Admiral Decoux, it was later reported by a reliable source, declared that no agreement had been reached, but that he had been instructed to discuss and grant certain facilities within limits indicated by Vichy. He is said to have declared that he would not grant facilities even within those limits, Discussions, it is thought, may be prolonged until Admiral Decoux hopes that the general situation in the Pacific develops favourably to Indo-China. Thè Governor-General is stated to be holding out as long as possible although pressure is being exerted by Vichy, according to the traveller.
General Martin, commanding the Army, is reported to have requested that he be relieved of his command should the "Japanese demands be granted.
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