Washington, June 21.
France will still have a "fighting chance" to continue the struggle here yesterday. A "The loss: of man power and air power, however, will make French resistance difficult, these quarters said. Such a move, if accomplished, would "Definite Proof"
Furthermore, definite proof of French Indo-China's assistance to the Chungking regime has been obtained by the Japanese through their agents stationed along the transportation routes and by Japanese airmen who have obtained photographed records.
The officer declared further that it is needless to say that what is generally referred to as war supplies chide not only arms and ammupfttion, but all materials necessary for prosecution of the war.
The greater part of the arms and ammunition, as well as motor cars, gasoline and other materials that have been sent to Chungking to strengthen the Chiang regime's armed resistance against Japan, has been transported through French Indo-China, and that is why French Indo-China was described by the Japanese army authorities as the "blood life-line" of the Axis powers to withhold at least some forces which they are planning to use HEE a final drive against Britain. This ould allow England time to obtain needed war materials at home from abroad and, in addition, keep alive much resistance in which otherwise might cease; quarters said.
French, it was pointed out, many colonial troops who are lered good, loyal fighters.
of the most important effects, the reported move succeeds, would the possible frustration of the Chungking Government, the officer said.
He added that the Japanese Army is determined to strike at those who are still engaged in pro-Chungking activities and do not realize the actual situation in East Asia—Domel, Dukes and Duchess of Windsor in Barcelona Madrid, June 21.
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