Franco, on the other hand, had been unable t6 reinforce defence forces of Indo-China, Theoretically France was charged by the Axis with defence of the Integrity of the French Empire. Practically, however, "the German Government prevented Franco. shipping machine-guns, artillery or fight ing' planes to Indo-China, A French' appeal to the United States for planes was rejected, it was said, Germany made it clear that the Axis did not want France to accept American aid, No report has been received here from Vice-Admiral Decoux since Vichy accepted Japan's offer. Absence of a reply, however, did not surprise observers "here who said that the populations of some parts of protec-fo rates, involved in territorial. transfers might revolt against cession 10 Bangkok and might arm themselves against the Thais and at the same time gallon "America and, England for The same observers believed Japan Jeaned heavily in Thalland's favour in order to gain a preponderant position Bangkok and gratitude from the Siamese for enriching their country at almost no cost in lives or military effort, Japan also, observers believed, was trying to eliminate the British from favour in Thailand and also to fain a foothold against Singapore United Press, Arren several trials, wireless com munications between Chungking and Singapore have now become successful, says a Chungking report to the "Cheng Yien Pao"
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