Vichy, Oct. 6.
Marshal Philppe Petain. the Chief of State, vistod today several hospitals here filled with wounded soldiers who had recently: been brought back. from the ogeupied areas of France, Several Of" the most seriously wounded men were introduced. to the Marshal.. He: expressed sympathy: for their: sufferings and praised their spirit of sacrifice.
"You have all won a large place in my heart and my thoughts will always be with you," Marshal Petain told them.
A second group of wounded French soldiers.from. England arrived. in morning on. the, steamer, who arrived. yesterday on the Sphinx, These; like their comrades! took part in the retreat from Flanders.—Havas.
Arthur Greenwood, British (Min without Portfolio, "it" was revealed here last night.
"The message is described by the American press asthe first public declaration om. the Jewish question sinee: the start of the war.
It states that when victory is achieved, an effort will be made to found a "new WOrld order based on 1 justice: ' ànd "om Tue Chefoo Club, now one of the most modern institutions of its kind, in the North, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a cocktail party, dinner and speeches in the, club grounds, The chief decoration was an illuminated sign reading *1856-Chefoo Club-1940." The occa~ sion brought to the Club the largest attendance ever seen at one time. including many Chinese members. The exact day on which the. club was founded is not known as all records prior to 1935 were stated to have been destroyed.
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