An appeal to the population of French North Africa to. collaborate loyally in the work of national re: construction under Mbrshal Petain. was made by Gen. Maxime Weygand. French delegate-general to North Africa, broadcasting last night on the Algiers radio, He warned his listeners not to give credit to rumours and propaganda Gesigned to create unrest, and declared that drastic measures would be taken against all propagandists.
A translation of Gen, Weygand's appeal in Arable was broadcast after he had spoken, Gen, Weygind urged his hearers to "trust your leaders; they are fully aware of your difeulties, Responsible for the future of our country they have the task of smoothing them out."
Referring to the North African economic conference recently held In Algiers, Gen, Weygand said tangible results had been achieved. They must now put their house, upset by recent, events, in order. Tt'was an immense work but Paris was not built In a day.
Gen. Weygand emphasized the ini portance of "social action in the national revolution undertaken by Mar shal Petain in our new Africa," He dwelt on the need for organization ut youth and of Inbour and dealing with problems of refugees, housing, medical and social assistance. Ie stated that authors and spreaders of false
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