Vichy, June 9.
Stressing that the—goods ized by the Japanese authori ties in Haiphong were neither ins nor munitions, authorized quarters here stated today that the French Government had lodged an official protest in Tokyo regarding this seizure.
It may be recalled that a Japanese news agency alleged that the Japanese authorities, with the full approval of the Indo-China authorities, had seized huge quantities of war materials and other—goods destined for Chungking. Havas Telemondial, Australian. New. Zealand. Canadian, South African. Indian, Malayan and Hongkong. the United Kingdom: Australia, India and equipment. without' which they wontd be helpless. comes also from hose placer plus the United States "You have only to look toward the sky to realize the very great material assistance received from America. with "fighters, medium and heavy bombers.
In addition to these obvious things. a wide variety of supplies is pouring under the lease and lend act." he declared.
The Singapore naval base. he pointed out. was prepared to the utmost to carry out the—functions necessary for a sea-going battle fleet.
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