Zurich, June 9, The entry of British troops into Syria has caused "consternation and indignation" in political _cirles in Vichy, telegraphs the correspondent of the "Neue Zuercher Zeitung."
'The correspondent adds that Vichy' considers the situation extremely' tense, and it is suggested that events in Syria may have "unexpected consequences" on Franco-British rela tigris.
"Phe same paper. in an editorial. says the probable explanation why Gen, Weygand refused to go to Syria ig that he opposed any action against Gen, de Gaulle's forces, holding that such action would lead France towards a war with Britain.
The Zurich newspaper "Die Tat" reports from Berlin that it is believed there that the British action will bring France into closer relations with Germany, and adds: "France is expected now to enter into the closest, military and diplomatic "relations with Germany regardless of the opinion Great Britain and the United States."
Alexandria, June 9. least 500 persons were killed and wounded in, Saturday's five-hour raid on this strategic British naval base by German planes, it was estimated today.
The mass exodus of civilians from Alexandria started last week gained-momentum yesterday when it was estimated that some 50,000 left the city between dawn and 7 pam
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