The guarantees were that goods imported from the United States were for consumption only in French colonies and would be distributed there under the supervision of United States officials attached to United States Consulates in the colonies, Mr. Welles stated that no military supplies would be shipped and cargoes would be limited to tea, sugar and other foodstuffs, as well as other materials and goods needed to- the daily lives of the colonists.
The French vessels leaving Marseilles for the United States—of which the first two will be Lieder and the Leopold—will carry raw materials and products, including strategic minerals and metals, needed for national defence—Reuter, Turkish President Sees Vichy Official London, July 2.
President Ineunu yesterday received M. Benoist Mechin, French Minister Without Portfolio, who is on a mission to the Turkish capital, according to Ankara Radio.
The announcer said the French Minister wag the bearer of a friendly letter from Marshal Petain.
M. Sarajoglu, Turkish Foreign Minister, and the French Charge d'Affaires were present at the interview.—Reuter.
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