatory. 616 Avenue Foch near Yates Road.
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