Vichy, Sept. 8.
The status quo of Indo-China was "never questioned in the Fran Japanese negotiations." the Gov ment announced yesterday, in reply io the statement issued by the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull this week warning Japan that the U.S. was watching Japanese actions in Indo-China.
"Tokyo states and the Vichy Government confirms, following Mr. on the matter. The only available comment was that the parleys are going on with the fullest confidence that a satisfactory accord will be reached.
1t appears obvious that news papers are cautiously withholding comment under direction of the Government which is in sharp contrast to the Parisian newspapers. which are indirectly under Nazi contro, and which are playing up the news under streamer headlines It is felt here that the Paris press openly reflects Nogi discontent with various details of the developments in' French Indo-China.
Despite sensational press reports during the past few days, Government circles reiterate that they know nothing of such alarming events in (Continued on page 2, col. 5 k
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