M. Reynaud Urges All Civilians to Make Arms Paris, May 22.
That General Maxime Weygand, Corhmander-in-Chief of the Allied armies, is full of confidence in the outcome of the war following his return from the front was stressed by Premier Paul Reynaud in a statement to the press here today.
"I have just seen General Weygand who has returned from the front," the Premier said. "The Generalissimo told me: 'I am full of confidence if everyone does his duty with indomitable energy"
M. Reynaud then stated that the civilian population must not be frightened by the raids of German motorized units which are similar to the cavalry raids of olden days. Their audacity may cost them dearly.
"Any decrease in production "Civilians must work," he i 2 weaken the country. Instructions to this effect have been given the civilian and military authorities. I tell you Once again that if we hold out for one month—and we shall hold out as necessary—three quarters of to victory will have been
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